Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

117 the house/the House/The house
102 home
80 here/Here
73 the room/The room
70 the street
61 the streets/The streets
52 there/There
39 the road/The road
37 the jail
31 upstairs/Upstairs

GPE

28 the town
25 the city/the City
12 there/There
8 this place/This place
6 the village
6 the country
6 the place/The place
5 town
5 that place
3 the metropolis

LOC

72 the world/The world
13 the earth
11 the country
8 earth
8 the sea
7 the river
6 this world
6 this place
6 the fields
4 the forest/the Forest

PER

399 sir/Sir
301 the locksmith/The locksmith
91 my lord/My lord
87 the crowd/The crowd
83 the man/The man
76 the secretary/The secretary/the Secretary
75 a man/A man
74 master/Master
71 the other/The other
64 each other

ORG

3 the company
3 the government
3 the military
3 the Privy Council
2 The Church/the church
2 the Romish church
2 the Great Protestant Association
2 Houses of Parliament
1 church and state in that company
1 Whirr - r - r - r - r - r - r - r.

VEH

9 the carriage/The carriage
9 the coach
4 the cart
4 the boat
3 coaches
3 a hackney - coach/A hackney - coach
2 a coach/A coach
2 a passing carriage
2 the carts
2 the vehicle

Text

[The late Mr Waterton]_{183-the late mr waterton} having , some time ago , expressed [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} opinion that ravens are gradually becoming extinct in [England]_1-england , [I]_0-i offered the few following words about [my]_0-i experience of these birds . The raven in this story is a compound of [two great originals]_{430-two great originals} , of whom [I]_0-i was , at different times , [the proud possessor]_{431-the proud possessor} . The first was in the bloom of [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} youth , when [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} was discovered in [a modest retirement in [London]_2-london]_{432-a modest retirement in london} , by [a friend of mine]_{433-a friend of mine} , and given to [me]_0-i . [He]_{183-the late mr waterton} had from the first , as [Sir Hugh Evans]_{184-sir hugh evans} says of [Anne Page]_{185-anne page} , ‘ good gifts ’_{[183-the late mr waterton]} , which [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} improved by study and attention in a most exemplary manner . [He]_{183-the late mr waterton} slept in [a stable]_{434-a stable} -- generally on horseback -- and so terrified a Newfoundland dog by [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} preternatural sagacity , that [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} has been known , by the mere superiority of [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} genius , to walk off unmolested with the dog ’s dinner , from before [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} face . [He]_{183-the late mr waterton} was rapidly rising in acquirements and virtues , when , in an evil hour , [[his]_{183-the late mr waterton} stable]_{435-his stable} was newly painted . [He]_{183-the late mr waterton} observed [the workmen]_{436-the workmen} closely , saw that [they]_{436-the workmen} were careful of the paint , and immediately burned to possess it . On [their]_{436-the workmen} going to dinner , [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} ate up all [they]_{436-the workmen} had left behind , consisting of a pound or two of white lead ; and this youthful indiscretion terminated in death . While [I]_0-i was yet inconsolable for [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} loss , [another friend of [mine]_0-i in [Yorkshire]_3-yorkshire]_{437-another friend of mine in yorkshire} discovered an older and more gifted raven at [a village public - house]_{438-a village public - house} , which [he]_{437-another friend of mine in yorkshire} prevailed upon [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} to part with for a consideration , and sent up to [me]_0-i . The first act of [this Sage]_{440-this sage} , was , to administer to the effects of [[his]_{183-the late mr waterton} predecessor]_{441-his predecessor} , by disinterring all the cheese and halfpence [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} had buried in [the garden]_{442-the garden} -- a work of immense labour and research , to which [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} devoted all the energies of [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} mind . When [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} had achieved this task , [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} applied [himself]_{183-the late mr waterton} to the acquisition of stable language , in which [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} soon became such an adept , that [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} would perch outside [my]_0-i window and drive imaginary horses with great skill , all day . Perhaps even [I]_0-i never saw [him]_{183-the late mr waterton} at [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} best , for [[his]_{183-the late mr waterton} former master]_{443-his former master} sent [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} duty with [him]_{183-the late mr waterton} , ‘ and if [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} wished the bird to come out very strong , would [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} be so good as to show [him]_{183-the late mr waterton} a drunken man’--which [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} never did , having ( unfortunately ) none but [sober people]_{7182-sober people} at hand . But [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} could hardly have respected [him]_{183-the late mr waterton} more , whatever the stimulating influences of this sight might have been . [He]_{183-the late mr waterton} had not the least respect , [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} am sorry to say , for [me]_{183-the late mr waterton} in return , or for [anybody]_7183-anybody but [the cook]_{7184-the cook} ; to whom [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} was attached -- but only , [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} fear , as [a Policeman]_{7185-a policeman} might have been . Once , [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} met [him]_{183-the late mr waterton} unexpectedly , about half - a - mile from [[my]_{183-the late mr waterton} house]_{7186-my house} , walking down the middle of [a public street]_{7187-a public street} , attended by [a pretty large crowd]_{7188-a pretty large crowd} , and spontaneously exhibiting the whole of [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} accomplishments . [His]_{183-the late mr waterton} gravity under those trying circumstances , [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} can never forget , nor the extraordinary gallantry with which , refusing to be brought [home]_7189-home , [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} defended [himself]_{183-the late mr waterton} behind a pump , until overpowered by numbers . It may have been that [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} was too bright a genius to live long , or it may have been that [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} took some pernicious substance into [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} bill , and thence into [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} maw -- which is not improbable , seeing that [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} new - pointed the greater part of [the garden]_{442-the garden} - wall by digging out the mortar , broke countless squares of glass by scraping away the putty all round the frames , and tore up and swallowed , in splinters , the greater part of [a wooden staircase of six steps]_{7191-a wooden staircase of six steps} and a landing -- but after some three years [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} too was taken ill , and died before the kitchen fire . [He]_{183-the late mr waterton} kept [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} eye to the last upon the meat as it roasted , and suddenly turned over on [his]_{183-the late mr waterton} back with a sepulchral cry of ‘_{[183-the late mr waterton]} Cuckoo ! ’ Since then [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} have been ravenless . No account of [the Gordon Riots]_{186-the gordon riots} having been to [my]_{183-the late mr waterton} knowledge introduced into any Work of Fiction , and the subject presenting very extraordinary and remarkable features , [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} was led to project this Tale . It is unnecessary to say , that those shameful tumults , while they reflect indelible disgrace upon the time in which they occurred , and [all who had act or part in them]_{7192-all who had act or part in them} , teach a good lesson . That what [we]_7193-we falsely call a religious cry is easily raised by [men who have no religion]_{7194-men who have no religion} , and who in [their]_{7194-men who have no religion} [daily practice set at nought the commonest principles of right and wrong]_{7195-daily practice set at nought the commonest principles of right and wrong} ; that it is begotten of intolerance and persecution ; that it is senseless , besotted , inveterate and unmerciful ; all History teaches [us]_7193-we . But perhaps [we]_7193-we do not know it in [our]_7193-we hearts too well , to profit by even so humble an example as the ‘_{[183-the late mr waterton]} No Popery ’ riots of [Seventeen Hundred and Eighty]_{4-seventeen hundred and eighty} . However imperfectly those disturbances are set forth in the following pages , they are impartially painted by one who has no sympathy with [the Romish Church]_{5-the romish church} , though [he]_{183-the late mr waterton} acknowledges , as [most men]_{7196-most men} do , [some esteemed friends among [the followers of its creed]_{7198-the followers of its creed}]_{7197-some esteemed friends among the followers of its creed} . In the description of the principal outrages , reference has been had to [the best authorities of that time]_{7199-the best authorities of that time} , such as [they]_{7199-the best authorities of that time} are ; the account given in this Tale , of all the main features of the Riots , is substantially correct . [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis ’s allusions to the flourishing condition of [his]_187-dennis trade in those days , have their foundation in Truth , and not in [the Author]_{7200-the author} ’s fancy . Any file of old Newspapers , or odd volume of the Annual Register , will prove this with terrible ease . Even the case of [Mary Jones]_188-polly , dwelt upon with so much pleasure by the same character , is no effort of invention . The facts were stated , exactly as they are stated here , in [the House of Commons]_{7201-the house of commons} . Whether [they]_{7199-the best authorities of that time} afforded as much entertainment to [the merry gentlemen assembled there]_{7202-the merry gentlemen assembled there} , as some other most affecting circumstances of a similar nature mentioned by [Sir Samuel Romilly]_{189-sir samuel romilly} , is not recorded . That the case of [Mary Jones]_188-polly may speak the more emphatically for [itself]_7203-itself , [I]_{183-the late mr waterton} subjoin it , as related by [SIR WILLIAM MEREDITH]_{190-sir william meredith} in a speech in Parliament , ‘_{[183-the late mr waterton]} on Frequent Executions ’ , made in 1777 . ‘_{[183-the late mr waterton]} Under this act , ’ the Shop - lifting Act , ‘_{[183-the late mr waterton]} one [Mary Jones]_188-polly was executed , whose case [I]_0-i shall just mention ; it was at the time when press warrants were issued , on the alarm about [Falkland Islands]_{6-falkland islands} . [[The woman]_{444-the woman} ’s husband]_{445-the woman ’s husband} was pressed , [their]_446-their goods seized for some debts of [his]_{445-the woman ’s husband} , and [she]_{444-the woman} , with [two small children]_{447-two small children} , turned into [the streets]_{448-the streets} a - begging . It is a circumstance not to be forgotten , that [she]_{444-the woman} was very young ( under nineteen ) , and most remarkably handsome . [She]_{444-the woman} went to [[a linen - draper]_{449-a linen - draper} ’s shop]_{450-a linen - draper ’s shop} , took some coarse linen off the counter , and slipped it under [her]_{444-the woman} cloak ; [the shopman]_{451-the shopman} saw [her]_{444-the woman} , and [she]_{444-the woman} laid it down : for this [she]_{444-the woman} was hanged . [Her]_{444-the woman} defence was ( [I]_0-i have the trial in [my]_0-i pocket ) , “ that [she]_{444-the woman} had lived in credit , and wanted for nothing , till [a press - gang]_{452-a press - gang} came and stole [[her]_{444-the woman} husband]_{453-her husband} from [her]_{444-the woman} ; but since then , [she]_{444-the woman} had no bed to lie on ; nothing to give [[her]_{444-the woman} children]_{454-her children} to eat ; and [they]_{454-her children} were almost naked ; and perhaps [she]_{444-the woman} might have done something wrong , for [she]_{444-the woman} hardly knew what [she]_{444-the woman} did . ” [The parish officers]_{455-the parish officers} testified the truth of this story ; but it seems , there had been a good deal of shop - lifting about [Ludgate]_7-ludgate ; an example was thought necessary ; and [this woman]_{456-this woman} was hanged for the comfort and satisfaction of [shopkeepers]_{457-shopkeepers} in [Ludgate Street]_{8-ludgate street} . When brought to receive sentence , [she]_{444-the woman} behaved in such a frantic manner , as proved [her]_{444-the woman} mind to be in a distracted and desponding state ; and [the child]_{458-the child} was sucking at [her]_{444-the woman} breast when [she]_{444-the woman} set out for [Tyburn]_9-tyburn . ’ Chapter 1 In the year 1775 , there stood upon [the borders of [Epping Forest]_{7205-epping forest}]_{7204-the borders of epping forest} , at a distance of about twelve miles from [London]_2-london -- measuring from the Standard in [Cornhill]_45-cornhill , or rather from the spot on or near to which the Standard used to be in days of yore -- [a house of public entertainment]_{7206-a house of public entertainment} called the Maypole ; which fact was demonstrated to [all such travellers]_{7207-all such travellers} as could neither read nor write ( and at that time a vast number both of [travellers]_{7208-travellers} and [stay - at - homes]_{7209-stay - at - homes} were in this condition ) by the emblem reared on the roadside over against [the house]_{7210-the house} , which , if not of those goodly proportions that [Maypoles were wo nt to present in olden times]_{7211-maypoles were wo nt to present in olden times} , was a fair young ash , thirty feet in height , and straight as any arrow that ever [English yeoman]_{7212-english yeoman} drew . [The Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} -- by which term from henceforth is meant [the house]_{7210-the house} , and not [its]_{7210-the house} sign -- [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} was [an old building]_{7216-an old building} , with more gable ends than [a lazy man]_{7217-a lazy man} would care to count on a sunny day ; huge zig - zag chimneys , out of which it seemed as though even smoke could not choose but come in more than naturally fantastic shapes , imparted to [it]_{7213-the maypole} in [its]_{7213-the maypole} tortuous progress ; and [vast stables]_{7218-vast stables} , gloomy , ruinous , and empty . [The place]_{7219-the place} was said to have been built in the days of [King Henry the Eighth]_191-hal ; and there was a legend , not only that [Queen Elizabeth]_{192-queen elizabeth} had slept [there]_7220-there one night while upon a hunting excursion , to wit , in [a certain oak - panelled room with a deep bay window]_{7221-a certain oak - panelled room with a deep bay window} , but that next morning , while standing on a mounting block before the door with one foot in the stirrup , [the virgin monarch]_{7222-the virgin monarch} had then and there boxed and cuffed [an unlucky page]_{7223-an unlucky page} for some neglect of duty . [The matter - of - fact and doubtful folks , of whom there were a few among [the Maypole customers]_{7225-the maypole customers}]_{7224-the matter - of - fact and doubtful folks , of whom there were a few among the maypole customers} , as unluckily there always are in [every little community]_{7226-every little community} , were inclined to look upon this tradition as rather apocryphal ; but , whenever [the landlord of [that ancient hostelry]_{7228-that ancient hostelry}]_{7227-the landlord of that ancient hostelry} appealed to the mounting block itself as evidence , and triumphantly pointed out that [there]_7220-there [it]_{7213-the maypole} stood in [the same place]_{7230-the same place} to that very day , [the doubters]_{7231-the doubters} never failed to be put down by [a large majority]_{7232-a large majority} , and [all true believers]_{7233-all true believers} exulted as in a victory . Whether these , and many other stories of the like nature , were true or untrue , [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} was really [an old house]_{7235-an old house} , [a very old house]_{7236-a very old house} , perhaps as old as [it]_{7213-the maypole} claimed to be , and perhaps older , which will sometimes happen with [houses of an uncertain]_{7237-houses of an uncertain} , as with [ladies of a certain , age]_{7238-ladies of a certain , age} . [Its]_{7213-the maypole} windows were old diamond - pane lattices , [its]_{7213-the maypole} floors were sunken and uneven , [its]_{7213-the maypole} ceilings blackened by the hand of time , and heavy with massive beams . Over the doorway was [an ancient porch]_{7239-an ancient porch} , quaintly and grotesquely carved ; and here on summer evenings [the more favoured customers]_{7240-the more favoured customers} smoked and drank -- ay , and sang many a good song too , sometimes -- reposing on two grim - looking high - backed settles , which , like the twin dragons of some fairy tale , guarded the entrance to [the mansion]_{7241-the mansion} . In [the chimneys of [the disused rooms]_{7243-the disused rooms}]_{7242-the chimneys of the disused rooms} , swallows had built [their]_7244-their nests for many a long year , and from earliest spring to latest autumn whole colonies of sparrows chirped and twittered in the eaves . There were more pigeons about [the dreary stable - yard and out - buildings]_{7245-the dreary stable - yard and out - buildings} than [anybody]_7183-anybody but [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} could reckon up . The wheeling and circling flights of runts , fantails , tumblers , and pouters , were perhaps not quite consistent with the grave and sober character of [the building]_{7248-the building} , but the monotonous cooing , which never ceased to be raised by some among [them]_{7245-the dreary stable - yard and out - buildings} all day long , suited it exactly , and seemed to lull [it]_{7213-the maypole} to rest . With [its]_{7213-the maypole} overhanging stories , drowsy little panes of glass , and front bulging out and projecting over [the pathway]_{7249-the pathway} , [the old house]_{7250-the old house} looked as if [it]_{7213-the maypole} were nodding in its sleep . Indeed , [it]_{7213-the maypole} needed no very great stretch of fancy to detect in [it]_{7213-the maypole} other resemblances to humanity . The bricks of which [it]_{7213-the maypole} was built had originally been a deep dark red , but had grown yellow and discoloured like [an old man]_{7251-an old man} ’s skin ; the sturdy timbers had decayed like teeth ; and here and there the ivy , like a warm garment to comfort [it]_{7213-the maypole} in its age , wrapt its green leaves closely round the time - worn walls . It was a hale and hearty age though , still : and in the summer or autumn evenings , when the glow of the setting sun fell upon the oak and chestnut trees of [the adjacent forest]_{7252-the adjacent forest} , [the old house]_{7250-the old house} , partaking of [its]_{7213-the maypole} lustre , seemed [their]_{7245-the dreary stable - yard and out - buildings} fit companion , and to have many good years of life in [him]_{7213-the maypole} yet . The evening with which [we]_7254-we have to do , was neither a summer nor an autumn one , but the twilight of a day in March , when the wind howled dismally among the bare branches of the trees , and rumbling in the wide chimneys and driving the rain against the windows of [the Maypole Inn]_{7255-the maypole inn} , gave such of [[its]_{7255-the maypole inn} frequenters]_{7256-its frequenters} as chanced to be [there]_7220-there at the moment an undeniable reason for prolonging [their]_{7256-its frequenters} stay , and caused [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} to prophesy that the night would certainly clear at eleven o’clock precisely,--which by a remarkable coincidence was the hour at which [he]_{439-the landlord} always closed [[his]_{439-the landlord} house]_{7259-his house} . The name of [him]_{439-the landlord} [upon whom the spirit of prophecy thus descended]_{7260-upon whom the spirit of prophecy thus descended} was [John Willet]_193-john , [a burly , large - headed man with a fat face]_{7261-a burly , large - headed man with a fat face} , which betokened profound obstinacy and slowness of apprehension , combined with a very strong reliance upon [his]_{439-the landlord} own merits . It was [John Willet]_193-john ’s ordinary boast in [his]_193-john more placid moods that if [he]_193-john were slow [he]_193-john was sure ; which assertion could , in one sense at least , be by no means gainsaid , seeing that [he]_193-john was in everything unquestionably the reverse of fast , and withal one of [the most dogged and positive fellows in existence]_{7262-the most dogged and positive fellows in existence} -- always sure that what [he]_193-john thought or said or did was right , and holding it as a thing quite settled and ordained by the laws of nature and Providence , that [anybody who said or did or thought otherwise must be inevitably and of necessity wrong]_{7263-anybody who said or did or thought otherwise must be inevitably and of necessity wrong} . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} walked slowly up to the window , flattened [his]_{194-mr willet} fat nose against the cold glass , and shading [his]_{194-mr willet} eyes that [his]_{194-mr willet} sight might not be affected by the ruddy glow of the fire , looked abroad . Then [he]_{194-mr willet} walked slowly back to [his]_{194-mr willet} old seat in the chimney - corner , and , composing [himself]_{194-mr willet} in it with a slight shiver , such as [a man]_{7264-a man} might give way to and so acquire an additional relish for the warm blaze , said , looking round upon [[his]_{194-mr willet} guests]_{7265-his guests} : ‘_{[458-the child]} It ’ll clear at eleven o’clock . No sooner and no later . Not before and not arterwards . ’ ‘_[459-you] How do [you]_459-you make out that ? ’ said [a little man in the opposite corner]_{7266-a little man in the opposite corner} . ‘_[459-you] The moon is past the full , and [she]_460-she rises at nine . ’ [John]_193-john looked sedately and solemnly at [[his]_193-john questioner]_{7267-his questioner} until [he]_193-john had brought [his]_193-john mind to bear upon the whole of [his]_193-john observation , and then made answer , in a tone which seemed to imply that the moon was peculiarly [his]_{194-mr willet} business and [nobody else]_{7268-nobody else} ’s : ‘_[460-she] Never [you]_459-you mind about the moon . Do n’t [you]_459-you trouble [yourself]_459-you about [her]_460-she . [You]_459-you let the moon alone , and [I]_0-i ’ll let [you]_459-you alone . ’ ‘_[0-i] No offence [I]_0-i hope ? ’ said [the little man]_{7269-the little man} . Again [John]_193-john waited leisurely until the observation had thoroughly penetrated to [his]_193-john brain , and then replying , ‘_[0-i] No offence as YET , ’ applied a light to [his]_193-john pipe and smoked in placid silence ; now and then casting a sidelong look at [a man wrapped in a loose riding - coat with huge cuffs ornamented with tarnished silver lace and large metal buttons]_{7270-a man wrapped in a loose riding - coat with huge cuffs ornamented with tarnished silver lace and large metal buttons} , who sat apart from [the regular frequenters of [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{7271-the regular frequenters of the house} , and wearing a hat flapped over [his]_{7270-a man wrapped in a loose riding - coat with huge cuffs ornamented with tarnished silver lace and large metal buttons} face , which was still further shaded by the hand on which [his]_{7270-a man wrapped in a loose riding - coat with huge cuffs ornamented with tarnished silver lace and large metal buttons} forehead rested , looked unsociable enough . There was [another guest]_{7273-another guest} , who sat , booted and spurred , at some distance from the fire also , and whose thoughts -- to judge from [his]_{7270-a man wrapped in a loose riding - coat with huge cuffs ornamented with tarnished silver lace and large metal buttons} folded arms and knitted brows , and from the untasted liquor before [him]_{7270-a man wrapped in a loose riding - coat with huge cuffs ornamented with tarnished silver lace and large metal buttons} -- were occupied with other matters than the topics under discussion or [the persons who discussed them]_{7274-the persons who discussed them} . This was [a young man of about eight - and - twenty]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} , rather above the middle height , and though of somewhat slight figure , gracefully and strongly made . [He]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} wore [his]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} own dark hair , and was accoutred in a riding dress , which together with [his]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} large boots ( resembling in shape and fashion those worn by [[our]_7276-our Life Guardsmen]_{7277-our life guardsmen} at the present day ) , showed indisputable traces of the bad condition of [the roads]_{7278-the roads} . But travel - stained though [he]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} was , [he]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} was well and even richly attired , and without being overdressed looked [a gallant gentleman]_{7279-a gallant gentleman} . Lying upon the table beside [him]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} , as [he]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} had carelessly thrown them down , were a heavy riding - whip and a slouched hat , the latter worn no doubt as being best suited to the inclemency of the weather . There , too , were a pair of pistols in a holster - case , and a short riding - cloak . Little of [his]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} face was visible , except the long dark lashes which concealed [his]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} downcast eyes , but an air of careless ease and natural gracefulness of demeanour pervaded [the figure]_{7280-the figure} , and seemed to comprehend even those slight accessories , which were all handsome , and in good keeping . Towards [this young gentleman]_{7281-this young gentleman} the eyes of [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} wandered but once , and then as if in mute inquiry whether [he]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} had observed [[his]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} silent neighbour]_{7282-his silent neighbour} . It was plain that [John]_193-john and [the young gentleman]_{7283-the young gentleman} had often met before . Finding that [his]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} look was not returned , or indeed observed by [the person to whom it was addressed]_{7284-the person to whom it was addressed} , [John]_193-john gradually concentrated the whole power of [his]_193-john eyes into one focus , and brought it to bear upon [the man in the flapped hat]_{7285-the man in the flapped hat} , at whom [he]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} came to stare in course of time with an intensity so remarkable , that it affected [[his]_{7275-a young man of about eight - and - twenty} fireside cronies]_{7286-his fireside cronies} , who all , as with one accord , took [their]_{7286-his fireside cronies} pipes from [their]_{7286-his fireside cronies} lips , and stared with open mouths at [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} likewise . [The sturdy landlord]_{7288-the sturdy landlord} had a large pair of dull fish - like eyes , and [the little man who had hazarded the remark about the moon]_{7289-the little man who had hazarded the remark about the moon} ( and who was [the parish - clerk]_{7290-the parish - clerk} and [bell - ringer of [Chigwell]_11-chigwell]_{7291-bell - ringer of chigwell} , [a village hard by]_{7292-a village hard by} ) had little round black shiny eyes like beads ; moreover [this little man]_{7293-this little man} wore at the knees of [his]_{7293-this little man} rusty black breeches , and on [his]_{7293-this little man} rusty black coat , and all down [his]_{7293-this little man} long flapped waistcoat , little queer buttons like nothing except [his]_{7293-this little man} eyes ; but so like them , that as they twinkled and glistened in the light of the fire , which shone too in [his]_{7293-this little man} bright shoe - buckles , [he]_{7293-this little man} seemed all eyes from head to foot , and to be gazing with every one of [them]_7294-them at [the unknown customer]_{7295-the unknown customer} . No wonder that [a man]_{7264-a man} should grow restless under such an inspection as this , to say nothing of the eyes belonging to [short Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} [the general chandler and post - office keeper]_{7297-the general chandler and post - office keeper} , and [long Phil Parkes]_{196-long phil parkes} [the ranger]_{7298-the ranger} , [both of whom , infected by the example of [[their]_{7299-both of whom , infected by the example of their companions} companions]_{7300-their companions}]_{7299-both of whom , infected by the example of their companions} , regarded [him]_{7293-this little man} of the flapped hat no less attentively . [The stranger]_{7287-the stranger} became restless ; perhaps from being exposed to this raking fire of eyes , perhaps from the nature of [his]_{7287-the stranger} previous meditations -- most probably from the latter cause , for as [he]_{7287-the stranger} changed [his]_{7287-the stranger} position and looked hastily round , [he]_{7287-the stranger} started to find [himself]_{7287-the stranger} the object of such keen regard , and darted an angry and suspicious glance at [the fireside group]_{7302-the fireside group} . It had the effect of immediately diverting all eyes to the chimney , except those of [John Willet]_193-john , who finding [himself]_193-john as [it were , caught in the fact , and not being ( as has been already observed ) of a very ready nature]_{7303-it were , caught in the fact , and not being ( as has been already observed ) of a very ready nature} , remained staring at [[his]_193-john guest]_{7304-his guest} in a particularly awkward and disconcerted manner . ‘_[0-i] Well ? ’ said [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} . Well . There was not much in well . It was not a long speech . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [you]_461-you gave an order , ’ said [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} , after a pause of two or three minutes for consideration . [The stranger]_{7287-the stranger} took off [his]_{7287-the stranger} hat , and disclosed the hard features of [a man of sixty or thereabouts , much weatherbeaten and worn by time]_{7308-a man of sixty or thereabouts , much weatherbeaten and worn by time} , and the naturally harsh expression of which was not improved by a dark handkerchief which was bound tightly round [his]_{7287-the stranger} head , and , while it served the purpose of a wig , shaded [his]_{7287-the stranger} forehead , and almost hid [his]_{7287-the stranger} eyebrows . If it were intended to conceal or divert attention from a deep gash , now healed into an ugly seam , which when it was first inflicted must have laid bare [his]_{7287-the stranger} cheekbone , the object was but indifferently attained , for it could scarcely fail to be noted at a glance . [His]_{7287-the stranger} complexion was of a cadaverous hue , and [he]_{7287-the stranger} had a grizzly jagged beard of some three weeks ’_[461-you] date . Such was the figure ( very meanly and poorly clad ) that now rose from the seat , and stalking across [the room]_{462-the room} sat down in a corner of the chimney , which the politeness or fears of [the little clerk]_{463-the little clerk} very readily assigned to [him]_461-you . ‘ [A highwayman]_{7309-a highwayman} ! ’_{[195-tom cobb]} whispered [Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} to [Parkes]_{196-long phil parkes} [the ranger]_{7298-the ranger} . ‘ Do [you]_{195-tom cobb} suppose [highwaymen]_{7310-highwaymen} do n’t dress handsomer than that ? ’_{[196-long phil parkes]} replied [Parkes]_{196-long phil parkes} . ‘ It ’s a better business than [you]_{195-tom cobb} think for , [Tom]_{195-tom cobb} , and [highwaymen]_{7310-highwaymen} do n’t need or use to be shabby , take [my]_{196-long phil parkes} word for it . ’_{[196-long phil parkes]} Meanwhile the subject of [their]_465-their speculations had done due honour to [the house]_{7210-the house} by calling for some drink , which was promptly supplied by [[the landlord]_{439-the landlord} ’s son]_{468-the landlord ’s son} [Joe]_197-joe , [a broad - shouldered strapping young fellow of twenty , whom it pleased [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} still to consider [a little boy]_{471-a little boy} , and to treat accordingly . Stretching out [his]_197-joe hands to warm them by the blazing fire]_{469-a broad - shouldered strapping young fellow of twenty , whom it pleased his father still to consider a little boy , and to treat accordingly . stretching out his hands to warm them by the blazing fire} , [the man]_{472-the man} turned [his]_197-joe head towards [the company]_{473-the company} , and after running [his]_197-joe eye sharply over [them]_{473-the company} , said in a voice well suited to [his]_197-joe appearance : ‘ What [house]_7312-house is that which stands a mile or so from here ? ’_[197-joe] ‘ [Public - house]_{7313-public - house} ? ’_{[439-the landlord]} said [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} , with [his]_{439-the landlord} usual deliberation . ‘ [Public - house]_{7313-public - house} , [father]_7315-father ! ’_[197-joe] exclaimed [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ where ’s [the public - house within a mile or so of the Maypole]_{7316-the public - house within a mile or so of the maypole} ? [He]_{439-the landlord} means [the great house]_{7317-the great house} -- [the Warren --]_{7318-the warren --} naturally and of course . [The old red brick house , [sir]_7320-sir , that stands in [its]_{7319-the old red brick house , sir , that stands in its own grounds--} own grounds--]_{7319-the old red brick house , sir , that stands in its own grounds--} ? ’_[197-joe] ‘ Aye , ’_{[7287-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} . ‘ And that fifteen or twenty years ago stood in [a park]_{7321-a park} five times as broad , which with other and [richer property]_{7322-richer property} has bit by bit changed hands and dwindled away -- more ’s the pity ! ’_{[476-the young man]} pursued [the young man]_{476-the young man} . ‘ Maybe , ’_[197-joe] was the reply . ‘ But [my]_197-joe question related to [the owner]_{7323-the owner} . What it has been [I]_197-joe do n’t care to know , and what it is [I]_197-joe can see for [myself]_197-joe . ’_[197-joe] [The heir - apparent to [the Maypole]_198-hugh]_{477-the heir - apparent to the maypole} pressed [his]_{477-the heir - apparent to the maypole} finger on [his]_{477-the heir - apparent to the maypole} lips , and glancing at [the young gentleman]_{7283-the young gentleman} already noticed , who had changed [his]_{477-the heir - apparent to the maypole} attitude when [the house]_{7210-the house} was first mentioned , replied in a lower tone : ‘ [The owner]_{7323-the owner} ’s name is [Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , [Mr Geoffrey Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , and’--again [he]_{7323-the owner} glanced in the same direction as before--‘and [a worthy gentleman]_{7325-a worthy gentleman} too -- hem ! ’_{[7283-the young gentleman]} Paying as little regard to this admonitory cough , as to the significant gesture that had preceded it , [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} pursued [his]_{7287-the stranger} questioning . ‘ [I]_{7287-the stranger} turned out of [my]_{7287-the stranger} way coming [here]_7326-here , and took the footpath that crosses [the grounds]_{7327-the grounds} . Who was [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} that [I]_{7287-the stranger} saw entering [a carriage]_{7329-a carriage} ? [[His]_{7323-the owner} daughter]_{7330-his daughter} ? ’_{[7287-the stranger]} ‘ Why , how should [I]_197-joe know , [honest man]_{7331-honest man} ? ’_[197-joe] replied [Joe]_197-joe , contriving in the course of some arrangements about the hearth , to advance close to [[his]_197-joe questioner]_{7267-his questioner} and pluck [him]_{7267-his questioner} by the sleeve , ‘ [I]_197-joe did n’t see [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} , [you]_{7331-honest man} know . Whew ! There ’s the wind again -- AND rain -- well it IS a night ! ’_[197-joe] Rough weather indeed ! ’ observed [the strange man]_{7333-the strange man} . ‘_[482-you] [You]_482-you ’re used to it ? ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , catching at anything which seemed to promise a diversion of the subject . ‘ Pretty well , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘ About [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} -- has [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} [a daughter]_{7335-a daughter} ? ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ No , no , ’_{[484-the young fellow]} said [the young fellow]_{484-the young fellow} fretfully , ‘ [he]_{206-mr haredale} ’s [a single gentleman]_{7336-a single gentleman} -- [he’s]_{206-mr haredale} -- be quiet , ca n’t [you]_{7331-honest man} , [man]_7337-man ? Do n’t [you]_{7331-honest man} see this talk is not relished yonder ? ’_{[484-the young fellow]} Regardless of this whispered remonstrance , and affecting not to hear it , [[his]_197-joe tormentor]_{485-his tormentor} provokingly continued : ‘ [Single men]_{7338-single men} have had [daughters]_{7339-daughters} before now . Perhaps [she]_{7335-a daughter} may be [[his]_{206-mr haredale} daughter]_{7330-his daughter} , though [he]_{206-mr haredale} is not married . ’_{[485-his tormentor]} ‘ What do [you]_{484-the young fellow} mean ? ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , adding in an undertone as [he]_197-joe approached [him]_{484-the young fellow} again , ‘ [You]_{484-the young fellow} ’ll come in for it presently , [I]_197-joe know [you]_{484-the young fellow} will ! ’_[197-joe] ‘ [I]_197-joe mean no harm’--returned [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} boldly , ‘_[197-joe] and have said none that [I]_0-i know of . [I]_0-i ask a few questions -- as [any stranger]_{486-any stranger} may , and not unnaturally -- about [the inmates of [a remarkable house in a neighbourhood which is new to [me]_0-i]_{488-a remarkable house in a neighbourhood which is new to me} , and [you]_{484-the young fellow} are as aghast and disturbed as if [I]_0-i were talking treason against [King George]_{201-king george}]_{487-the inmates of a remarkable house in a neighbourhood which is new to me , and you are as aghast and disturbed as if i were talking treason against king george} . Perhaps [you]_{484-the young fellow} can tell [me]_0-i why , [sir]_7320-sir , for ( as [I]_0-i say ) [I]_0-i am [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} , and this is Greek to [me]_0-i ? ’ The latter observation was addressed to the obvious cause of [Joe Willet]_197-joe ’s discomposure , who had risen and was adjusting [his]_197-joe riding - cloak preparatory to sallying abroad . Briefly replying that [he]_197-joe could give [him]_197-joe no information , [the young man]_{476-the young man} beckoned to [Joe]_197-joe , and handing [him]_197-joe a piece of money in payment of [his]_197-joe reckoning , hurried out attended by [young Willet]_197-joe [himself]_197-joe , who taking up a candle followed to light [him]_197-joe to [the house]_{7210-the house} - door . While [Joe]_197-joe was absent on this errand , [the elder Willet]_197-joe and [[his]_197-joe three companions]_{7344-his three companions} continued to smoke with profound gravity , and in a deep silence , each having [his]_197-joe eyes fixed on a huge copper boiler that was suspended over the fire . After some time [John Willet]_193-john slowly shook [his]_197-joe head , and thereupon [[his]_197-joe friends]_{7345-his friends} slowly shook [theirs]_{7345-his friends} ; but [no man]_{7346-no man} withdrew [his]_197-joe eyes from the boiler , or altered the solemn expression of [his]_197-joe countenance in the slightest degree . At length [Joe]_197-joe returned -- very talkative and conciliatory , as though with a strong presentiment that [he]_197-joe was going to be found fault with . ‘_[0-i] Such a thing as love is ! ’ [he]_197-joe said , drawing a chair near the fire , and looking round for sympathy . ‘_[491-he] [He]_491-he has set off to walk to [London,--all]_{12-london,--all} the way to [London]_2-london . [His]_491-he nag gone lame in riding out here this blessed afternoon , and comfortably littered down in [[our]_492-our stable]_{493-our stable} at this minute ; and [he]_491-he giving up a good hot supper and [our]_492-our best bed , because [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} has gone to a masquerade up in [town]_494-town , and [he]_491-he has set [his]_491-he heart upon seeing [her]_{199-miss haredale} ! [I]_0-i do n’t think [I]_0-i could persuade [myself]_0-i to do that , beautiful as [she]_{199-miss haredale} is,--but then [I]_0-i ’m not in love ( at least [I]_0-i do n’t think [I]_0-i am ) and that ’s the whole difference . ’_[0-i] ‘ [He]_491-he is in love then ? ’_{[7287-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} . ‘ Rather , ’_[197-joe] replied [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ [He]_491-he ’ll never be more in love , and may very easily be less . ’_[197-joe] ‘ Silence , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’_{[470-his father]} cried [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} . ‘ What a chap [you]_197-joe are , [Joe]_197-joe ! ’_[202-parkes] said [Long Parkes]_202-parkes . ‘ Such [a inconsiderate lad]_{7348-a inconsiderate lad} ! ’_{[195-tom cobb]} murmured [Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} . ‘ Putting [himself]_491-he forward and wringing the very nose off [[his]_491-he own father]_{7349-his own father} ’s face ! ’_{[7290-the parish - clerk]} exclaimed [the parish - clerk]_{7290-the parish - clerk} , metaphorically . ‘ What HAVE [I]_197-joe done ? ’_[197-joe] reasoned [poor Joe]_197-joe . ‘ Silence , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’_{[470-his father]} returned [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} , ‘ what do [you]_197-joe mean by talking , when [you]_197-joe see [people that are more than two or three times [your]_197-joe age]_{7351-people that are more than two or three times your age} , sitting still and silent and not dreaming of saying a word ? ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ Why that ’s the proper time for [me]_197-joe to talk , is n’t it ? ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe rebelliously . ‘ The proper time , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’_{[470-his father]} retorted [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} , ‘ the proper time ’s no time . ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ Ah to be sure ! ’_[202-parkes] muttered [Parkes]_202-parkes , nodding gravely to [the other two who nodded likewise]_{500-the other two who nodded likewise} , observing under [their]_{500-the other two who nodded likewise} breaths that that was the point . ‘ The proper time ’s no time , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] repeated [John Willet]_193-john ; ‘ when [I]_193-john was [your]_197-joe age [I]_193-john never talked , [I]_193-john never wanted to talk . [I]_193-john listened and improved [myself]_193-john that ’s what [I]_193-john did . ’_[193-john] ‘ And [you]_197-joe ’d find [[your]_197-joe father]_{7354-your father} rather [a tough customer in [argeyment]_13-argeyment]_{7355-a tough customer in argeyment} , [Joe]_197-joe , if [anybody]_7183-anybody was to try and tackle [him]_{7354-your father} , ’_[202-parkes] said [Parkes]_202-parkes . ‘ For the matter o ’_[202-parkes] that , [Phil]_{196-long phil parkes} ! ’ observed [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , blowing a long , thin , spiral cloud of smoke out of the corner of [his]_{194-mr willet} mouth , and staring at it abstractedly as it floated away ; ‘_[193-john] For the matter o ’ that , [Phil]_{196-long phil parkes} , argeyment is a gift of [Natur]_203-natur . If [Natur]_203-natur has gifted [a man with powers of argeyment]_{7357-a man with powers of argeyment} , [a man]_{7264-a man} has a right to make the best of ‘_[202-parkes] [em]_501-em , and has not a right to stand on false delicacy , and deny that [he]_502-he is so gifted ; for that is a turning of [his]_502-he back on [Natur]_203-natur , a flouting of [her]_203-natur , a slighting of [her]_203-natur precious caskets , and a proving of [one]_503-one ’s self to be a swine that is n’t worth [her]_203-natur scattering pearls before . ’ [The landlord]_{439-the landlord} pausing [here]_7326-here for a very long time , [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} naturally concluded that [he]_{204-mr parkes} had brought [his]_{204-mr parkes} discourse to an end ; and therefore , turning to [the young man]_{476-the young man} with some austerity , exclaimed : ‘_[504-you] [You]_504-you hear what [[your]_504-you father]_{7354-your father} says , [Joe]_197-joe ? [You]_504-you would n’t much like to tackle [him]_{7354-your father} in argeyment , [I]_0-i ’m thinking , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_[0-i] ‘ IF , ’_[193-john] said [John Willet]_193-john , turning [his]_193-john eyes from the ceiling to the face of [[his]_193-john interrupter]_{506-his interrupter} , and uttering the monosyllable in capitals , to apprise [him]_{506-his interrupter} that [he]_{506-his interrupter} had put in [his]_{506-his interrupter} oar , as [the vulgar]_{507-the vulgar} say , with unbecoming and irreverent haste ; ‘ IF , [sir]_7320-sir , [Natur]_203-natur has fixed upon [me]_193-john the gift of argeyment , why should [I]_193-john not own to it , and rather glory in the same ? Yes , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_193-john AM [a tough customer]_{7365-a tough customer} that way . [You]_7320-sir are right , [sir]_7320-sir . [My]_193-john toughness has been proved , [sir]_7320-sir , in [this room]_{7368-this room} many and many a time , as [I]_193-john think [you]_7320-sir know ; and if [you]_7320-sir do n’t know , ’_[193-john] added [John]_193-john , putting [his]_193-john pipe in [his]_193-john mouth again , ‘ so much the better , for [I]_193-john an’t proud and am not going to tell [you]_7320-sir . ’_[193-john] A general murmur from [[his]_193-john three cronies]_{508-his three cronies} , and a general shaking of heads at [the copper boiler]_{509-the copper boiler} , assured [John Willet]_193-john that [they]_{508-his three cronies} had had good experience of [his]_193-john powers and needed no further evidence to assure [them]_{508-his three cronies} of [his]_193-john superiority . [John]_193-john smoked with a little more dignity and surveyed [them]_{508-his three cronies} in silence . ‘ It ’s all very fine talking , ’_[197-joe] muttered [Joe]_197-joe , who had been fidgeting in [his]_197-joe chair with divers uneasy gestures . ‘ But if [you]_193-john mean to tell [me]_197-joe that [I]_197-joe ’m_[197-joe] never to open [my]_0-i lips-- ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Silence , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’ roared [[his]_7320-sir father]_{470-his father} . ‘_[7320-sir] No , [you]_7320-sir never are . When [your]_7320-sir opinion ’s wanted , [you]_7320-sir give it . When [you]_7320-sir ’re spoke to , [you]_7320-sir speak . When [your]_7320-sir opinion ’s not wanted and [you]_7320-sir ’re_[7320-sir] not spoke to , do n’t [you]_7320-sir give an opinion and do n’t [you]_7320-sir speak . [The world]_{511-the world} ’s undergone a nice alteration since [my]_0-i time , certainly . [My]_0-i belief is that there an’t [any boys]_{512-any boys} left -- that there is n’t such a thing as [a boy]_{513-a boy} -- that there ’s nothing now between [a male baby]_{514-a male baby} and [a man]_{7264-a man} -- and that [all the boys]_{516-all the boys} went out with [his]_{516-all the boys} blessed Majesty [King George the Second]_{201-king george} . ’ ‘_{[201-king george]} That ’s a very true observation , always excepting [the young princes]_{517-the young princes} , ’ said [the parish - clerk]_{7290-the parish - clerk} , who , as [the representative of [church and state in that company]_{7372-church and state in that company}]_{7371-the representative of church and state in that company} , held [himself]_{7290-the parish - clerk} bound to the nicest loyalty . ‘_{[201-king george]} If it ’s godly and righteous for [boys]_518-boys , being of the ages of [boys]_518-boys , to behave [themselves]_518-boys like [boys]_518-boys , then [the young princes]_{517-the young princes} must be [boys]_518-boys and can not be otherwise . ’ ‘_[523-you] Did [you]_523-you ever hear tell of mermaids , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ‘_[0-i] Certainly [I]_0-i have , ’ replied [the clerk]_{7373-the clerk} . ‘_[0-i] Very good , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ‘_[0-i] According to the constitution of [mermaids]_525-mermaids , so much of [a mermaid as is not a woman]_{526-a mermaid as is not a woman} must be a fish . According to the constitution of [young princes]_{527-young princes} , so much of [a young prince]_{528-a young prince} ( if anything ) as is not actually [an angel]_{529-an angel} , must be [godly and righteous]_{530-godly and righteous} . Therefore if it ’s becoming and godly and righteous in [the young princes]_{517-the young princes} ( as it is at [their]_{517-the young princes} ages ) that [they]_{517-the young princes} should be [boys]_518-boys , [they]_{517-the young princes} are and must be [boys]_518-boys , and can not by possibility be anything else . ’ This elucidation of a knotty point being received with such marks of approval as to put [John Willet]_193-john into a good humour , [he]_193-john contented [himself]_193-john with repeating to [[his]_193-john son]_{7374-his son} [his]_193-john command of silence , and addressing [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} , said : ‘_[534-you] If [you]_534-you had asked [your]_534-you questions of [a grown - up person]_{535-a grown - up person} -- of [me]_0-i or [any of [these gentlemen]_{537-these gentlemen}]_{536-any of these gentlemen} -- you’d have had some satisfaction , and would n’t have wasted breath . [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} is [[Mr Geoffrey Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s niece]_{538-mr geoffrey haredale ’s niece} . ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} Is [[her]_{199-miss haredale} father]_{539-her father} alive ? ’ said [the man]_{472-the man} , carelessly . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} No , ’ rejoined [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{539-her father} is not alive , and [he]_{539-her father} is not dead-- ’ ‘_{[539-her father]} Not dead ! ’ cried [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_{[539-her father]} Not dead in a common sort of way , ’ said [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} . [The cronies]_{7380-the cronies} nodded to [each other]_{7381-each other} , and [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} remarked in an undertone , shaking [his]_{204-mr parkes} head meanwhile as who should say , ‘_{[539-her father]} let [no man]_{7346-no man} contradict [me]_0-i , for [I]_0-i wo n’t believe [him]_{539-her father} , ’ that [John Willet]_193-john was in amazing force to - night , and fit to tackle [a Chief Justice]_{7382-a chief justice} . [The stranger]_{7287-the stranger} suffered a short pause to elapse , and then asked abruptly , ‘_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ? ’ ‘_[0-i] More than [you]_0-i think for , [friend]_541-friend , ’ returned [John Willet]_193-john . ‘_[541-friend] Perhaps there ’s more meaning in them words than [you]_0-i suspect . ’ ‘_[0-i] Perhaps there is , ’ said [the strange man]_{7333-the strange man} , gruffly ; ‘_[0-i] but what the devil do [you]_0-i speak in such mysteries for ? [You]_0-i tell [me]_0-i , first , that [a man]_{7264-a man} is not alive , nor yet dead -- then , that [he]_{7264-a man} ’s not dead in a common sort of way -- then , that [you]_0-i mean a great deal more than [I]_0-i think for . To tell [you]_0-i the truth , [you]_0-i may do that easily ; for so far as [I]_0-i can make out , [you]_0-i mean nothing . What DO [you]_0-i mean , [I]_0-i ask again ? ’ ‘_[0-i] That , ’ returned [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} , a little brought down from [his]_{439-the landlord} dignity by [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} ’s surliness , ‘_[0-i] is a Maypole story , and has been any time these four - and - twenty years . That story is [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon ’s story . It belongs to [the house]_{7210-the house} ; and nobody but [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon has ever told it under this roof , or ever shall -- that ’s more . ’ [The man]_{472-the man} glanced at [the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} plainly betokened [him]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} to be [the person referred to]_{7389-the person referred to} , and , observing that [he]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} had taken [his]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} pipe from [his]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} lips , after a very long whiff to keep it alight , and was evidently about to tell [his]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} story without further solicitation , gathered [his]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} large coat about [him]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} , and shrinking further back was almost lost in the gloom of the spacious chimney - corner , except when the flame , struggling from under [a great faggot , whose weight almost crushed it for the time , shot upward with a strong and sudden glare]_{7390-a great faggot , whose weight almost crushed it for the time , shot upward with a strong and sudden glare} , and illumining [his]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} figure for a moment , seemed afterwards to cast it into deeper obscurity than before . By this flickering light , which made [the old room]_{7391-the old room} , with [its]_{7391-the old room} heavy timbers and panelled walls , look as if [it]_{7391-the old room} were built of polished ebony -- the wind roaring and howling without , now rattling the latch and creaking the hinges of the stout oaken door , and now driving at the casement as though it would beat it in -- by this light , and under circumstances so auspicious , [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon began [his]_205-solomon tale : ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} It was [Mr Reuben Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , [Mr Geoffrey]_{206-mr haredale} ’s elder brother-- ’ Here [he]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} came to a dead stop , and made so long a pause that even [John Willet]_193-john grew impatient and asked why [he]_{7388-the parish - clerk , whose air of consciousness and importance} did not proceed . ‘_{[195-tom cobb]} [Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} , ’ said [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , dropping [his]_205-solomon voice and appealing to [the post - office keeper]_{7392-the post - office keeper} ; ‘_{[195-tom cobb]} what day of the month is this ? ’ ‘_{[195-tom cobb]} The nineteenth . ’ ‘_{[195-tom cobb]} Of March , ’ said [the clerk]_{7373-the clerk} , bending forward , ‘_{[195-tom cobb]} the nineteenth of March ; that ’s very strange . ’ In a low voice [they]_7394-they all acquiesced , and [Solomon]_205-solomon went on : ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} It was [Mr Reuben Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , [[Mr Geoffrey]_{206-mr haredale} ’s elder brother]_{544-mr geoffrey ’s elder brother} , that twenty - two years ago was [the owner of [the Warren]_{546-the warren}]_{545-the owner of the warren} , which , as [Joe]_197-joe has said -- not that [you]_197-joe remember it , [Joe]_197-joe , for [a boy like [you]_197-joe]_{547-a boy like you} ca n’t do that , but because [you]_197-joe have often heard [me]_0-i say so -- was then a much larger and better place , and a much more valuable property than [it]_{546-the warren} is now . [[His]_{206-mr haredale} lady]_{548-his lady} was lately dead , and [he]_{206-mr haredale} was left with [one child]_{549-one child} -- [the Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} [you]_550-you have been inquiring about -- who was then scarcely a year old . ’ Although [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} addressed [himself]_{7395-the speaker} to [the man who had shown so much curiosity about [this same family]_{7397-this same family}]_{7396-the man who had shown so much curiosity about this same family} , and made a pause here as if expecting some exclamation of surprise or encouragement , [the latter]_{7398-the latter} made no remark , nor gave any indication that [he]_{7398-the latter} heard or was interested in what was said . [Solomon]_205-solomon therefore turned to [[his]_205-solomon old companions]_{7399-his old companions} , whose noses were brightly illuminated by the deep red glow from the bowls of [their]_{7399-his old companions} pipes ; assured , by long experience , of [their]_{7399-his old companions} attention , and resolved to show [his]_{7398-the latter} sense of such indecent behaviour . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ’ said [Solomon]_205-solomon , turning [his]_205-solomon back upon [the strange man]_{7333-the strange man} , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} left [this place]_{551-this place} when [[his]_{206-mr haredale} lady]_{548-his lady} died , feeling it lonely like , and went up to [London]_2-london , where [he]_{206-mr haredale} stopped some months ; but finding [that place]_{553-that place} as lonely as this -- as [I]_0-i suppose and have always heard say -- [he]_{206-mr haredale} suddenly came back again with [[his]_{206-mr haredale} little girl]_{554-his little girl} to [the Warren]_{14-the warren} , bringing with [him]_{206-mr haredale} besides , that day , only [two women servants]_{555-two women servants} , and [[his]_{206-mr haredale} steward]_{556-his steward} , and [a gardener]_{557-a gardener} . ’ [Mr Daisy]_{207-mr daisy} stopped to take a whiff at [his]_{207-mr daisy} pipe , which was going out , and then proceeded -- at first in a snuffling tone , occasioned by keen enjoyment of the tobacco and strong pulling at the pipe , and afterwards with increasing distinctness : ‘_{[555-two women servants]} --Bringing with [him]_{206-mr haredale} [two women servants]_{555-two women servants} , and [[his]_{206-mr haredale} steward]_{556-his steward} , and [a gardener]_{557-a gardener} . [The rest]_{561-the rest} stopped behind up in [London]_2-london , and were to follow next day . It happened that that night , [an old gentleman who lived at [Chigwell Row]_{15-chigwell row}]_{562-an old gentleman who lived at chigwell row} , and had long been poorly , deceased , and an order came to [me]_0-i at half after twelve o’clock at night to go and toll the passing - bell . ’ There was a movement in [the little group of [listeners]_{7402-listeners}]_{7401-the little group of listeners} , sufficiently indicative of the strong repugnance [any one of [them]_{7401-the little group of listeners}]_{7403-any one of them} would have felt to have turned out at such a time upon such an errand . [The clerk]_{7373-the clerk} felt and understood it , and pursued [his]_{7373-the clerk} theme accordingly . ‘_{[562-an old gentleman who lived at chigwell row]} It WAS a dreary thing , especially as [the grave - digger]_{563-the grave - digger} was laid up in [his]_{563-the grave - digger} bed , from long working in a damp soil and sitting down to take [his]_{563-the grave - digger} dinner on cold tombstones , and [I]_0-i was consequently under obligation to go alone , for it was too late to hope to get [any other companion]_{564-any other companion} . However , [I]_0-i was n’t unprepared for it ; as [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} had often made it a request that the bell should be tolled as soon as possible after the breath was out of [his]_{565-the old gentleman} body , and [he]_{565-the old gentleman} had been expected to go for some days . [I]_0-i put as good a face upon it as [I]_0-i could , and muffling [myself]_0-i up ( for it was mortal cold ) , started out with a lighted lantern in one hand and the key of [the church]_{566-the church} in the other . ’ At this point of the narrative , the dress of [the strange man]_{7333-the strange man} rustled as if [he]_{7333-the strange man} had turned [himself]_{7333-the strange man} to hear more distinctly . Slightly pointing over [his]_0-i shoulder , [Solomon]_205-solomon elevated [his]_0-i eyebrows and nodded a silent inquiry to [Joe]_197-joe whether this was the case . [Joe]_197-joe shaded [his]_197-joe eyes with [his]_197-joe hand and peered into the corner , but could make out nothing , and so shook [his]_197-joe head . ‘_[0-i] It was just such a night as this ; blowing a hurricane , raining heavily , and very dark -- [I]_0-i often think now , darker than [I]_0-i ever saw it before or since ; that may be [my]_0-i fancy , but [the houses]_{567-the houses} were all close shut and [the folks]_{568-the folks} in doors , and perhaps there is [only one other man who knows how dark it]_{569-only one other man who knows how dark it} really was . [I]_0-i got into [the church]_{566-the church} , chained the door back so that it should keep ajar -- for , to tell the truth , [I]_0-i did n’t like to be shut in there alone -- and putting [my]_0-i lantern on the stone seat in the little corner where the bell - rope is , sat down beside it to trim the candle . ‘ [I]_0-i sat down to trim the candle , and when [I]_0-i had done so [I]_0-i could not persuade [myself]_0-i to get up again , and go about [my]_0-i work . [I]_0-i do n’t know how it was , but [I]_0-i thought of all the ghost stories [I]_0-i had ever heard , even those that [I]_0-i had heard when [I]_0-i was [a boy]_{513-a boy} at [school]_7407-school , and had forgotten long ago ; and they did n’t come into [my]_0-i mind one after another , but all crowding at once , like . [I]_0-i recollected one story there was in [the village]_{7408-the village} , how that on a certain night in the year ( it might be that very night for anything [I]_0-i knew ) , all [the dead people]_{7409-the dead people} came out of the ground and sat at the heads of [their]_{7409-the dead people} own graves till morning . This made [me]_0-i think how many people [I]_0-i had known , were buried between the [church]_7410-church - door and [the churchyard]_{7411-the churchyard} gate , and what a dreadful thing it would be to have to pass among [them]_{7409-the dead people} and know [them]_{7409-the dead people} again , so earthy and unlike [themselves]_{7409-the dead people} . [I]_0-i had known all the niches and arches in [the church]_{566-the church} from [a child]_{7413-a child} ; still , [I]_0-i could n’t persuade [myself]_0-i that those were [their]_{7409-the dead people} natural shadows which [I]_0-i saw on the pavement , but felt sure there were [some ugly figures hiding among ‘_[0-i] em]_{7414-some ugly figures hiding among ‘ em} and peeping out . Thinking on in this way , [I]_0-i began to think of [the old gentleman who was just dead]_{571-the old gentleman who was just dead} , and [I]_0-i could have sworn , as [I]_0-i looked up [the dark chancel]_{572-the dark chancel} , that [I]_0-i saw [him]_{571-the old gentleman who was just dead} in [his]_{571-the old gentleman who was just dead} usual place , wrapping [his]_{571-the old gentleman who was just dead} shroud about [him]_{571-the old gentleman who was just dead} and shivering as if [he]_{571-the old gentleman who was just dead} felt it cold . All this time [I]_0-i sat listening and listening , and hardly dared to breathe . At length [I]_0-i started up and took the bell - rope in [my]_0-i hands . At that minute there rang -- not that bell , for [I]_0-i had hardly touched the rope -- but another ! ‘ [I]_0-i heard the ringing of another bell , and a deep bell too , plainly . It was only for an instant , and even then the wind carried the sound away , but [I]_0-i heard it . [I]_0-i listened for a long time , but it rang no more . [I]_0-i had heard of corpse candles , and at last [I]_0-i persuaded [myself]_0-i that this must be a corpse bell tolling of itself at midnight for the dead . [I]_0-i tolled [my]_0-i bell -- how , or how long , [I]_0-i do n’t know -- and ran [home]_7189-home to bed as fast as [I]_0-i could touch the ground . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i was up early next morning after a restless night , and told the story to [[my]_0-i neighbours]_{573-my neighbours} . Some were serious and some made light of it ; [I]_0-i do n’t think [anybody]_7183-anybody believed it real . But , that morning , [Mr Reuben Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} was found murdered in [[his]_{206-mr haredale} bedchamber]_{575-his bedchamber} ; and in [his]_{206-mr haredale} hand was a piece of the cord attached to an alarm - bell outside the roof , which hung in [[his]_{206-mr haredale} room]_{576-his room} and had been cut asunder , no doubt by [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} , when [he]_{206-mr haredale} seized it . ‘ That was the bell [I]_{206-mr haredale} heard . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [A bureau]_{578-a bureau} was found opened , and a cash - box , which [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} had brought down that day , and was supposed to contain a large sum of money , was gone . [The steward]_{579-the steward} and [gardener]_580-gardener were both missing and both suspected for a long time , but [they]_581-they were never found , though hunted far and wide . And far enough [they]_581-they might have looked for [poor [Mr Rudge]_{208-mr rudge} the steward , whose body -- scarcely to be recognised by [his]_{206-mr haredale} clothes and the watch and ring [he]_{206-mr haredale} wore]_{582-poor mr rudge the steward , whose body -- scarcely to be recognised by his clothes and the watch and ring he wore} -- was found , months afterwards , at the bottom of a piece of water in [the grounds]_{7327-the grounds} , with a deep gash in the breast where [he]_{206-mr haredale} had been stabbed with a knife . [He]_{206-mr haredale} was only partly dressed ; and [people all]_{584-people all} agreed that [he]_{206-mr haredale} had been sitting up reading in [[his]_{206-mr haredale} own room]_{585-his own room} , where there were many traces of blood , and was suddenly fallen upon and killed before [[his]_{206-mr haredale} master]_{586-his master} . [Everybody]_{587-everybody} now knew that [the gardener]_{588-the gardener} must be [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} , and though [he]_{206-mr haredale} has never been heard of from that day to this , [he]_{206-mr haredale} will be , mark [my]_0-i words . The crime was committed this day two - and - twenty years -- on the nineteenth of March , one thousand seven hundred and fifty - three . On the nineteenth of March in some year -- no matter when -- [I]_0-i know it , [I]_0-i am sure of it , for [we]_590-we have always , in some strange way or other , been brought back to the subject on that day ever since -- on the nineteenth of March in some year , sooner or later , [that man]_{591-that man} will be discovered . ’ Chapter 2 ‘_{[205-solomon]} A strange story ! ’ said [the man who had been the cause of the narration.--‘Stranger still if it comes about as [you]_7417-you predict]_{7416-the man who had been the cause of the narration.--‘stranger still if it comes about as you predict} . Is that all ? ’_{[205-solomon]} A question so unexpected , nettled [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon not a little . By dint of relating the story very often , and ornamenting it ( according to village report ) with a few flourishes suggested by [the various hearers]_{592-the various hearers} from time to time , [he]_205-solomon had come by degrees to tell it with great effect ; and ‘ Is that all ? ’_{[205-solomon]} after the climax , was not what [he]_205-solomon was accustomed to . ‘ Is that all ? ’_{[205-solomon]} [he]_205-solomon repeated , ‘ yes , that ’s all , [sir]_7320-sir . And enough too , [I]_205-solomon think . ’_{[205-solomon]} ‘ [I]_205-solomon think so too . [My]_205-solomon horse , [young man]_{7419-young man} ! [He]_{591-that man} is but a hack hired from [a roadside posting house]_{7420-a roadside posting house} , but [he]_{591-that man} must carry [me]_205-solomon to [London]_2-london to - night . ’_{[205-solomon]} ‘ To - night ! ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ To - night , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘ What do [you]_205-solomon stare at ? [This tavern]_{7421-this tavern} would seem to be [a house of call]_{7422-a house of call} for [all the gaping idlers of [the neighbourhood]_{7424-the neighbourhood}]_{7423-all the gaping idlers of the neighbourhood} ! ’_{[483-the other]} At this remark , which evidently had reference to the scrutiny [he]_205-solomon had undergone , as mentioned in the foregoing chapter , the eyes of [John Willet]_193-john and [[his]_193-john friends]_{7345-his friends} were diverted with marvellous rapidity to the copper boiler again . Not so with [Joe]_197-joe , who , being [a mettlesome fellow]_{595-a mettlesome fellow} , returned [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} ’s angry glance with a steady look , and rejoined : ‘ It is not a very bold thing to wonder at [your]_{7287-the stranger} going on to - night . Surely [you]_{7287-the stranger} have been asked such a harmless question in [an inn]_{7425-an inn} before , and in better weather than this . [I]_197-joe thought [you]_{7287-the stranger} might n’t know the way , as [you]_{7287-the stranger} seem strange to this part . ’_[197-joe] ‘ The way-- ’_{[483-the other]} repeated [the other]_{483-the other} , irritably . ‘ Yes . DO [you]_{7287-the stranger} know it ? ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [I’ll]_{472-the man} -- humph!--I’ll find it , ’_{[472-the man]} replied [the man]_{472-the man} , waving [his]_{472-the man} hand and turning on [his]_{472-the man} heel . ‘ [Landlord]_209-landlord , take the reckoning here . ’_{[472-the man]} [John Willet]_193-john did as [he]_193-john was desired ; for on that point [he]_193-john was seldom slow , except in the particulars of giving change , and testing the goodness of any piece of coin that was proffered to [him]_193-john , by the application of [his]_193-john teeth or [his]_193-john tongue , or some other test , or in doubtful cases , by a long series of tests terminating in its rejection . [The guest]_{599-the guest} then wrapped [his]_{599-the guest} garments about [him]_{599-the guest} so as to shelter [himself]_{599-the guest} as effectually as [he]_{599-the guest} could from the rough weather , and without any word or sign of farewell betook [himself]_{599-the guest} to [the stableyard]_{600-the stableyard} . [Here Joe]_197-joe ( who had left [the room]_{462-the room} on the conclusion of [their]_602-their short dialogue ) was protecting [himself]_603-himself and the horse from the rain under the shelter of [an old penthouse roof]_{604-an old penthouse roof} . ‘ [He]_193-john ’s pretty much of [my]_197-joe opinion , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , patting the horse upon the neck . ‘ [I]_197-joe ’ll wager that [your]_193-john stopping here to - night would please [him]_193-john better than it would please [me]_197-joe . ’_[197-joe] ‘ [He]_193-john and [I]_{7287-the stranger} are of different opinions , as [we]_602-their have been more than once on [our]_602-their way [here]_7326-here , ’_{[7287-the stranger]} was the short reply . ‘ So [I]_{7287-the stranger} was thinking before [you]_193-john came out , for [he]_193-john has felt [your]_193-john spurs , poor beast . ’_{[7287-the stranger]} [The stranger]_{7287-the stranger} adjusted [his]_{7287-the stranger} coat - collar about [his]_{7287-the stranger} face , and made no answer . ‘ [You]_193-john ’ll know [me]_{7287-the stranger} again , [I]_{7287-the stranger} see , ’_{[7287-the stranger]} [he]_{7287-the stranger} said , marking [the young fellow]_{484-the young fellow} ’s earnest gaze , when [he]_{7287-the stranger} had sprung into the saddle . ‘ [The man]_{472-the man} ’s worth knowing , [master]_7428-master , who travels [a road [he]_{472-the man} do n’t know]_{7429-a road he do n’t know} , mounted on a jaded horse , and leaves [good quarters to do it on such a night as this]_{7430-good quarters to do it on such a night as this} . ’_{[7287-the stranger]} ‘ [You]_193-john have sharp eyes and a sharp tongue , [I]_{472-the man} find . ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ Both [I]_{472-the man} hope by nature , but the last grows rusty sometimes for want of using . ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ Use the first less too , and keep [their]_7431-their sharpness for [[your]_193-john sweethearts]_{7432-your sweethearts} , [boy]_7433-boy , ’_{[472-the man]} said [the man]_{472-the man} . So saying [he]_{472-the man} shook [his]_{472-the man} hand from the bridle , struck [him]_{484-the young fellow} roughly on the head with the butt end of [his]_{472-the man} whip , and galloped away ; dashing through the mud and darkness with a headlong speed , which [few badly mounted horsemen]_{608-few badly mounted horsemen} would have cared to venture , even had [they]_{608-few badly mounted horsemen} been thoroughly acquainted with [the country]_{609-the country} ; and which , to one who knew nothing of the way [he]_{472-the man} rode , was attended at every step with great hazard and danger . [The roads]_{7278-the roads} , even within twelve miles of [London]_2-london , were at that time ill paved , seldom repaired , and very badly made . The way [this rider]_{611-this rider} traversed had been ploughed up by the wheels of heavy waggons , and rendered rotten by the frosts and thaws of the preceding winter , or possibly of many winters . Great holes and gaps had been worn into the soil , which , being now filled with water from the late rains , were not easily distinguishable even by day ; and a plunge into any one of [them]_{7278-the roads} might have brought down a surer - footed horse than the poor beast now urged forward to the utmost extent of [his]_{611-this rider} powers . Sharp flints and stones rolled from under [his]_{611-this rider} hoofs continually ; [the rider]_{612-the rider} could scarcely see beyond the animal ’s head , or farther on either side than [his]_{611-this rider} own arm would have extended . At that time , too , [all the roads in [the neighbourhood of [the metropolis]_{615-the metropolis}]_{614-the neighbourhood of the metropolis}]_{613-all the roads in the neighbourhood of the metropolis} were infested by [footpads]_616-footpads or [highwaymen]_{7310-highwaymen} , and it was a night , of all others , in which [any evil - disposed person of this class]_{618-any evil - disposed person of this class} might have pursued [his]_{618-any evil - disposed person of this class} unlawful calling with little fear of detection . Still , [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} dashed forward at the same reckless pace , regardless alike of the dirt and wet which flew about [his]_{7341-the traveller} head , the profound darkness of the night , and the probability of encountering [some desperate characters abroad]_{620-some desperate characters abroad} . At every turn and angle , even where a deviation from the direct course might have been least expected , and could not possibly be seen until [he]_{7341-the traveller} was close upon it , [he]_{7341-the traveller} guided the bridle with an unerring hand , and kept the middle of [the road]_{621-the road} . Thus [he]_{7341-the traveller} sped onward , raising [himself]_{7341-the traveller} in the stirrups , leaning [his]_{7341-the traveller} body forward until it almost touched the horse ’s neck , and flourishing [his]_{7341-the traveller} heavy whip above [his]_{7341-the traveller} head with the fervour of [a madman]_{622-a madman} . There are times when , the elements being in unusual commotion , [those who are bent on daring enterprises , or agitated by great thoughts , whether of good or evil]_{623-those who are bent on daring enterprises , or agitated by great thoughts , whether of good or evil} , feel a mysterious sympathy with the tumult of nature , and are roused into corresponding violence . In the midst of thunder , lightning , and storm , many tremendous deeds have been committed ; [men]_624-men , self - possessed before , have given a sudden loose to passions [they]_624-men could no longer control . [The demons of wrath and despair]_{625-the demons of wrath and despair} have striven to emulate [those who ride the whirlwind and direct the storm]_{626-those who ride the whirlwind and direct the storm} ; and [man , lashed into madness with the roaring winds and boiling waters]_{627-man , lashed into madness with the roaring winds and boiling waters} , has become for the time as wild and merciless as the elements themselves . Whether [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} was possessed by thoughts which the fury of the night had heated and stimulated into a quicker current , or was merely impelled by some strong motive to reach [his]_{7341-the traveller} journey ’s end , on [he]_{7341-the traveller} swept more like a hunted phantom than [a man]_{7264-a man} , nor checked [his]_{7341-the traveller} pace until , arriving at [some cross roads]_{630-some cross roads} , one of which led by a longer route to [the place whence [he]_{7341-the traveller} had lately started]_{631-the place whence he had lately started} , [he]_{7341-the traveller} bore down so suddenly upon [a vehicle]_{632-a vehicle} which was coming towards [him]_{7341-the traveller} , that in the effort to avoid it [he]_{7341-the traveller} well - nigh pulled [his]_{7341-the traveller} horse upon [his]_{7341-the traveller} haunches , and narrowly escaped being thrown . ‘ Yoho ! ’_{[7264-a man]} cried the voice of [a man]_{7264-a man} . ‘ What ’s that ? Who goes there ? ’_{[7264-a man]} ‘ [A friend]_{7434-a friend} ! ’_{[7341-the traveller]} replied [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} . ‘ [A friend]_{7434-a friend} ! ’_{[635-the voice]} repeated [the voice]_{635-the voice} . ‘ Who calls [himself]_{7264-a man} [a friend]_{7434-a friend} and rides like that , abusing [Heaven]_210-heaven ’s gifts in the shape of horseflesh , and endangering , not only [his]_{7264-a man} own neck ( which might be no great matter ) but the necks of [other people]_{7437-other people} ? ’_{[635-the voice]} ‘ [You]_{483-the other} have a lantern there , [I]_{7341-the traveller} see , ’_{[7341-the traveller]} said [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} dismounting , ‘ lend it [me]_{7341-the traveller} for a moment . [You]_{483-the other} have wounded [my]_{7341-the traveller} horse , [I]_{7341-the traveller} think , with [your]_{483-the other} shaft or wheel . ’_{[7341-the traveller]} ‘ Wounded [him]_{7264-a man} ! ’_{[483-the other]} cried [the other]_{483-the other} , ‘ if [I]_{483-the other} have n’t killed [him]_{7264-a man} , it ’s no fault of [yours]_{7341-the traveller} . What do [you]_{7341-the traveller} mean by galloping along [[the king]_{7438-the king} ’s highway]_{7439-the king ’s highway} like that , eh ? ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ Give [me]_{7341-the traveller} the light , ’_{[7341-the traveller]} returned [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} , snatching it from [his]_{7341-the traveller} hand , ‘ and do n’t ask idle questions of [a man who is in no mood for talking]_{7440-a man who is in no mood for talking} . ’_{[7341-the traveller]} ‘ If [you]_{7341-the traveller} had said [you]_{7341-the traveller} were in no mood for talking before , [I]_{483-the other} should perhaps have been in no mood for lighting , ’_{[483-the other]} said the voice . ‘ Hows’ever as it ’s the poor horse that ’s damaged and not [you]_{7341-the traveller} , one of [you]_{7341-the traveller} is welcome to the light at all events -- but it ’s not [the crusty one]_{7441-the crusty one} . ’_{[483-the other]} [The traveller]_{7341-the traveller} returned no answer to this speech , but holding the light near to [his]_{7341-the traveller} panting and reeking beast , examined [him]_{7341-the traveller} in limb and carcass . Meanwhile , [the other man]_{640-the other man} sat very composedly in [[his]_{640-the other man} vehicle]_{641-his vehicle} , which was a kind of chaise with a depository for a large bag of tools , and watched [his]_{640-the other man} proceedings with a careful eye . [The looker - on]_{642-the looker - on} was [a round , red - faced , sturdy yeoman , with a double chin , and a voice husky with good living , good sleeping , good humour , and good health]_{643-a round , red - faced , sturdy yeoman , with a double chin , and a voice husky with good living , good sleeping , good humour , and good health} . [He]_{642-the looker - on} was past the prime of life , but [Father Time]_211-father is not always [a hard parent]_{644-a hard parent} , and , though [he]_{642-the looker - on} tarries for [none of [[his]_{642-the looker - on} children]_{646-his children}]_{645-none of his children} , often lays [his]_{642-the looker - on} hand lightly upon those who have used [him]_{642-the looker - on} well ; making [them]_{646-his children} [old men]_{647-old men} and [women]_648-women inexorably enough , but leaving [their]_{646-his children} hearts and spirits young and in full vigour . With [such people the grey head]_{649-such people the grey head} is but the impression of [the old fellow]_{650-the old fellow} ’s hand in giving [them]_{646-his children} [his]_{642-the looker - on} blessing , and every wrinkle but a notch in the quiet calendar of a well - spent life . [The person whom [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} had so abruptly encountered]_{651-the person whom the traveller had so abruptly encountered} was of this kind : bluff , hale , hearty , and in a green old age : at peace with [himself]_{642-the looker - on} , and evidently disposed to be so with all [the world]_{511-the world} . Although muffled up in divers coats and handkerchiefs -- one of which , passed over [his]_{642-the looker - on} crown , and tied in a convenient crease of [his]_{642-the looker - on} double chin , secured [his]_{642-the looker - on} three - cornered hat and bob - wig from blowing off [his]_{642-the looker - on} head -- there was no disguising [his]_{642-the looker - on} plump and comfortable figure ; neither did certain dirty finger - marks upon [his]_{642-the looker - on} face give it any other than an odd and comical expression , through which its natural good humour shone with undiminished lustre . ‘ [He]_{642-the looker - on} is not hurt , ’_{[7341-the traveller]} said [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} at length , raising [his]_{7341-the traveller} head and the lantern together . ‘ [You]_{7341-the traveller} have found that out at last , have [you]_{7341-the traveller} ? ’_{[655-the old man]} rejoined [the old man]_{655-the old man} . ‘ [My]_{655-the old man} eyes have seen more light than [yours]_{7341-the traveller} , but [I]_{655-the old man} would n’t change with [you]_{7341-the traveller} . ’_{[655-the old man]} ‘ What do [you]_{655-the old man} mean ? ’_{[7341-the traveller]} ‘ Mean ! [I]_{472-the man} could have told [you]_{7341-the traveller} [he]_{642-the looker - on} was n’t hurt , five minutes ago . Give [me]_{472-the man} the light , [friend]_541-friend ; ride forward at a gentler pace ; and good night . ’_{[472-the man]} In handing up the lantern , [the man]_{472-the man} necessarily cast its rays full on [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} ’s face . [Their]_658-their eyes met at the instant . [He]_{655-the old man} suddenly dropped it and crushed it with [his]_{655-the old man} foot . ‘ Did [you]_{7341-the traveller} never see [a locksmith]_{7443-a locksmith} before , that [you]_{7341-the traveller} start as if [you]_{7341-the traveller} had come upon a ghost ? ’_{[659-the old man in the chaise]} cried [the old man in the chaise]_{659-the old man in the chaise} , ‘ or is this , ’_{[655-the old man]} [he]_{655-the old man} added hastily , thrusting [his]_{655-the old man} hand into the tool basket and drawing out a hammer , ‘ a scheme for robbing [me]_{655-the old man} ? [I]_{655-the old man} know [these roads]_{7444-these roads} , [friend]_541-friend . When [I]_{655-the old man} travel [them]_{7444-these roads} , [I]_{655-the old man} carry nothing but a few shillings , and not a crown ’s worth of them . [I]_{655-the old man} tell [you]_541-friend plainly , to save [us]_658-their both trouble , that there ’s nothing to be got from [me]_{655-the old man} but a pretty stout arm considering [my]_{655-the old man} years , and this tool , which , mayhap from long acquaintance with , [I]_{655-the old man} can use pretty briskly . [You]_541-friend shall not have it all [your]_541-friend own way , [I]_{655-the old man} promise [you]_541-friend , if [you]_541-friend play at that game . With these words [he]_{655-the old man} stood upon the defensive . ‘_{[655-the old man]} [I]_0-i am not what [you]_660-you take [me]_0-i for , [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel , ’ replied [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_{[212-gabriel]} Then what and who are [you]_660-you ? ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[660-you] [You]_660-you know [my]_0-i name , it seems . Let [me]_0-i know [yours]_660-you . ’ ‘_[660-you] [I]_0-i have not gained the information from any confidence of [yours]_660-you , but from the inscription on [your]_660-you cart which tells it to all [the town]_{661-the town} , ’ replied [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} . ‘_[660-you] [You]_660-you have better eyes for that than [you]_660-you had for [your]_660-you horse , then , ’ said [Varden]_212-gabriel , descending nimbly from [his]_212-gabriel chaise ; ‘_[0-i] who are [you]_660-you ? Let [me]_0-i see [your]_660-you face . ’ While [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} alighted , [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} had regained [his]_{7341-the traveller} saddle , from which [he]_{7341-the traveller} now confronted [the old man , who , moving as the horse moved in chafing under the tightened rein]_{7451-the old man , who , moving as the horse moved in chafing under the tightened rein} , kept close beside [him]_{7341-the traveller} . ‘_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i see [your]_660-you face , [I]_0-i say . ’ ‘_[0-i] Stand off ! ’ ‘_[0-i] No masquerading tricks , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_[0-i] and tales at [the club]_{662-the club} to - morrow , how [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel was frightened by a surly voice and a dark night . Stand -- let [me]_0-i see [your]_660-you face . ’ Finding that further resistance would only involve [him]_{7447-the locksmith} in a personal struggle with [an antagonist]_{7453-an antagonist} by no means to be despised , [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} threw back [his]_{7341-the traveller} coat , and stooping down looked steadily at [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . [Perhaps two men]_{7456-perhaps two men} more powerfully contrasted , never opposed [each other]_{7381-each other} face to face . The ruddy features of [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} so set off and heightened the excessive paleness of [the man on horseback]_{7459-the man on horseback} , that [he]_{7459-the man on horseback} looked like a bloodless ghost , while the moisture , which hard riding had brought out upon [his]_{7459-the man on horseback} skin , hung there in dark and heavy drops , like dews of agony and death . The countenance of [the old locksmith]_{7460-the old locksmith} lighted up with the smile of one expecting to detect in [this unpromising stranger]_{7461-this unpromising stranger} some latent roguery of eye or lip , which should reveal [a familiar person in that arch disguise]_{7462-a familiar person in that arch disguise} , and spoil [his]_{7459-the man on horseback} jest . The face of [the other]_{483-the other} , sullen and fierce , but shrinking too , was that of [a man who stood at bay]_{7464-a man who stood at bay} ; while [his]_{7459-the man on horseback} firmly closed jaws , [his]_{7459-the man on horseback} puckered mouth , and more than all a certain stealthy motion of the hand within [his]_{7459-the man on horseback} breast , seemed to announce a desperate purpose very foreign to acting , or [child]_7465-child ’s play . Thus [they]_7466-they regarded [each other]_{7381-each other} for some time , in silence . ‘_[0-i] Humph ! ’ [he]_0-i said when [he]_0-i had scanned [his]_0-i features ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know [you]_663-you . ’ ‘_[0-i] Do n’t desire to?’--returned [the other]_{483-the other} , muffling [himself]_{483-the other} as before . ‘ [I]_212-gabriel do n’t , ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel ; ‘ to be plain with [you]_663-you , [friend]_541-friend , [you]_663-you do n’t carry in [your]_663-you countenance a letter of recommendation . ’_{[212-gabriel]} ‘ It ’s not [my]_{7341-the traveller} wish , ’_{[7341-the traveller]} said [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} . ‘ [My]_{7341-the traveller} humour is to be avoided . ’_{[7341-the traveller]} ‘ Well , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} bluntly , ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} think [you]_{7341-the traveller} ’ll have [your]_{7341-the traveller} humour . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [I]_{7341-the traveller} will , at any cost , ’_{[7341-the traveller]} rejoined [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} . ‘ In proof of it , lay this to heart -- that [you]_{7341-the traveller} were never in such peril of [your]_{7341-the traveller} life as [you]_{7341-the traveller} have been within these few moments ; when [you]_{7341-the traveller} are within five minutes of breathing [your]_{7341-the traveller} last , [you]_{7341-the traveller} will not be nearer death than [you]_{7341-the traveller} have been to - night ! ’_{[7341-the traveller]} ‘ Aye ! ’_{[668-the sturdy locksmith]} said [the sturdy locksmith]_{668-the sturdy locksmith} . ‘ Aye ! and a violent death . ’_{[668-the sturdy locksmith]} ‘ From whose hand ? ’_{[7341-the traveller]} ‘ From [mine]_{7341-the traveller} , ’_{[7341-the traveller]} replied [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} . With that [he]_{7341-the traveller} put spurs to [his]_{7341-the traveller} horse , and rode away ; at first plashing heavily through [the mire]_{670-the mire} at a smart trot , but gradually increasing in speed until the last sound of [his]_{7341-the traveller} horse ’s hoofs died away upon the wind ; when [he]_{7341-the traveller} was again hurrying on at the same furious gallop , which had been [his]_{7341-the traveller} pace when [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} first encountered [him]_{7341-the traveller} . [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel remained standing in [the road]_{621-the road} with the broken lantern in [his]_212-gabriel hand , listening in stupefied silence until no sound reached [his]_212-gabriel ear but the moaning of the wind , and the fast - falling rain ; when [he]_212-gabriel struck [himself]_212-gabriel one or two smart blows in the breast by way of rousing [himself]_212-gabriel , and broke into an exclamation of surprise . ‘ What in the name of wonder can [this fellow]_{7469-this fellow} be ! [a madman]_{622-a madman} ? [a highwayman]_{7309-a highwayman} ? [a cut - throat]_{7472-a cut - throat} ? If [he]_{7469-this fellow} had not scoured off so fast , [we]_7473-we ’d have seen who was in most danger , [he]_{7469-this fellow} or [I.]_7474-i. [I]_212-gabriel never nearer death than [I]_212-gabriel have been to - night ! [I]_212-gabriel hope [I]_212-gabriel may be no nearer to it for a score of years to come -- if so , [I]_212-gabriel ’ll be content to be no farther from it . [My]_212-gabriel stars!--a pretty brag this to [a stout man]_{7475-a stout man} -- pooh , pooh ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} [Gabriel]_212-gabriel resumed [his]_212-gabriel seat , and looked wistfully up [the road by which [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} had come]_{673-the road by which the traveller had come} ; murmuring in a half whisper : ‘ [The Maypole]_198-hugh -- two miles to [the Maypole]_198-hugh . [I]_{7341-the traveller} came [the other road]_{7476-the other road} from [the Warren]_{14-the warren} after a long day ’s work at locks and bells , on purpose that [I]_{7341-the traveller} should not come by [the Maypole]_198-hugh and break [my]_{7341-the traveller} promise to [Martha]_213-martha by looking in -- there ’s resolution ! It would be dangerous to go on to [London]_2-london without a light ; and it ’s four miles , and a good half mile besides , to [the Halfway - House]_{7477-the halfway - house} ; and between this and that is the very place where one needs a light most . Two miles to [the Maypole]_198-hugh ! [I]_{7341-the traveller} told [Martha]_213-martha [I]_{7341-the traveller} would n’t ; [I]_{7341-the traveller} said [I]_{7341-the traveller} would n’t , and [I]_{7341-the traveller} didn’t -- there ’s resolution ! ’_{[7341-the traveller]} Repeating these two last words very often , as if to compensate for the little resolution [he]_675-he was going to show by piquing [himself]_675-he on the great resolution [he]_675-he had shown , [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel quietly turned back , determining to get a light at [the Maypole]_198-hugh , and to take nothing but a light . When [he]_675-he got to [the Maypole]_198-hugh , however , and [Joe]_197-joe , responding to [his]_197-joe well - known hail , came running out to the horse ’s head , leaving the door open behind [him]_197-joe , and disclosing a delicious perspective of warmth and brightness -- when the ruddy gleam of the fire , streaming through the old red curtains of [the common room]_{676-the common room} , seemed to bring with it , as part of itself , a pleasant hum of voices , and a fragrant odour of steaming grog and rare tobacco , all steeped as it were in the cheerful glow -- when the shadows , flitting across the curtain , showed that [those inside]_{677-those inside} had risen from [their]_{677-those inside} snug seats , and were making room in the snuggest corner ( how well [he]_675-he knew that corner ! ) for [the honest locksmith]_{678-the honest locksmith} , and a broad glare , suddenly streaming up , bespoke the goodness of the crackling log from which a brilliant train of sparks was doubtless at that moment whirling up the chimney in honour of [his]_675-he coming -- when , superadded to these enticements , there stole upon [him]_675-he from [the distant kitchen]_{679-the distant kitchen} a gentle sound of frying , with a musical clatter of plates and dishes , and a savoury smell that made even the boisterous wind a perfume -- [Gabriel]_212-gabriel felt [his]_212-gabriel firmness oozing rapidly away . [He]_675-he tried to look stoically at [the tavern]_{680-the tavern} , but [his]_675-he features would relax into a look of fondness . [He]_675-he turned [his]_675-he head the other way , and [the cold black country]_{681-the cold black country} seemed to frown [him]_675-he off , and drive [him]_675-he for a refuge into [its]_{681-the cold black country} hospitable arms . ‘ [The merciful man]_{7478-the merciful man} , [Joe]_197-joe , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ is merciful to [his]_{7478-the merciful man} beast . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’ll get out for a little while . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} And how natural it was to get out ! And how unnatural it seemed for [a sober man]_{683-a sober man} to be plodding wearily along through [miry roads]_{684-miry roads} , encountering the rude buffets of the wind and pelting of the rain , when there was a clean floor covered with crisp white sand , a well swept hearth , a blazing fire , a table decorated with white cloth , bright pewter flagons , and other tempting preparations for a well - cooked meal -- when there were these things , and [company]_685-company disposed to make the most of them , all ready to [his]_675-he hand , and entreating [him]_675-he to enjoyment ! Chapter 3 Such were [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s thoughts when first seated in the snug corner , and slowly recovering from a pleasant defect of vision -- pleasant , because occasioned by the wind blowing in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eyes -- which made it a matter of sound policy and duty to [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} , that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} should take refuge from the weather , and tempted [him]_{7447-the locksmith} , for the same reason , to aggravate a slight cough , and declare [he]_{7447-the locksmith} felt but poorly . Such were still [his]_{7447-the locksmith} thoughts more than a full hour afterwards , when , supper over , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} still sat with shining jovial face in [the same warm nook]_{687-the same warm nook} , listening to the cricket - like chirrup of [little Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , and bearing no unimportant or slightly respected part in the social gossip round the Maypole fire . ‘ [I]_205-solomon wish [he]_{7447-the locksmith} may be [an honest man]_{7479-an honest man} , that ’s all , ’_{[205-solomon]} said [Solomon]_205-solomon , winding up a variety of speculations relative to [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} , concerning whom [Gabriel]_212-gabriel had compared notes with [the company]_{473-the company} , and so raised a grave discussion ; ‘ [I]_205-solomon wish [he]_{7447-the locksmith} may be [an honest man]_{7479-an honest man} . ’_{[205-solomon]} ‘ So [we]_7481-we all do , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} suppose , do n’t [we]_7481-we ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} observed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [I]_197-joe do n’t , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ No ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} cried [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘ No . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} struck [me]_212-gabriel with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} whip , [the coward]_{7482-the coward} , when [he]_{7447-the locksmith} was mounted and [I]_212-gabriel afoot , and [I]_212-gabriel should be better pleased that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} turned out what [I]_212-gabriel think [him]_{7447-the locksmith} . ’_{[212-gabriel]} ‘ And what may that be , [Joe]_197-joe ? ’_{[205-solomon]} ‘ No good , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} . [You]_{214-mr varden} may shake [your]_{214-mr varden} head , [father]_7315-father , but [I]_212-gabriel say no good , and will say no good , and [I]_212-gabriel would say no good a hundred times over , if that would bring [him]_{7447-the locksmith} back to have the drubbing [he]_{7447-the locksmith} deserves . ’_{[212-gabriel]} ‘ Hold [your]_{214-mr varden} tongue , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] said [John Willet]_193-john . ‘ [I]_193-john wo n’t , [father]_7315-father . It ’s all along of [you]_7315-father that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} ventured to do what [he]_{7447-the locksmith} did . Seeing [me]_193-john treated like [a child]_{7413-a child} , and put down like [a fool]_{7487-a fool} , [HE]_{7447-the locksmith} plucks up a heart and has a fling at a fellow that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} thinks -- and may well think too -- hasn’t a grain of spirit . But [he]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s mistaken , as [I]_193-john ’ll show [him]_{7447-the locksmith} , and as [I]_193-john ’ll show all of [you]_7315-father before long . ’_[193-john] ‘ Does [the boy]_{7488-the boy} know what [he]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s a saying of ! ’_[193-john] cried [the astonished John Willet]_193-john . ‘ [Father]_7315-father , ’_[197-joe] returned [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ [I]_197-joe know what [I]_197-joe say and mean , well -- better than [you]_7315-father do when [you]_7315-father hear [me]_197-joe . [I]_197-joe can bear with [you]_7315-father , but [I]_197-joe can not bear the contempt that [your]_7315-father treating [me]_197-joe in the way [you]_7315-father do , brings upon [me]_197-joe from [others]_7490-others every day . Look at [other young men of]_{7491-other young men of} [my]_197-joe age . Have [they]_{7491-other young men of} no liberty , no will , no right to speak ? Are [they]_{7491-other young men of} obliged to sit mumchance , and to be ordered about till [they]_{7491-other young men of} are [the laughing - stock of young and old]_{7492-the laughing - stock of young and old} ? [I]_197-joe am a bye - word all over [Chigwell]_11-chigwell , and [I]_197-joe say -- and it ’s fairer [my]_197-joe saying so now , than waiting till [you]_7315-father are dead , and [I]_197-joe have got [your]_7315-father money -- [I]_197-joe say , that before long [I]_197-joe shall be driven to break such bounds , and that when [I]_197-joe do , it wo n’t be [me]_197-joe that [you]_7315-father ’ll have to blame , but [[your]_7315-father own self]_{7493-your own self} , and no other . ’_[197-joe] [John Willet]_193-john was so amazed by the exasperation and boldness of [[his]_193-john hopeful son]_{691-his hopeful son} , that [he]_193-john sat as one bewildered , staring in a ludicrous manner at the boiler , and endeavouring , but quite ineffectually , to collect [his]_193-john tardy thoughts , and invent an answer . [The guests , scarcely less disturbed]_{692-the guests , scarcely less disturbed} , were equally at a loss ; and at length , with a variety of muttered , half - expressed condolences , and pieces of advice , rose to depart ; being at the same time slightly muddled with liquor . [The honest locksmith]_{678-the honest locksmith} alone addressed a few words of coherent and sensible advice to [both parties]_{694-both parties} , urging [John Willet]_193-john to remember that [Joe]_197-joe was nearly arrived at [[man]_7337-man ’s estate]_{696-man ’s estate} , and should not be ruled with too tight a hand , and exhorting [Joe]_197-joe [himself]_197-joe to bear with [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} ’s caprices , and rather endeavour to turn them aside by temperate remonstrance than by ill - timed rebellion . This advice was received as such advice usually is . On [John Willet]_193-john it made almost as much impression as on the sign outside the door , while [Joe]_197-joe , who took it in the best part , avowed [himself]_197-joe more obliged than [he]_197-joe could well express , but politely intimated [his]_197-joe intention nevertheless of taking [his]_197-joe own course uninfluenced by [anybody]_7183-anybody . ‘ [You]_197-joe have always been [a very good friend to [me]_197-joe]_{7494-a very good friend to me} , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , ’_[197-joe] [he]_197-joe said , as [they]_699-they stood without , in [the porch]_{700-the porch} , and [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} was equipping [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} for [his]_{7447-the locksmith} journey [home]_7189-home ; ‘ [I]_197-joe take it very kind of [you]_197-joe to say all this , but the time ’s nearly come when [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} and [I]_197-joe must part company . ’_[197-joe] ‘ Roving stones gather no moss , [Joe]_197-joe , ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘ Nor milestones much , ’_[197-joe] replied [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ [I]_197-joe ’m_[197-joe] little better than one here , and see as much of [the world]_{511-the world} . ’ ‘_[197-joe] Then , what would [you]_197-joe do , [Joe]_197-joe ? ’ pursued [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , stroking [his]_{7447-the locksmith} chin reflectively . ‘_[197-joe] What could [you]_197-joe be ? Where could [you]_197-joe go , [you]_197-joe see ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i must trust to [chance]_215-chance , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} . ’ ‘_{[214-mr varden]} A bad thing to trust to , [Joe]_197-joe . [I]_0-i do n’t like it . [I]_0-i always tell [[my]_0-i girl]_{704-my girl} when [we]_705-we talk about [a husband for [her]_{704-my girl}]_{706-a husband for her} , never to trust to chance , but to make sure beforehand that [she]_{704-my girl} has [a good man]_{707-a good man} and true , and then chance will neither make [her]_{704-my girl} nor break [her]_{704-my girl} . What are [you]_197-joe fidgeting about there , [Joe]_197-joe ? Nothing gone in the harness , [I]_0-i hope ? ’ ‘_[0-i] No no , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe -- finding , however , something very engrossing to do in the way of strapping and buckling--‘Miss [Dolly]_216-dolly quite well ? ’_[0-i] ‘ Hearty , thankye . [She]_{704-my girl} looks pretty enough to be well , and good too . ’_[0-i] ‘ [She]_{704-my girl} ’s always both , [sir’--]_{7497-sir’--} ‘_[0-i] So [she]_{704-my girl} is , thank [God]_217-god ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe after some hesitation , ‘_[0-i] that [you]_708-you wo n’t tell this story against [me]_0-i -- this of [my]_0-i having been beat like [the boy [they]_710-they ’d make of [me]_0-i]_{709-the boy they ’d make of me} -- at all events , till [I]_0-i have met [this man]_{711-this man} again and settled the account . It ’ll be a better story then . ’ ‘_[0-i] Why who should [I]_0-i tell it to ? ’ returned [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘_[0-i] [They]_710-they know it here , and [I]_0-i ’m not likely to come across [anybody else who would care about it]_{7498-anybody else who would care about it} . ’_[0-i] ‘ That ’s true enough , ’_{[484-the young fellow]} said [the young fellow]_{484-the young fellow} with a sigh . ‘ [I]_{484-the young fellow} quite forgot that . Yes , that ’s true ! ’_{[484-the young fellow]} So saying , [he]_0-i raised [his]_0-i face , which was very red,--no doubt from the exertion of strapping and buckling as [aforesaid,--and]_{218-aforesaid,--and} giving the reins to [the old man]_{655-the old man} , who had by this time taken [his]_{655-the old man} seat , sighed again and bade [him]_{655-the old man} good night . ‘ Good night ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} cried [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘ Now think better of what [we]_7499-we have just been speaking of ; and do n’t be rash , there ’s [a good fellow]_{7500-a good fellow} ! [I]_212-gabriel have an interest in [you]_{7500-a good fellow} , and would n’t have [you]_{7500-a good fellow} cast [yourself]_{7500-a good fellow} away . Good night ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} Returning [his]_{655-the old man} cheery farewell with cordial goodwill , [Joe Willet]_197-joe lingered until the sound of wheels ceased to vibrate in [his]_{655-the old man} ears , and then , shaking [his]_{655-the old man} head mournfully , re - entered [the house]_{7210-the house} . [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel went [his]_212-gabriel way towards [London]_2-london , thinking of a great many things , and most of all of flaming terms in which to relate [his]_212-gabriel adventure , and so account satisfactorily to [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} for visiting [the Maypole]_198-hugh , despite certain solemn covenants between [himself]_212-gabriel and [that lady]_{715-that lady} . Thinking begets , not only thought , but drowsiness occasionally , and the more [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} thought , the more sleepy [he]_212-gabriel became . [A man]_{7264-a man} may be very sober -- or at least firmly set upon [his]_{7264-a man} legs on that neutral ground which lies between the confines of perfect sobriety and slight tipsiness -- and yet feel a strong tendency to mingle up present circumstances with others which have no manner of connection with [them]_718-them ; to confound all consideration of [persons]_719-persons , things , times , and places ; and to jumble [his]_{7264-a man} disjointed thoughts together in a kind of mental kaleidoscope , producing combinations as unexpected as they are transitory . This was [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel ’s state , as , nodding in [his]_212-gabriel dog sleep , and leaving [his]_212-gabriel horse to pursue [a road with which [he]_212-gabriel was well acquainted]_{720-a road with which he was well acquainted} , [he]_212-gabriel got over the ground unconsciously , and drew nearer and nearer [home]_7189-home . [He]_212-gabriel had roused [himself]_212-gabriel once , when the horse stopped until the turnpike gate was opened , and had cried a lusty ‘ good night ! ’_{[722-the toll - keeper]} to [the toll - keeper]_{722-the toll - keeper} ; but then [he]_212-gabriel awoke out of a dream about picking a lock in the stomach of [the Great Mogul]_{723-the great mogul} , and even when [he]_212-gabriel did wake , mixed up [the turnpike man with [[his]_212-gabriel mother - in - law who had been dead twenty years]_{725-his mother - in - law who had been dead twenty years}]_{724-the turnpike man with his mother - in - law who had been dead twenty years} . It is not surprising , therefore , that [he]_212-gabriel soon relapsed , and jogged heavily along , quite insensible to [his]_212-gabriel progress . And , now , [he]_212-gabriel approached [the great city]_{726-the great city} , which lay outstretched before [him]_212-gabriel like a dark shadow on the ground , reddening the sluggish air with a deep dull light , that told of [labyrinths of public ways and shops]_{727-labyrinths of public ways and shops} , and swarms of [busy people]_{728-busy people} . Approaching nearer and nearer yet , this halo began to fade , and the causes which produced it slowly to develop themselves . Long lines of [poorly lighted streets]_{729-poorly lighted streets} might be faintly traced , with here and there a lighter spot , where lamps were clustered round [a square or market]_{730-a square or market} , or round [some great building]_{731-some great building} ; after a time these grew more distinct , and the lamps themselves were visible ; slight yellow specks , that seemed to be rapidly snuffed out , one by one , as intervening obstacles hid [them]_732-them from the sight . Then , sounds arose -- the striking of church clocks , the distant bark of dogs , the hum of traffic in [the streets]_{448-the streets} ; then outlines might be traced -- tall steeples looming in the air , and piles of unequal roofs oppressed by chimneys ; then , the noise swelled into a louder sound , and forms grew more distinct and numerous still , and [London]_2-london -- visible in the darkness by its own faint light , and not by that of Heaven -- was at hand . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , however , all unconscious of [its]_{7447-the locksmith} near vicinity , still jogged on , half sleeping and half waking , when a loud cry at no great distance ahead , roused [him]_212-gabriel with a start . For a moment or two [he]_212-gabriel looked about [him]_212-gabriel like [a man who had been transported to [some strange country]_{736-some strange country} in [his]_212-gabriel sleep , but soon recognising familiar objects]_{735-a man who had been transported to some strange country in his sleep , but soon recognising familiar objects} , rubbed [his]_212-gabriel eyes lazily and might have relapsed again , but that the cry was repeated -- not once or twice or thrice , but many times , and each time , if possible , with increased vehemence . Thoroughly aroused , [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , who was [a bold man]_{737-a bold man} and not easily daunted , made straight to the spot , urging on [his]_212-gabriel stout little horse as if for life or death . The matter indeed looked sufficiently serious , for , coming to [the place]_{7219-the place} whence the cries had proceeded , [he]_212-gabriel descried the figure of [a man extended in an apparently lifeless state upon the pathway]_{739-a man extended in an apparently lifeless state upon the pathway} , and , hovering round [him]_212-gabriel , [another person with a torch in [his]_212-gabriel hand , which [he]_212-gabriel waved in the air with a wild impatience , redoubling meanwhile those cries for help which had brought [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} to the spot]_{740-another person with a torch in his hand , which he waved in the air with a wild impatience , redoubling meanwhile those cries for help which had brought the locksmith to the spot} . ‘ What ’s here to do ? ’_{[655-the old man]} said [the old man]_{655-the old man} , alighting . ‘ How ’s this -- what -- [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? ’_{[655-the old man]} [The bearer of the torch]_{743-the bearer of the torch} shook [his]_212-gabriel long loose hair back from [his]_212-gabriel eyes , and thrusting [his]_212-gabriel face eagerly into that of [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , fixed upon [him]_212-gabriel a look which told [his]_212-gabriel history at once . ‘ [You]_220-barnaby know [me]_{219-mrs varden} , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . [He]_212-gabriel nodded -- not once or twice , but a score of times , and that with a fantastic exaggeration which would have kept [his]_212-gabriel head in motion for an hour , but that [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} held up [his]_{7447-the locksmith} finger , and fixing [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eye sternly upon [him]_212-gabriel caused [him]_{7447-the locksmith} to desist ; then pointed to the body with an inquiring look . ‘ There ’s blood upon [him]_220-barnaby , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby with a shudder . ‘ It makes [me]_220-barnaby sick ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ How came it there ? ’_{[219-mrs varden]} demanded [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ‘ Steel , steel , steel ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} [he]_212-gabriel replied fiercely , imitating with [his]_212-gabriel hand the thrust of a sword . ‘ Is [he]_220-barnaby robbed ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby caught [him]_{7447-the locksmith} by the arm , and nodded ‘ Yes ; ’_{[220-barnaby]} then pointed towards [the city]_{747-the city} . ‘ Oh ! ’_{[655-the old man]} said [the old man]_{655-the old man} , bending over the body and looking round as [he]_{655-the old man} spoke into [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s pale face , strangely lighted up by something that was NOT intellect . ‘ [The robber]_{7501-the robber} made off that way , did [he]_{7501-the robber} ? Well , well , never mind that just now . Hold [your]_220-barnaby torch this way -- a little farther off -- so . Now stand quiet , while [I]_{655-the old man} try to see what harm is done . ’_{[655-the old man]} With these words , [he]_{655-the old man} applied [himself]_{655-the old man} to a closer examination of the prostrate form , while [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , holding the torch as [he]_220-barnaby had been directed , looked on in silence , fascinated by interest or curiosity , but repelled nevertheless by some strong and secret horror which convulsed [him]_220-barnaby in every nerve . As [he]_220-barnaby stood , at that moment , half shrinking back and half bending forward , both [his]_220-barnaby face and figure were full in the strong glare of the link , and as distinctly revealed as though it had been broad day . [He]_220-barnaby was about three - and - twenty years old , and though rather spare , of a fair height and strong make . [His]_220-barnaby hair , of which [he]_220-barnaby had a great profusion , was red , and hanging in disorder about [his]_220-barnaby face and shoulders , gave to [his]_220-barnaby restless looks an expression quite unearthly -- enhanced by the paleness of [his]_220-barnaby complexion , and the glassy lustre of [his]_220-barnaby large protruding eyes . Startling as [his]_220-barnaby aspect was , the features were good , and there was something even plaintive in [his]_220-barnaby wan and haggard aspect . But , the absence of the soul is far more terrible in [a living man]_{749-a living man} than in a dead one ; and in this unfortunate being its noblest powers were wanting . [His]_220-barnaby dress was of green , clumsily trimmed here and there -- apparently by [his]_220-barnaby own hands -- with gaudy lace ; brightest where the cloth was most worn and soiled , and poorest where it was at the best . A pair of tawdry ruffles dangled at [his]_220-barnaby wrists , while [his]_220-barnaby throat was nearly bare . [He]_220-barnaby had ornamented [his]_220-barnaby hat with a cluster of peacock ’s feathers , but they were limp and broken , and now trailed negligently down [his]_220-barnaby back . Girt to [his]_220-barnaby side was the steel hilt of an old sword without blade or scabbard ; and some particoloured ends of ribands and poor glass toys completed the ornamental portion of [his]_220-barnaby attire . The fluttered and confused disposition of all the motley scraps that formed [his]_220-barnaby dress , bespoke , in a scarcely less degree than [his]_220-barnaby eager and unsettled manner , the disorder of [his]_220-barnaby mind , and by a grotesque contrast set off and heightened the more impressive wildness of [his]_220-barnaby face . ‘ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , after a hasty but careful inspection , ‘ [this man]_{711-this man} is not dead , but [he]_{711-this man} has a wound in [his]_{711-this man} side , and is in a fainting - fit . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [I]_220-barnaby know [him]_{711-this man} , [I]_220-barnaby know [him]_{711-this man} ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , clapping [his]_220-barnaby hands . ‘ Know [him]_{711-this man} ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} repeated [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Hush ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , laying [his]_220-barnaby fingers upon [his]_220-barnaby lips . ‘ [He]_{711-this man} went out to - day a wooing . [I]_220-barnaby would n’t for a light guinea that [he]_{711-this man} should never go a wooing again , for , if [he]_{711-this man} did , some eyes would grow dim that are now as bright as -- see , when [I]_220-barnaby talk of eyes , the stars come out ! Whose eyes are [they]_752-they ? If they are [angels]_7503-angels ’_{[220-barnaby]} eyes , why do [they]_752-they look down here and see [good men]_{753-good men} hurt , and only wink and sparkle all the night ? ’ ‘_[752-they] Now Heaven help [this silly fellow]_{754-this silly fellow} , ’ murmured [the perplexed locksmith]_{7504-the perplexed locksmith} ; ‘_{[754-this silly fellow]} can [he]_{754-this silly fellow} know [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} ? [[[His]_{754-this silly fellow} mother]_{756-his mother} ’s house]_{757-his mother ’s house} is not far off ; [I]_0-i had better see if [she]_{756-his mother} can tell [me]_0-i who [he]_{754-this silly fellow} is . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , [[my]_0-i man]_{758-my man} , help [me]_0-i to put [him]_{754-this silly fellow} in the chaise , and [we]_759-we ’ll ride [home]_7189-home together . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t touch [him]_{754-this silly fellow} ! ’ cried [the idiot]_{7505-the idiot} falling back , and shuddering as with a strong spasm ; ‘_[0-i] [he]_{754-this silly fellow} ’s bloody ! ’ ‘_{[754-this silly fellow]} It ’s in [his]_{754-this silly fellow} nature , [I]_0-i know , ’ muttered [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_[0-i] it ’s cruel to ask [him]_{754-this silly fellow} , but [I]_0-i must have help . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- good [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- dear [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- if [you]_220-barnaby know [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} , for the sake of [his]_{754-this silly fellow} life and [everybody]_{587-everybody} ’s life that loves [him]_{754-this silly fellow} , help [me]_0-i to raise [him]_{754-this silly fellow} and lay [him]_{754-this silly fellow} down . ’ ‘_[0-i] Cover [him]_{754-this silly fellow} then , wrap [him]_{754-this silly fellow} close -- don’t let [me]_0-i see it -- smell it -- hear the word . Do n’t speak the word -- don’t ! ’ ‘_[0-i] No , no , [I]_0-i ’ll not . [There]_7220-there , [you]_220-barnaby see [he]_{754-this silly fellow} ’s covered now . [Gently]_221-gently . Well done , well done ! ’ [They]_7507-they placed [him]_{754-this silly fellow} in [the carriage]_{7508-the carriage} with great ease , for [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was strong and active , but all the time [they]_7507-they were so occupied [he]_220-barnaby shivered from head to foot , and evidently experienced an ecstasy of terror . This accomplished , and [the wounded man]_{7509-the wounded man} being covered with [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s own greatcoat which [he]_220-barnaby took off for the purpose , [they]_7507-they proceeded onward at a brisk pace : [Barnaby]_220-barnaby gaily counting the stars upon [his]_220-barnaby fingers , and [Gabriel]_212-gabriel inwardly congratulating [himself]_212-gabriel upon having an adventure now , which would silence [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} on the subject of the Maypole , for that night , or there was no faith in [woman]_7510-woman . Chapter 4 In [the venerable suburb]_{7511-the venerable suburb} -- [it]_{7511-the venerable suburb} was [a suburb once -- of [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell}]_{7512-a suburb once -- of clerkenwell} , towards that part of [its]_{7511-the venerable suburb} confines which is nearest to [the Charter House]_{7513-the charter house} , and in one of [those cool , shady streets]_{7514-those cool , shady streets} , of which a few , widely scattered and dispersed , yet remain in such old parts of [[the metropolis,--each]_{7515-the metropolis,--each} tenement]_{7516-the metropolis,--each tenement} quietly vegetating like [an ancient citizen who long ago retired from business , and dozing on in its infirmity until in course of time it]_{7517-an ancient citizen who long ago retired from business , and dozing on in its infirmity until in course of time it} tumbles down , and is replaced by [some extravagant young heir]_{7518-some extravagant young heir} , flaunting in stucco and ornamental work , and all the vanities of modern days,--in [this quarter]_{7519-this quarter} , and in [a street of this description]_{7520-a street of this description} , the business of the present chapter lies . At the time of which it treats , though only six - and - sixty years ago , [a very large part of what is [London]_2-london]_{7521-a very large part of what is london} now had no existence . Even in the brains of [the wildest speculators]_{7522-the wildest speculators} , there had sprung up no long rows of streets connecting [Highgate]_62-highgate with [Whitechapel]_{21-whitechapel} , no assemblages of [palaces]_7523-palaces in [the swampy levels]_{7524-the swampy levels} , nor [little cities in [the open fields]_{7526-the open fields}]_{7525-little cities in the open fields} . Although [this part of town]_{7527-this part of town} was then , as now , parcelled out in [streets]_7528-streets , and plentifully peopled , [it]_{7527-this part of town} wore a different aspect . There were gardens to [many of [the houses]_{567-the houses}]_{7529-many of the houses} , and trees by the pavement side ; with an air of freshness breathing up and down , which in these days would be sought in vain . [Fields]_7531-fields were nigh at hand , through which [the New River]_{22-the new river} took [its]_{22-the new river} winding course , and where there was merry haymaking in the summer time . Nature was not so far removed , or hard to get at , as in these days ; and although there were busy trades in [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell} , and [working jewellers]_{7532-working jewellers} by scores , [it]_{7527-this part of town} was a purer place , with [[farm]_7533-farm - houses nearer to [it]_{7527-this part of town} than [many modern Londoners]_{7535-many modern londoners} would readily believe]_{7534-farm - houses nearer to it than many modern londoners would readily believe} , and [lovers]_7536-lovers ’_[221-gently] walks at no great distance , which turned into [squalid courts]_{764-squalid courts} , long before [the lovers of this age]_{765-the lovers of this age} were born , or , as the phrase goes , thought of . In [one of [these streets]_{767-these streets}]_{766-one of these streets} , the cleanest of [them]_{767-these streets} all , and on the shady side of the way -- for [good housewives]_{768-good housewives} know that sunlight damages [their]_{768-good housewives} cherished furniture , and so choose the shade rather than its intrusive glare -- there stood [the house with which [we]_770-we have to deal]_{769-the house with which we have to deal} . [It]_{769-the house with which we have to deal} was [a modest building]_{771-a modest building} , not very straight , not large , not tall ; not bold - faced , with great staring windows , but [a shy , blinking house]_{772-a shy , blinking house} , with a conical roof going up into a peak over [its]_{769-the house with which we have to deal} garret window of four small panes of glass , like a cocked hat on the head of [an elderly gentleman with one eye]_{773-an elderly gentleman with one eye} . [It]_{769-the house with which we have to deal} was not built of brick or lofty stone , but of wood and plaster ; [it]_{769-the house with which we have to deal} was not planned with a dull and wearisome regard to regularity , for no one window matched the other , or seemed to have the slightest reference to anything besides itself . [The shop]_{774-the shop} -- for [it]_{774-the shop} had [a shop]_{775-a shop} -- was , with reference to [the first floor]_{776-the first floor} , where [shops]_777-shops usually are ; and there all resemblance between [it]_{774-the shop} and [any other shop]_{778-any other shop} stopped short and ceased . [People who went in and out]_{779-people who went in and out} did n’t go up a flight of steps to [it]_{774-the shop} , or walk easily in upon a level with [the street]_{780-the street} , but dived down three steep stairs , as into [a cellar]_{781-a cellar} . [Its]_{774-the shop} floor was paved with stone and brick , as that of [any other cellar]_{782-any other cellar} might be ; and in lieu of window framed and glazed [it]_{774-the shop} had a great black wooden flap or shutter , nearly breast high from the ground , which turned back in the day - time , admitting as much cold air as light , and very often more . Behind [this shop]_{783-this shop} was [a wainscoted parlour]_{784-a wainscoted parlour} , looking first into [a paved yard]_{785-a paved yard} , and beyond that again into [a little terrace garden]_{786-a little terrace garden} , raised some feet above [it]_{784-a wainscoted parlour} . [Any stranger]_{486-any stranger} would have supposed that [this wainscoted parlour]_{788-this wainscoted parlour} , saving for the door of communication by which [he]_{486-any stranger} had entered , was cut off and detached from [all the world]_{789-all the world} ; and indeed [most strangers]_{790-most strangers} on [their]_{790-most strangers} first entrance were observed to grow extremely thoughtful , as weighing and pondering in [their]_{790-most strangers} minds whether [the upper rooms]_{791-the upper rooms} were only approachable by ladders from without ; never suspecting that two of the most unassuming and unlikely doors in existence , which [the most ingenious mechanician on earth]_{792-the most ingenious mechanician on earth} must of necessity have supposed to be the doors of [closets]_793-closets , opened out of [this room]_{7368-this room} -- each without the smallest preparation , or so much as a quarter of an inch of passage -- upon [two dark winding flights of stairs]_{795-two dark winding flights of stairs} , the one upward , the other downward , which were the sole means of communication between [that chamber]_{796-that chamber} and [the other portions of [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{797-the other portions of the house} . With all these oddities , there was not [a neater , more scrupulously tidy , or more punctiliously ordered house]_{799-a neater , more scrupulously tidy , or more punctiliously ordered house} , in [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell} , in [London]_2-london , in [all England]_{800-all england} . There were not cleaner windows , or whiter floors , or brighter Stoves , or more highly shining articles of furniture in old mahogany ; there was not more rubbing , scrubbing , burnishing and polishing , in [the whole street]_{801-the whole street} put together . Nor was this excellence attained without some cost and trouble and great expenditure of voice , as [the neighbours]_{802-the neighbours} were frequently reminded when [the good lady of [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{803-the good lady of the house} overlooked and assisted in [its]_{7210-the house} being put to rights on cleaning days -- which were usually from Monday morning till Saturday night , both days inclusive . Leaning against the door - post of this , [[his]_805-his dwelling]_{806-his dwelling} , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} stood early on the morning after [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had met with [the wounded man]_{7509-the wounded man} , gazing disconsolately at a great wooden emblem of a key , painted in vivid yellow to resemble gold , which dangled from [the house]_{7210-the house} - front , and swung to and fro with a mournful creaking noise , as if complaining that it had nothing to unlock . Sometimes , [he]_805-his looked over [his]_805-his shoulder into [the shop]_{774-the shop} , which was so dark and dingy with numerous tokens of [his]_805-his trade , and so blackened by the smoke of [a little forge]_{811-a little forge} , near which [[his]_805-his ‘ prentice]_{7537-his ‘ prentice} was at work , that it would have been difficult for [one unused to such espials]_{7538-one unused to such espials} to have distinguished anything but various tools of uncouth make and shape , great bunches of rusty keys , fragments of iron , half - finished locks , and such like things , which garnished the walls and hung in clusters from the ceiling . After a long and patient contemplation of the golden key , and many such backward glances , [Gabriel]_212-gabriel stepped into [the road]_{621-the road} , and stole a look at the upper windows . One of them chanced to be thrown open at the moment , and a roguish face met [his]_805-his ; a face lighted up by the loveliest pair of sparkling eyes that [ever locksmith]_{7540-ever locksmith} looked upon ; the face of [a pretty , laughing , girl]_{7541-a pretty , laughing , girl} ; dimpled and fresh , and healthful -- the very impersonation of good - humour and blooming beauty . ‘_[805-his] Hush ! ’ [she]_{7541-a pretty , laughing , girl} whispered , bending forward and pointing archly to the window underneath . ‘_[805-his] [Mother]_222-mother is still asleep . ’ ‘_[222-mother] Still , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} in the same tone . ‘_[222-mother] [You]_{812-my dear} talk as if [she]_222-mother had been asleep all night , instead of little more than half an hour . But [I]_0-i ’m very thankful . Sleep ’s a blessing -- no doubt about it . ’_[0-i] The last few words [he]_0-i muttered to [himself]_0-i . ‘ How cruel of [you]_0-i to keep [us]_7543-us up so late this morning , and never tell [us]_7543-us where [you]_0-i were , or send [us]_7543-us word ! ’_{[813-the girl]} said [the girl]_{813-the girl} . ‘ Ah [Dolly]_216-dolly , [Dolly]_216-dolly ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , shaking [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head , and smiling , ‘ how cruel of [you]_216-dolly to run [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} to bed ! Come down to breakfast , madcap , and come down lightly , or [you]_216-dolly ’ll wake [[your]_216-dolly mother]_{7545-your mother} . [She]_{7545-your mother} must be tired , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} am sure -- [I]_{7447-the locksmith} am . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} Keeping these latter words to [himself]_0-i , and returning [[his]_0-i daughter]_{7330-his daughter} ’s nod , [he]_0-i was passing into [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , with the smile [she]_{7330-his daughter} had awakened still beaming on [his]_0-i face , when [he]_0-i just caught sight of [his]_0-i ‘ prentice ’s brown paper cap ducking down to avoid observation , and shrinking from the window back to its former place , which [the wearer]_{7546-the wearer} no sooner reached than [he]_0-i began to hammer lustily . ‘_[0-i] Listening again , [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} ! ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel to [himself]_212-gabriel . ‘_[0-i] That ’s bad . What in the name of wonder does [he]_0-i expect [the girl]_{813-the girl} to say , that [I]_0-i always catch [him]_0-i listening when [SHE]_{813-the girl} speaks , and never at any other time ! A bad habit , [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , a sneaking , underhanded way . Ah ! [you]_{223-mr tappertit} may hammer , but [you]_{223-mr tappertit} wo n’t beat that out of [me]_0-i , if [you]_{223-mr tappertit} work at it till [your]_{223-mr tappertit} time ’s up ! ’ So saying , and shaking [his]_0-i head gravely , [he]_0-i re - entered [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , and confronted the subject of these remarks . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} There ’s enough of that just now , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [You]_{223-mr tappertit} need n’t make any more of that confounded clatter . Breakfast ’s ready . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [Sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , looking up with amazing politeness , and a peculiar little bow cut short off at the neck , ‘_[7320-sir] [I]_0-i shall attend [you]_7320-sir immediately . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose , ’ muttered [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , ‘_[0-i] that ’s out of [the ‘ Prentice ’s Garland]_{7549-the ‘ prentice ’s garland} or [the ‘_{[7549-the ‘ prentice ’s garland]} Prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} ’s Delight , or [the ‘ Prentice ’s Warbler]_{7551-the ‘ prentice ’s warbler} , or [the Prentice]_{7552-the prentice} ’s Guide to the Gallows , or some such improving textbook . Now [he]_{223-mr tappertit} ’s going to beautify [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} -- here ’s [a precious locksmith]_{7553-a precious locksmith} ! ’_{[7551-the ‘ prentice ’s warbler]} Quite unconscious that [[his]_0-i master]_{586-his master} was looking on from the dark corner by the parlour door , [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} threw off the paper cap , sprang from [his]_{223-mr tappertit} seat , and in two extraordinary steps , something between skating and minuet dancing , bounded to a washing place at the other end of [the shop]_{774-the shop} , and there removed from [his]_{223-mr tappertit} face and hands all traces of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} previous work -- practising the same step all the time with the utmost gravity . This done , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} drew from some concealed place a little scrap of looking - glass , and with its assistance arranged [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hair , and ascertained the exact state of a little carbuncle on [his]_{223-mr tappertit} nose . Having now completed [his]_{223-mr tappertit} toilet , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} placed the fragment of mirror on a low bench , and looked over [his]_{223-mr tappertit} shoulder at so much of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs as could be reflected in that small compass , with the greatest possible complacency and satisfaction . [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was called in [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s family]_{822-the locksmith ’s family} , or [Mr Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} called [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} , and required [all men]_{823-all men} to style [him]_{223-mr tappertit} out of doors , on holidays , and [Sundays]_224-sundays out,--was [an old - fashioned , thin - faced , sleek - haired , sharp - nosed , small - eyed little fellow]_{824-an old - fashioned , thin - faced , sleek - haired , sharp - nosed , small - eyed little fellow} , very little more than five feet high , and thoroughly convinced in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} own mind that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was above the middle size ; rather tall , in fact , than otherwise . Of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} figure , which was well enough formed , though somewhat of the leanest , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} entertained the highest admiration ; and with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs , which , in knee - breeches , were perfect curiosities of littleness , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was enraptured to a degree amounting to enthusiasm . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} also had some majestic , shadowy ideas , which had never been quite fathomed by [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} intimate friends]_{825-his intimate friends} , concerning the power of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} eye . Indeed [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had been known to go so far as to boast that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} could utterly quell and subdue the haughtiest beauty by a simple process , which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} termed ‘ eyeing [her]_7554-her over ; ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} but it must be added , that neither of [this faculty]_{826-this faculty} , nor of the power [he]_{223-mr tappertit} claimed to have , through the same gift , of vanquishing and heaving down dumb animals , even in a rabid state , had [he]_{223-mr tappertit} ever furnished evidence which could be deemed quite satisfactory and conclusive . It may be inferred from [these premises]_{827-these premises} , that in the small body of [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} there was locked up [an ambitious and aspiring soul]_{828-an ambitious and aspiring soul} . As certain liquors , confined in casks too cramped in [their]_829-their dimensions , will ferment , and fret , and chafe in [their]_829-their imprisonment , so the spiritual essence or soul of [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} would sometimes fume within that precious cask , [his]_{223-mr tappertit} body , until , with great foam and froth and splutter , it would force a vent , and carry all before it . It was [his]_{223-mr tappertit} custom to remark , in reference to any one of these occasions , that [his]_{223-mr tappertit} soul had got into [his]_{223-mr tappertit} head ; and in this novel kind of intoxication many scrapes and mishaps befell [him]_{223-mr tappertit} , which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had frequently concealed with no small difficulty from [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} worthy master]_{830-his worthy master} . [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , among the other fancies upon which [his]_{223-mr tappertit} before - mentioned soul was for ever feasting and regaling itself ( and which fancies , like the liver of [Prometheus]_{225-prometheus} , grew as they were fed upon ) , had a mighty notion of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} order ; and had been heard by [the servant - maid]_{831-the servant - maid} openly expressing [his]_{223-mr tappertit} regret that [the ‘ prentices]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} no longer carried clubs wherewith to mace [the citizens]_{7556-the citizens} : that was [his]_{223-mr tappertit} strong expression . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} was likewise reported to have said that in former times a stigma had been cast upon the body by the execution of [George Barnwell]_{226-george barnwell} , to which [they]_832-they should not have basely submitted , but should have demanded [him]_{223-mr tappertit} of the legislature -- temperately at first ; then by an appeal to arms , if necessary -- to be dealt with as [they]_832-they in [their]_832-they wisdom might think fit . These thoughts always led [him]_{223-mr tappertit} to consider what a glorious engine [the ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} prentices]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} might yet become if [they]_832-they had but a master spirit at [their]_832-they head ; and then [he]_{223-mr tappertit} would darkly , and to the terror of [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} hearers]_{833-his hearers} , hint at [certain reckless fellows that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} knew of]_{834-certain reckless fellows that he knew of} , and at a certain Lion Heart ready to become [[their]_{834-certain reckless fellows that he knew of} captain]_{835-their captain} , who , once afoot , would make [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} tremble on [his]_{836-the lord mayor} throne . In respect of dress and personal decoration , [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} was no less of an adventurous and enterprising character . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} had been seen , beyond dispute , to pull off ruffles of the finest quality at the corner of [the street]_{780-the street} on Sunday nights , and to put them carefully in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} pocket before returning [home]_7189-home ; and it was quite notorious that on all great holiday occasions it was [his]_{223-mr tappertit} habit to exchange [his]_{223-mr tappertit} plain steel knee - buckles for a pair of glittering paste , under cover of a friendly post , planted most conveniently in that same spot . Add to this that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was in years just twenty , in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} looks much older , and in conceit at least two hundred ; that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had no objection to be jested with , touching [his]_{223-mr tappertit} admiration of [[[his]_{223-mr tappertit} master]_{586-his master} ’s daughter]_{840-his master ’s daughter} ; and had even , when called upon at [a certain obscure tavern]_{841-a certain obscure tavern} to pledge [the lady whom [he]_{223-mr tappertit} honoured with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} love]_{842-the lady whom he honoured with his love} , toasted , with many winks and leers , a fair creature whose Christian name , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} said , began with a D--;--and as much is known of [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who has by this time followed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} in to breakfast , as is necessary to be known in making [his]_{223-mr tappertit} acquaintance . It was a substantial meal ; for , over and above the ordinary tea equipage , the board creaked beneath the weight of a jolly round of beef , a ham of the first magnitude , and sundry towers of buttered Yorkshire cake , piled slice upon slice in most alluring order . There was also a goodly jug of well - browned clay , fashioned into the form of [an old gentleman]_{844-an old gentleman} , not by any means unlike [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , atop of whose bald head was a fine white froth answering to [his]_{223-mr tappertit} wig , indicative , beyond dispute , of sparkling home - brewed ale . But , better far than fair home - brewed , or Yorkshire cake , or ham , or beef , or anything to eat or drink that earth or air or water can supply , there sat , presiding over all , [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s rosy daughter]_{847-the locksmith ’s rosy daughter} , before whose dark eyes even beef grew insignificant , and malt became as nothing . [Fathers]_848-fathers should never kiss [[their]_848-fathers daughters]_{849-their daughters} when [young men]_{850-young men} are by . It ’s too much . There are bounds to human endurance . So thought [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} when [Gabriel]_212-gabriel drew those rosy lips to [his]_212-gabriel -- those lips within [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} ’s reach from day to day , and yet so far off . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} had a respect for [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} master]_{586-his master} , but [he]_{223-mr tappertit} wished the Yorkshire cake might choke [him]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ [Father]_211-father , ’_{[853-the locksmith ’s daughter]} said [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} , when this salute was over , and [they]_854-they took [their]_854-they seats at table , ‘ what is this [I]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} hear about last night ? ’_{[853-the locksmith ’s daughter]} ‘ All true , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} ; true as [the Gospel , Doll]_{7559-the gospel , doll} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [Young Mr Chester]_{227-young mr chester} robbed , and lying wounded in [the road]_{621-the road} , when [you]_{7447-the locksmith} came up ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Ay -- [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} . And beside [him]_{227-young mr chester} , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , calling for help with all [his]_220-barnaby might . It was well it happened as it did ; for [the road ’s a lonely one]_{7561-the road ’s a lonely one} , the hour was late , and , the night being cold , and [poor Barnaby]_220-barnaby even less sensible than usual from surprise and fright , [the young gentleman]_{7283-the young gentleman} might have met [his]_220-barnaby death in a very short time . ’_{[853-the locksmith ’s daughter]} ‘ [I]_{7330-his daughter} dread to think of it ! ’_{[7330-his daughter]} cried [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} daughter]_{7330-his daughter} with a shudder . ‘ How did [you]_{7447-the locksmith} know [him]_{7283-the young gentleman} ? ’_{[7330-his daughter]} ‘ Know [him]_{7283-the young gentleman} ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} did n’t know [him]_{7283-the young gentleman} -- how could [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ? [I]_{7447-the locksmith} had never seen [him]_{7283-the young gentleman} , often as [I]_{7447-the locksmith} had heard and spoken of [him]_{7283-the young gentleman} . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} took [him]_{7283-the young gentleman} to [Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} ’s ; and [she]_{229-mrs rudge} no sooner saw [him]_{7283-the young gentleman} than the truth came out . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [Miss Emma]_230-emma , [father]_7315-father -- If this news should reach [her]_230-emma , enlarged upon as it is sure to be , [she]_230-emma will go distracted . ’_{[853-the locksmith ’s daughter]} ‘ Why , lookye there again , how [a man]_{7264-a man} suffers for being good - natured , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [Miss Emma]_230-emma was with [[her]_230-emma uncle]_{7565-her uncle} at the masquerade at [Carlisle House]_{23-carlisle house} , where [she]_230-emma had gone , as [the people at [the Warren]_{14-the warren}]_{7566-the people at the warren} told [me]_{7447-the locksmith} , sorely against [her]_230-emma will . What does [[your]_230-emma blockhead father]_{7567-your blockhead father} when [he]_{7567-your blockhead father} and [Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} have laid [their]_7568-their heads together , but goes [there]_7220-there when [he]_{7567-your blockhead father} ought to be abed , makes interest with [[his]_{7567-your blockhead father} friend]_{7570-his friend} [the doorkeeper]_{7571-the doorkeeper} , slips [him]_859-him on a mask and domino , and mixes with [the masquers]_{7572-the masquers} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ And like [himself]_{7567-your blockhead father} to do so ! ’_{[813-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{813-the girl} , putting [her]_{813-the girl} fair arm round [his]_859-him neck , and giving [him]_859-him a most enthusiastic kiss . ‘ Like [himself]_{7567-your blockhead father} ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} repeated [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , affecting to grumble , but evidently delighted with the part [he]_859-him had taken , and with [her]_{813-the girl} praise . ‘ Very like [himself]_{7567-your blockhead father} -- so [[your]_{813-the girl} mother]_{7545-your mother} said . However , [he]_{7567-your blockhead father} mingled with [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , and prettily worried and badgered [he]_{7567-your blockhead father} was , [I]_{813-the girl} warrant [you]_{813-the girl} , with [people]_7575-people squeaking , “ Do n’t [you]_{813-the girl} know [me]_{813-the girl} ? ” and “ [I]_{813-the girl} ’ve found [you]_{813-the girl} out , ” and all that kind of nonsense in [his]_{7567-your blockhead father} ears . [He]_{7567-your blockhead father} might have wandered on till now , but in [a little room]_{7576-a little room} there was [a young lady who had taken off [her]_{7577-a young lady who had taken off her mask , on account of the place being very warm , and was sitting there alone} mask , on account of [the place]_{7219-the place} being very warm , and was sitting there alone]_{7577-a young lady who had taken off her mask , on account of the place being very warm , and was sitting there alone} . ’_{[813-the girl]} ‘ And that was [she]_{7577-a young lady who had taken off her mask , on account of the place being very warm , and was sitting there alone} ? ’_{[7330-his daughter]} said [[his]_860-his daughter]_{7330-his daughter} hastily . ‘ And that was [she]_{7577-a young lady who had taken off her mask , on account of the place being very warm , and was sitting there alone} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} replied [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ; ‘ and [I]_{7447-the locksmith} no sooner whispered to [her]_{7577-a young lady who had taken off her mask , on account of the place being very warm , and was sitting there alone} what the matter was -- as softly , [Doll]_216-dolly , and with nearly as much art as [you]_{813-the girl} could have used [yourself]_{813-the girl} -- than [she]_{7577-a young lady who had taken off her mask , on account of the place being very warm , and was sitting there alone} gives a kind of scream and faints away . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ What did [you]_{7447-the locksmith} do -- what happened next ? ’_{[7330-his daughter]} asked [[his]_860-his daughter]_{7330-his daughter} . ‘ Why , the masks came flocking round , with a general noise and hubbub , and [I]_{7447-the locksmith} thought [myself]_{7447-the locksmith} in luck to get clear off , that ’s all , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} rejoined [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ What happened when [I]_{7447-the locksmith} reached [home]_7189-home [you]_{813-the girl} may guess , if [you]_{813-the girl} did n’t hear it . Ah ! Well , it ’s a poor heart that never rejoices.--Put [Toby]_231-toby this way , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [This Toby]_231-toby was the brown jug of which previous mention has been made . Applying [his]_{7447-the locksmith} lips to [the worthy old gentleman]_{865-the worthy old gentleman} ’s benevolent forehead , [the locksmith , who had all this time been ravaging among the eatables]_{866-the locksmith , who had all this time been ravaging among the eatables} , kept [them]_867-them there so long , at the same time raising the vessel slowly in the air , that at length [Toby]_231-toby stood on [his]_231-toby head upon [his]_231-toby nose , when [he]_{7447-the locksmith} smacked [his]_{7447-the locksmith} lips , and set [him]_231-toby on the table again with fond reluctance . Although [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} had taken no share in this conversation , no part of it being addressed to [him]_{223-mr tappertit} , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had not been wanting in such silent manifestations of astonishment , as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} deemed most compatible with the favourable display of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} eyes . Regarding the pause which now ensued , as a particularly advantageous opportunity for doing great execution with [them]_867-them upon [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} ( who [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had no doubt was looking at [him]_{223-mr tappertit} in mute admiration ) , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} began to screw and twist [his]_{223-mr tappertit} face , and especially those features , into such extraordinary , hideous , and unparalleled contortions , that [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , who happened to look towards [him]_{223-mr tappertit} , was stricken with amazement . ‘ Why , what the devil ’s the matter with [the lad]_{7581-the lad} ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Is [he]_{7581-the lad} choking ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Who ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} demanded [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , with some disdain . ‘ Who ? Why , [you]_212-gabriel , ’_{[586-his master]} returned [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} master]_{586-his master} . ‘ What do [you]_212-gabriel mean by making those horrible faces over [your]_212-gabriel breakfast ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Faces are matters of taste , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , rather discomfited ; not the less so because [he]_{223-mr tappertit} saw [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} smiling . ‘ [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , ’_{[212-gabriel]} rejoined [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , laughing heartily . ‘ Do n’t be [a fool]_{7487-a fool} , for [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’d rather see [you]_212-gabriel in [your]_212-gabriel senses . [These young fellows]_{7584-these young fellows} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} added , turning to [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} daughter]_{7330-his daughter} , ‘ are always committing some folly or another . There was a quarrel between [Joe Willet]_197-joe and [old John]_193-john last night though [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ca n’t say [Joe]_197-joe was much in fault either . [He]_197-joe ’ll be missing one of these mornings , and will have gone away upon some wild - goose errand , seeking [his]_197-joe fortune.--Why , what ’s the matter , [Doll]_216-dolly ? [YOU]_216-dolly are making faces now . [The girls]_{7585-the girls} are as bad as [the boys]_{7586-the boys} every bit ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ It ’s the tea , ’_[216-dolly] said [Dolly]_216-dolly , turning alternately very red and very white , which is no doubt the effect of a slight scald--‘so very hot . ’ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} looked immensely big at a quartern loaf on the table , and breathed hard . ‘_[216-dolly] Is that all ? ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[216-dolly] Put some more milk in it.--Yes , [I]_0-i am sorry for [Joe]_197-joe , because [he]_197-joe is [a likely young fellow]_{875-a likely young fellow} , and gains upon one every time one sees [him]_197-joe . But [he]_197-joe ’ll start off , [you]_876-you ’ll find . Indeed [he]_197-joe told [me]_0-i as much [himself]_197-joe ! ’ ‘_[197-joe] Indeed ! ’ cried [Dolly]_216-dolly in a faint voice . ‘_[197-joe] In - deed ! ’ ‘_[197-joe] Is the tea tickling [your]_876-you throat still , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} ? ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . But , before [[his]_0-i daughter]_{7330-his daughter} could make [him]_0-i any answer , [she]_{7330-his daughter} was taken with a troublesome cough , and it was such a very unpleasant cough , that , when [she]_{7330-his daughter} left off , the tears were starting in [her]_{7330-his daughter} bright eyes . [The good - natured locksmith]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} was still patting [her]_{7330-his daughter} on the back and applying such gentle restoratives , when a message arrived from [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , making known to [all whom it might concern]_{7591-all whom it might concern} , that [she]_{7330-his daughter} felt too much indisposed to rise after [her]_{7330-his daughter} great agitation and anxiety of the previous night ; and therefore desired to be immediately accommodated with the little black teapot of strong mixed tea , a couple of rounds of buttered toast , a middling - sized dish of beef and ham cut thin , and the Protestant Manual in two volumes post octavo . Like [some other ladies who in remote ages flourished upon this globe]_{7592-some other ladies who in remote ages flourished upon this globe} , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was most devout when most ill - tempered . Whenever [she]_{7330-his daughter} and [[her]_{7330-his daughter} husband]_{453-her husband} were at unusual variance , then [the Protestant Manual]_{7594-the protestant manual} was in high feather . Knowing from experience what these requests portended , [the triumvirate]_{7595-the triumvirate} broke up ; [Dolly]_216-dolly , to see the orders executed with all despatch ; [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , to some out - of - door work in [his]_212-gabriel little chaise ; and [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , to [his]_{223-mr tappertit} daily duty in [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , to which retreat [he]_{223-mr tappertit} carried the big look , although the loaf remained behind . Indeed the big look increased immensely , and when [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had tied [his]_{223-mr tappertit} apron on , became quite gigantic . It was not until [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had several times walked up and down with folded arms , and the longest strides [he]_{223-mr tappertit} could take , and had kicked a great many small articles out of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} way , that [his]_{223-mr tappertit} lip began to curl . At length , a gloomy derision came upon [his]_{223-mr tappertit} features , and [he]_{223-mr tappertit} smiled ; uttering meanwhile with supreme contempt the monosyllable ‘_[197-joe] [Joe]_197-joe ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i eyed [her]_878-her over , while [he]_0-i talked about [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , ’ [he]_0-i said , ‘_[0-i] and that was of course the reason of [her]_878-her being confused . [Joe]_197-joe ! ’ [He]_{223-mr tappertit} walked up and down again much quicker than before , and if possible with longer strides ; sometimes stopping to take a glance at [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs , and sometimes to jerk out , and cast from [him]_{223-mr tappertit} , another ‘_[197-joe] [Joe]_197-joe ! ’ In the course of a quarter of an hour or so [he]_{223-mr tappertit} again assumed the paper cap and tried to work . No . It could not be done . ‘_[197-joe] [I]_0-i ’ll do nothing to - day , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , dashing it down again , ‘_[0-i] but grind . [I]_0-i ’ll grind up all the tools . Grinding will suit [my]_0-i present humour well . [Joe]_197-joe ! ’ Whirr - r - r - r. The grindstone was soon in motion ; the sparks were flying off in showers . This was the occupation for [his]_{223-mr tappertit} heated spirit . [Whirr]_232-whirr - r - r - r - r - r - r. ‘_[197-joe] Something will come of this ! ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , pausing as if in triumph , and wiping [his]_0-i heated face upon [his]_0-i sleeve . ‘_[197-joe] Something will come of this . [I]_0-i hope it may n’t be human gore ! ’ [Whirr - r - r - r - r - r - r - r.]_{7597-whirr - r - r - r - r - r - r - r.} Chapter 5 As soon as the business of the day was over , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} sallied forth , alone , to visit [the wounded gentleman]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} and ascertain the progress of [his]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} recovery . [The house where [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had left [him]_{7599-the wounded gentleman}]_{7600-the house where he had left him} was in [a by - street in [Southwark]_24-southwark]_{7601-a by - street in southwark} , not far from [London Bridge]_{25-london bridge} ; and thither [he]_{7447-the locksmith} hied with all speed , bent upon returning with as little delay as might be , and getting to bed betimes . The evening was boisterous -- scarcely better than the previous night had been . It was not easy for [a stout man like [Gabriel]_212-gabriel]_{7602-a stout man like gabriel} to keep [his]_{7602-a stout man like gabriel} legs at the street corners , or to make head against the high wind , which often fairly got the better of [him]_{7602-a stout man like gabriel} , and drove [him]_{7602-a stout man like gabriel} back some paces , or , in defiance of all [his]_{7602-a stout man like gabriel} energy , forced [him]_{7602-a stout man like gabriel} to take shelter in an arch or doorway until the fury of the gust was spent . Occasionally a hat or wig , or both , came spinning and trundling past [him]_{7602-a stout man like gabriel} , like a mad thing ; while the more serious spectacle of falling tiles and slates , or of masses of brick and mortar or fragments of stone - coping rattling upon the pavement near at hand , and splitting into fragments , did not increase the pleasure of the journey , or make the way less dreary . ‘_[0-i] A trying night for [a man like [me]_0-i to walk in]_{880-a man like me to walk in} ! ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} knocked softly at [the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s door . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d rather be in [old [John]_193-john ’s chimney - corner]_{881-old john ’s chimney - corner} , [faith]_882-faith ! ’ ‘_[193-john] Who ’s [there]_7220-there ? ’ demanded [a woman]_{7605-a woman} ’s voice from within . Being answered , it added a hasty word of welcome , and the door was quickly opened . [She]_{7605-a woman} was about forty -- perhaps two or three years older -- with a cheerful aspect , and a face that had once been pretty . It bore traces of affliction and care , but they were of an old date , and Time had smoothed them . [Any one who had bestowed but a casual glance on [Barnaby]_220-barnaby]_{7606-any one who had bestowed but a casual glance on barnaby} might have known that this was [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} , from the strong resemblance between [them]_7608-them ; but where in [his]_220-barnaby face there was wildness and vacancy , in [hers]_{7605-a woman} there was the patient composure of long effort and quiet resignation . One thing about this face was very strange and startling . [You]_7609-you could not look upon it in its most cheerful mood without feeling that it had some extraordinary capacity of expressing terror . It was not on the surface . It was in no one feature that it lingered . [You]_7609-you could not take the eyes or mouth , or lines upon the cheek , and say , if this or that were otherwise , it would not be so . Yet there it always lurked -- something for ever dimly seen , but ever there , and never absent for a moment . It was the faintest , palest shadow of some look , to which an instant of intense and most unutterable horror only could have given birth ; but indistinct and feeble as it was , it did suggest what that look must have been , and fixed it in the mind as if it had had existence in a dream . More faintly imaged , and wanting force and purpose , as it were , because of [his]_220-barnaby darkened intellect , there was this same stamp upon [the son]_{7610-the son} . Seen in a picture , it must have had some legend with it , and would have haunted [those who looked upon the canvas]_{7611-those who looked upon the canvas} . [They]_{7611-those who looked upon the canvas} who knew the Maypole story , and could remember what [the widow]_{7604-the widow} was , before [[her]_{7604-the widow} husband]_{453-her husband} ’s and [[his]_220-barnaby master]_{586-his master} ’s murder , understood it well . [They]_{7611-those who looked upon the canvas} recollected how the change had come , and could call to mind that when [[her]_{7604-the widow} son]_{7615-her son} was born , upon the very day the deed was known , [he]_{7615-her son} bore upon [his]_{7615-her son} wrist what seemed a smear of blood but half washed out . ‘_[193-john] [God]_217-god save [you]_884-you , [neighbour]_{885-neighbour} ! ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} followed [her]_{7604-the widow} , with the air of [an old friend]_{7617-an old friend} , into [a little parlour where a cheerful fire was burning]_{7618-a little parlour where a cheerful fire was burning} . ‘_[217-god] And [you]_884-you , ’ [she]_{7604-the widow} answered smiling . ‘_[884-you] [Your]_884-you kind heart has brought [you]_884-you here again . Nothing will keep [you]_884-you at [home]_7189-home , [I]_0-i know of old , if there are [friends to serve or comfort]_{887-friends to serve or comfort} , out of doors . ’ ‘_{[885-neighbour]} Tut , tut , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , rubbing [his]_{7447-the locksmith} hands and warming them . ‘_{[885-neighbour]} [[You]_884-you women]_{888-you women} are [such talkers]_{889-such talkers} . What of [the patient]_{890-the patient} , [neighbour]_{885-neighbour} ? ’ ‘_{[885-neighbour]} [He]_{890-the patient} is sleeping now . [He]_{890-the patient} was very restless towards daylight , and for some hours tossed and tumbled sadly . But the fever has left [him]_{890-the patient} , and [the doctor]_{892-the doctor} says [he]_{890-the patient} will soon mend . [He]_{890-the patient} must not be removed until to - morrow . ’ ‘_{[892-the doctor]} [He]_{890-the patient} has had visitors to - day -- humph ? ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , slyly . ‘_{[233-old mr chester]} Yes . [Old Mr Chester]_{233-old mr chester} has been [here]_7326-here ever since [we]_894-we sent for [him]_{890-the patient} , and had not been gone many minutes when [you]_884-you knocked . ’ ‘_{[895-no ladies]} [No ladies]_{895-no ladies} ? ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , elevating [his]_212-gabriel eyebrows and looking disappointed . ‘_{[895-no ladies]} A letter , ’ replied [the widow]_{7604-the widow} . ‘_{[895-no ladies]} Come . That ’s better than nothing ! ’ replied [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[896-the bearer]} Who was [the bearer]_{896-the bearer} ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , of course . ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s a jewel ! ’ said [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ; ‘_{[220-barnaby]} and comes and goes with ease where [we]_894-we who think [ourselves]_894-we much wiser would make but a poor hand of it . [He]_{890-the patient} is not out wandering , again , [I]_0-i hope ? ’ ‘_{[890-the patient]} Thank Heaven [he]_{890-the patient} is in [his]_{890-the patient} bed ; having been up all night , as [you]_884-you know , and on [his]_{890-the patient} feet all day . [He]_{890-the patient} was quite tired out . Ah , [neighbour]_{885-neighbour} , if [I]_0-i could but see [him]_{890-the patient} oftener so -- if [I]_0-i could but tame down that terrible restlessness-- ’ ‘_{[885-neighbour]} In good time , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , kindly , ‘_{[885-neighbour]} in good time -- don’t be down - hearted . To [my]_0-i mind [he]_{890-the patient} grows wiser every day . ’ [The widow]_{7604-the widow} shook [her]_{7604-the widow} head . And yet , though [she]_{7604-the widow} knew [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} sought to cheer [her]_{7604-the widow} , and spoke from no conviction of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} own , [she]_{7604-the widow} was glad to hear even this praise of [[her]_{7604-the widow} poor benighted son]_{7625-her poor benighted son} . ‘_{[890-the patient]} [He]_{890-the patient} will be [a ‘ cute man]_{7626-a ‘ cute man} yet , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} resumed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Take care , when [we]_7627-we are growing old and foolish , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby does n’t put [us]_7627-we to the blush , that ’s all . But [[our]_7627-we other friend]_{7628-our other friend} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} added , looking under the table and about the floor--‘sharpest and cunningest of [all the sharp and cunning ones]_{899-all the sharp and cunning ones} -- where ’s [he]_{890-the patient} ? ’ ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} In [[Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s room]_{900-barnaby ’s room} , ’ rejoined [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , with a faint smile . ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} Ah ! [He]_{890-the patient} ’s a knowing blade ! ’ said [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , shaking [his]_0-i head . ‘_{[890-the patient]} [I]_0-i should be sorry to talk secrets before [him]_{890-the patient} . Oh ! [He]_{890-the patient} ’s [a deep customer]_{901-a deep customer} . [I]_0-i ’ve no doubt [he]_{890-the patient} can read , and write , and cast accounts if [he]_{890-the patient} chooses . What was that ? [Him]_{890-the patient} tapping at the door ? ’ ‘_{[890-the patient]} No , ’ returned [the widow]_{7604-the widow} . ‘_{[890-the patient]} It was in [the street]_{780-the street} , [I]_0-i think . Hark ! Yes . There again ! ‘ Tis [some one knocking softly at the shutter]_{7631-some one knocking softly at the shutter} . Who can it be ! ’_[903-they] [They]_903-they had been speaking in a low tone , for the invalid lay overhead , and the walls and ceilings being thin and poorly built , the sound of [their]_903-they voices might otherwise have disturbed [his]_{890-the patient} slumber . [The party without , whoever it was]_{904-the party without , whoever it was} , could have stood close to the shutter without hearing anything spoken ; and , seeing the light through the chinks and finding all so quiet , might have been persuaded that [only one person]_{905-only one person} was [there]_7220-there . ‘ [Some thief]_{7632-some thief} or [ruffian]_7633-ruffian maybe , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Give [me]_{7447-the locksmith} the light . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ No , no , ’_[908-she] [she]_908-she returned hastily . ‘ [Such visitors]_{7634-such visitors} have never come to [this poor dwelling]_{7635-this poor dwelling} . Do [you]_{7447-the locksmith} stay [here]_7326-here . [You]_{7447-the locksmith} ’re_[908-she] within call , at the worst . [I]_0-i would rather go [myself]_0-i -- alone . ’ ‘_[0-i] Why ? ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , unwillingly relinquishing the candle [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had caught up from the table . ‘_[0-i] Because -- [I]_0-i do n’t know why -- because the wish is so strong upon [me]_0-i , ’ [she]_908-she rejoined . ‘_[0-i] There again -- do not detain [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i beg of [you]_908-she ! ’ [Gabriel]_212-gabriel looked at [her]_908-she , in great surprise to see [one who was usually so mild and quiet thus agitated , and with so little cause]_{7638-one who was usually so mild and quiet thus agitated , and with so little cause} . [She]_908-she left [the room]_{462-the room} and closed the door behind [her]_908-she . [She]_908-she stood for a moment as if hesitating , with [her]_908-she hand upon the lock . In this short interval the knocking came again , and a voice close to the window -- a voice [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} seemed to recollect , and to have some disagreeable association with -- whispered ‘_[908-she] Make haste . ’ The words were uttered in that low distinct voice which finds its way so readily to [sleepers]_{7641-sleepers} ’_[908-she] ears , and wakes [them]_909-them in a fright . For a moment it startled even [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ; who involuntarily drew back from the window , and listened . The wind rumbling in the chimney made it difficult to hear what passed , but [he]_{7447-the locksmith} could tell that the door was opened , that there was the tread of [a man upon the creaking boards]_{911-a man upon the creaking boards} , and then a moment ’s silence -- broken by a suppressed something which was not a shriek , or groan , or cry for help , and yet might have been either or all three ; and the words ‘ [[My]_912-my God]_{7642-my god} ! ’_[912-my] uttered in a voice it chilled [him]_{7447-the locksmith} to hear . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} rushed out upon the instant . There , at last , was that dreadful look -- the very one [he]_{7447-the locksmith} seemed to know so well and yet had never seen before -- upon [her]_912-my face . There [she]_912-my stood , frozen to the ground , gazing with starting eyes , and livid cheeks , and every feature fixed and ghastly , upon [the man [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had encountered in the dark last night]_{913-the man he had encountered in the dark last night} . [His]_{7447-the locksmith} eyes met those of [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . It was but a flash , an instant , a breath upon a polished glass , and [he]_{7447-the locksmith} was gone . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} was upon [him]_{7447-the locksmith} -- had the skirts of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} streaming garment almost in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} grasp -- when [his]_{7447-the locksmith} arms were tightly clutched , and [the widow]_{7604-the widow} flung [herself]_{7604-the widow} upon the ground before [him]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ The other way -- the other way , ’_{[7604-the widow]} [she]_{7604-the widow} cried . ‘ [He]_{7447-the locksmith} went the other way . Turn -- turn ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ The other way ! [I]_{7447-the locksmith} see [him]_{7447-the locksmith} now , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} rejoined [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , [pointing--‘yonder]_{234-pointing--‘yonder} -- there -- there is [his]_{7447-the locksmith} shadow passing by that light . What -- who is this ? Let [me]_0-i go . ’ ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} Come back , come back ! ’ exclaimed [the woman]_{444-the woman} , clasping [him]_{7447-the locksmith} ; ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} Do not touch [him]_{7447-the locksmith} on [your]_{7447-the locksmith} life . [I]_0-i charge [you]_{7447-the locksmith} , come back . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} carries other lives besides [his]_{7447-the locksmith} own . Come back ! ’ ‘_[0-i] What does this mean ? ’ cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[0-i] No matter what it means , do n’t ask , do n’t speak , do n’t think about it . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} is not to be followed , checked , or stopped . Come back ! ’ [The old man]_{655-the old man} looked at [her]_{444-the woman} in wonder , as [she]_{444-the woman} writhed and clung about [him]_{7447-the locksmith} ; and , borne down by [her]_{444-the woman} passion , suffered [her]_{444-the woman} to drag [him]_{7447-the locksmith} into [the house]_{7210-the house} . It was not until [she]_{444-the woman} had chained and double - locked the door , fastened every bolt and bar with the heat and fury of [a maniac]_{7647-a maniac} , and drawn [him]_{7447-the locksmith} back into [the room]_{462-the room} , that [she]_{444-the woman} turned upon [him]_{7447-the locksmith} , once again , that stony look of horror , and , sinking down into a chair , covered [her]_{444-the woman} face , and shuddered , as though the hand of death were on [her]_{444-the woman} . Chapter 6 Beyond all measure astonished by the strange occurrences which had passed with so much violence and rapidity , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} gazed upon [the shuddering figure in the chair]_{7650-the shuddering figure in the chair} like one half stupefied , and would have gazed much longer , had not [his]_{7447-the locksmith} tongue been loosened by compassion and humanity . ‘_[918-you] [You]_918-you are ill , ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘_[918-you] Let [me]_0-i call [some neighbour]_{919-some neighbour} in . ’ ‘_{[919-some neighbour]} Not for [the world]_{511-the world} , ’ [she]_{444-the woman} rejoined , motioning to [him]_{7447-the locksmith} with [her]_{444-the woman} trembling hand , and holding [her]_{444-the woman} face averted . ‘_{[919-some neighbour]} It is enough that [you]_0-i have been by , to see this . ’ ‘_[0-i] Nay , more than enough -- or less , ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘_[0-i] Be it so , ’ [she]_{444-the woman} returned . ‘_[918-you] As [you]_918-you like . Ask [me]_0-i no questions , [I]_0-i entreat [you]_918-you . ’ ‘_[0-i] [Neighbour]_{885-neighbour} , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , after a pause . ‘_{[885-neighbour]} Is this fair , or reasonable , or just to [yourself]_918-you ? Is it like [you]_918-you , who have known [me]_0-i so long and sought [my]_0-i advice in all matters -- like [you]_918-you , who from [a girl have had a strong mind and a staunch heart]_{922-a girl have had a strong mind and a staunch heart} ? ’ ‘_[918-you] [I]_0-i have need of [them]_923-them , ’ [she]_{885-neighbour} replied . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am growing old , both in years and care . Perhaps that , and too much trial , have made [them]_923-them weaker than [they]_923-them used to be . Do not speak to [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] How can [I]_0-i see what [I]_0-i have seen , and hold [my]_0-i peace ! ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[0-i] Who was [that man]_{591-that man} , and why has [his]_{591-that man} coming made this change in [you]_918-you ? ’ [She]_{885-neighbour} was silent , but held to the chair as though to save [herself]_{885-neighbour} from falling on the ground . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i take the licence of [an old acquaintance]_{925-an old acquaintance} , [Mary]_188-polly , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_{[925-an old acquaintance]} who has ever had a warm regard for [you]_188-polly , and maybe has tried to prove it when [he]_{591-that man} could . Who is [this ill - favoured man]_{926-this ill - favoured man} , and what has [he]_{591-that man} to do with [you]_188-polly ? Who is this ghost , that is only seen in the black nights and bad weather ? How does [he]_{591-that man} know , and why does [he]_{591-that man} haunt [this house]_{927-this house} , whispering through chinks and crevices , as if there was that between [him]_{591-that man} and [you]_188-polly , which [neither durst]_{928-neither durst} so much as speak aloud of ? Who is [he]_{591-that man} ? ’ ‘_{[591-that man]} [You]_188-polly do well to say [he]_{591-that man} haunts [this house]_{927-this house} , ’ returned [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , faintly . ‘_[188-polly] [His]_{591-that man} shadow has been upon [it]_{927-this house} and [me]_0-i , in light and darkness , at noonday and midnight . And now , at last , [he]_{591-that man} has come in the body ! ’ ‘_{[591-that man]} But [he]_{591-that man} would n’t have gone in the body , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} with some irritation , ‘_{[591-that man]} if [you]_188-polly had left [my]_0-i arms and legs at liberty . What riddle is this ? ’ ‘_{[591-that man]} It is one , ’ [she]_{7604-the widow} answered , rising as [she]_{7604-the widow} spoke , ‘_{[591-that man]} that must remain for ever as it is . [I]_0-i dare not say more than that . ’ ‘_[0-i] Dare not ! ’ repeated [the wondering locksmith]_{7656-the wondering locksmith} . ‘_[0-i] Do not press [me]_0-i , ’ [she]_{7604-the widow} replied . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sick and faint , and every faculty of life seems dead within me.--No!--Do not touch [me]_0-i , either . ’ [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , who had stepped forward to render [her]_{7604-the widow} assistance , fell back as [she]_{7604-the widow} made this hasty exclamation , and regarded [her]_{7604-the widow} in silent wonder . ‘_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i go [my]_0-i way alone , ’ [she]_{7604-the widow} said in a low voice , ‘_[0-i] and let the hands of [no honest man]_{930-no honest man} touch [mine]_0-i to - night . ’ When [she]_{7604-the widow} had tottered to the door , [she]_{7604-the widow} turned , and added with a stronger effort , ‘_{[930-no honest man]} This is a secret , which , of necessity , [I]_0-i trust to [you]_931-you . [You]_931-you are [a true man]_{932-a true man} . As [you]_931-you have ever been good and kind to me,--keep it . If any noise was heard above , make some excuse -- say anything but what [you]_931-you really saw , and never let a word or look between [us]_933-us , recall this circumstance . [I]_0-i trust to [you]_931-you . Mind , [I]_0-i trust to [you]_931-you . How much [I]_0-i trust , [you]_931-you never can conceive . ’ Casting [her]_{7604-the widow} eyes upon [him]_931-you for an instant , [she]_{7604-the widow} withdrew , and left [him]_931-you there alone . [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , not knowing what to think , stood staring at the door with a countenance full of surprise and dismay . The more [he]_212-gabriel pondered on what had passed , the less able [he]_212-gabriel was to give it any favourable interpretation . To find [this widow woman , whose life for so many years had been supposed to be one of solitude and retirement]_{7657-this widow woman , whose life for so many years had been supposed to be one of solitude and retirement} , and who , in [her]_{7604-the widow} quiet suffering character , had gained the good opinion and respect of [all who knew [her]_{7604-the widow}]_{7658-all who knew her} -- to find [her]_{7604-the widow} linked mysteriously with [an ill - omened man]_{7659-an ill - omened man} , alarmed at [his]_{7659-an ill - omened man} appearance , and yet favouring [his]_{7659-an ill - omened man} escape , was a discovery that pained as much as startled [him]_212-gabriel . [Her]_{7604-the widow} reliance on [his]_212-gabriel secrecy , and [his]_212-gabriel tacit acquiescence , increased [his]_212-gabriel distress of mind . If [he]_212-gabriel had spoken boldly , persisted in questioning [her]_{7604-the widow} , detained [her]_{7604-the widow} when [she]_{7604-the widow} rose to leave [the room]_{462-the room} , made any kind of protest , instead of silently compromising [himself]_212-gabriel , as [he]_212-gabriel felt [he]_212-gabriel had done , [he]_212-gabriel would have been more at ease . ‘_[0-i] Why did [I]_0-i let [her]_934-her say it was a secret , and [she]_934-her trusted it to [me]_0-i ! ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , putting [his]_212-gabriel wig on one side to scratch [his]_212-gabriel head with greater ease , and looking ruefully at the fire . ‘_[934-her] [I]_0-i have no more readiness than [old John]_193-john [himself]_193-john . Why did n’t [I]_0-i say firmly , “ [You]_934-her have no right to such secrets , and [I]_0-i demand of [you]_934-her to tell [me]_0-i what this means , ” instead of standing gaping at [her]_934-her , like an old moon - calf as [I]_0-i am ! But there ’s [my]_0-i weakness . [I]_0-i can be obstinate enough with [men]_624-men if need be , but [women]_648-women may twist [me]_0-i round [their]_648-women fingers at [their]_648-women pleasure . ’ [He]_0-i took [his]_0-i wig off outright as [he]_0-i made this reflection , and , warming [his]_0-i handkerchief at the fire began to rub and polish [his]_0-i bald head with it , until it glistened again . ‘_[648-women] And yet , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , softening under this soothing process , and stopping to smile , ‘_[648-women] it MAY be nothing . [Any drunken brawler]_{937-any drunken brawler} trying to make [his]_{937-any drunken brawler} way into [the house]_{7210-the house} , would have alarmed [a quiet soul like [her]_934-her]_{939-a quiet soul like her} . But then’--and here was the vexation--‘how came it to be [that man]_{591-that man} ; how comes [he]_{591-that man} to have this influence over [her]_934-her ; how came [she]_934-her to favour [his]_{591-that man} getting away from [me]_0-i ; and , more than all , how came [she]_934-her not to say it was a sudden fright , and nothing more ? It ’s a sad thing to have , in one minute , reason to mistrust [a person [I]_0-i have known so long , and [an old sweetheart]_{942-an old sweetheart} into the bargain]_{941-a person i have known so long , and an old sweetheart into the bargain} ; but what else can [I]_0-i do , with all this upon [my]_0-i mind!--Is that Barnaby outside there ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Ay ! ’ [he]_0-i cried , looking in and nodding . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Sure enough it ’s [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- how did [you]_0-i guess ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} By [your]_0-i shadow , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Oho ! ’ cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , glancing over [his]_220-barnaby shoulder , ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [He]_220-barnaby ’s [a merry fellow]_{943-a merry fellow} , that shadow , and keeps close to [me]_0-i , though [I]_0-i AM silly . [We]_944-we have such pranks , such walks , such runs , such gambols on the grass ! Sometimes [he]_220-barnaby ’ll be half as tall as a church steeple , and sometimes no bigger than [a dwarf]_{945-a dwarf} . Now , [he]_220-barnaby goes on before , and now behind , and anon [he]_220-barnaby ’ll be stealing on , on this side , or on that , stopping whenever [I]_0-i stop , and thinking [I]_0-i ca n’t see [him]_220-barnaby , though [I]_0-i have [my]_0-i eye on [him]_220-barnaby sharp enough . Oh ! [he]_220-barnaby ’s [a merry fellow]_{943-a merry fellow} . Tell [me]_0-i -- is [he]_220-barnaby silly too ? [I]_0-i think [he]_220-barnaby is . ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Why ? ’ asked [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Because [he]_220-barnaby never tires of mocking [me]_0-i , but does it all day long.--Why do n’t [you]_0-i come ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Where ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [Upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} . [He]_220-barnaby wants [you]_0-i . Stay -- where ’s [HIS]_220-barnaby shadow ? Come . [You]_0-i ’re [a wise man]_{7663-a wise man} ; tell [me]_{7447-the locksmith} that . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Beside [him]_220-barnaby , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ; beside [him]_220-barnaby , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} suppose , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ No ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} replied , shaking [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head . ‘ Guess again . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Gone out a walking , maybe ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [He]_220-barnaby has changed shadows with [a woman]_{7605-a woman} , ’_{[7505-the idiot]} [the idiot]_{7505-the idiot} whispered in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} ear , and then fell back with a look of triumph . ‘ [Her]_{7605-a woman} shadow ’s always with [him]_220-barnaby , and [his]_220-barnaby with [her]_{7605-a woman} . That ’s sport [I]_{7505-the idiot} think , eh ? ’_{[7505-the idiot]} ‘ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , with a grave look ; ‘ come hither , [lad]_7665-lad . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} know what [you]_{7447-the locksmith} want to say . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} know ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} replied , keeping away from [him]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ But [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’m_{[7447-the locksmith]} cunning , [I]_0-i ’m silent . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} only say so much to [you]_220-barnaby -- are [you]_220-barnaby ready ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} As [he]_{7447-the locksmith} spoke , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} caught up the light , and waved it with a wild laugh above [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head . ‘ [Softly]_235-softly -- gently , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , exerting all [his]_{7447-the locksmith} influence to keep [him]_{7447-the locksmith} calm and quiet . ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} thought [you]_{7447-the locksmith} had been asleep . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ So [I]_{7447-the locksmith} HAVE been asleep , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} rejoined , with widely - opened eyes . ‘ There have been great faces coming and going -- close to [my]_{7447-the locksmith} face , and then a mile away -- low places to creep through , whether [I]_{7447-the locksmith} would or no -- high churches to fall down from -- strange creatures crowded up together neck and heels , to sit upon the bed -- that ’s sleep , eh ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Dreams , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , dreams , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Dreams ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} echoed softly , drawing closer to [him]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Those are not dreams . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ What are , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} replied [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ if they are not ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [I]_220-barnaby dreamed , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , passing [his]_220-barnaby arm through [Varden]_212-gabriel ’s , and peering close into [his]_212-gabriel face as [he]_220-barnaby answered in a whisper , ‘ [I]_220-barnaby dreamed just now that something -- it was in the shape of [a man]_{7264-a man} -- followed [me]_220-barnaby -- came softly after [me]_220-barnaby -- wouldn’t let [me]_220-barnaby be -- but was always hiding and crouching , like a cat in dark corners , waiting till [I]_220-barnaby should pass ; when it crept out and came softly after me.--Did [you]_212-gabriel ever see [me]_220-barnaby run ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Many a time , [you]_212-gabriel know . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [You]_212-gabriel never saw [me]_{7447-the locksmith} run as [I]_{7447-the locksmith} did in this dream . Still it came creeping on to worry [me]_{7447-the locksmith} . Nearer , nearer , nearer -- [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ran faster -- leaped -- sprung out of bed , and to the window -- and there , in [the street below]_{7667-the street below} -- but [he]_{7264-a man} is waiting for [us]_7668-us . Are [you]_212-gabriel coming ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ What in [the street below]_{7667-the street below} , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Varden]_212-gabriel , imagining that [he]_212-gabriel traced some connection between this vision and what had actually occurred . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby looked into [his]_220-barnaby face , muttered incoherently , waved the light above [his]_220-barnaby head again , laughed , and drawing [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s arm more tightly through [his]_220-barnaby own , led [him]_220-barnaby up the stairs in silence . [They]_955-they entered [a homely bedchamber]_{956-a homely bedchamber} , garnished in a scanty way with chairs , whose spindle - shanks bespoke [their]_955-they age , and other furniture of very little worth ; but clean and neatly kept . Reclining in an easy - chair before the fire , pale and weak from waste of blood , was [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} , [the young gentleman who had been the first to quit [the Maypole]_198-hugh on the previous night , and who , extending [his]_{228-mr chester} hand to [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith}]_{957-the young gentleman who had been the first to quit the maypole on the previous night , and who , extending his hand to the locksmith} , welcomed [him]_220-barnaby as [[his]_{228-mr chester} preserver and friend]_{959-his preserver and friend} . ‘ Say no more , [sir]_7320-sir , say no more , ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘ [I]_212-gabriel hope [I]_212-gabriel would have done at least as much for [any man in such a strait]_{7671-any man in such a strait} , and most of all for [you]_7320-sir , [sir]_7320-sir . [A certain young lady]_{7673-a certain young lady} , ’_{[212-gabriel]} [he]_212-gabriel added , with some hesitation , ‘ has done [us]_7674-us many a kind turn , and [we]_7674-us naturally feel -- [I]_212-gabriel hope [I]_212-gabriel give [you]_7320-sir no offence in saying this , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’_{[212-gabriel]} [The young man]_{476-the young man} smiled and shook [his]_{476-the young man} head ; at the same time moving in [his]_{476-the young man} chair as if in pain . ‘ It ’s no great matter , ’_{[476-the young man]} [he]_{476-the young man} said , in answer to [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s sympathising look , ‘ a mere uneasiness arising at least as much from being cooped up [here]_7326-here , as from the slight wound [I]_{476-the young man} have , or from the loss of blood . Be seated , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} . ’_{[476-the young man]} ‘ If [I]_{7447-the locksmith} may make so bold , [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} , as to lean upon [your]_{476-the young man} chair , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , accommodating [his]_{7447-the locksmith} action to [his]_{7447-the locksmith} speech , and bending over [him]_{476-the young man} , ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’ll stand here for the convenience of speaking low . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby is not in [his]_220-barnaby quietest humour to - night , and at such times talking never does [him]_220-barnaby good . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [They]_963-they both glanced at the subject of this remark , who had taken a seat on the other side of the fire , and , smiling vacantly , was making puzzles on [his]_{476-the young man} fingers with a skein of string . ‘ Pray , tell [me]_{214-mr varden} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[214-mr varden]} said [Varden]_{214-mr varden} , dropping [his]_{214-mr varden} voice still lower , ‘ exactly what happened last night . [I]_{214-mr varden} have [my]_{214-mr varden} reason for inquiring . [You]_7320-sir left [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} , alone ? ’_{[214-mr varden]} ‘ And walked homeward alone , until [I]_{214-mr varden} had nearly reached the place where [you]_7320-sir found [me]_{214-mr varden} , when [I]_{214-mr varden} heard the gallop of a horse . ’_{[214-mr varden]} ‘ Behind [you]_7320-sir ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Indeed , yes -- behind [me]_{7447-the locksmith} . It was [a single rider]_{7679-a single rider} , who soon overtook [me]_{7447-the locksmith} , and checking [his]_{7679-a single rider} horse , inquired the way to [London]_2-london . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [You]_7320-sir were on the alert , [sir]_7320-sir , knowing how many [highwaymen there]_{7681-highwaymen there} are , scouring [the roads]_{7278-the roads} in all directions ? ’_{[214-mr varden]} said [Varden]_{214-mr varden} . ‘ [I]_965-i was , but [I]_965-i had only a stick , having imprudently left [my]_965-i pistols in [their]_7683-their holster - case with [[the landlord]_{439-the landlord} ’s son]_{468-the landlord ’s son} . [I]_965-i directed [him]_{7679-a single rider} as [he]_{7679-a single rider} desired . Before the words had passed [my]_965-i lips , [he]_{7679-a single rider} rode upon [me]_965-i furiously , as if bent on trampling [me]_965-i down beneath [his]_{7679-a single rider} horse ’s hoofs . In starting aside , [I]_965-i slipped and fell . [You]_{7447-the locksmith} found [me]_965-i with this stab and an ugly bruise or two , and without [my]_965-i purse -- in which [he]_{7679-a single rider} found little enough for [his]_{7679-a single rider} pains . And now , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , ’_[965-i] [he]_965-i added , shaking [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} by the hand , ‘ saving the extent of [my]_965-i gratitude to [you]_{7447-the locksmith} , [you]_{7447-the locksmith} know as much as [I.]_965-i ’_[965-i] ‘ Except , ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , bending down yet more , and looking cautiously towards [their]_967-their silent neighhour , ‘ except in respect of [the robber]_{7501-the robber} [himself]_{7501-the robber} . What like was [he]_{7501-the robber} , [sir]_7320-sir ? Speak low , if [you]_{7447-the locksmith} please . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby means no harm , but [I]_212-gabriel have watched [him]_220-barnaby oftener than [you]_{7447-the locksmith} , and [I]_212-gabriel know , little as [you]_{7447-the locksmith} would think it , that [he]_220-barnaby ’s listening now . ’_{[212-gabriel]} It required a strong confidence in [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s veracity to lead [any one]_{969-any one} to this belief , for every sense and faculty that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby possessed , seemed to be fixed upon [his]_220-barnaby game , to the exclusion of all other things . Something in [the young man]_{476-the young man} ’s face expressed this opinion , for [Gabriel]_212-gabriel repeated what [he]_212-gabriel had just said , more earnestly than before , and with another glance towards [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , again asked what like [the man]_{472-the man} was . ‘ The night was so dark , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ the attack so sudden , and [he]_{472-the man} so wrapped and muffled up , that [I]_{228-mr chester} can hardly say . It seems that-- ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Do n’t mention [his]_{472-the man} name , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , following [his]_{7447-the locksmith} look towards [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ; ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} know [HE]_{472-the man} saw [him]_{472-the man} . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} want to know what [YOU]_7320-sir saw . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ All [I]_{228-mr chester} remember is , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ that as [he]_{472-the man} checked [his]_{472-the man} horse [his]_{472-the man} hat was blown off . [He]_{472-the man} caught it , and replaced it on [his]_{472-the man} head , which [I]_{228-mr chester} observed was bound with a dark handkerchief . [A stranger]_{490-a stranger} entered [the Maypole]_198-hugh while [I]_{228-mr chester} was [there]_7220-there , whom [I]_{228-mr chester} had not seen -- for [I]_{228-mr chester} had sat apart for reasons of [my]_{228-mr chester} own -- and when [I]_{228-mr chester} rose to leave [the room]_{462-the room} and glanced round , [he]_{472-the man} was in the shadow of the chimney and hidden from [my]_{228-mr chester} sight . But , if [he]_{472-the man} and [the robber]_{7501-the robber} were [two different persons]_{7693-two different persons} , [their]_{7693-two different persons} voices were strangely and most remarkably alike ; for directly [the man]_{472-the man} addressed [me]_{228-mr chester} in [the road]_{621-the road} , [I]_{228-mr chester} recognised [his]_{472-the man} speech again . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ It is as [I]_{7447-the locksmith} feared . [The very man]_{7696-the very man} was here to - night , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} thought [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , changing colour . ‘ What dark history is this ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [Halloa]_236-halloa ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} cried a hoarse voice in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} ear . ‘ [Halloa]_236-halloa , halloa , halloa ! Bow wow wow . What ’s the matter here ! [Hal]_191-hal - loa ! ’_{[7395-the speaker]} [The speaker]_{7395-the speaker} -- who made [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} start as if [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had been [some supernatural agent]_{976-some supernatural agent} -- was a large raven , who had perched upon the top of the easy - chair , unseen by [him]_{7447-the locksmith} and [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , and listened with a polite attention and a most extraordinary appearance of comprehending every word , to all [they]_977-they had said up to this point ; turning [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head from one to the other , as if [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} office]_{978-his office} were to judge between [them]_977-they , and it were of the very last importance that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} should not lose a word . ‘ Look at [him]_{7447-the locksmith} ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Varden]_212-gabriel , divided between admiration of the bird and a kind of fear of [him]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Was there ever such [a knowing imp as that]_{7697-a knowing imp as that} ! Oh [he]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s [a dreadful fellow]_{7698-a dreadful fellow} ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} The raven , with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head very much on one side , and [his]_{7447-the locksmith} bright eye shining like a diamond , preserved a thoughtful silence for a few seconds , and then replied in a voice so hoarse and distant , that it seemed to come through [his]_{7447-the locksmith} thick feathers rather than out of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} mouth . ‘ [Halloa]_236-halloa , halloa , halloa ! What ’s the matter here ! Keep up [your]_7699-your spirits . Never say die . Bow wow wow . [I]_{979-a devil} ’m_{[979-a devil]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’m_{[7447-the locksmith]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} . Hurrah!’--And then , as if exulting in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} infernal character , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} began to whistle . ‘ [I]_212-gabriel more than half believe [he]_{7447-the locksmith} speaks the truth . Upon [my]_212-gabriel word [I]_212-gabriel do , ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Varden]_212-gabriel . ‘ Do [you]_{7447-the locksmith} see how [he]_{7447-the locksmith} looks at [me]_212-gabriel , as if [he]_{7447-the locksmith} knew what [I]_212-gabriel was saying ? ’_{[212-gabriel]} To which the bird , balancing [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} on tiptoe , as it were , and moving [his]_{7447-the locksmith} body up and down in a sort of grave dance , rejoined , ‘ [I]_{979-a devil} ’m_{[979-a devil]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_{979-a devil} ’m_{[979-a devil]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} , ’ and flapped [his]_{7447-the locksmith} wings against [his]_{7447-the locksmith} sides as if [he]_{7447-the locksmith} were bursting with laughter . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby clapped [his]_220-barnaby hands , and fairly rolled upon the ground in an ecstasy of delight . ‘_{[979-a devil]} [Strange companions]_{983-strange companions} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , shaking [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head , and looking from one to the other . ‘_[7320-sir] The bird has all the wit . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Strange indeed ! ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , holding out [his]_{228-mr chester} forefinger to the raven , who , in acknowledgment of the attention , made a dive at it immediately with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} iron bill . ‘_[7320-sir] Is [he]_{7447-the locksmith} old ? ’ ‘_{[985-a mere boy]} [A mere boy]_{985-a mere boy} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ replied [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[985-a mere boy]} A hundred and twenty , or thereabouts . Call [him]_{7447-the locksmith} down , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , [[my]_0-i man]_{758-my man} . ’ ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} Call [him]_{7447-the locksmith} ! ’ echoed [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , sitting upright upon the floor , and staring vacantly at [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , as [he]_0-i thrust [his]_0-i hair back from [his]_0-i face . ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} But who can make [him]_{7447-the locksmith} come ! [He]_{7447-the locksmith} calls [me]_0-i , and makes [me]_0-i go where [he]_{7447-the locksmith} will . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} goes on before , and [I]_0-i follow . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s [the master]_{988-the master} , and [I]_0-i ’m [the man]_{472-the man} . Is that the truth , [Grip]_237-grip ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} The raven gave a short , comfortable , confidential kind of croak;--a most expressive croak , which seemed to say , ‘ [You]_237-grip need n’t let [these fellows]_{7705-these fellows} into [our]_7706-our secrets . [We]_7706-our understand [each other]_{7381-each other} . It ’s all right . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [I]_220-barnaby make [HIM]_{7447-the locksmith} come ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , pointing to [the bird]_{989-the bird} . ‘ [Him]_{7447-the locksmith} , who never goes to sleep , or so much as winks!--Why , any time of night , [you]_237-grip may see [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eyes in [[my]_220-barnaby dark room]_{7708-my dark room} , shining like two sparks . And every night , and all night too , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s broad awake , talking to [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} , thinking what [he]_{7447-the locksmith} shall do to - morrow , where [we]_7709-we shall go , and what [he]_{7447-the locksmith} shall steal , and hide , and bury . [I]_220-barnaby make [HIM]_{7447-the locksmith} come ! Ha ha ha ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} On second thoughts , the bird appeared disposed to come of [himself]_{989-the bird} . After a short survey of the ground , and a few sidelong looks at the ceiling and at [everybody present]_{990-everybody present} in turn , [he]_{989-the bird} fluttered to the floor , and went to [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- not in a hop , or walk , or run , but in a pace like that of [a very particular gentleman with exceedingly tight boots on , trying to walk fast over loose pebbles]_{991-a very particular gentleman with exceedingly tight boots on , trying to walk fast over loose pebbles} . Then , stepping into [his]_{989-the bird} extended hand , and condescending to be held out at arm ’s length , [he]_{989-the bird} gave vent to a succession of sounds , not unlike the drawing of some eight or ten dozen of long corks , and again asserted [his]_{989-the bird} brimstone birth and parentage with great distinctness . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} shook [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head -- perhaps in some doubt of the creature ’s being really nothing but a bird -- perhaps in pity for [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who by this time had [him]_220-barnaby in [his]_220-barnaby arms , and was rolling about , with [him]_220-barnaby , on the ground . As [he]_{989-the bird} raised [his]_{989-the bird} eyes from [the poor fellow]_{993-the poor fellow} [he]_{989-the bird} encountered those of [[his]_{989-the bird} mother]_{756-his mother} , who had entered [the room]_{462-the room} , and was looking on in silence . [She]_{756-his mother} was quite white in the face , even to [her]_{756-his mother} lips , but had wholly subdued [her]_{756-his mother} emotion , and wore [her]_{756-his mother} usual quiet look . [Varden]_212-gabriel fancied as [he]_212-gabriel glanced at [her]_{756-his mother} that [she]_{756-his mother} shrunk from [his]_212-gabriel eye ; and that [she]_{756-his mother} busied [herself]_{756-his mother} about [the wounded gentleman]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} to avoid [him]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} the better . It was time [he]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} went to bed , [she]_{756-his mother} said . [He]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} was to be removed to [[his]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} own home]_{997-his own home} on the morrow , and [he]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} had already exceeded [his]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} time for sitting up , by a full hour . Acting on this hint , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} prepared to take [his]_{7447-the locksmith} leave . ‘ By the bye , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , as [he]_{228-mr chester} shook [him]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} by the hand , and looked from [him]_{7599-the wounded gentleman} to [Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} and back again , ‘ what noise was that below ? [I]_{228-mr chester} heard [your]_{756-his mother} voice in the midst of it , and should have inquired before , but [our]_7710-our other conversation drove it from [my]_{228-mr chester} memory . What was it ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} looked towards [her]_{756-his mother} , and bit [his]_{7447-the locksmith} lip . [She]_{756-his mother} leant against the chair , and bent [her]_{756-his mother} eyes upon the ground . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby too -- [he]_220-barnaby was listening . --‘Some mad or [drunken fellow]_{1000-drunken fellow} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [Varden]_212-gabriel at length made answer , looking steadily at [the widow]_{7604-the widow} as [he]_212-gabriel spoke . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [He]_220-barnaby mistook [the house]_{7210-the house} , and tried to force an entrance . ’ [She]_{756-his mother} breathed more freely , but stood quite motionless . As [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} said ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Good night , ’ and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby caught up the candle to light [him]_220-barnaby down [the stairs]_{7713-the stairs} , [she]_{756-his mother} took it from [him]_220-barnaby , and charged [him]_220-barnaby -- with more haste and earnestness than so slight an occasion appeared to warrant -- not to stir . The raven followed [them]_7714-them to satisfy [himself]_220-barnaby that all was right below , and when [they]_7714-them reached [the street]_{780-the street} - door , stood on the bottom stair drawing corks out of number . With a trembling hand [she]_{756-his mother} unfastened the chain and bolts , and turned the key . As [she]_{756-his mother} had [her]_{756-his mother} hand upon the latch , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} said in a low voice , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have told a lie to - night , for [your]_1003-her sake , [Mary]_188-polly , and for the sake of bygone times and old acquaintance , when [I]_0-i would scorn to do so for [my]_0-i own . [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i may have done no harm , or led to none . [I]_0-i ca n’t help the suspicions [you]_1003-her have forced upon [me]_0-i , and [I]_0-i am [loth]_1004-loth , [I]_0-i tell [you]_1003-her plainly , to leave [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} [here]_7326-here . Take care [he]_{228-mr chester} comes to no hurt . [I]_0-i doubt the safety of this roof , and am glad [he]_{228-mr chester} leaves [it]_7326-here so soon . Now , let [me]_0-i go . ’ For a moment [she]_1003-her hid [her]_1003-her face in [her]_1003-her hands and wept ; but resisting the strong impulse which evidently moved [her]_1003-her to reply , opened the door -- no wider than was sufficient for the passage of [his]_{228-mr chester} body -- and motioned [him]_{228-mr chester} away . As [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} stood upon the step , it was chained and locked behind [him]_{7447-the locksmith} , and the raven , in furtherance of these precautions , barked like a lusty house - dog . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} In league with [that ill - looking figure that might have fallen from a gibbet]_{1006-that ill - looking figure that might have fallen from a gibbet} -- [he]_{228-mr chester} listening and hiding [here]_7326-here -- [Barnaby]_220-barnaby first upon the spot last night -- can [she]_{1006-that ill - looking figure that might have fallen from a gibbet} who has always borne so fair a name be guilty of such crimes in secret ! ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , musing . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Heaven forgive [me]_0-i if [I]_0-i am wrong , and send [me]_0-i just thoughts ; but [she]_{1006-that ill - looking figure that might have fallen from a gibbet} is poor , the temptation may be great , and [we]_1008-we daily hear of things as strange.--Ay , bark away , [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} . If there ’s any wickedness going on , that raven ’s in it , [I]_0-i ’ll be sworn . ’ Chapter 7 [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was [a lady of what is commonly called an uncertain temper]_{7719-a lady of what is commonly called an uncertain temper} -- a phrase which being interpreted signifies a temper tolerably certain to make [everybody]_{587-everybody} more or less uncomfortable . Thus it generally happened , that when [other people]_{7437-other people} were merry , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was dull ; and that when [other people]_{7437-other people} were dull , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was disposed to be amazingly cheerful . Indeed [the worthy housewife]_{7723-the worthy housewife} was of such a capricious nature , that [she]_{219-mrs varden} not only attained a higher pitch of genius than [Macbeth]_238-macbeth , in respect of [her]_{219-mrs varden} ability to be wise , amazed , temperate and furious , loyal and neutral in an instant , but would sometimes ring the changes backwards and forwards on all possible moods and flights in one short quarter of an hour ; performing , as it were , a kind of triple bob major on the peal of instruments in [the female belfry]_{7724-the female belfry} , with a skilfulness and rapidity of execution that astonished all who heard [her]_{219-mrs varden} . It had been observed in [this good lady]_{7725-this good lady} ( who did not want for personal attractions , being plump and buxom to look at , though like [[her]_{7725-this good lady} fair daughter]_{7726-her fair daughter} , somewhat short in stature ) that this uncertainty of disposition strengthened and increased with [her]_{219-mrs varden} temporal prosperity ; and [divers wise men]_{7727-divers wise men} and [matrons]_7728-matrons , on friendly terms with [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} and [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} family]_{7730-his family} , even went so far as to assert , that a tumble down some half - dozen rounds in [the world]_{511-the world} ’s ladder -- such as the breaking of the bank in which [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} kept [his]_{453-her husband} money , or some little fall of that kind -- would be the making of [her]_{219-mrs varden} , and could hardly fail to render [her]_{219-mrs varden} one of [the most agreeable companions in existence]_{7733-the most agreeable companions in existence} . Whether [they]_7734-them were right or wrong in this conjecture , certain it is that minds , like bodies , will often fall into a pimpled ill - conditioned state from mere excess of comfort , and like [them]_7734-them , are often successfully cured by remedies in [themselves]_7734-them very nauseous and unpalatable . [[Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s chief aider]_{7735-mrs varden ’s chief aider} and abettor , and at the same time [[her]_{219-mrs varden} principal victim]_{7736-her principal victim} and object of wrath , was [[her]_{219-mrs varden} single domestic servant]_{7737-her single domestic servant} , one [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs ; or as [she]_{7737-her single domestic servant} was called , in conformity with those prejudices of society which lop and top from [poor hand - maidens all such genteel excrescences]_{7738-poor hand - maidens all such genteel excrescences} -- [Miggs]_239-miggs . [This Miggs]_239-miggs was [a tall young lady]_{7739-a tall young lady} , very much addicted to pattens in private life ; slender and shrewish , of a rather uncomfortable figure , and though not absolutely ill - looking , of a sharp and acid visage . As a general principle and abstract proposition , [Miggs]_239-miggs held [the male sex]_{7740-the male sex} to be utterly contemptible and unworthy of notice ; to be fickle , false , base , sottish , inclined to perjury , and wholly undeserving . When particularly exasperated against [them]_7734-them ( which , [scandal]_7741-scandal said , was when [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} slighted [her]_{219-mrs varden} most ) [she]_{7737-her single domestic servant} was accustomed to wish with great emphasis that [the whole race of women]_{7742-the whole race of women} could but die off , in order that [the men]_{7743-the men} might be brought to know the real value of the blessings by which [they]_{7743-the men} set so little store ; nay , [her]_{7737-her single domestic servant} feeling for [her]_{7737-her single domestic servant} order ran so high , that [she]_{7737-her single domestic servant} sometimes declared , if [she]_{7737-her single domestic servant} could only have good security for a fair , round number -- say ten thousand -- of [young virgins]_{7744-young virgins} following [her]_{7737-her single domestic servant} example , [she]_{7737-her single domestic servant} would , to spite [mankind]_7745-mankind , hang , drown , stab , or poison [herself]_{7737-her single domestic servant} , with a joy past all expression . It was the voice of [Miggs]_239-miggs that greeted [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , when [he]_{7447-the locksmith} knocked at [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} own house]_{7747-his own house} , with a shrill cry of ‘_[0-i] Who ’s there ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [Me]_0-i , [girl]_1010-girl , [me]_0-i , ’ returned [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . What , already , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs , opening the door with a look of surprise . ‘ [We]_7749-we were just getting on [our]_7749-we nightcaps to sit up,--me and [mistress]_{7750-mistress} . Oh , [she]_{7750-mistress} has been SO bad ! ’_[239-miggs] [Miggs]_239-miggs said this with an air of uncommon candour and concern ; but the parlour - door was standing open , and as [Gabriel]_212-gabriel very well knew for whose ears it was designed , [he]_212-gabriel regarded [her]_239-miggs with anything but an approving look as [he]_212-gabriel passed in . ‘ [Master]_7428-master ’s come [home]_7189-home , [mim]_7753-mim , ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , running before [him]_212-gabriel into [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} . ‘ [You]_7753-mim was wrong , [mim]_7753-mim , and [I]_239-miggs was right . [I]_239-miggs thought [he]_7428-master would n’t keep [us]_7755-us up so late , two nights running , [mim]_7753-mim . [Master]_7428-master ’s always considerate so far . [I]_239-miggs ’m_[239-miggs] so glad , [mim]_7753-mim , on [your]_7753-mim account . [I]_0-i ’m a little’--here [Miggs]_239-miggs simpered--‘a little sleepy [myself]_{7447-the locksmith} ; [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’ll own [it]_7758-it now , [mim]_7753-mim , though [I]_{7447-the locksmith} said [I]_{7447-the locksmith} was n’t when [you]_7753-mim asked [me]_{7447-the locksmith} . It ai n’t of no consequence , [mim]_7753-mim , of course . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [You]_7753-mim had better , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , who most devoutly wished that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s raven was at [Miggs]_239-miggs ’s ankles , ‘ [you]_7753-mim had better get to bed at once then . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Thanking [you]_7753-mim kindly , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[239-miggs] returned [Miggs]_239-miggs , ‘ [I]_239-miggs could n’t take [my]_239-miggs rest in peace , nor fix [my]_239-miggs thoughts upon [my]_239-miggs prayers , otherways than that [I]_239-miggs knew [mistress]_{7750-mistress} was comfortable in [her]_{7750-mistress} bed this night ; by rights [she]_{7750-mistress} ought to have been [there]_7220-there , hours ago . ’_[239-miggs] ‘ [You]_{7750-mistress} ’re_{[7447-the locksmith]} talkative , [mistress]_{7750-mistress} , ’ said [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , pulling off [his]_7320-sir greatcoat , and looking at [her]_{7750-mistress} askew . ‘_{[7750-mistress]} Taking the hint , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , with a flushed face , ‘_[7320-sir] and thanking [you]_7320-sir for it most kindly , [I]_0-i will make bold to say , that if [I]_0-i give offence by having consideration for [[my]_0-i mistress]_{1016-my mistress} , [I]_0-i do not ask [your]_7320-sir pardon , but am content to get [myself]_0-i into trouble and to be in suffering . ’ Here [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , who , with [her]_{219-mrs varden} countenance shrouded in a large nightcap , had been all this time intent upon the Protestant Manual , looked round , and acknowledged [Miggs]_239-miggs ’s championship by commanding [her]_{219-mrs varden} to hold [her]_{219-mrs varden} tongue . Every little bone in [Miggs]_239-miggs ’s throat and neck developed itself with a spitefulness quite alarming , as [she]_{219-mrs varden} replied , ‘_[7753-mim] Yes , [mim]_7753-mim , [I]_0-i will . ’ ‘_[7753-mim] How do [you]_7320-sir find [yourself]_7320-sir now , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} ? ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , taking a chair near [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} ( who had resumed [her]_{219-mrs varden} book ) , and rubbing [his]_{7447-the locksmith} knees hard as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} made the inquiry . ‘_[7753-mim] [You]_7753-mim ’re very anxious to know , an’t [you]_7753-mim ? ’_{[219-mrs varden]} returned [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , with [her]_{219-mrs varden} eyes upon the print . ‘ [You]_7753-mim , that have not been near [me]_{219-mrs varden} all day , and would n’t have been if [I]_{219-mrs varden} was dying ! ’_{[219-mrs varden]} ‘ [[My]_212-gabriel dear]_{812-my dear} [Martha--]_240-martha-- ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} turned over to the next page ; then went back again to the bottom line over leaf to be quite sure of the last words ; and then went on reading with an appearance of the deepest interest and study . ‘ [[My]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} [Martha]_213-martha , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ how can [you]_213-martha say such things , when [you]_213-martha know [you]_213-martha do n’t mean them ? If [you]_213-martha were dying ! Why , if there was anything serious the matter with [you]_213-martha , [Martha]_213-martha , should n’t [I]_{7447-the locksmith} be in constant attendance upon [you]_213-martha ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Yes ! ’_{[219-mrs varden]} cried [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , bursting into tears , ‘ yes , [you]_{219-mrs varden} would . [I]_239-miggs do n’t doubt it , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . Certainly [you]_{219-mrs varden} would . That ’s as much as to tell [me]_239-miggs that [you]_{219-mrs varden} would be hovering round [me]_239-miggs like a vulture , waiting till the breath was out of [my]_239-miggs body , that [you]_{219-mrs varden} might go and marry [somebody else]_{7768-somebody else} . ’_[239-miggs] [Miggs]_239-miggs groaned in sympathy -- a little short groan , checked in its birth , and changed into a cough . [It]_241-it seemed to say , ‘ [I]_241-it ca n’t help it . It ’s wrung from [me]_241-it by the dreadful brutality of [that monster master]_{7769-that monster master} . ’_[241-it] ‘ But [you]_{219-mrs varden} ’ll break [my]_{219-mrs varden} heart one of these days , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} added [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , with more resignation , ‘ and then [we]_7770-we shall both be happy . [My]_{219-mrs varden} only desire is to see [Dolly]_216-dolly comfortably settled , and when [she]_216-dolly is , [you]_{219-mrs varden} may settle [ME]_{219-mrs varden} as soon as [you]_{219-mrs varden} like . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} ‘ Ah ! ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs -- and coughed again . [Poor Gabriel]_242-gabriel twisted [his]_242-gabriel wig about in silence for a long time , and then said mildly , ‘ Has [Dolly]_216-dolly gone to bed ? ’_{[242-gabriel]} ‘ [[Your]_{219-mrs varden} master]_{7771-your master} speaks to [you]_{219-mrs varden} , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , looking sternly over [her]_{219-mrs varden} shoulder at [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs in waiting . ‘ No , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} spoke to [you]_{812-my dear} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} suggested [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Did [you]_{219-mrs varden} hear [me]_{1021-the obdurate lady} , [Miggs]_239-miggs ? ’_{[1021-the obdurate lady]} cried [the obdurate lady]_{1021-the obdurate lady} , stamping [her]_{1021-the obdurate lady} foot upon the ground . ‘ [YOU]_{219-mrs varden} are beginning to despise [me]_{1021-the obdurate lady} now , are [you]_{219-mrs varden} ? But this is example ! ’_{[1021-the obdurate lady]} At this cruel rebuke , [Miggs , whose tears were always ready , for large or small parties , on the shortest notice and the most reasonable terms]_{1022-miggs , whose tears were always ready , for large or small parties , on the shortest notice and the most reasonable terms} , fell a crying violently ; holding both [her]_{1021-the obdurate lady} hands tight upon [her]_{1021-the obdurate lady} heart meanwhile , as if nothing less would prevent its splitting into small fragments . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , who likewise possessed [that faculty in high perfection]_{1023-that faculty in high perfection} , wept too , against [Miggs]_239-miggs ; and with such effect that [Miggs]_239-miggs gave in after a time , and , except for an occasional sob , which seemed to threaten some remote intention of breaking out again , left [[her]_{1021-the obdurate lady} mistress]_{1024-her mistress} in possession of [the field]_{1025-the field} . [Her]_{1024-her mistress} superiority being thoroughly asserted , [that lady]_{715-that lady} soon desisted likewise , and fell into a quiet melancholy . The relief was so great , and the fatiguing occurrences of last night so completely overpowered [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} nodded in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} chair , and would doubtless have slept [there]_7220-there all night , but for the voice of [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , which , after a pause of some five minutes , awoke [him]_{7447-the locksmith} with a start . ‘ If [I]_{243-mrs v.--not} am ever , ’_{[243-mrs v.--not]} said [Mrs V.--not]_{243-mrs v.--not} scolding , but in a sort of monotonous remonstrance--‘in spirits , if [I]_0-i am ever cheerful , if [I]_0-i am ever more than usually disposed to be talkative and comfortable , this is the way [I]_0-i am treated . ’ ‘_[0-i] Such spirits as [you]_{219-mrs varden} was in too , [mim]_7753-mim , but half an hour ago ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_[7753-mim] [I]_0-i never see such company ! ’ ‘_[7753-mim] Because , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ‘_[0-i] because [I]_0-i never interfere or interrupt ; because [I]_0-i never question where [anybody]_7183-anybody comes or goes ; because [my]_0-i whole mind and soul is bent on saving where [I]_0-i can save , and labouring in [this house;--therefore]_{1031-this house;--therefore} , [they]_1032-they try [me]_0-i as [they]_1032-they do . ’ ‘_[1032-they] [Martha]_213-martha , ’ urged [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , endeavouring to look as wakeful as possible , ‘_[213-martha] what is it [you]_213-martha complain of ? [I]_0-i really came [home]_7189-home with every wish and desire to be happy . [I]_0-i did , indeed . ’ ‘_[0-i] What do [I]_0-i complain of ! ’ retorted [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} . ‘_[0-i] Is it a chilling thing to have [[one]_503-one ’s husband]_{1035-one ’s husband} sulking and falling asleep directly [he]_{1035-one ’s husband} comes [home]_7189-home -- to have [him]_{1035-one ’s husband} freezing all one ’s warm - heartedness , and throwing cold water over the fireside ? Is it natural , when [I]_0-i know [he]_{1035-one ’s husband} went out upon a matter in which [I]_0-i am as much interested as [anybody]_7183-anybody can be , that [I]_0-i should wish to know all that has happened , or that [he]_{1035-one ’s husband} should tell [me]_0-i without [my]_0-i begging and praying [him]_{1035-one ’s husband} to do it ? Is that natural , or is it not ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very sorry , [Martha]_213-martha , ’ said [the good - natured locksmith]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} . ‘_[213-martha] [I]_0-i was really afraid [you]_213-martha were not disposed to talk pleasantly ; [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_213-martha everything ; [I]_0-i shall only be too glad , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} No , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’ returned [[his]_0-i wife]_{7765-his wife} , rising with dignity . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [I]_0-i dare say -- thank [you]_0-i ! [I]_0-i ’m not [a child to be corrected one minute and petted the next]_{7777-a child to be corrected one minute and petted the next} -- [I’m]_0-i a little too old for that , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . [Miggs]_239-miggs , carry the light.--YOU can be cheerful , [Miggs]_239-miggs , at least . ’_[239-miggs] [Miggs]_239-miggs , who , to this moment , had been in the very depths of compassionate despondency , passed instantly into the liveliest state conceivable , and tossing [her]_239-miggs head as [she]_239-miggs glanced towards [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , bore off [[her]_239-miggs mistress]_{1024-her mistress} and the light together . ‘ Now , who would think , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} thought [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , shrugging [his]_0-i shoulders and drawing [his]_0-i chair nearer to the fire , ‘ that [that woman]_{7778-that woman} could ever be pleasant and agreeable ? And yet [she]_{7778-that woman} can be . Well , well , all of [us]_7779-us have [our]_7779-us faults . [I]_0-i ’ll not be hard upon [hers]_{7778-that woman} . [We]_7779-us have been [man]_7337-man and [wife]_7781-wife too long for that . ’_[0-i] [He]_0-i dozed again -- not the less pleasantly , perhaps , for [his]_0-i hearty temper . While [his]_0-i eyes were closed , the door leading to the upper stairs was partially opened ; and a head appeared , which , at sight of [him]_0-i , hastily drew back again . ‘ [I]_242-gabriel wish , ’_{[242-gabriel]} murmured [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , waking at the noise , and looking round [the room]_{462-the room} , ‘ [I]_242-gabriel wish [somebody]_{7782-somebody} would marry [Miggs]_239-miggs . But that ’s impossible ! [I]_242-gabriel wonder whether there ’s [any madman alive]_{7783-any madman alive} , who would marry [Miggs]_239-miggs ! ’_{[242-gabriel]} This was such a vast speculation that [he]_0-i fell into a doze again , and slept until the fire was quite burnt out . At last [he]_0-i roused [himself]_0-i ; and having double - locked [the street]_{780-the street} - door according to custom , and put the key in [his]_0-i pocket , went off to bed . [He]_0-i had not left [the room]_{462-the room} in darkness many minutes , when the head again appeared , and [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} entered , bearing in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hand a little lamp . ‘ What the devil business has [he]_{223-mr tappertit} to stop up so late ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} muttered [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , passing into [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , and setting it down upon [the forge]_{1045-the forge} . ‘ Here ’s half the night gone already . There ’s only one good that has ever come to [me]_{223-mr tappertit} , out of this cursed old rusty mechanical trade , and that ’s this piece of ironmongery , upon [my]_{223-mr tappertit} soul ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} As [he]_{223-mr tappertit} spoke , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} drew from the right hand , or rather right leg pocket of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} smalls , a clumsy large - sized key , which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} inserted cautiously in the lock [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} master]_{586-his master} had secured , and softly opened the door . That done , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} replaced [his]_{223-mr tappertit} piece of secret workmanship in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} pocket ; and leaving the lamp burning , and closing the door carefully and without noise , stole out into [the street]_{780-the street} -- as little suspected by [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} sound deep sleep , as by [Barnaby]_220-barnaby [himself]_220-barnaby in [his]_220-barnaby phantom - haunted dreams . Chapter 8 Clear of [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s house]_{1050-the locksmith ’s house} , [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} laid aside [his]_{223-mr tappertit} cautious manner , and assuming in its stead that of a ruffling , swaggering , roving blade , who would rather kill [a man]_{7264-a man} than otherwise , and eat [him]_{7264-a man} too if needful , made the best of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} way along [the darkened streets]_{1052-the darkened streets} . Half pausing for an instant now and then to smite [his]_{223-mr tappertit} pocket and assure [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} of the safety of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} master key , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} hurried on to [Barbican]_26-barbican , and turning into one of [the narrowest of the narrow streets which diverged from that centre]_{1053-the narrowest of the narrow streets which diverged from that centre} , slackened [his]_{223-mr tappertit} pace and wiped [his]_{223-mr tappertit} heated brow , as if the termination of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} walk were near at hand . It was not a very choice spot for midnight expeditions , being in truth one of more than questionable character , and of an appearance by no means inviting . From [the main street]_{1054-the main street} [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had entered , [itself]_{1054-the main street} little better than [an alley]_{1055-an alley} , a low - browed doorway led into [a blind court]_{1056-a blind court} , or [yard]_1057-yard , profoundly dark , unpaved , and reeking with stagnant odours . Into [this ill - favoured pit]_{1058-this ill - favoured pit} , [the locksmith ’s vagrant ‘ prentice]_{7784-the locksmith ’s vagrant ‘ prentice} groped [his]_{7784-the locksmith ’s vagrant ‘ prentice} way ; and stopping at [a house from whose defaced and rotten front the rude effigy of a bottle swung to and fro like some gibbeted malefactor]_{7785-a house from whose defaced and rotten front the rude effigy of a bottle swung to and fro like some gibbeted malefactor} , struck thrice upon an iron grating with [his]_{7784-the locksmith ’s vagrant ‘ prentice} foot . After listening in vain for some response to [his]_{223-mr tappertit} signal , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} became impatient , and struck the grating thrice again . A further delay ensued , but it was not of long duration . The ground seemed to open at [his]_{223-mr tappertit} feet , and a ragged head appeared . ‘_{[7784-the locksmith ’s vagrant ‘ prentice]} Is that [the captain]_{1059-the captain} ? ’ said a voice as ragged as the head . ‘_{[1059-the captain]} Yes , ’ replied [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} haughtily , descending as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} spoke , ‘_{[1059-the captain]} who should it be ? ’ ‘_{[1059-the captain]} It ’s so late , [we]_1060-we gave [you]_{223-mr tappertit} up , ’ returned [the voice]_{635-the voice} , as [its owner]_{7787-its owner} stopped to shut and fasten the grating . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [You]_{223-mr tappertit} ’re late , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_{[1059-the captain]} ‘ Lead on , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , with a gloomy majesty , ‘ and make remarks when [I]_{223-mr tappertit} require [you]_{223-mr tappertit} . Forward ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} This latter word of command was perhaps somewhat theatrical and unnecessary , inasmuch as the descent was by a very narrow , steep , and slippery flight of steps , and any rashness or departure from [the beaten track]_{1061-the beaten track} must have ended in a yawning water - butt . But [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} being , like [some other great commanders]_{1062-some other great commanders} , favourable to strong effects , and personal display , cried ‘ Forward ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} again , in the hoarsest voice [he]_{223-mr tappertit} could assume ; and led the way , with folded arms and knitted brows , to [the cellar down below , where there was a small copper fixed in one corner , a chair or two , a form and table , a glimmering fire , and a truckle - bed , covered with a ragged patchwork rug]_{1063-the cellar down below , where there was a small copper fixed in one corner , a chair or two , a form and table , a glimmering fire , and a truckle - bed , covered with a ragged patchwork rug} . ‘ Welcome , [noble captain]_{7789-noble captain} ! ’_{[1064-a lanky figure , rising as from a nap]} cried [a lanky figure , rising as from a nap]_{1064-a lanky figure , rising as from a nap} . [The captain]_{1059-the captain} nodded . Then , throwing off [his]_{1059-the captain} outer coat , [he]_{1059-the captain} stood composed in all [his]_{1059-the captain} dignity , and eyed [[his]_{1059-the captain} follower]_{1066-his follower} over . ‘ What news to - night ? ’_{[1059-the captain]} [he]_{1059-the captain} asked , when [he]_{1059-the captain} had looked into [his]_{1059-the captain} very soul . ‘ Nothing particular , ’_{[483-the other]} replied [the other]_{483-the other} , stretching [himself]_{483-the other} -- and [he]_{483-the other} was so long already that it was quite alarming to see [him]_{483-the other} do it--‘how come [you]_{1066-his follower} to be so late ? ’ ‘_{[1066-his follower]} No matter , ’ was all [the captain]_{1059-the captain} deigned to say in answer . ‘_{[1066-his follower]} Is [the room]_{462-the room} prepared ? ’ ‘_{[1066-his follower]} It is , ’ replied [the follower]_{7791-the follower} . ‘_{[1069-the comrade]} [The comrade]_{1069-the comrade} -- is [he]_{483-the other} [here]_7326-here ? ’ ‘_{[1069-the comrade]} Yes . And a sprinkling of [the others]_{1071-the others} -- [you]_{1069-the comrade} hear ‘ [em]_{1071-the others} ? ’_{[1069-the comrade]} ‘ Playing skittles ! ’_{[1059-the captain]} said [the captain]_{1059-the captain} moodily . ‘ [Light - hearted revellers]_{7792-light - hearted revellers} ! ’_{[1059-the captain]} There was no doubt respecting the particular amusement in which [these heedless spirits]_{1073-these heedless spirits} were indulging , for even in the close and stifling atmosphere of [the vault]_{1074-the vault} , the noise sounded like distant thunder . It certainly appeared , at first sight , [a singular spot to choose]_{1075-a singular spot to choose} , for that or any other purpose of relaxation , if [the other cellars]_{1076-the other cellars} answered to the one in which this brief colloquy took place ; for the floors were of sodden earth , the walls and roof of damp bare brick tapestried with the tracks of snails and slugs ; the air was sickening , tainted , and offensive . It seemed , from one strong flavour which was uppermost among the various odours of [the place]_{7219-the place} , that [it]_{7219-the place} had , at no very distant period , been used as [a storehouse]_{1078-a storehouse} for cheeses ; a circumstance which , while it accounted for the greasy moisture that hung about [it]_{7219-the place} , was agreeably suggestive of rats . It was naturally damp besides , and little trees of fungus sprung from every mouldering corner . [The proprietor of [this charming retreat]_{1080-this charming retreat}]_{1079-the proprietor of this charming retreat} , and [owner of the ragged head before mentioned]_{1081-owner of the ragged head before mentioned} -- for [he]_{1079-the proprietor of this charming retreat} wore an old tie - wig as bare and frowzy as a stunted hearth - broom -- had by this time joined [them]_1082-them ; and stood a little apart , rubbing [his]_{1079-the proprietor of this charming retreat} hands , wagging [his]_{1079-the proprietor of this charming retreat} hoary bristled chin , and smiling in silence . [His]_{1079-the proprietor of this charming retreat} eyes were closed ; but had they been wide open , it would have been easy to tell , from the attentive expression of the face [he]_{1079-the proprietor of this charming retreat} turned towards [them]_1082-them -- pale and unwholesome as might be expected in one of [his]_{1079-the proprietor of this charming retreat} underground existence -- and from a certain anxious raising and quivering of the lids , that [he]_{1079-the proprietor of this charming retreat} was blind . ‘ [Even Stagg]_244-stagg hath been asleep , ’_{[1083-the long comrade]} said [the long comrade]_{1083-the long comrade} , nodding towards [this person]_{1084-this person} . ‘ Sound , [captain]_7793-captain , sound ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} cried [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ; ‘ what does [[my]_{1085-the blind man} noble captain]_{7794-my noble captain} drink -- is it brandy , rum , usquebaugh ? Is it soaked gunpowder , or blazing oil ? Give [it]_{1080-this charming retreat} a name , heart of oak , and [we]_1082-them ’d get it for [you]_{1085-the blind man} , if it was wine from [[a bishop]_{7795-a bishop} ’s cellar]_{7796-a bishop ’s cellar} , or melted gold from [King George]_{201-king george} ’s mint . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ See , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} haughtily , ‘ that it ’s something strong , and comes quick ; and so long as [you]_{1085-the blind man} take care of that , [you]_{1085-the blind man} may bring it from [the devil ’s cellar]_{7797-the devil ’s cellar} , if [you]_{1085-the blind man} like . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Boldly said , [noble captain]_{7789-noble captain} ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} rejoined [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘ Spoken like [the ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} Prentices ’ Glory]_{7799-the ‘ prentices ’ glory} . Ha , ha ! From [the devil ’s cellar]_{7797-the devil ’s cellar} ! A brave joke ! [The captain]_{1059-the captain} joketh . Ha , ha , ha ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} ’ll tell [you]_{1087-the host} what , [[my]_{223-mr tappertit} fine feller]_{7802-my fine feller} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , eyeing [the host]_{1087-the host} over as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} walked to [a closet]_{1088-a closet} , and took out a bottle and glass as carelessly as if [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had been in full possession of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} sight , ‘ if [you]_{1087-the host} make that row , [you]_{1087-the host} ’ll find that [the captain]_{1059-the captain} ’s very far from joking , and so [I]_{223-mr tappertit} tell [you]_{1087-the host} . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [He]_{1059-the captain} ’s got [his]_{1059-the captain} eyes on [me]_244-stagg ! ’_[244-stagg] cried [Stagg]_244-stagg , stopping short on [his]_244-stagg way back , and affecting to screen [his]_244-stagg face with the bottle . ‘ [I]_244-stagg feel ‘_[244-stagg] em though [I]_0-i ca n’t see ‘ em . Take ‘_[0-i] em off , [noble captain]_{7789-noble captain} . Remove ‘ [em]_7804-em , for they pierce like gimlets . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} smiled grimly at [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} comrade]_{1090-his comrade} ; and twisting out one more look -- a kind of ocular screw -- under the influence of which [the blind man feigned to undergo great anguish and torture]_{1091-the blind man feigned to undergo great anguish and torture} , bade [him]_{1090-his comrade} , in a softened tone , approach , and hold [his]_{1090-his comrade} peace . ‘ [I]_244-stagg obey [you]_{1090-his comrade} , [captain]_7793-captain , ’_[244-stagg] cried [Stagg]_244-stagg , drawing close to [him]_{1090-his comrade} and filling out a bumper without spilling a drop , by reason that [he]_244-stagg held [his]_244-stagg little finger at the brim of the glass , and stopped at the instant the liquor touched it , ‘ drink , [noble governor]_{7806-noble governor} . Death to [all masters]_{7807-all masters} , life to [all ‘_[244-stagg] prentices]_{7808-all ‘ prentices} , and love to [all fair damsels]_{1092-all fair damsels} . Drink , [brave general]_{1093-brave general} , and warm [your]_{1090-his comrade} gallant heart ! ’ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} condescended to take the glass from [his]_244-stagg outstretched hand . [Stagg]_244-stagg then dropped on one knee , and gently smoothed the calves of [his]_244-stagg legs , with an air of humble admiration . ‘_[0-i] That [I]_0-i had but eyes ! ’ [he]_244-stagg cried , ‘_[0-i] to behold [[my]_0-i captain]_{1094-my captain} ’s symmetrical proportions ! That [I]_0-i had but eyes , to look upon [these twin invaders of domestic peace]_{1095-these twin invaders of domestic peace} ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Get out ! ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , glancing downward at [his]_{223-mr tappertit} favourite limbs . ‘_{[1090-his comrade]} Go along , will [you]_{1090-his comrade} , [Stagg]_244-stagg ! ’ ‘_{[1090-his comrade]} When [I]_0-i touch [my]_0-i own afterwards , ’ cried [the host]_{1087-the host} , smiting [them]_{1095-these twin invaders of domestic peace} reproachfully , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i hate ‘ [em]_{1095-these twin invaders of domestic peace} . Comparatively speaking , [they]_{1095-these twin invaders of domestic peace} ’ve no more shape than wooden legs , beside these models of [[my]_{1090-his comrade} noble captain]_{7794-my noble captain} ’s . ’_{[1090-his comrade]} ‘ [Yours]_{1090-his comrade} ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} exclaimed [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ No , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} should think not . Do n’t talk about those precious old toothpicks in the same breath with [mine]_{223-mr tappertit} ; that ’s rather too much . Here . Take the glass . [Benjamin]_245-benjamin . Lead on . To business ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} With these words , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} folded [his]_{223-mr tappertit} arms again ; and frowning with a sullen majesty , passed with [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} companion]_{1096-his companion} through a little door at the upper end of [the cellar]_{1097-the cellar} , and disappeared ; leaving [Stagg]_244-stagg to [his]_244-stagg private meditations . [The vault]_{1074-the vault} [they]_1099-they entered , strewn with sawdust and dimly lighted , was between the outer one from which [they]_1099-they had just come , and that in which [the skittle - players]_{1100-the skittle - players} were diverting [themselves]_{1100-the skittle - players} ; as was manifested by the increased noise and clamour of tongues , which was suddenly stopped , however , and replaced by a dead silence , at a signal from [the long comrade]_{1083-the long comrade} . Then , [this young gentleman]_{7281-this young gentleman} , going to [a little cupboard]_{1103-a little cupboard} , returned with a thigh - bone , which in former times must have been part and parcel of [some individual]_{1104-some individual} at least as long as [himself]_{7281-this young gentleman} , and placed the same in the hands of [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ; who , [receiving it as a sceptre and staff of authority]_{1105-receiving it as a sceptre and staff of authority} , cocked [his]_{223-mr tappertit} three - cornered hat fiercely on the top of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} head , and mounted a large table , whereon a chair of state , cheerfully ornamented with a couple of skulls , was placed ready for [his]_{223-mr tappertit} reception . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} had no sooner assumed this position , than [another young gentleman]_{1106-another young gentleman} appeared , bearing in [his]_{1106-another young gentleman} arms a huge clasped book , who made [him]_{1106-another young gentleman} a profound obeisance , and delivering it to [the long comrade]_{1083-the long comrade} , advanced to the table , and turning [his]_{223-mr tappertit} back upon it , stood there Atlas - wise . Then , [the long comrade]_{1083-the long comrade} got upon the table too ; and seating [himself]_{1083-the long comrade} in a lower chair than [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ’s , with much state and ceremony , placed the large book on the shoulders of [[their]_1109-their mute companion]_{1110-their mute companion} as deliberately as if [he]_{1110-their mute companion} had been a wooden desk , and prepared to make entries therein with a pen of corresponding size . When [the long comrade]_{1083-the long comrade} had made these preparations , [he]_{1083-the long comrade} looked towards [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ; and [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , flourishing the bone , knocked nine times therewith upon one of the skulls . At the ninth stroke , [a third young gentleman]_{1112-a third young gentleman} emerged from the door leading to the skittle ground , and bowing low , awaited [his]_{1112-a third young gentleman} commands . ‘ [Prentice]_246-prentice ! ’_{[1113-the mighty captain]} said [the mighty captain]_{1113-the mighty captain} , ‘ who waits without ? ’_{[1113-the mighty captain]} [The ‘ prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} made answer that [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} was in attendance , who claimed admission into that secret society of ‘_{[1113-the mighty captain]} Prentice Knights , and a free participation in [their]_1109-their rights , privileges , and immunities . Thereupon [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} flourished the bone again , and giving the other skull a prodigious rap on the nose , exclaimed ‘ Admit [him]_246-prentice ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} At these dread words [the ‘ prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} bowed once more , and so withdrew as [he]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} had come . There soon appeared at the same door , two other ‘_{[1113-the mighty captain]} prentices , having between [them]_1109-their a third , whose eyes were bandaged , and who was attired in a bag - wig , and a broad - skirted coat , trimmed with tarnished lace ; and who was girded with a sword , in compliance with the laws of the Institution regulating the introduction of [candidates]_{1114-candidates} , which required [them]_1109-their to assume this courtly dress , and kept it constantly in lavender , for [their]_1109-their convenience . One of [the conductors of [this novice]_{1116-this novice}]_{1115-the conductors of this novice} held a rusty blunderbuss pointed towards [his]_{1112-a third young gentleman} ear , and the other a very ancient sabre , with which [he]_{1112-a third young gentleman} carved imaginary offenders as [he]_{1112-a third young gentleman} came along in a sanguinary and anatomical manner . As [this silent group]_{1117-this silent group} advanced , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} fixed [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hat upon [his]_{223-mr tappertit} head . [The novice]_{1118-the novice} then laid [his]_{1118-the novice} hand upon [his]_{1118-the novice} breast and bent before [him]_{1118-the novice} . When [he]_{1118-the novice} had humbled [himself]_{1118-the novice} sufficiently , [the captain]_{1059-the captain} ordered the bandage to be removed , and proceeded to eye [him]_{1118-the novice} over . ‘ Ha ! ’_{[1059-the captain]} said [the captain]_{1059-the captain} , thoughtfully , when [he]_{1059-the captain} had concluded this ordeal . ‘ Proceed . ’_{[1083-the long comrade]} [The long comrade]_{1083-the long comrade} read aloud as [follows:--‘Mark Gilbert]_{247-follows:--‘mark gilbert} . Age , nineteen . Bound to [Thomas Curzon]_248-curzon , hosier , [Golden Fleece]_{27-golden fleece} , [Aldgate]_28-aldgate . Loves [[Curzon]_248-curzon ’s daughter]_{1122-curzon ’s daughter} . Can not say that [[Curzon]_248-curzon ’s daughter]_{1122-curzon ’s daughter} loves [him]_248-curzon . Should think it probable . [Curzon]_248-curzon pulled [his]_248-curzon ears last Tuesday week . ’ ‘_[248-curzon] How ! ’ cried [the captain]_{1059-the captain} , starting . ‘_[248-curzon] For looking at [[his]_248-curzon daughter]_{7330-his daughter} , please [you]_{1059-the captain} , ’ said [the novice]_{1118-the novice} . ‘_{[1059-the captain]} [Write Curzon]_248-curzon down , Denounced , ’ said [the captain]_{1059-the captain} . ‘_[248-curzon] Put a black cross against the name of [Curzon]_248-curzon . ’ ‘_[248-curzon] So please [you]_{1059-the captain} , ’ said [the novice]_{1118-the novice} , ‘_{[1059-the captain]} that ’s not the worst -- [he]_248-curzon calls [his]_248-curzon ‘ prentice idle dog , and stops [his]_248-curzon beer unless [he]_248-curzon works to [his]_248-curzon liking . [He]_248-curzon gives Dutch cheese , too , eating [Cheshire]_249-cheshire , [sir]_7320-sir , [himself]_248-curzon ; and Sundays out , are only once a month . ’_[248-curzon] ‘ This , ’_{[250-mr tappert]} said [Mr Tappert]_{250-mr tappert} gravely , ‘ is a flagrant case . Put two black crosses to the name of [Curzon]_248-curzon . ’_{[250-mr tappert]} ‘ If [the society]_{7819-the society} , ’_{[1118-the novice]} said [the novice]_{1118-the novice} , who was [an ill - looking , one - sided , shambling lad]_{1126-an ill - looking , one - sided , shambling lad} , with sunken eyes set close together in [his]_{1118-the novice} head--‘if [the society]_{7819-the society} would burn [[his]_248-curzon house]_{7259-his house} down -- for [he]_248-curzon ’s not insured -- or beat [him]_248-curzon as [he]_248-curzon comes [home]_7189-home from [[his]_248-curzon club]_{1130-his club} at night , or help [me]_0-i to carry off [[his]_248-curzon daughter]_{7330-his daughter} , and marry [her]_{7330-his daughter} at [the Fleet]_{29-the fleet} , whether [she]_{7330-his daughter} gave consent or no-- ’ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} waved [his]_{223-mr tappertit} grizzly truncheon as an admonition to [him]_{223-mr tappertit} not to interrupt , and ordered three black crosses to the name of [Curzon]_248-curzon . ‘_{[7330-his daughter]} Which means , ’ [he]_{223-mr tappertit} said in gracious explanation , ‘_{[7330-his daughter]} vengeance , complete and terrible . ‘ [Prentice]_246-prentice , do [you]_246-prentice love the Constitution ? ’_{[7330-his daughter]} To which [the novice]_{1118-the novice} ( being to that end instructed by [[his]_{1118-the novice} attendant sponsors]_{1133-his attendant sponsors} ) replied ‘ [I]_{7330-his daughter} do ! ’_{[7330-his daughter]} ‘ [The Church]_{566-the church} , the State , and everything established -- but [the masters]_{7821-the masters} ? ’_{[1059-the captain]} quoth [the captain]_{1059-the captain} . Again [the novice]_{1118-the novice} said ‘ [I]_{1118-the novice} do . ’_{[1118-the novice]} Having said it , [he]_{1118-the novice} listened meekly to [the captain , who in an address prepared for such occasions]_{1136-the captain , who in an address prepared for such occasions} , told [him]_{1118-the novice} how that under that same Constitution ( which was kept in a strong box somewhere , but where exactly [he]_{1059-the captain} could not find out , or [he]_{1059-the captain} would have endeavoured to procure a copy of it ) , [the ‘ prentices]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} had , in times gone by , had frequent holidays of right , broken [people]_7575-people ’s heads by scores , defied [[their]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} masters]_{7824-their masters} , nay , even achieved some glorious murders in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , which privileges had gradually been wrested from [them]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} , and in all which noble aspirations [they]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} were now restrained ; how the degrading checks imposed upon [them]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} were unquestionably attributable to the innovating spirit of the times , and how [they]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} united therefore to resist all change , except such change as would restore those good old English customs , by which [they]_{7555-the ‘ prentices} would stand or fall . After illustrating the wisdom of going backward , by reference to that sagacious fish , the crab , and the not unfrequent practice of the mule and donkey , [he]_{1059-the captain} described [their]_1137-their general objects ; which were briefly vengeance on [[their]_1137-their Tyrant Masters]_{7826-their tyrant masters} ( of whose grievous and insupportable oppression [no ‘_{[7555-the ‘ prentices]} prentice]_{7827-no ‘ prentice} could entertain a moment ’s doubt ) and the restoration , as aforesaid , of [their]_1137-their ancient rights and holidays ; for neither of which objects were [they]_1137-their now quite ripe , being barely twenty strong , but which [they]_1137-their pledged [themselves]_1137-their to pursue with fire and sword when needful . Then [he]_{1059-the captain} described the oath which [every member of that small remnant of a noble body]_{1138-every member of that small remnant of a noble body} took , and which was of a dreadful and impressive kind ; binding [him]_{1059-the captain} , at the bidding of [[his]_{1059-the captain} chief]_{1139-his chief} , to resist and obstruct [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} , [sword - bearer]_{1141-sword - bearer} , and [chaplain]_{1142-chaplain} ; to despise the authority of [the sheriffs]_{1143-the sheriffs} ; and to hold the court of [aldermen]_{1144-aldermen} as nought ; but not on any account , in case the fulness of time should bring a general rising of [‘ prentices]_{7828-‘ prentices} , to damage or in any way disfigure [Temple Bar]_{30-temple bar} , which was strictly constitutional and always to be approached with reverence . Having gone over these several heads with great eloquence and force , and having further informed [the novice]_{1118-the novice} that this society had its origin in [his]_{1118-the novice} own teeming brain , stimulated by a swelling sense of wrong and outrage , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} demanded whether [he]_{1118-the novice} had strength of heart to take the mighty pledge required , or whether [he]_{1118-the novice} would withdraw while retreat was yet in [his]_{1118-the novice} power . To this [the novice]_{1118-the novice} made rejoinder , that [he]_{1118-the novice} would take the vow , though it should choke [him]_{1118-the novice} ; and it was accordingly administered with many impressive circumstances , among which the lighting up of the two skulls with a candle - end inside of each , and a great many flourishes with the bone , were chiefly conspicuous ; not to mention a variety of grave exercises with the blunderbuss and sabre , and some dismal groaning by [unseen ‘_{[7832-the ‘ prentice knights]} prentices]_{7831-unseen ‘ prentices} without . All these dark and direful ceremonies being at length completed , the table was put aside , the chair of state removed , the sceptre locked up in its usual cupboard , the doors of communication between [the three cellars]_{1145-the three cellars} thrown freely open , and [the ‘ Prentice Knights]_{7832-the ‘ prentice knights} resigned [themselves]_{7832-the ‘ prentice knights} to merriment . But [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who had [a soul above the vulgar herd]_{7833-a soul above the vulgar herd} , and who , on account of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} greatness , could only afford to be merry now and then , threw [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} on a bench with the air of [a man who was faint with dignity]_{7834-a man who was faint with dignity} . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} looked with an indifferent eye , alike on skittles , cards , and dice , thinking only of [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} , and the base degenerate days on which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had fallen . ‘_{[7832-the ‘ prentice knights]} [[My]_0-i noble captain]_{7794-my noble captain} neither games , nor sings , nor dances , ’ said [[his]_0-i host]_{7837-his host} , taking a seat beside [him]_0-i . ‘_{[1147-gallant general]} Drink , [gallant general]_{1147-gallant general} ! ’ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} drained the proffered goblet to the dregs ; then thrust [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hands into [his]_{223-mr tappertit} pockets , and with a lowering visage walked among the skittles , while [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} followers]_{7838-his followers} ( such is the influence of superior genius ) restrained the ardent ball , and held [his]_{223-mr tappertit} little shins in dumb respect . ‘_{[1147-gallant general]} If [I]_0-i had been born [a corsair]_{1148-a corsair} or [a pirate]_{1149-a pirate} , [a brigand]_{1150-a brigand} , [genteel highwayman]_{1151-genteel highwayman} or patriot -- and [they]_1152-they ’re the same thing , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} thought [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , musing among the nine - pins , ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} should have been all right . But to drag out a ignoble existence unbeknown to [mankind]_7745-mankind in general -- patience ! [I]_{223-mr tappertit} will be famous yet . A voice within [me]_{223-mr tappertit} keeps on whispering Greatness . [I]_{223-mr tappertit} shall burst out one of these days , and when [I]_{223-mr tappertit} do , what power can keep [me]_{223-mr tappertit} down ? [I]_{223-mr tappertit} feel [my]_{223-mr tappertit} soul getting into [my]_{223-mr tappertit} head at the idea . More drink there ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [The novice]_{1118-the novice} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} pursued [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , not exactly in a voice of thunder , for [his]_{223-mr tappertit} tones , to say the truth were rather cracked and shrill -- but very impressively , notwithstanding--‘where is [he]_1153-he ? ’ ‘_[1153-he] Here , [noble captain]_{7789-noble captain} ! ’ cried [Stagg]_244-stagg . ‘_[503-one] [One]_503-one stands beside [me]_0-i who [I]_0-i feel is [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} . ’ ‘_[503-one] Have [you]_1157-you , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , letting [his]_{223-mr tappertit} gaze fall on [the party indicated , who was indeed [the new knight]_{7842-the new knight} , by this time restored to [his]_{7842-the new knight} own apparel]_{7841-the party indicated , who was indeed the new knight , by this time restored to his own apparel} ; ‘_[1157-you] Have [you]_1157-you the impression of [your]_1157-you street - door key in wax ? ’ [The long comrade]_{1083-the long comrade} anticipated the reply , by producing it from the shelf on which it had been deposited . ‘_[1157-you] Good , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , scrutinising it attentively , while a breathless silence reigned around ; for [he]_1158-he had constructed secret door - keys for [the whole society]_{7844-the whole society} , and perhaps owed something of [his]_1158-he influence to that mean and trivial circumstance -- on such slight accidents do even [men of mind depend!--‘This]_{7845-men of mind depend!--‘this} is easily made . Come hither , [friend]_541-friend . ’_[1158-he] With that , [he]_1158-he beckoned [the new knight]_{7842-the new knight} apart , and putting the pattern in [his]_1158-he pocket , motioned to [him]_{7842-the new knight} to walk by [his]_1158-he side . ‘ And so , ’_[1158-he] [he]_1158-he said , when [they]_1160-they had taken a few turns up and down , [you]_1157-you -- [you]_1157-you love [[your]_1157-you master ’s daughter]_{1161-your master ’s daughter} ? ’ ‘_[1158-he] [I]_0-i do , ’ said [the ‘_[1158-he] prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} . ‘ Honour bright . No chaff , [you]_{7842-the new knight} know . ’_[1158-he] ‘ Have [you]_{7842-the new knight} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} rejoined [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , catching [him]_{7842-the new knight} by the wrist , and giving [him]_{7842-the new knight} a look which would have been expressive of the most deadly malevolence , but for an accidental hiccup that rather interfered with it ; ‘ have [you]_{7842-the new knight} a -- [a rival]_{7848-a rival} ? ’_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} ‘ Not as [I]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} know on , ’_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} replied [the ‘ prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} . ‘_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} If [you]_{7842-the new knight} had now-- ’ said [Mr Tappertit--‘what]_{251-mr tappertit--‘what} would [you]_{7842-the new knight} -- eh?-- ’_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} [The ‘ prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} looked fierce and clenched [his]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} fists . ‘_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} It is enough , ’ cried [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} hastily , ‘_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} [we]_1162-we understand [each other]_{7381-each other} . [We]_1162-we are observed . [I]_0-i thank [you]_{7842-the new knight} . ’ So saying , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} cast [him]_{7842-the new knight} off again ; and calling [the long comrade]_{1083-the long comrade} aside after taking a few hasty turns by [himself]_{7842-the new knight} , bade [him]_{7842-the new knight} immediately write and post against the wall , a notice , proscribing [one [Joseph Willet]_197-joe ( commonly known as [Joe]_197-joe ) of [Chigwell]_11-chigwell]_{7852-one joseph willet ( commonly known as joe ) of chigwell} ; forbidding all ‘_{[246-prentice]} [Prentice Knights]_246-prentice to succour , comfort , or hold communion with [him]_1164-he ; and requiring [them]_1165-them , on pain of excommunication , to molest , hurt , wrong , annoy , and pick quarrels with [the said Joseph]_197-joe , whensoever and wheresoever [they]_1165-them , or any of [them]_1165-them , should happen to encounter [him]_1164-he . Having relieved [his]_1164-he mind by this energetic proceeding , [he]_1164-he condescended to approach the festive board , and warming by degrees , at length deigned to preside , and even to enchant [the company]_{473-the company} with a song . After this , [he]_1164-he rose to such a pitch as to consent to regale [the society]_{7819-the society} with a hornpipe , which [he]_1164-he actually performed to the music of a fiddle ( played by [an ingenious member ) with such surpassing agility and brilliancy of execution]_{1168-an ingenious member ) with such surpassing agility and brilliancy of execution} , that [the spectators]_{1169-the spectators} could not be sufficiently enthusiastic in [their]_{1169-the spectators} admiration ; and [[their]_{1169-the spectators} host]_{1170-their host} protested , with tears in [his]_1164-he eyes , that [he]_1164-he had never truly felt [his]_1164-he blindness until that moment . But [the host withdrawing]_{1171-the host withdrawing} -- probably to weep in secret -- soon returned with the information that it wanted little more than an hour of day , and that [all the cocks in [Barbican]_26-barbican]_{1172-all the cocks in barbican} had already begun to crow , as if [their]_{1172-all the cocks in barbican} lives depended on it . At this intelligence , [the ‘ Prentice Knights]_{7832-the ‘ prentice knights} arose in haste , and marshalling into a line , filed off one by one and dispersed with all speed to [[their]_{7832-the ‘ prentice knights} several homes]_{7854-their several homes} , leaving [[their]_{7832-the ‘ prentice knights} leader]_{7855-their leader} to pass the grating last . ‘_{[7832-the ‘ prentice knights]} Good night , [noble captain]_{7789-noble captain} , ’ whispered [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} as [he]_{1085-the blind man} held it open for [his]_{1085-the blind man} passage out ; ‘_{[7832-the ‘ prentice knights]} Farewell , [brave general]_{1093-brave general} . Bye , bye , [illustrious commander]_{1175-illustrious commander} . Good luck go with [you]_{7789-noble captain} for [a -- conceited , bragging , empty - headed , duck - legged idiot]_{1176-a -- conceited , bragging , empty - headed , duck - legged idiot} . ’ With which parting words , coolly added as [he]_{1085-the blind man} listened to [his]_{1085-the blind man} receding footsteps and locked the grate upon [himself]_{1085-the blind man} , [he]_{1085-the blind man} descended the steps , and lighting the fire below the little copper , prepared , without any assistance , for [his]_{1085-the blind man} daily occupation ; which was to retail at the area - head above pennyworths of broth and soup , and savoury puddings , compounded of such scraps as were to be bought in the heap for the least money at [Fleet Market]_{32-fleet market} in the evening time ; and for the sale of which [he]_{1085-the blind man} had need to have depended chiefly on [his]_{1085-the blind man} private connection , for [the court]_{7857-the court} had no thoroughfare , and was not that kind of place in which [many people]_{7858-many people} were likely to take the air , or to frequent as an agreeable promenade . Chapter 9 [Chronicler ’s]_{7859-chronicler ’s} are privileged to enter where [they]_{7859-chronicler ’s} list , to come and go through keyholes , to ride upon the wind , to overcome , in [their]_{7859-chronicler ’s} soarings up and down , all obstacles of distance , time , and place . Thrice blessed be this last consideration , since it enables [us]_7860-us to follow [the disdainful Miggs]_239-miggs even into the sanctity of [[her]_239-miggs chamber]_{7861-her chamber} , and to hold [her]_239-miggs in sweet companionship through the dreary watches of the night ! [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , having undone [[her]_239-miggs mistress]_{1024-her mistress} , as [she]_239-miggs phrased it ( which means , assisted to undress [her]_239-miggs ) , and having seen [her]_239-miggs comfortably to bed in [the back room on the first floor]_{7863-the back room on the first floor} , withdrew to [[her]_239-miggs own apartment]_{7864-her own apartment} , in [the attic story]_{7865-the attic story} . Notwithstanding [her]_239-miggs declaration in [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s presence , [she]_239-miggs was in no mood for sleep ; so , putting [her]_239-miggs light upon the table and withdrawing the little window curtain , [she]_239-miggs gazed out pensively at the wild night sky . Perhaps [she]_239-miggs wondered what star was destined for [her]_239-miggs habitation when [she]_239-miggs had run [her]_239-miggs little course below ; perhaps speculated which of those glimmering spheres might be the natal orb of [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ; perhaps marvelled how [they]_7867-they could gaze down on that perfidious creature , [man , and not sicken and turn green as chemists]_{7868-man , and not sicken and turn green as chemists} ’_{[1176-a -- conceited , bragging , empty - headed , duck - legged idiot]} lamps ; perhaps thought of nothing in particular . Whatever [she]_1177-her thought about , there [she]_1177-her sat , until [her]_1177-her attention , alive to anything connected with [the insinuating ‘ prentice]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} , was attracted by a noise in [the next room to [her]_1177-her own]_{7870-the next room to her own} -- [[his]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} room]_{576-his room} ; [the room in which [he]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} slept]_{7872-the room in which he slept} , and dreamed -- it might be , sometimes dreamed of [her]_1177-her . That [he]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} was not dreaming now , unless [he]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} was taking a walk in [his]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} sleep , was clear , for every now and then there came a shuffling noise , as though [he]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} were engaged in polishing the whitewashed wall ; then a gentle creaking of [his]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} door ; then the faintest indication of [his]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} stealthy footsteps on the landing - place outside . Noting this latter circumstance , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs turned pale and shuddered , as mistrusting [his]_{7869-the insinuating ‘ prentice} intentions ; and more than once exclaimed , below [her]_239-miggs breath , ‘_[1177-her] Oh ! what a Providence it is , as [I]_0-i am bolted in!’--which , owing doubtless to [her]_1177-her alarm , was a confusion of ideas on [her]_1177-her part between a bolt and its use ; for though there was one on the door , it was not fastened . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs ’s sense of hearing , however , having as sharp an edge as [her]_1177-her temper , and being of [the same snappish and suspicious kind]_{1178-the same snappish and suspicious kind} , very soon informed [her]_239-miggs that the footsteps passed [her]_239-miggs door , and appeared to have some object quite separate and disconnected from [herself]_239-miggs . At this discovery [she]_239-miggs became more alarmed than ever , and was about to give utterance to those cries of ‘ [Thieves]_7873-thieves ! ’_[1177-her] and ‘ Murder ! ’_[1177-her] which [she]_239-miggs had hitherto restrained , when it occurred to [her]_239-miggs to look softly out , and see that [her]_239-miggs fears had some good palpable foundation . Looking out accordingly , and stretching [her]_1177-her neck over the handrail , [she]_1177-her descried , to [her]_1177-her great amazement , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} completely dressed , stealing [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} , one step at a time , with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} shoes in one hand and a lamp in the other . Following [him]_{223-mr tappertit} with [her]_1177-her eyes , and going down a little way [herself]_1177-her to get the better of an intervening angle , [she]_1177-her beheld [him]_{223-mr tappertit} thrust [his]_{223-mr tappertit} head in at the parlour - door , draw it back again with great swiftness , and immediately begin a retreat [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} with all possible expedition . ‘ Here ’s mysteries ! ’_{[1181-the damsel]} said [the damsel]_{1181-the damsel} , when [she]_1177-her was safe in [[her]_1177-her own room]_{1182-her own room} again , quite out of breath . ‘ Oh , gracious , here ’s mysteries ! ’_[1177-her] The prospect of finding [anybody]_7183-anybody out in anything , would have kept [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs awake under the influence of henbane . Presently , [she]_1177-her heard the step again , as [she]_1177-her would have done if it had been that of [a feather endowed with motion and walking down on tiptoe]_{1184-a feather endowed with motion and walking down on tiptoe} . Then gliding out as before , [she]_1177-her again beheld [the retreating figure of [the ‘ prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice}]_{7874-the retreating figure of the ‘ prentice} ; again [he]_{223-mr tappertit} looked cautiously in at [the parlour - door]_{7876-the parlour - door} , but this time instead of retreating , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} passed in and disappeared . [Miggs]_239-miggs was back in [[her]_239-miggs room]_{7877-her room} , and had [her]_239-miggs head out of the window , before [an elderly gentleman]_{7878-an elderly gentleman} could have winked and recovered from it . Out [he]_{223-mr tappertit} came at [the street]_{780-the street} - door , shut it carefully behind [him]_{223-mr tappertit} , tried it with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} knee , and swaggered off , putting something in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} pocket as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} went along . At this spectacle [Miggs]_239-miggs cried ‘_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} Gracious ! ’ again , and then ‘_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} Goodness gracious ! ’ and then ‘_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} Goodness gracious [me]_0-i ! ’ and then , candle in hand , went [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had done . Coming to [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , [she]_239-miggs saw the lamp burning on [the forge]_{1045-the forge} , and everything as [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} had left [it]_{1045-the forge} . ‘_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} Why [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i may only have a walking funeral , and never be buried decent with a mourning - coach and feathers , if [the boy]_{7488-the boy} has n’t been and made a key for [his]_{7488-the boy} own self ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_{[1186-the little villain]} Oh [the little villain]_{1186-the little villain} ! ’ This conclusion was not arrived at without consideration , and much peeping and peering about ; nor was it unassisted by the recollection that [she]_239-miggs had on several occasions come upon [the ‘_{[1186-the little villain]} prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} suddenly , and found [him]_{7488-the boy} busy at some mysterious occupation . Lest the fact of [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs calling [him]_{7488-the boy} , on whom [she]_239-miggs stooped to cast a favourable eye , [a boy]_{513-a boy} , should create surprise in any breast , it may be observed that [she]_239-miggs invariably affected to regard [all male bipeds under thirty]_{1188-all male bipeds under thirty} as [mere chits and infants]_{1189-mere chits and infants} ; which phenomenon is not unusual in [ladies of [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs]_{1190-ladies of miss miggs} ’s temper , and is indeed generally found to be [the associate of such indomitable and savage virtue]_{1191-the associate of such indomitable and savage virtue} . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs deliberated within [herself]_239-miggs for some little time , looking hard at [the shop]_{774-the shop} - door while [she]_239-miggs did so , as though [her]_239-miggs eyes and thoughts were both upon it ; and then , taking a sheet of paper from a drawer , twisted it into a long thin spiral tube . Having filled this instrument with a quantity of small coal - dust from [the forge]_{1045-the forge} , [she]_239-miggs approached the door , and dropping on one knee before it , dexterously blew into the keyhole as much of these fine ashes as the lock would hold . When [she]_239-miggs had filled it to the brim in a very workmanlike and skilful manner , [she]_239-miggs crept [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} again , and chuckled as [she]_239-miggs went . ‘ There ! ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , rubbing [her]_239-miggs hands , ‘ now let ’s see whether [you]_7884-you wo n’t be glad to take some notice of [me]_239-miggs , [mister]_7885-mister . [He]_7885-mister , [he]_7885-mister , [he]_7885-mister ! [You]_7884-you ’ll have eyes for somebody besides [Miss Dolly]_{7886-miss dolly} now , [I]_239-miggs think . [A fat - faced puss]_{7887-a fat - faced puss} [she]_{7886-miss dolly} is , as ever [I]_239-miggs come across ! ’_[239-miggs] As [she]_239-miggs uttered this criticism , [she]_239-miggs glanced approvingly at [her]_239-miggs small mirror , as who should say , [I]_0-i thank [my]_0-i stars that ca n’t be said of [me!--as]_1195-me!--as it certainly could not ; for [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs ’s style of beauty was of that kind which [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} had not inaptly termed , in private , ‘ scraggy . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [I]_239-miggs do n’t go to bed this night ! ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs , wrapping [herself]_239-miggs in a shawl , and drawing a couple of chairs near the window , flouncing down upon one , and putting [her]_239-miggs feet upon the other , ‘ till [you]_{223-mr tappertit} come [home]_7189-home , [[my]_239-miggs lad]_{7889-my lad} . [I]_239-miggs would n’t , ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs viciously , ‘ no , not for five - and - forty pound ! ’_[239-miggs] With that , and with an expression of face in which a great number of opposite ingredients , such as mischief , cunning , malice , triumph , and patient expectation , were all mixed up together in a kind of physiognomical punch , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs composed [herself]_239-miggs to wait and listen , like [some fair ogress who had set a trap and was watching for a nibble from a plump young traveller]_{1196-some fair ogress who had set a trap and was watching for a nibble from a plump young traveller} . [She]_239-miggs sat there , with perfect composure , all night . At length , just upon break of day , there was a footstep in [the street]_{780-the street} , and presently [she]_239-miggs could hear [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} stop at the door . Then [she]_239-miggs could make out that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} tried [his]_{223-mr tappertit} key -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was blowing into it -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} knocked it on the nearest post to beat the dust out -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} took it under a lamp to look at it -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} poked bits of stick into the lock to clear it -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} peeped into the keyhole , first with one eye , and then with the other -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} tried the key again -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} could n’t turn it , and what was worse , could n’t get it out -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} bent it -- that then it was much less disposed to come out than before -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} gave it a mighty twist and a great pull , and then it came out so suddenly that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} staggered backwards -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} kicked the door -- that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} shook it -- finally , that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} smote [his]_{223-mr tappertit} forehead , and sat down on the step in despair . When this crisis had arrived , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , affecting to be exhausted with terror , and to cling to the window - sill for support , put out [her]_239-miggs nightcap , and demanded in a faint voice who was there . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} cried ‘ Hush ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} and , backing to [the road]_{621-the road} , exhorted [her]_239-miggs in frenzied pantomime to secrecy and silence . ‘ Tell [me]_239-miggs one thing , ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘ Is it [thieves]_7873-thieves ? ’_[239-miggs] ‘ No -- no -- no ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} cried [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ Then , ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs , more faintly than before , ‘ it ’s fire . Where is it , [sir]_7320-sir ? It ’s near [this room]_{7368-this room} , [I]_239-miggs know . [I]_239-miggs ’ve a good conscience , [sir]_7320-sir , and would much rather die than go down a ladder . All [I]_239-miggs wish is , respecting [my]_239-miggs love to [[my]_239-miggs married sister]_{7894-my married sister} , [Golden Lion Court]_{7895-golden lion court} , [number twenty - sivin]_{7896-number twenty - sivin} , second bell - handle on the right - hand door - post . ’_[239-miggs] ‘ [Miggs]_239-miggs ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} cried [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘ do n’t [you]_239-miggs know [me]_{223-mr tappertit} ? [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , [you]_239-miggs know -- [Sim--]_252-sim-- ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Oh ! what about [him]_{223-mr tappertit} ! ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , clasping [her]_1199-her hands . ‘ Is [he]_{223-mr tappertit} in any danger ? Is [he]_{223-mr tappertit} in the midst of flames and blazes ! Oh gracious , gracious ! ’_[239-miggs] ‘ Why [I]_239-miggs ’m_[239-miggs] here , an’t [I]_0-i ? ’ rejoined [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , knocking [himself]_239-miggs on the breast . ‘_[239-miggs] Do n’t [you]_239-miggs see [me]_0-i ? What [a fool]_{7487-a fool} [you]_239-miggs are , [Miggs]_239-miggs ! ’ ‘_[239-miggs] There ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , unmindful of this compliment . ‘_[239-miggs] Why -- so it -- Goodness , what is the meaning of -- If [you]_239-miggs please , [mim]_7753-mim , here’s-- ’ ‘_[7753-mim] No , no ! ’ cried [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , standing on tiptoe , as if by that means [he]_{223-mr tappertit} , in [the street]_{780-the street} , were any nearer being able to stop the mouth of [Miggs]_239-miggs in [the garret]_{7898-the garret} . ‘_[7753-mim] [Don’t!--I’ve]_{253-don’t!--i’ve} been out without leave , and something or another ’s the matter with the lock . Come down , and undo the shop window , that [I]_0-i may get in that way . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i dursn’t do it , [Simmun]_254-simmun , ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs -- for that was [her]_239-miggs pronunciation of [his]_0-i Christian name . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i dursn’t do it , indeed . [You]_239-miggs know as well as [anybody]_7183-anybody , how particular [I]_0-i am . And to come down in the dead of night , when [the house]_{7210-the house} is wrapped in slumbers and weiled in obscurity . ’ And there [she]_239-miggs stopped and shivered , for [her]_239-miggs modesty caught cold at the very thought . ‘_[239-miggs] But [Miggs]_239-miggs , ’ cried [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , getting under the lamp , that [she]_239-miggs might see [his]_0-i eyes . ‘_[239-miggs] [My]_0-i darling [Miggs--]_255-miggs-- ’ [Miggs]_239-miggs screamed slightly . ‘_{[255-miggs--]} --That [I]_0-i love so much , and never can help thinking of , ’ and it is impossible to describe the use [he]_0-i made of [his]_0-i eyes when [he]_0-i said this--‘do -- for [my]_0-i sake , do . ’_[0-i] ‘ Oh [Simmun]_254-simmun , ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , ‘ this is worse than all . [I]_239-miggs know if [I]_239-miggs come down , [you]_254-simmun ’ll go , and-- ’_[239-miggs] ‘ And what , [[my]_{223-mr tappertit} precious]_{7899-my precious} ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ And try , ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs , hysterically , ‘ to kiss [me]_239-miggs , or some such dreadfulness ; [I]_239-miggs know [you]_254-simmun will ! ’_[239-miggs] ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} swear [I]_{223-mr tappertit} wo n’t , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , with remarkable earnestness . ‘ Upon [my]_{223-mr tappertit} soul [I]_{223-mr tappertit} wo n’t . It ’s getting broad day , and [the watchman]_{7900-the watchman} ’s waking up . [Angelic Miggs]_{256-angelic miggs} ! If [you]_254-simmun ’ll only come and let [me]_{223-mr tappertit} in , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} promise [you]_254-simmun faithfully and truly [I]_{223-mr tappertit} wo n’t . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , whose gentle heart was touched , did not wait for the oath ( knowing how strong the temptation was , and fearing [he]_{223-mr tappertit} might forswear [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} ) , but tripped lightly down [the stairs]_{7713-the stairs} , and with [her]_239-miggs own fair hands drew back the rough fastenings of the workshop window . Having helped [the wayward ‘ prentice]_{7901-the wayward ‘ prentice} in , [she]_239-miggs faintly articulated the words ‘_[239-miggs] [Simmun]_254-simmun is safe ! ’ and yielding to [[her]_239-miggs woman]_{7902-her woman} ’s nature , immediately became insensible . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew [I]_0-i should quench [her]_254-simmun , ’ said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , rather embarrassed by this circumstance . ‘_[0-i] Of course [I]_0-i was certain it would come to this , but there was nothing else to be done -- if [I]_0-i had n’t eyed [her]_254-simmun over , [she]_254-simmun would n’t have come down . [Here]_7326-here . Keep up a minute , [Miggs]_239-miggs . What [a slippery figure]_{1206-a slippery figure} [she]_254-simmun is ! There ’s no holding [her]_254-simmun , comfortably . Do keep up a minute , [Miggs]_239-miggs , will [you]_239-miggs ? ’ As [Miggs]_239-miggs , however , was deaf to all entreaties , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} leant [her]_254-simmun against the wall as one might dispose of a walking - stick or umbrella , until [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had secured the window , when [he]_{223-mr tappertit} took [her]_254-simmun in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} arms again , and , in short stages and with great difficulty -- arising from [her]_254-simmun being tall and [his]_{223-mr tappertit} being short , and perhaps in some degree from that peculiar physical conformation on which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had already remarked -- carried [her]_254-simmun [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , and planting [her]_254-simmun , in the same umbrella and walking - stick fashion , just inside [her]_254-simmun own door , left [her]_254-simmun to [her]_254-simmun repose . ‘_[239-miggs] [He]_1207-he may be as cool as [he]_1207-he likes , ’ said [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , recovering as soon as [she]_239-miggs was left alone ; ‘_[1207-he] but [I]_0-i ’m in [his]_1207-he confidence and [he]_1207-he ca n’t help [himself]_1207-he , nor could n’t if [he]_1207-he was [twenty Simmunses]_{7904-twenty simmunses} ! ’_[0-i] Chapter 10 It was on one of those mornings , common in early spring , when the year , fickle and changeable in its youth like all other created things , is undecided whether to step backward into winter or forward into summer , and in its uncertainty inclines now to the one and now to the other , and now to both at once -- wooing summer in the sunshine , and lingering still with winter in the shade -- it was , in short , on one of those mornings , when it is hot and cold , wet and dry , bright and lowering , sad and cheerful , withering and genial , in the compass of one short hour , that [old John Willet]_193-john [, who was dropping asleep over the copper boiler]_{1208-, who was dropping asleep over the copper boiler} , was roused by the sound of a horse ’s feet , and glancing out at window , beheld [a traveller of goodly promise]_{1209-a traveller of goodly promise} , checking [his]_{1209-a traveller of goodly promise} bridle at the Maypole door . [He]_1207-he was [none of [[your]_1211-your flippant young fellows]_{1212-your flippant young fellows} , [who would call for a tankard of mulled ale]_{1213-who would call for a tankard of mulled ale} , and make [themselves]_{1213-who would call for a tankard of mulled ale} as much at [home]_7189-home as if [they]_{1213-who would call for a tankard of mulled ale} had ordered a hogshead of wine]_{1210-none of your flippant young fellows , who would call for a tankard of mulled ale , and make themselves as much at home as if they had ordered a hogshead of wine} ; [none of [your]_1211-your audacious young swaggerers , who would even penetrate into the bar -- that solemn sanctuary -- and , smiting [old John]_193-john upon the back , inquire if there was never a pretty girl in [the house]_{7210-the house} , and where [he]_193-john hid [[his]_193-john little chambermaids]_{1217-his little chambermaids}]_{1215-none of your audacious young swaggerers , who would even penetrate into the bar -- that solemn sanctuary -- and , smiting old john upon the back , inquire if there was never a pretty girl in the house , and where he hid his little chambermaids} , with a hundred other impertinences of that nature ; [none of [your]_1211-your free - and - easy companions , who would scrape [their]_{1218-none of your free - and - easy companions , who would scrape their boots upon the firedogs in the common room , and be not at all particular on the subject of spittoons} boots upon the firedogs in [the common room]_{676-the common room} , and be not at all particular on the subject of spittoons]_{1218-none of your free - and - easy companions , who would scrape their boots upon the firedogs in the common room , and be not at all particular on the subject of spittoons} ; none of [your]_1211-your unconscionable blades , requiring impossible chops , and taking unheard - of pickles for granted . [He]_1207-he was [a staid , grave , placid gentleman]_{1220-a staid , grave , placid gentleman} , something past the prime of life , yet upright in [[his]_1207-he carriage]_{1221-his carriage} , for all that , and slim as a greyhound . [He]_1207-he was well - mounted upon a sturdy chestnut cob , and had the graceful seat of [an experienced horseman]_{1222-an experienced horseman} ; while [his]_1207-he riding gear , though free from such fopperies as were then in vogue , was handsome and well chosen . [He]_1207-he wore a riding - coat of a somewhat brighter green than might have been expected to suit the taste of [a gentleman of [his]_1207-he years]_{1223-a gentleman of his years} , with a short , black velvet cape , and laced pocket - holes and cuffs , all of a jaunty fashion ; [his]_1207-he linen , too , was of the finest kind , worked in a rich pattern at the wrists and throat , and scrupulously white . Although [he]_1207-he seemed , judging from the mud [he]_1207-he had picked up on the way , to have come from [London]_2-london , [his]_1207-he horse was as smooth and cool as [his]_1207-he own iron - grey periwig and pigtail . [Neither man]_{1224-neither man} nor beast had turned a single hair ; and saving for [his]_1207-he soiled skirts and spatter - dashes , [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} , with [his]_1207-he blooming face , white teeth , exactly - ordered dress , and perfect calmness , might have come from making an elaborate and leisurely toilet , to sit for an equestrian portrait at [[old John Willet]_193-john ’s gate]_{1226-old john willet ’s gate} . It must not be supposed that [John]_193-john observed these several characteristics by other than very slow degrees , or that [he]_193-john took in more than half a one at a time , or that [he]_193-john even made up [his]_193-john mind upon that , without a great deal of very serious consideration . Indeed , if [he]_193-john had been distracted in the first instance by questionings and orders , it would have taken [him]_193-john at the least a fortnight to have noted what is here set down ; but it happened that [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , being struck with [the old house]_{7250-the old house} , or with the plump pigeons which were skimming and curtseying about [it]_{7250-the old house} , or with the tall maypole , on the top of which [a weathercock , which had been out of order for fifteen years]_{1229-a weathercock , which had been out of order for fifteen years} , performed a perpetual walk to the music of its own creaking , sat for some little time looking round in silence . [Hence John]_193-john , standing with [his]_193-john hand upon the horse ’s bridle , and [his]_193-john great eyes on [the rider]_{612-the rider} , and with nothing passing to divert [his]_193-john thoughts , had really got some of these little circumstances into [his]_193-john brain by the time [he]_193-john was called upon to speak . ‘ A quaint place this , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} -- and [his]_{1227-the gentleman} voice was as rich as [his]_{1227-the gentleman} dress . ‘ Are [you]_193-john [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ At [your]_{1227-the gentleman} service , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] replied [John Willet]_193-john . ‘ [You]_{1227-the gentleman} can give [my]_{7287-the stranger} horse good stabling , can [you]_{1227-the gentleman} , and [me]_{7287-the stranger} an early dinner ( [I]_{7287-the stranger} am not particular what , so that it be cleanly served ) , and [a decent room of which there seems to be no lack in [this great mansion]_{7908-this great mansion}]_{7907-a decent room of which there seems to be no lack in this great mansion} , ’_{[7287-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} , again running [his]_{1227-the gentleman} eyes over the exterior . ‘ [You]_{1227-the gentleman} can have , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] returned [John]_193-john with a readiness quite surprising , ‘ anything [you]_7320-sir please . ’_[193-john] ‘ It ’s well [I]_{483-the other} am easily satisfied , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} with a smile , ‘ or that might prove a hardy pledge , [[my]_{483-the other} friend]_{1009-my friend} . ’_{[483-the other]} And saying so , [he]_{483-the other} dismounted , with the aid of the block before the door , in a twinkling . ‘ [Halloa]_7911-halloa there ! [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’_[193-john] roared [John]_193-john . ‘ [I]_193-john ask [your]_198-hugh pardon , [sir]_7320-sir , for keeping [you]_198-hugh standing in [the porch]_{700-the porch} ; but [[my]_193-john son]_{7914-my son} has gone to [town]_494-town on business , and [the boy]_{7488-the boy} being , as [I]_193-john may say , of a kind of use to [me]_193-john , [I]_193-john ’m_[193-john] rather put out when [he]_1234-he ’s away . [Hugh!--a dreadful idle vagrant fellow]_{1235-hugh!--a dreadful idle vagrant fellow} , [sir]_7320-sir , [half a gipsy]_{1237-half a gipsy} , as [I]_0-i think -- always sleeping in the sun in summer , and in the straw in winter time , [sir]_7320-sir -- [Hugh]_198-hugh ! [Dear Lord]_{257-dear lord} , to keep [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} a waiting here through him!--Hugh ! [I]_0-i wish that [chap]_1240-chap was dead , [I]_0-i do indeed . ’ ‘_[1240-chap] Possibly [he]_1240-chap is , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_[1240-chap] [I]_0-i should think if [he]_1240-chap were living , [he]_1240-chap would have heard [you]_0-i by this time . ’ ‘_[1240-chap] In [his]_1240-chap fits of laziness , [he]_1240-chap sleeps so desperate hard , ’ said [the distracted host]_{7918-the distracted host} , ‘_[1240-chap] that if [you]_0-i were to fire off cannon - balls into [his]_1240-chap ears , it would n’t wake [him]_1240-chap , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ [The guest]_{599-the guest} made no remark upon this novel cure for drowsiness , and recipe for making [people]_7575-people lively , but , with [his]_1240-chap hands clasped behind [him]_1240-chap , stood in [the porch]_{700-the porch} , very much amused to see [old John]_193-john , with the bridle in [his]_193-john hand , wavering between a strong impulse to abandon the animal to [his]_193-john fate , and a half disposition to lead [him]_193-john into [the house]_{7210-the house} , and shut [him]_193-john up in [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} , while [he]_193-john waited on [[his]_193-john master]_{586-his master} . ‘_[0-i] Pillory [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , here [he]_{879-the fellow} is at last ! ’ cried [John]_193-john , in the very height and zenith of [his]_193-john distress . ‘_{[879-the fellow]} Did [you]_1243-you hear [me]_0-i a calling , [villain]_1244-villain ? ’ [The figure [he]_0-i addressed]_{7925-the figure he addressed} made no answer , but putting [his]_0-i hand upon the saddle , sprung into it at a bound , turned the horse ’s head towards [the stable]_{7926-the stable} , and was gone in an instant . ‘_[0-i] Brisk enough when [he]_{879-the fellow} is awake , ’ said [the guest]_{599-the guest} . ‘_[0-i] Brisk enough , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’ replied [John]_193-john , looking at the place where the horse had been , as if not yet understanding quite , what had become of [him]_{879-the fellow} . ‘_{[879-the fellow]} [He]_{879-the fellow} melts , [I]_0-i think . [He]_{879-the fellow} goes like a drop of froth . [You]_0-i look at [him]_{879-the fellow} , and there [he]_{879-the fellow} is . [You]_0-i look at [him]_{879-the fellow} again , and -- there [he]_{879-the fellow} is n’t . ’ Having , in the absence of any more words , put this sudden climax to what [he]_0-i had faintly intended should be a long explanation of the whole life and character of [[his]_0-i man]_{7928-his man} , the oracular [John Willet]_193-john led [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} up [[his]_0-i wide dismantled staircase]_{7930-his wide dismantled staircase} into [the Maypole ’s best apartment]_{7931-the maypole ’s best apartment} . [It]_{7931-the maypole ’s best apartment} was spacious enough in all conscience , occupying the whole depth of [the house]_{7210-the house} , and having at either end a great bay window , as large as [many modern rooms]_{7933-many modern rooms} ; in which some few panes of stained glass , emblazoned with fragments of armorial bearings , though cracked , and patched , and shattered , yet remained ; attesting , by [their]_7934-their presence , that [the former owner]_{7935-the former owner} had made the very light subservient to [his]_{7935-the former owner} state , and pressed the sun itself into [his]_{7935-the former owner} list of flatterers ; bidding it , when it shone into [[his]_{7935-the former owner} chamber]_{7936-his chamber} , reflect the badges of [[his]_{7935-the former owner} ancient family]_{7937-his ancient family} , and take new hues and colours from [their]_{7937-his ancient family} pride . But those were old days , and now every little ray came and went as it would ; telling the plain , bare , searching truth . Although [the best room of [the inn]_{7939-the inn}]_{7938-the best room of the inn} , [it]_{7931-the maypole ’s best apartment} had the melancholy aspect of grandeur in decay , and was much too vast for comfort . Rich rustling hangings , waving on the walls ; and , better far , the rustling of youth and beauty ’s dress ; the light of [women]_648-women ’s eyes , outshining the tapers and [their]_648-women own rich jewels ; the sound of gentle tongues , and music , and the tread of maiden feet , had once been there , and filled it with delight . But [they]_7934-their were gone , and with [them]_7934-their all its gladness . [It]_{7931-the maypole ’s best apartment} was no longer [a home]_{7941-a home} ; [children]_{7942-children} were never born and bred [there]_7220-there ; the fireside had become mercenary -- a something to be bought and sold -- [a very courtezan]_{7944-a very courtezan} : let who would die , or sit beside , or leave [it]_{7931-the maypole ’s best apartment} , it was still the same -- [it]_{7931-the maypole ’s best apartment} missed [nobody]_7945-nobody , cared for [nobody]_7945-nobody , had equal warmth and smiles for all . [God]_217-god help [the man whose heart ever changes with the world]_{7947-the man whose heart ever changes with the world} , as [an old mansion when [it]_{7931-the maypole ’s best apartment} becomes [an inn]_{7425-an inn}]_{7948-an old mansion when it becomes an inn} ! No effort had been made to furnish this chilly waste , but before the broad chimney a colony of chairs and tables had been planted on a square of carpet , flanked by a ghostly screen , enriched with figures , grinning and grotesque . After lighting with [his]_{7947-the man whose heart ever changes with the world} own hands the faggots which were heaped upon the hearth , [old John]_193-john withdrew to hold grave council with [[his]_{7947-the man whose heart ever changes with the world} cook]_{7950-his cook} , touching [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} ’s entertainment ; while [the guest]_{599-the guest} [himself]_{599-the guest} , seeing small comfort in the yet unkindled wood , opened a lattice in the distant window , and basked in a sickly gleam of cold March sun . Leaving the window now and then , to rake the crackling logs together , or pace [the echoing room]_{7953-the echoing room} from end to end , [he]_{599-the guest} closed it when the fire was quite burnt up , and having wheeled the easiest chair into the warmest corner , summoned [John Willet]_193-john . ‘_{[879-the fellow]} Sir , ’ said [John]_193-john . [He]_193-john wanted pen , ink , and paper . There was an old standish on the mantelshelf containing a dusty apology for all three . Having set this before [him]_193-john , [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} was retiring , when [he]_{439-the landlord} motioned [him]_193-john to stay . ‘_{[879-the fellow]} [There]_7220-there ’s [a house]_{1247-a house} not far from here , ’ said [the guest]_{599-the guest} when [he]_{599-the guest} had written a few lines , ‘_{[599-the guest]} which [you]_1248-you call [the Warren]_{546-the warren} , [I]_0-i believe ? ’ As this was said in the tone of [one who knew the fact , and asked the question as a thing of course]_{7956-one who knew the fact , and asked the question as a thing of course} , [John]_193-john contented [himself]_193-john with nodding [his]_193-john head in the affirmative ; at the same time taking one hand out of [his]_193-john pockets to cough behind , and then putting it in again . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i want this note’--said [the guest]_{599-the guest} , glancing on what [he]_0-i had written , and folding it , ‘ conveyed there without loss of time , and an answer brought back here . Have [you]_193-john [a messenger]_{7957-a messenger} at hand ? ’_{[599-the guest]} [John]_193-john was thoughtful for a minute or thereabouts , and then said Yes . ‘ Let [me]_{599-the guest} see [him]_{7957-a messenger} , ’_{[599-the guest]} said [the guest]_{599-the guest} . This was disconcerting ; for [Joe]_197-joe being out , and [Hugh]_198-hugh engaged in rubbing down the chestnut cob , [he]_198-hugh designed sending on the errand , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who had just then arrived in one of [his]_220-barnaby rambles , and who , so that [he]_198-hugh thought [himself]_198-hugh employed on a grave and serious business , would go anywhere . ‘ Why the truth is , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john after a long pause , ‘ that [the person who ’d go quickest]_{7958-the person who ’d go quickest} , is a sort of natural , as [one]_503-one may say , [sir]_7320-sir ; and though quick of foot , and as much to be trusted as the post itself , [he]_{7957-a messenger} ’s not good at talking , being touched and flighty , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_[193-john] ‘ [You]_193-john do n’t , ’_{[599-the guest]} said [the guest]_{599-the guest} , raising [his]_{599-the guest} eyes to [John]_193-john ’s fat face , ‘ [you]_193-john do n’t mean -- what ’s [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} ’s name -- [you]_193-john do n’t mean [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? ’_{[599-the guest]} ‘ Yes , [I]_{439-the landlord} do , ’_{[439-the landlord]} returned [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} , [his]_{439-the landlord} features turning quite expressive with surprise . ‘ How comes [he]_{879-the fellow} to be [here]_7326-here ? ’_{[599-the guest]} inquired [the guest]_{599-the guest} , leaning back in [his]_{599-the guest} chair ; speaking in the bland , even tone , from which [he]_{599-the guest} never varied ; and with the same soft , courteous , never - changing smile upon [his]_{599-the guest} face . ‘ [I]_{599-the guest} saw [him]_{879-the fellow} in [London]_2-london last night . ’_{[599-the guest]} ‘ [He]_{879-the fellow} ’s , for ever , [here]_7326-here one hour , and there the next , ’_[193-john] returned [old John]_193-john , after the usual pause to get the question in [his]_193-john mind . ‘ Sometimes [he]_{879-the fellow} walks , and sometimes runs . [He]_{879-the fellow} ’s known along [the road]_{621-the road} by [everybody]_{587-everybody} , and sometimes comes [here]_7326-here in [a cart]_{7968-a cart} or chaise , and sometimes riding double . [He]_{879-the fellow} comes and goes , through wind , rain , snow , and hail , and on the darkest nights . Nothing hurts [HIM]_{879-the fellow} . ’_[193-john] ‘ [He]_{879-the fellow} goes often to [the Warren]_{546-the warren} , does [he]_{879-the fellow} not ? ’_{[599-the guest]} said [the guest]_{599-the guest} carelessly . ‘ [I]_{599-the guest} seem to remember [[his]_1257-his mother]_{756-his mother} telling [me]_{599-the guest} something to that effect yesterday . But [I]_{599-the guest} was not attending to [the good woman]_{7971-the good woman} much . ’_{[599-the guest]} ‘ [You]_7320-sir ’re_[193-john] right , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [John]_193-john made answer , ‘_[1257-his] [he]_1257-his does . [[His]_1257-his father]_{470-his father} , [sir]_7320-sir , was murdered in [that house]_{1260-that house} . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] So [I]_0-i have heard , ’ returned [the guest]_{599-the guest} , taking a gold toothpick from [his]_0-i pocket with the same sweet smile . ‘_[7320-sir] A very disagreeable circumstance for [the family]_{1261-the family} . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Very , ’ said [John]_193-john with a puzzled look , as if it occurred to [him]_193-john , dimly and afar off , that this might by possibility be a cool way of treating the subject . ‘_[7320-sir] All the circumstances after a murder , ’ said [the guest]_{599-the guest} soliloquising , ‘_[7320-sir] must be dreadfully unpleasant -- so much bustle and disturbance -- no repose -- a constant dwelling upon [one subject]_{1262-one subject} -- and the running in and out , and up and down [stairs]_1263-stairs , intolerable . [I]_0-i would n’t have such a thing happen to [anybody]_7183-anybody [I]_0-i was nearly interested in , on any account . ‘ Twould be enough to wear one ’s life [out.--You]_0-i were going to say , [friend--]_{7974-friend--} ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i added , turning to [John]_193-john again . ‘ Only that [Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} lives on a little pension from [the family]_{1261-the family} , and that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s as free of [the house]_{7210-the house} as any cat or dog about it , ’_[193-john] answered [John]_193-john . ‘ Shall [he]_220-barnaby do [your]_{599-the guest} errand , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’_[0-i] ‘ Oh yes , ’_{[599-the guest]} replied [the guest]_{599-the guest} . ‘ Oh certainly . Let [him]_220-barnaby do it by all means . Please to bring [him]_220-barnaby here that [I]_193-john may charge [him]_220-barnaby to be quick . If [he]_220-barnaby objects to come [you]_193-john may tell [him]_220-barnaby it ’s [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . [He]_220-barnaby will remember [my]_193-john name , [I]_193-john dare say . ’_[193-john] [John]_193-john was so very much astonished to find who [[his]_193-john visitor]_{1266-his visitor} was , that [he]_193-john could express no astonishment at all , by looks or otherwise , but left [the room]_{462-the room} as if [he]_193-john were in the most placid and imperturbable of all possible conditions . It has been reported that when [he]_193-john got [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} , [he]_193-john looked steadily at the boiler for ten minutes by the clock , and all that time never once left off shaking [his]_193-john head ; for which statement there would seem to be some ground of truth and feasibility , inasmuch as that interval of time did certainly elapse , before [he]_193-john returned with [Barnaby]_220-barnaby to [[the guest]_{599-the guest} ’s apartment]_{1270-the guest ’s apartment} . ‘ Come hither , [lad]_7665-lad , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ [You]_193-john know [Mr Geoffrey Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby laughed , and looked at [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} as though [he]_{439-the landlord} would say , ‘ [You]_{439-the landlord} hear [him]_{206-mr haredale} ? ’_{[439-the landlord]} [John]_193-john , who was greatly shocked at this breach of decorum , clapped [his]_193-john finger to [his]_193-john nose , and shook [his]_193-john head in mute remonstrance . ‘ [He]_{206-mr haredale} knows [him]_{206-mr haredale} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , frowning aside at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , ‘ as well as [you]_7320-sir or [I]_193-john do . ’_[193-john] ‘ [I]_{7304-his guest} have n’t the pleasure of much acquaintance with [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , ’_{[7304-his guest]} returned [[his]_{439-the landlord} guest]_{7304-his guest} . ‘ [YOU]_193-john may have . Limit the comparison to [yourself]_193-john , [[my]_{7304-his guest} friend]_{1009-my friend} . ’_{[7304-his guest]} Although this was said with the same easy affability , and the same smile , [John]_193-john felt [himself]_193-john put down , and laying the indignity at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s door , determined to kick [his]_193-john raven , on the very first opportunity . ‘ Give that , ’_{[599-the guest]} said [the guest]_{599-the guest} , who had by this time sealed the note , and who beckoned [[his]_{439-the landlord} messenger]_{1274-his messenger} towards [him]_193-john as [he]_{439-the landlord} spoke , ‘ into [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s own hands . Wait for an answer , and bring it back to [me]_{599-the guest} here . If [you]_193-john should find that [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} is engaged just now , tell [him]_{206-mr haredale} -- can [he]_{206-mr haredale} remember a message , [landlord]_{7982-landlord} ? ’_{[599-the guest]} ‘ When [he]_{206-mr haredale} chooses , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] replied [John]_193-john . ‘ [He]_{206-mr haredale} wo n’t forget this one . ’_[193-john] ‘ How are [you]_220-barnaby sure of that ? ’_[193-john] [John]_193-john merely pointed to [him]_220-barnaby as [he]_193-john stood with [his]_193-john head bent forward , and [his]_193-john earnest gaze fixed closely on [[his]_193-john questioner]_{7267-his questioner} ’s face ; and nodded sagely . ‘ Tell [him]_{206-mr haredale} then , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , should [he]_{206-mr haredale} be engaged , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ that [I]_{228-mr chester} shall be glad to wait [his]_{206-mr haredale} convenience here , and to see [him]_{206-mr haredale} ( if [he]_{206-mr haredale} will call ) at any time this evening.--At the worst [I]_{228-mr chester} can have a bed here , [Willet]_193-john , [I]_{228-mr chester} suppose ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Old John]_{258-old john} , immensely flattered by the personal notoriety implied in this familiar form of address , answered , with something like a knowing look , ‘ [I]_{258-old john} should believe [you]_{228-mr chester} could , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[258-old john]} and was turning over in [his]_{258-old john} mind various forms of eulogium , with the view of selecting one appropriate to the qualities of [his]_{258-old john} best bed , when [his]_{258-old john} ideas were put to flight by [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} giving [Barnaby]_220-barnaby the letter , and bidding [him]_220-barnaby make all speed away . ‘ Speed ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , folding the little packet in [his]_220-barnaby breast , ‘ Speed ! If [you]_220-barnaby want to see hurry and mystery , come here . Here ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} With that , [he]_220-barnaby put [his]_220-barnaby hand , very much to [John Willet]_193-john ’s horror , on [the guest]_{599-the guest} ’s fine broadcloth sleeve , and led [him]_220-barnaby stealthily to the back window . ‘ Look down there , ’_{[220-barnaby]} [he]_220-barnaby said softly ; ‘ do [you]_220-barnaby mark how [they]_1277-they whisper in [each other]_{7381-each other} ’s ears ; then dance and leap , to make believe [they]_1277-they are in sport ? Do [you]_220-barnaby see how [they]_1277-they stop for a moment , when [they]_1277-they think there is [no one]_{7986-no one} looking , and mutter among [themselves]_1277-they again ; and then how [they]_1277-they roll and gambol , delighted with the mischief [they]_1277-they ’ve been plotting ? Look at ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [em]_1277-they now . See how [they]_1277-they whirl and plunge . And now [they]_1277-they stop again , and whisper , cautiously together -- little thinking , mind , how often [I]_0-i have lain upon the grass and watched [them]_1277-they . [I]_0-i say what is it that [they]_1277-they plot and hatch ? Do [you]_0-i know ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [They]_1278-they are only clothes , ’ returned [the guest]_{599-the guest} , ‘_[1277-they] such as [we]_1279-we wear ; hanging on those lines to dry , and fluttering in the wind . ’ ‘_[0-i] Clothes ! ’ echoed [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , looking close into [his]_220-barnaby face , and falling quickly back . ‘_[0-i] Ha ha ! Why , how much better to be silly , than as wise as [you]_0-i ! [You]_0-i do n’t see [shadowy people there]_{1280-shadowy people there} , like [those that live in sleep]_{1281-those that live in sleep} -- not [you]_0-i . Nor eyes in the knotted panes of glass , nor swift ghosts when it blows hard , nor do [you]_0-i hear voices in the air , nor see [men stalking in the sky]_{1282-men stalking in the sky} -- not [you]_0-i ! [I]_0-i lead a merrier life than [you]_0-i , with all [your]_0-i cleverness . [You]_0-i ’re [the dull men]_{7988-the dull men} . [We]_{1283-the bright ones} ’re_{[1283-the bright ones]} [the bright ones]_{1283-the bright ones} . Ha ! ha ! [I]_0-i ’ll not change with [you]_0-i , clever as [you]_0-i are,--not [I]_0-i ! ’ With that , [he]_0-i waved [his]_0-i hat above [his]_0-i head , and darted off . ‘_[0-i] [A strange creature]_{1284-a strange creature} , upon [my]_0-i word ! ’ said [the guest]_{599-the guest} , pulling out a handsome box , and taking a pinch of snuff . ‘_{[1284-a strange creature]} [He]_{1284-a strange creature} wants imagination , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , very slowly , and after a long silence ; ‘_{[1284-a strange creature]} that ’s what [he]_{1284-a strange creature} wants . [I]_0-i ’ve tried to instil it into [him]_{1284-a strange creature} , many and many ’s the time ; but’--John added this in confidence--‘he an’t made for it ; that ’s the fact . ’ To record that [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} smiled at [John]_193-john ’s remark would be little to the purpose , for [he]_{228-mr chester} preserved the same conciliatory and pleasant look at all times . [He]_{228-mr chester} drew [his]_{228-mr chester} chair nearer to the fire though , as a kind of hint that [he]_{228-mr chester} would prefer to be alone , and [John]_193-john , having no reasonable excuse for remaining , left [him]_{228-mr chester} to [himself]_193-john . Very thoughtful [old John Willet]_193-john was , while the dinner was preparing ; and if [his]_193-john brain were ever less clear at one time than another , it is but reasonable to suppose that [he]_193-john addled it in no slight degree by shaking [his]_193-john head so much that day . That [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , between whom and [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , it was notorious to all [the neighbourhood]_{7424-the neighbourhood} , a deep and bitter animosity existed , should come down there for the sole purpose , as it seemed , of seeing [him]_{1284-a strange creature} , and should choose [the Maypole]_198-hugh for [their]_7991-their place of meeting , and should send to [him]_{1284-a strange creature} express , were stumbling blocks [John]_193-john could not overcome . The only resource [he]_193-john had , was to consult the boiler , and wait impatiently for [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s return . But [Barnaby]_220-barnaby delayed beyond all precedent . [The visitor]_{7992-the visitor} ’s dinner was served , removed , [his]_220-barnaby wine was set , the fire replenished , the hearth clean swept ; the light waned without , it grew dusk , became quite dark , and still no [Barnaby]_220-barnaby appeared . Yet , though [John Willet]_193-john was full of wonder and misgiving , [[his]_193-john guest]_{7304-his guest} sat cross - legged in the easy - chair , to all appearance as little ruffled in [his]_220-barnaby thoughts as in [his]_220-barnaby dress -- [the same calm , easy , cool gentleman]_{7994-the same calm , easy , cool gentleman} , without a care or thought beyond [his]_220-barnaby golden toothpick . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s late , ’ [John]_193-john ventured to observe , as [he]_193-john placed a pair of tarnished candlesticks , some three feet high , upon the table , and snuffed the lights [they]_7995-they held . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [He]_220-barnaby is rather so , ’ replied [the guest]_{599-the guest} , sipping [his]_{599-the guest} wine . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [He]_220-barnaby will not be much longer , [I]_0-i dare say . ’ [John]_193-john coughed and raked the fire together . ‘_[0-i] As [[your]_1285-your roads]_{1286-your roads} bear no very good character , if [I]_0-i may judge from [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} ’s mishap , though , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_[0-i] and as [I]_0-i have no fancy to be knocked on the head -- which is not only disconcerting at the moment , but places one , besides , in a ridiculous position with respect to [the people who chance to pick one]_{1288-the people who chance to pick one} up -- [I]_0-i shall stop [here]_7326-here to - night . [I]_0-i think [you]_1285-your said [you]_1285-your had a bed to spare . ’ ‘_[1285-your] Such a bed , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [John Willet]_193-john ; ‘_[7320-sir] ay , such a bed as few , even of [[the gentry]_{1291-the gentry} ’s houses]_{1292-the gentry ’s houses} , own . [A fixter]_{1293-a fixter} [here]_7326-here , [sir]_7320-sir . [I]_0-i ’ve heard say that [bedstead]_{1296-bedstead} is nigh two hundred years of age . [[Your]_1285-your noble son]_{1297-your noble son} -- [a fine young gentleman]_{1298-a fine young gentleman} -- slept in [it]_{1296-bedstead} last , [sir]_7320-sir , half a year ago . ’ ‘_[1285-your] Upon [my]_0-i life , a recommendation ! ’ said [the guest]_{599-the guest} , shrugging [his]_0-i shoulders and wheeling [his]_0-i chair nearer to the fire . ‘_[1285-your] See that [it]_{1296-bedstead} be well aired , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , and let a blazing fire be lighted [there]_7220-there at once . [This house]_{927-this house} is something damp and chilly . ’ [John]_193-john raked the faggots up again , more from habit than presence of mind , or any reference to this remark , and was about to withdraw , when a bounding step was heard upon the stair , and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby came panting in . ‘_{[1297-your noble son]} [He]_{1297-your noble son} ’ll have [his]_{1297-your noble son} foot in the stirrup in an hour ’s time , ’ [he]_220-barnaby cried , advancing . ‘_{[1297-your noble son]} [He]_{1297-your noble son} has been riding hard all day -- has just come [home]_7189-home -- but will be in the saddle again as soon as [he]_{1297-your noble son} has eat and drank , to meet [[his]_{1297-your noble son} loving friend]_{1303-his loving friend} . ’ ‘_{[1297-your noble son]} Was that [his]_{1297-your noble son} message ? ’ asked [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} , looking up , but without the smallest discomposure -- or at least without the show of any . ‘_{[1297-your noble son]} All but the last words , ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby rejoined . ‘_{[1297-your noble son]} [He]_{1297-your noble son} meant those . [I]_0-i saw that , in [his]_{1297-your noble son} face . ’ ‘_[0-i] This for [your]_0-i pains , ’ said [the other]_{483-the other} , putting money in [his]_{483-the other} hand , and glancing at [him]_0-i steadfastly . ’This_[0-i] for [your]_0-i pains , [sharp Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} For [Grip]_237-grip , and [me]_0-i , and [Hugh]_198-hugh , to share among [us]_1304-us , ’ [he]_0-i rejoined , putting it up , and nodding , as [he]_0-i counted it on [his]_0-i fingers . ‘_[237-grip] [Grip one]_237-grip , [me]_0-i two , [Hugh]_198-hugh three ; the dog , the goat , the cats -- well , [we]_1304-us shall spend it pretty soon , [I]_0-i warn [you]_0-i . Stay.--Look . Do [[you]_0-i wise men]_{1305-you wise men} see nothing there , now ? ’ [He]_0-i bent eagerly down on one knee , and gazed intently at the smoke , which was rolling up the chimney in a thick black cloud . [John Willet]_193-john , who appeared to consider [himself]_193-john particularly and chiefly referred to under the term [wise men]_{8000-wise men} , looked that way likewise , and with great solidity of feature . ‘_[0-i] Now , where do [they]_{1305-you wise men} go to , when [they]_{1305-you wise men} spring so fast up there , ’ asked [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ; ‘_{[1305-you wise men]} eh ? Why do [they]_{1305-you wise men} tread so closely on [each other]_{7381-each other} ’s heels , and why are [they]_{1305-you wise men} always in a hurry -- which is what [you]_0-i blame [me]_0-i for , when [I]_0-i only take pattern by [these busy folk]_{1307-these busy folk} about [me]_0-i ? More of ‘ em ! catching to [each other]_{7381-each other} ’s skirts ; and as fast as [they]_{1305-you wise men} go , [others]_7490-others come ! What a merry dance it is ! [I]_{599-the guest} would that [Grip]_237-grip and [I]_{599-the guest} could frisk like that ! ’_{[599-the guest]} ‘ What has [he]_{599-the guest} in that basket at [his]_{599-the guest} back ? ’_{[599-the guest]} asked [the guest]_{599-the guest} after a few moments , during which [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was still bending down to look higher up the chimney , and earnestly watching the smoke . ‘ In this ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} [he]_220-barnaby answered , jumping up , before [John Willet]_193-john could reply -- shaking it as [he]_220-barnaby spoke , and stooping [his]_220-barnaby head to listen . ‘ In this ! What is there here ? Tell [him]_{599-the guest} ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [A devil]_{979-a devil} , [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [a devil]_{979-a devil} ! ’_{[194-mr willet]} cried a hoarse voice . ‘ Here ’s money ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , chinking it in [his]_220-barnaby hand , ‘ money for a treat , [Grip]_237-grip ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Hurrah ! ’_{[1309-the raven]} replied [the raven]_{1309-the raven} , ‘ keep up [your]_220-barnaby spirits . Never say die . Bow , wow , wow ! ’_{[1309-the raven]} [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , who appeared to entertain strong doubts whether [a customer in a laced coat and fine linen could be supposed to have any acquaintance even with the existence of such unpolite gentry as the bird]_{1310-a customer in a laced coat and fine linen could be supposed to have any acquaintance even with the existence of such unpolite gentry as the bird} claimed to belong to , took [Barnaby]_220-barnaby off at this juncture , with the view of preventing any other improper declarations , and quitted [the room]_{462-the room} with [his]_220-barnaby very best bow . Chapter 11 There was great news that night for [the regular Maypole customers]_{1312-the regular maypole customers} , to each of whom , as [he]_220-barnaby straggled in to occupy [his]_220-barnaby allotted seat in the chimney - corner , [John]_193-john , with a most impressive slowness of delivery , and in an apoplectic whisper , communicated the fact that [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} was alone in [the large room upstairs]_{1313-the large room upstairs} , and was waiting the arrival of [Mr Geoffrey Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , to whom [he]_{228-mr chester} had sent a letter ( doubtless of a threatening nature ) by the hands of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , then and there present . For a little knot of [smokers]_1314-smokers and [solemn gossips , who had seldom any new topics of discussion]_{1315-solemn gossips , who had seldom any new topics of discussion} , this was a perfect Godsend . Here was a good , dark - looking mystery progressing under that very roof -- brought [home]_7189-home to the fireside , as it were , and enjoyable without the smallest pains or trouble . It is extraordinary what a zest and relish it gave to the drink , and how it heightened the flavour of the tobacco . [Every man]_{1317-every man} smoked [his]_{1317-every man} pipe with a face of grave and serious delight , and looked at [[his]_{1317-every man} neighbour]_{1318-his neighbour} with a sort of quiet congratulation . Nay , it was felt to be such a holiday and special night , that , on the motion of [little Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , [every man]_{1317-every man} ( including [John]_193-john [himself]_193-john ) put down [his]_{1317-every man} sixpence for a can of flip , which grateful beverage was brewed with all despatch , and set down in the midst of [them]_1320-them on the brick floor ; both that it might simmer and stew before the fire , and that its fragrant steam , rising up among [them]_1320-them , and mixing with the wreaths of vapour from [their]_1320-them pipes , might shroud [them]_1320-them in a delicious atmosphere of [their]_1320-them own , and shut out all [the world]_{511-the world} . The very furniture of [the room]_{462-the room} seemed to mellow and deepen in its tone ; the ceiling and walls looked blacker and more highly polished , the curtains of a ruddier red ; the fire burnt clear and high , and the crickets in the hearthstone chirped with a more than wonted satisfaction . There were present two , however , who showed but little interest in the general contentment . Of these , one was [Barnaby]_220-barnaby [himself]_220-barnaby , who slept , or , to avoid being beset with questions , feigned to sleep , in the chimney - corner ; the other , [Hugh]_198-hugh , who , sleeping too , lay stretched upon the bench on the opposite side , in the full glare of the blazing fire . The light that fell upon this slumbering form , showed [it]_1323-it in all its muscular and handsome proportions . It was that of [a young man , of a hale athletic figure , and a giant ’s strength , whose sunburnt face and swarthy throat , overgrown with jet black hair]_{1324-a young man , of a hale athletic figure , and a giant ’s strength , whose sunburnt face and swarthy throat , overgrown with jet black hair} , might have served [a painter]_{1325-a painter} for [a model]_{1326-a model} . Loosely attired , in the coarsest and roughest garb , with scraps of straw and hay -- [his]_193-john usual bed -- clinging here and there , and mingling with [his]_193-john uncombed locks , [he]_193-john had fallen asleep in a posture as careless as [his]_193-john dress . The negligence and disorder of [the whole man]_{1327-the whole man} , with something fierce and sullen in [his]_193-john features , gave [him]_193-john a picturesque appearance , that attracted the regards even of [the Maypole customers who knew [him]_193-john well]_{1328-the maypole customers who knew him well} , and caused [Long Parkes]_202-parkes to say that [Hugh]_198-hugh looked more like [a poaching rascal to - night]_{1329-a poaching rascal to - night} than ever [he]_202-parkes had seen [him]_193-john yet . ‘ [He]_193-john ’s waiting [here]_7326-here , [I]_205-solomon suppose , ’_{[205-solomon]} said [Solomon]_205-solomon , ‘ to take [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s horse . ’_{[205-solomon]} ‘ That ’s it , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] replied [John Willet]_193-john . ‘ [He]_193-john ’s not often in [the house]_{7210-the house} , [you]_7320-sir know . [He]_193-john ’s more at [his]_193-john ease among horses than [men]_624-men . [I]_193-john look upon [him]_193-john as a animal [himself]_193-john . ’_[193-john] Following up this opinion with a shrug that seemed meant to say , ‘ [we]_8010-we ca n’t expect [everybody]_{587-everybody} to be like [us]_8010-we , ’_[193-john] [John]_193-john put [his]_193-john pipe into [his]_193-john mouth again , and smoked like [one who felt [his]_193-john superiority over the general run of [mankind]_7745-mankind]_{1330-one who felt his superiority over the general run of mankind} . ‘ [That chap]_{8012-that chap} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , taking it out again after a time , and pointing at [him]_193-john with the stem , ‘ though [he]_193-john ’s got all [his]_193-john faculties about [him]_193-john -- bottled up and corked down , if [I]_193-john may say so , somewheres or another-- ’_[193-john] ‘ Very good ! ’_[202-parkes] said [Parkes]_202-parkes , nodding [his]_202-parkes head . ‘ A very good expression , [Johnny]_259-johnny . [You]_259-johnny ’ll be [a tackling somebody]_{8014-a tackling somebody} presently . [You]_259-johnny ’re_[202-parkes] in twig to - night , [I]_0-i see . ’ ‘_[202-parkes] Take care , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , not at all grateful for the compliment , ‘_[202-parkes] that [I]_0-i do n’t tackle [you]_193-john , [sir]_7320-sir , which [I]_0-i shall certainly endeavour to do , if [you]_193-john interrupt [me]_0-i when [I]_0-i ’m making [observations.--That chap]_{8015-observations.--that chap} , [I]_{1333-the three friends} was a saying , though [he]_{8015-observations.--that chap} has all [his]_{8015-observations.--that chap} faculties about [him]_{8015-observations.--that chap} , somewheres or another , bottled up and corked down , has no more imagination than [Barnaby]_220-barnaby has . And why has n’t [he]_{8015-observations.--that chap} ? ’_{[1333-the three friends]} [The three friends]_{1333-the three friends} shook [their]_{1333-the three friends} heads at [each other]_{7381-each other} ; saying by that action , without the trouble of opening [their]_{1333-the three friends} lips , ‘ Do [you]_193-john observe what a philosophical mind [[our]_{1333-the three friends} friend]_{8016-our friend} has ? ’_{[1333-the three friends]} ‘ Why has n’t [he]_{8015-observations.--that chap} ? ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , gently striking the table with [his]_193-john open hand . ‘ Because [they]_8017-they was never drawed out of [him]_{8015-observations.--that chap} when [he]_{8015-observations.--that chap} was [a boy]_{513-a boy} . That ’s why . What would any of [us]_{1333-the three friends} have been , if [[our]_{1333-the three friends} fathers]_{8019-our fathers} had n’t drawed [our]_{1333-the three friends} faculties out of [us]_{1333-the three friends} ? What would [[my]_193-john boy]_{8020-my boy} [Joe]_197-joe have been , if [I]_193-john had n’t drawed [his]_197-joe faculties out of him?--Do [you]_{1335-gentlemen} mind what [I]_193-john ’m_[193-john] a saying of , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} ? ’ ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} Ah ! [we]_1336-we mind [you]_{1335-gentlemen} , ’ cried [Parkes]_202-parkes . ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} Go on improving of [us]_1336-we , [Johnny]_259-johnny . ’ ‘_[259-johnny] Consequently , then , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , ‘_{[1337-that chap , whose mother]} [that chap , whose mother]_{1337-that chap , whose mother} was hung when [he]_{1337-that chap , whose mother} was [a little boy]_{471-a little boy} , along with [six others]_{1339-six others} , for passing bad notes -- and it ’s a blessed thing to think how many [people]_7575-people are hung in batches every six weeks for that , and such like offences , as showing how wide awake [[our]_1336-we government]_{1341-our government} is -- [that chap that was then turned loose , and had to mind cows]_{1342-that chap that was then turned loose , and had to mind cows} , and frighten birds away , and what not , for a few pence to live on , and so got on by degrees to mind horses , and to sleep in course of time in [lofts]_1343-lofts and litter , instead of under haystacks and hedges , till at last [he]_{1342-that chap that was then turned loose , and had to mind cows} come to be hostler at the Maypole for [his]_{1342-that chap that was then turned loose , and had to mind cows} board and lodging and a annual trifle -- that chap that ca n’t read nor write , and has never had much to do with anything but animals , and has never lived in any way but like the animals [he]_{1342-that chap that was then turned loose , and had to mind cows} has lived among , IS a animal . And , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , arriving at [his]_{194-mr willet} logical conclusion , ‘_{[194-mr willet]} is to be treated accordingly . ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} [Willet]_{194-mr willet} , ’ said [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , who had exhibited some impatience at the intrusion of so unworthy a subject on [their]_1336-we more interesting theme , ‘_{[194-mr willet]} when [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} come this morning , did [he]_{228-mr chester} order [the large room]_{1344-the large room} ? ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [He]_{228-mr chester} signified , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [John]_193-john , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} that [he]_{228-mr chester} wanted [a large apartment]_{1346-a large apartment} . Yes . Certainly . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Why then , [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_{194-mr willet} what , ’ said [Solomon]_205-solomon , speaking softly and with an earnest look . ‘_[0-i] [He]_{228-mr chester} and [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} are going to fight a duel in it . ’ [Everybody]_{587-everybody} looked at [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , after this alarming suggestion . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} looked at the fire , weighing in [his]_{194-mr willet} own mind the effect which such an occurrence would be likely to have on [the establishment]_{8022-the establishment} . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Well , ’ said [John]_193-john , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [I]_0-i do n’t know -- [I]_0-i am sure -- [I]_0-i remember that when [I]_0-i went up last , [he]_{228-mr chester} HAD put the lights upon the mantel - shelf . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} It ’s as plain , ’ returned [Solomon]_205-solomon , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} as the nose on Parkes ’s face’--Mr [Parkes]_202-parkes , who had a large nose , rubbed it , and looked as if [he]_202-parkes considered this a personal allusion--‘they’ll fight in [that room]_{1347-that room} . [You]_{194-mr willet} know by the newspapers what a common thing it is for [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} to fight in [coffee - houses]_{1349-coffee - houses} without seconds . [One of ‘ [em]_{1349-coffee - houses}]_{8023-one of ‘ em} will be wounded or perhaps killed in [this house]_{927-this house} . ’_{[8023-one of ‘ em]} ‘ That was a challenge that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby took then , eh ? ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john . ‘ --Inclosing a slip of paper with the measure of [his]_220-barnaby sword upon it , [I]_{7269-the little man} ’ll bet a guinea , ’_{[7269-the little man]} answered [the little man]_{7269-the little man} . ‘ [We]_8025-we know what sort of gentleman [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} is . [You]_{194-mr willet} have told [us]_8025-we what [Barnaby]_220-barnaby said about [his]_220-barnaby looks , when [he]_220-barnaby came back . Depend upon it , [I]_{7269-the little man} ’m_{[7269-the little man]} right . Now , mind . ’ [The flip]_{8026-the flip} had had no flavour till now . The tobacco had been of mere English growth , compared with its present taste . A duel in [that great old rambling room]_{8027-that great old rambling room} [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , and the best bed ordered already for [the wounded man]_{7509-the wounded man} ! ‘_{[7269-the little man]} Would it be swords or pistols , now ? ’ said [John]_193-john . ‘_[210-heaven] [Heaven]_210-heaven knows . Perhaps both , ’ returned [Solomon]_205-solomon . ‘_{[1351-the gentlemen]} [The gentlemen]_{1351-the gentlemen} wear swords , and may easily have pistols in [their]_{1351-the gentlemen} pockets -- most likely have , indeed . If [they]_{1351-the gentlemen} fire at [each other]_{7381-each other} without effect , then [they]_{1351-the gentlemen} ’ll draw , and go to work in earnest . ’ A shade passed over [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s face as [he]_{194-mr willet} thought of broken windows and disabled furniture , but bethinking [himself]_{194-mr willet} that one of [the parties]_{8030-the parties} would probably be left alive to pay the damage , [he]_{194-mr willet} brightened up again . ‘_{[1351-the gentlemen]} And then , ’ said [Solomon]_205-solomon , looking from face to face , ‘_{[1351-the gentlemen]} then [we]_1353-they shall have one of those stains upon the floor that never come out . If [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} wins , depend upon it , it ’ll be a deep one ; or if [he]_{206-mr haredale} loses , it will perhaps be deeper still , for [he]_{206-mr haredale} ’ll never give in unless [he]_{206-mr haredale} ’s beaten down . [We]_1353-they know [him]_{206-mr haredale} better , eh ? ’ ‘_[1353-they] Better indeed ! ’ [they]_1353-they whispered all together . ‘_[1353-they] As to its ever being got out again , ’ said [Solomon]_205-solomon , ‘_[1353-they] [I]_0-i tell [you]_1354-you it never will , or can be . Why , do [you]_1354-you know that it has been tried , at [a certain house [we]_1353-they are acquainted with]_{1355-a certain house we are acquainted with} ? ’ ‘_[1354-you] [The Warren]_{546-the warren} ! ’ cried [John]_193-john . ‘_[1354-you] No , sure ! ’ ‘_[1354-you] Yes , sure -- yes . It ’s only known by [very few]_{1357-very few} . It has been whispered about though , for all that . [They]_1353-they planed the board away , but there it was . [They]_1353-they went deep , but it went deeper . [They]_1353-they put new boards down , but there was one great spot that came through still , and showed itself in [the old place]_{1358-the old place} . And -- harkye -- draw nearer -- [Mr Geoffrey]_{206-mr haredale} made [that room]_{1347-that room} [[his]_{206-mr haredale} study]_{1360-his study} , and sits there , always , with [his]_{206-mr haredale} foot ( as [I]_0-i have heard ) upon it ; and [he]_{206-mr haredale} believes , through thinking of it long and very much , that it will never fade until [he]_{206-mr haredale} finds [the man who did the deed]_{1361-the man who did the deed} . ’ As this recital ended , and [they]_1353-they all drew closer round the fire , the tramp of a horse was heard without . ‘_{[7696-the very man]} [The very man]_{7696-the very man} ! ’ cried [John]_193-john , starting up . ‘_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh ! [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’ [The sleeper]_{8031-the sleeper} staggered to [his]_{8031-the sleeper} feet , and hurried after [him]_{8031-the sleeper} . [John]_193-john quickly returned , ushering in with great attention and deference ( for [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} was [[his]_193-john landlord]_{8032-his landlord} ) [the long - expected visitor]_{8033-the long - expected visitor} , who strode into [the room]_{462-the room} clanking [his]_{8033-the long - expected visitor} heavy boots upon the floor ; and looking keenly round upon [the bowing group]_{8035-the bowing group} , raised [his]_{8033-the long - expected visitor} hat in acknowledgment of [their]_{8035-the bowing group} profound respect . ‘_[198-hugh] [You]_1363-you have a stranger here , [Willet]_{194-mr willet} , who sent to [me]_0-i , ’ [he]_{8033-the long - expected visitor} said , in a voice which sounded naturally stern and deep . ‘_{[194-mr willet]} Where is [he]_1364-he ? ’ ‘_[1364-he] In [the great room]_{1365-the great room} [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ answered [John]_193-john . ‘_[1364-he] Show the way . [[Your]_1363-you staircase]_{1368-your staircase} is dark , [I]_0-i know . [Gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , good night . ’ With that , [he]_0-i signed to [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} to go on before ; and went clanking out , and up the stairs ; [old John]_193-john , in [his]_193-john agitation , ingeniously lighting everything but the way , and making a stumble at every second step . ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} Stop ! ’ [he]_0-i said , when [they]_{1335-gentlemen} reached [the landing]_{8037-the landing} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i can announce [myself]_0-i . Do n’t wait . ’ [He]_0-i laid [his]_0-i hand upon the door , entered , and shut it heavily . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} was by no means disposed to stand there listening by [himself]_{194-mr willet} , especially as the walls were very thick ; so descended , with much greater alacrity than [he]_{194-mr willet} had come up , and joined [[his]_{194-mr willet} friends]_{7345-his friends} below . Chapter 12 There was a brief pause in [the state - room of [the Maypole]_198-hugh]_{8039-the state - room of the maypole} , as [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} tried the lock to satisfy [himself]_{206-mr haredale} that [he]_{206-mr haredale} had shut the door securely , and , striding up [the dark chamber]_{8040-the dark chamber} to where the screen inclosed a little patch of light and warmth , presented [himself]_{206-mr haredale} , abruptly and in silence , before [the smiling guest]_{8041-the smiling guest} . If [the two]_{8042-the two} had no greater sympathy in [their]_{8042-the two} inward thoughts than in [their]_{8042-the two} outward bearing and appearance , the meeting did not seem likely to prove a very calm or pleasant one . With no great disparity between [them]_{8042-the two} in point of years , [they]_{8042-the two} were , in every other respect , as unlike and far removed from each other as [two men]_{8043-two men} could well be . [The one]_{8044-the one} was soft - spoken , delicately made , precise , and elegant ; [the other]_{483-the other} , [a burly square - built man , negligently dressed , rough and abrupt in manner]_{8046-a burly square - built man , negligently dressed , rough and abrupt in manner} , stern , and , in [his]_{483-the other} present mood , forbidding both in look and speech . [The one]_{8044-the one} preserved a calm and placid smile ; [the other]_{483-the other} , a distrustful frown . [The new - comer]_{8049-the new - comer} , indeed , appeared bent on showing by [his]_{8049-the new - comer} every tone and gesture [his]_{8049-the new - comer} determined opposition and hostility to [the man [he]_{8049-the new - comer} had come to meet]_{8050-the man he had come to meet} . [The guest who received [him]_{8049-the new - comer}]_{8051-the guest who received him} , on the other hand , seemed to feel that the contrast between [them]_1370-us was all in [his]_{8049-the new - comer} favour , and to derive a quiet exultation from it which put [him]_{8049-the new - comer} more at [his]_{8049-the new - comer} ease than ever . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ’ said [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} , without the least appearance of embarrassment or reserve , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [I]_0-i am very glad to see [you]_{206-mr haredale} . ’ ‘_[0-i] Let [us]_1370-us dispense with compliments . [They]_1371-they are misplaced between [us]_1370-us , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , waving [his]_{483-the other} hand , ‘_[1371-they] and say plainly what [we]_1370-us have to say . [You]_{206-mr haredale} have asked [me]_0-i to meet [you]_{206-mr haredale} . [I]_0-i am here . Why do [we]_1370-us stand face to face again ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Still the same frank and sturdy character , [I]_0-i see ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Good or bad , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_0-i am , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , leaning [his]_{483-the other} arm upon the chimney - piece , and turning a haughty look upon [the occupant of the easy - chair]_{8055-the occupant of the easy - chair} , ‘_[0-i] [the man [I]_0-i used to be]_{1373-the man i used to be} . [I]_0-i have lost no old likings or dislikings ; [my]_0-i memory has not failed [me]_0-i by a hair’s - breadth . [You]_{206-mr haredale} ask [me]_0-i to give [you]_{206-mr haredale} a meeting . [I]_0-i say , [I]_0-i am [here]_7326-here . ’ ‘_[0-i] [Our]_1370-us meeting , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , tapping [his]_{228-mr chester} snuff - box , and following with a smile the impatient gesture [he]_{228-mr chester} had made -- perhaps unconsciously -- towards [his]_{228-mr chester} sword , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} is one of conference and peace , [I]_0-i hope ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have come [here]_7326-here , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , ‘_[0-i] at [your]_{206-mr haredale} desire , holding [myself]_0-i bound to meet [you]_{206-mr haredale} , when and where [you]_{206-mr haredale} would . [I]_0-i have not come to bandy pleasant speeches , or hollow professions . [You]_{206-mr haredale} are [a smooth man of [the world]_{511-the world}]_{1376-a smooth man of the world} , [sir]_7320-sir , and at such play have [me]_0-i at a disadvantage . [The very last man on [this earth]_{1380-this earth} with whom [I]_0-i would enter the lists to combat with gentle compliments and masked faces]_{1379-the very last man on this earth with whom i would enter the lists to combat with gentle compliments and masked faces} , is [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , [I]_0-i do assure [you]_{206-mr haredale} . [I]_0-i am not [his]_{228-mr chester} match at such weapons , and have reason to believe that [few men]_{1381-few men} are . ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [You]_{206-mr haredale} do [me]_0-i a great deal of honour [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , most composedly , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} and [I]_0-i thank [you]_{206-mr haredale} . [I]_0-i will be frank with [you--]_{206-mr haredale} ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_{206-mr haredale} pardon -- will be what ? ’ ‘_[260-frank] [Frank]_260-frank -- open -- perfectly candid . ’ ‘_[260-frank] Hah ! ’ cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , drawing [his]_{206-mr haredale} breath . ‘_[260-frank] But do n’t let [me]_0-i interrupt [you]_{206-mr haredale} . ’ ‘_[0-i] So resolved am [I]_0-i to hold this course , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , tasting [his]_{483-the other} wine with great deliberation ; ‘_[0-i] that [I]_0-i have determined not to quarrel with [you]_{206-mr haredale} , and not to be betrayed into a warm expression or a hasty word . ’ ‘_[0-i] There again , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_[0-i] [you]_{206-mr haredale} have [me]_0-i at a great advantage . [Your]_{206-mr haredale} self - command-- ’ ‘_{[483-the other]} Is not to be disturbed , when it will serve [my]_0-i purpose , [you]_{206-mr haredale} would say’--rejoined [the other]_{483-the other} , interrupting [him]_0-i with the same complacency . ‘ Granted . [I]_{206-mr haredale} allow it . And [I]_{206-mr haredale} have a purpose to serve now . So have [you]_{206-mr haredale} . [I]_{206-mr haredale} am sure [our]_8059-our object is the same . Let [us]_8059-our attain it like [sensible men , who have ceased to be]_{8060-sensible men , who have ceased to be} [boys]_518-boys some time.--Do [you]_{206-mr haredale} drink ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ With [[my]_{483-the other} friends]_{8062-my friends} , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘ At least , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ [you]_{206-mr haredale} will be seated ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} will stand , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} returned [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} impatiently , ‘ on [this dismantled , beggared hearth]_{8063-this dismantled , beggared hearth} , and not pollute [it]_{8063-this dismantled , beggared hearth} , fallen as it is , with mockeries . Go on . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [You]_{206-mr haredale} are wrong , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ’_{[483-the other]} said [the other]_{483-the other} , crossing [his]_{483-the other} legs , and smiling as [he]_{483-the other} held [his]_{483-the other} glass up in the bright glow of the fire . ‘ [You]_{206-mr haredale} are really very wrong . [The world]_{511-the world} is a lively place enough , in which [we]_8065-we must accommodate [ourselves]_8065-we to circumstances , sail with the stream as glibly as [we]_8065-we can , be content to take froth for substance , the surface for the depth , the counterfeit for the real coin . [I]_{483-the other} wonder [no philosopher]_{8066-no philosopher} has ever established that [our]_8065-we globe itself is hollow . It should be , if Nature is consistent in [her]_8067-her works . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [YOU]_{483-the other} think it is , perhaps ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [I]_{483-the other} should say , ’_{[483-the other]} [he]_{483-the other} returned , sipping [his]_{483-the other} wine , ‘ there could be no doubt about it . Well ; [we]_8065-we , in trifling with this jingling toy , have had the ill - luck to jostle and fall out . [We]_8065-we are not what [the world]_{511-the world} calls [friends]_8069-friends ; but [we]_8065-we are as good and true and loving friends for all that , as [nine out of every ten of [those on whom it bestows the title]_{8071-those on whom it bestows the title}]_{8070-nine out of every ten of those on whom it bestows the title} . [You]_{206-mr haredale} have [a niece]_{8072-a niece} , and [I]_{483-the other} [a son]_{8073-a son} -- [a fine lad]_{8074-a fine lad} , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , but foolish . [They]_8075-they fall in love with [each other]_{7381-each other} , and form what [this same world]_{8077-this same world} calls an attachment ; meaning a something fanciful and false like the rest , which , if it took its own free time , would break like any other bubble . But it may not have [its]_{8077-this same world} own free time -- will not , if [they]_8075-they are left alone -- and the question is , shall [we]_8065-we two , because society calls [us]_8065-we [enemies]_8078-enemies , stand aloof , and let [them]_8075-they rush into [each other]_{7381-each other} ’s arms , when , by approaching [each other]_{7381-each other} sensibly , as [we]_8065-we do now , [we]_8065-we can prevent it , and part [them]_8075-they ? ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} love [[my]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{8081-my niece} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , after a short silence . ‘ It may sound strangely in [your]_{228-mr chester} ears ; but [I]_{206-mr haredale} love [her]_{8081-my niece} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Strangely , [[my]_{228-mr chester} good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} cried [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , lazily filling [his]_{228-mr chester} glass again , and pulling out [his]_{228-mr chester} toothpick . ‘ Not at all . [I]_{228-mr chester} like [Ned]_{228-mr chester} too -- or , as [you]_{206-mr haredale} say , love [him]_{228-mr chester} -- that ’s the word among such near relations . [I]_{228-mr chester} ’m_{[228-mr chester]} very fond of [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . [He]_{228-mr chester} ’s [an amazingly good fellow]_{1385-an amazingly good fellow} , and [a handsome fellow]_{1386-a handsome fellow} -- foolish and weak as yet ; that ’s all . But the thing is , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} -- for [I]_0-i ’ll be very frank , as [I]_0-i told [you]_{206-mr haredale} [I]_0-i would at first -- independently of any dislike that [you]_{206-mr haredale} and [I]_0-i might have to being related to [each other]_{7381-each other} , and independently of the religious differences between [us]_1388-us -- and damn it , that ’s important -- [I]_0-i could n’t afford a match of this description . [Ned]_{228-mr chester} and [I]_0-i could n’t do it . It ’s impossible . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Curb [your]_{206-mr haredale} tongue , in [God]_217-god ’s name , if this conversation is to last , ’ retorted [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} fiercely . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have said [I]_0-i love [[my]_0-i niece]_{8081-my niece} . Do [you]_{206-mr haredale} think that , loving [her]_{8081-my niece} , [I]_0-i would have [her]_{8081-my niece} fling [her]_{8081-my niece} heart away on [any man who had [your]_{206-mr haredale} blood in [his]_{1390-any man who had your blood in his veins} veins]_{1390-any man who had your blood in his veins} ? ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [You]_{206-mr haredale} see , ’ said [the other]_{483-the other} , not at all disturbed , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} the advantage of being so frank and open . Just what [I]_0-i was about to add , upon [my]_0-i honour ! [I]_0-i am amazingly attached to [Ned]_{228-mr chester} -- quite doat upon [him]_{228-mr chester} , indeed -- and even if [we]_1391-we could afford to throw [ourselves]_1391-we away , that very objection would be quite insuperable.--I wish [you]_{206-mr haredale} ’d take some wine ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Mark [me]_0-i , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , striding to the table , and laying [his]_0-i hand upon it heavily . ‘_[0-i] If [any man]_{1392-any man} believes -- presumes to think -- that [I]_0-i , in word or deed , or in the wildest dream , ever entertained remotely the idea of [Emma Haredale]_261-emma ’s favouring the suit of [any one who was akin to [you]_{206-mr haredale}]_{1393-any one who was akin to you} -- in any way -- [I]_0-i care not what -- [he]_{1390-any man who had your blood in his veins} lies . [He]_{1390-any man who had your blood in his veins} lies , and does [me]_0-i grievous wrong , in the mere thought . ’ ‘_{[1390-any man who had your blood in his veins]} [Haredale]_261-emma , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , rocking [himself]_{483-the other} to and fro as in assent , and nodding at the fire , ‘_[261-emma] it ’s extremely manly , and really very generous in [you]_{206-mr haredale} , to meet [me]_0-i in this unreserved and handsome way . Upon [my]_0-i word , those are exactly [my]_0-i sentiments , only expressed with much more force and power than [I]_0-i could use -- [you]_{206-mr haredale} know [my]_0-i sluggish nature , and will forgive [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i am sure . ’ ‘_[0-i] While [I]_0-i would restrain [her]_261-emma from all correspondence with [[your]_{206-mr haredale} son]_{1394-your son} , and sever [their]_1395-their intercourse here , though it should cause [her]_261-emma death , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , who had been pacing to and fro , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i would do it kindly and tenderly if [I]_0-i can . [I]_0-i have a trust to discharge , which [my]_0-i nature is not formed to understand , and , for this reason , the bare fact of there being any love between [them]_1395-their comes upon [me]_0-i to - night , almost for the first time . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am more delighted than [I]_0-i can possibly tell [you]_{206-mr haredale} , ’ rejoined [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} with the utmost blandness , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} to find [my]_0-i own impression so confirmed . [You]_{206-mr haredale} see the advantage of [our]_1396-we having met . [We]_1396-we understand [each other]_{7381-each other} . [We]_1396-we quite agree . [We]_1396-we have a most complete and thorough explanation , and [we]_1396-we know what course to take.--Why do n’t [you]_{206-mr haredale} taste [[your]_{206-mr haredale} tenant]_{1398-your tenant} ’s wine ? It ’s really very good . ’ ‘_{[1401-agents]} Pray who , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_{[1401-agents]} have aided [Emma]_261-emma , or [[your]_{206-mr haredale} son]_{1394-your son} ? Who are [their]_1400-their go - betweens , and [agents]_1401-agents -- do [you]_{206-mr haredale} know ? ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [All the good people hereabouts]_{1402-all the good people hereabouts} -- [the neighbourhood]_{7424-the neighbourhood} in general , [I]_0-i think , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , with [his]_{483-the other} most affable smile . ‘_[0-i] [The messenger [I]_0-i sent to [you]_{206-mr haredale} to - day]_{1404-the messenger i sent to you to - day} , foremost among [them]_1400-their all . ’ ‘_{[7505-the idiot]} [The idiot]_{7505-the idiot} ? [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? ’ ‘_{[7505-the idiot]} [You]_{206-mr haredale} are surprised ? [I]_0-i am glad of that , for [I]_0-i was rather so [myself]_0-i . Yes . [I]_0-i wrung that from [[his]_{1394-your son} mother]_{756-his mother} -- [a very decent sort of woman]_{1407-a very decent sort of woman} -- from whom , indeed , [I]_0-i chiefly learnt how serious the matter had become , and so determined to ride out here to - day , and hold a parley with [you]_{206-mr haredale} on this neutral ground.--You’re stouter than [you]_{206-mr haredale} used to be , [Haredale]_261-emma , but [you]_{206-mr haredale} look extremely well . ’ ‘_[1408-our] [Our]_1408-our business , [I]_0-i presume , is nearly at an end , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , with an expression of impatience [he]_{206-mr haredale} was at no pains to conceal . ‘_[1408-our] Trust [me]_0-i , [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , [[my]_0-i niece]_{8081-my niece} shall change from this time . [I]_0-i will appeal , ’ [he]_0-i added in a lower tone , ‘_[0-i] to [[her]_{8081-my niece} woman]_{7902-her woman} ’s heart , [her]_{8081-my niece} dignity , [her]_{8081-my niece} pride , [her]_{8081-my niece} duty-- ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall do the same by [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , restoring some errant faggots to [their]_8086-their places in the grate with the toe of [his]_{228-mr chester} boot . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} If there is anything real in [this world]_{1411-this world} , it is those amazingly fine feelings and those natural obligations which must subsist between [father]_7315-father and [son]_1413-son . [I]_0-i shall put it to [him]_{228-mr chester} on every ground of moral and religious feeling . [I]_0-i shall represent to [him]_{228-mr chester} that [we]_1414-we can not possibly afford it -- that [I]_0-i have always looked forward to [his]_{228-mr chester} marrying well , for a genteel provision for [myself]_0-i in the autumn of life -- that there are a great many clamorous dogs to pay , whose claims are perfectly just and right , and who must be paid out of [[his]_{228-mr chester} wife]_{7765-his wife} ’s fortune . In short , that the very highest and most honourable feelings of [our]_1414-we nature , with every consideration of filial duty and affection , and all that sort of thing , imperatively demand that [he]_{228-mr chester} should run away with [an heiress]_{1416-an heiress} . ’ ‘_{[1416-an heiress]} And break [her]_{1416-an heiress} heart as speedily as possible ? ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , drawing on [his]_{206-mr haredale} glove . ‘_{[1416-an heiress]} There [Ned]_{228-mr chester} will act exactly as [he]_{228-mr chester} pleases , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , sipping [his]_{483-the other} wine ; ‘_{[228-mr chester]} that ’s entirely [his]_{228-mr chester} affair . [I]_0-i would n’t for [the world]_{511-the world} interfere with [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , beyond a certain point . The relationship between [father]_7315-father and [son]_1413-son , [you]_1421-you know , is positively quite a holy kind of bond.--WON’T [you]_1421-you let [me]_0-i persuade [you]_1421-you to take one glass of wine ? Well ! as [you]_1421-you please , as [you]_1421-you please , ’ [he]_0-i added , helping [himself]_0-i again . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , after a short silence , during which [he]_{206-mr haredale} had eyed [his]_{206-mr haredale} smiling face from time to time intently , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [you]_{228-mr chester} have the head and heart of [an evil spirit]_{1422-an evil spirit} in all matters of deception . ’ ‘_{[1422-an evil spirit]} [Your]_{228-mr chester} health ! ’ said [the other]_{483-the other} , with a nod . ‘_{[1422-an evil spirit]} But [I]_0-i have interrupted [you--]_1423-you-- ’ ‘_[0-i] If now , ’ pursued [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_[0-i] [we]_1424-we should find it difficult to separate [these young people]_{1425-these young people} , and break off [their]_{1425-these young people} intercourse -- if , for instance , [you]_0-i find it difficult on [your]_0-i side , what course do [you]_0-i intend to take ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Nothing plainer , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , nothing easier , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , shrugging [his]_{483-the other} shoulders and stretching [himself]_{483-the other} more comfortably before the fire . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall then exert those powers on which [you]_0-i flatter [me]_0-i so highly -- though , upon [my]_0-i word , [I]_0-i do n’t deserve [your]_0-i compliments to their full extent -- and resort to a few little trivial subterfuges for rousing jealousy and resentment . [You]_0-i see ? ’ ‘_[0-i] In short , justifying the means by the end , [we]_1424-we are , as a last resource for tearing them asunder , to resort to treachery and -- and lying , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[0-i] Oh dear no . Fie , fie ! ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , relishing a pinch of snuff extremely . ‘_[0-i] Not lying . Only a little management , a little diplomacy , a little -- intriguing , that ’s the word . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , moving to and fro , and stopping , and moving on again , like [one who was ill at ease]_{8091-one who was ill at ease} , ‘_[0-i] that this could have been foreseen or prevented . But as it has gone so far , and it is necessary for [us]_1424-we to act , it is of no use shrinking or regretting . Well ! [I]_0-i shall second [your]_0-i endeavours to the utmost of [my]_0-i power . There is one topic in the whole wide range of human thoughts on which [we]_1424-we both agree . [We]_1424-we shall act in concert , but apart . There will be no need , [I]_0-i hope , for [us]_1424-we to meet again . ’ ‘_[0-i] Are [you]_0-i going ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , rising with a graceful indolence . ‘_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i light [you]_0-i down [the stairs]_{7713-the stairs} . ’ ‘_[0-i] Pray keep [your]_0-i seat , ’ returned [the other drily]_{8092-the other drily} , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i know the way . ’ So , waving [his]_{228-mr chester} hand slightly , and putting on [his]_{228-mr chester} hat as [he]_{228-mr chester} turned upon [his]_{228-mr chester} heel , [he]_{228-mr chester} went clanking out as [he]_{228-mr chester} had come , shut the door behind [him]_{228-mr chester} , and tramped down [the echoing stairs]_{8093-the echoing stairs} . ‘_[0-i] Pah ! [A very coarse animal]_{1428-a very coarse animal} , indeed ! ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , composing [himself]_{228-mr chester} in the easy - chair again . ‘_{[1429-a rough brute]} [A rough brute]_{1429-a rough brute} . [Quite a human badger]_{1430-quite a human badger} ! ’ [John Willet]_193-john and [[his]_193-john friends]_{7345-his friends} , [who had been listening intently for the clash of swords , or firing of pistols]_{8095-who had been listening intently for the clash of swords , or firing of pistols} in [the great room]_{1365-the great room} , and had indeed settled the order in which [they]_{8095-who had been listening intently for the clash of swords , or firing of pistols} should rush in when summoned -- in which [procession old John]_193-john had carefully arranged that [he]_193-john should bring up the rear -- were very much astonished to see [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} come down without a scratch , call for [his]_{206-mr haredale} horse , and ride away thoughtfully at a footpace . After some consideration , it was decided that [he]_{206-mr haredale} had left [the gentleman above]_{8097-the gentleman above} , for dead , and had adopted this stratagem to divert suspicion or pursuit . As this conclusion involved the necessity of [their]_{8095-who had been listening intently for the clash of swords , or firing of pistols} going [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} forthwith , [they]_{8095-who had been listening intently for the clash of swords , or firing of pistols} were about to ascend in the order [they]_{8095-who had been listening intently for the clash of swords , or firing of pistols} had agreed upon , when a smart ringing at [the guest]_{599-the guest} ’s bell , as if [he]_{206-mr haredale} had pulled it vigorously , overthrew all [their]_{8095-who had been listening intently for the clash of swords , or firing of pistols} speculations , and involved [them]_{8095-who had been listening intently for the clash of swords , or firing of pistols} in great uncertainty and doubt . At length [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} agreed to go [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} [himself]_{194-mr willet} , escorted by [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , as [the strongest and stoutest fellows on [the premises]_{8102-the premises} , who were to make [their]_{8101-the strongest and stoutest fellows on the premises , who were to make their appearance under pretence of clearing away the glasses} appearance under pretence of clearing away the glasses]_{8101-the strongest and stoutest fellows on the premises , who were to make their appearance under pretence of clearing away the glasses} . Under this protection , [the brave and broad - faced [John]_193-john]_{8103-the brave and broad - faced john} boldly entered [the room]_{462-the room} , half a foot in advance , and received an order for a boot - jack without trembling . But when it was brought , and [he]_{206-mr haredale} leant [his]_{206-mr haredale} sturdy shoulder to [the guest]_{599-the guest} , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} was observed to look very hard into [his]_{206-mr haredale} boots as [he]_{206-mr haredale} pulled them off , and , by opening [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes much wider than usual , to appear to express some surprise and disappointment at not finding them full of blood . [He]_{194-mr willet} took occasion , too , to examine [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} as closely as [he]_{194-mr willet} could , expecting to discover sundry loopholes in [his]_{1227-the gentleman} person , pierced by [[his]_{194-mr willet} adversary]_{8107-his adversary} ’s sword . Finding none , however , and observing in course of time that [[his]_{206-mr haredale} guest]_{7304-his guest} was as cool and unruffled , both in [his]_{1227-the gentleman} dress and temper , as [he]_{1227-the gentleman} had been all day , [old John]_193-john at last heaved a deep sigh , and began to think no duel had been fought that night . ‘_{[1430-quite a human badger]} And now , [Willet]_{194-mr willet} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[194-mr willet]} if [the room]_{462-the room} ’s well aired , [I]_0-i ’ll try the merits of that famous bed . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [The room]_{462-the room} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [John]_193-john , taking up a candle , and nudging [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [Hugh]_198-hugh to accompany [them]_8109-them , in case [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} should unexpectedly drop down faint or dead from some internal wound , ‘_[7320-sir] [the room]_{462-the room} ’s as warm as any toast in a tankard . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , take [you]_{194-mr willet} that other candle , and go on before . [Hugh]_198-hugh ! Follow up , [sir]_7320-sir , with the easy - chair . ’ In this order -- and still , in [his]_193-john earnest inspection , holding [his]_193-john candle very close to [the guest]_{599-the guest} ; now making [him]_{599-the guest} feel extremely warm about the legs , now threatening to set [his]_{599-the guest} wig on fire , and constantly begging [his]_{599-the guest} pardon with great awkwardness and embarrassment -- [John]_193-john led [the party]_{8112-the party} to [the best bedroom]_{8113-the best bedroom} , which was nearly as large as [the chamber from which [they]_{8112-the party} had come]_{8114-the chamber from which they had come} , and held , drawn out near the fire for warmth , a great old spectral bedstead , hung with faded brocade , and ornamented , at the top of each carved post , with a plume of feathers that had once been white , but with dust and age had now grown hearse - like and funereal . ‘_[7320-sir] Good night , [[my]_0-i friends]_{8062-my friends} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} with a sweet smile , seating [himself]_0-i , when [he]_0-i had surveyed [the room]_{462-the room} from end to end , in the easy - chair which [[his]_0-i attendants]_{8116-his attendants} wheeled before the fire . ‘_[7320-sir] Good night ! [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , [you]_220-barnaby say some prayers before [you]_220-barnaby go to bed , [I]_0-i hope ? ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby nodded . ‘_{[8082-my good fellow]} [He]_{8082-my good fellow} has some nonsense that [he]_{8082-my good fellow} calls [his]_{8082-my good fellow} prayers , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [old John]_193-john , officiously . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m afraid there an’t much good in em . ’_[0-i] ‘ And [Hugh]_198-hugh ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , turning to [him]_7320-sir . ‘ Not [I]_{228-mr chester} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} answered . ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} know his’--pointing to [Barnaby--‘they’re]_{262-barnaby--‘they’re} well enough . [He]_{8082-my good fellow} sings ‘_{[228-mr chester]} em sometimes in the straw . [I]_0-i listen . ’ ‘_[0-i] [He]_{8082-my good fellow} ’s quite a animal , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [John]_193-john whispered in [his]_7320-sir ear with dignity . ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_7320-sir ’ll excuse [him]_{8082-my good fellow} , [I]_0-i ’m sure . If [he]_{8082-my good fellow} has any soul at all , [sir]_7320-sir , it must be such a very small one , that it do n’t signify what [he]_{8082-my good fellow} does or does n’t in that way . Good night , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’_{[599-the guest]} [The guest]_{599-the guest} rejoined ‘ [God]_217-god bless [you]_7320-sir ! ’_{[599-the guest]} with a fervour that was quite affecting ; and [John]_193-john , beckoning [[his]_193-john guards]_{1441-his guards} to go before , bowed [himself]_193-john out of [the room]_{462-the room} , and left [him]_{8082-my good fellow} to [his]_{8082-my good fellow} rest in the Maypole ’s ancient bed . Chapter 13 If [Joseph Willet]_197-joe , [the denounced and proscribed of ‘ prentices]_{8119-the denounced and proscribed of ‘ prentices} , had happened to be at [home]_7189-home when [[his]_197-joe father ’s courtly guest]_{8121-his father ’s courtly guest} presented [himself]_197-joe before the Maypole door -- that is , if it had not perversely chanced to be one of the half - dozen days in the whole year on which [he]_197-joe was at liberty to absent [himself]_197-joe for as many hours without question or reproach -- [he]_197-joe would have contrived , by hook or crook , to dive to the very bottom of [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} ’s mystery , and to come at [his]_197-joe purpose with as much certainty as though [he]_{228-mr chester} had been [[his]_197-joe confidential adviser]_{8122-his confidential adviser} . In that fortunate case , [the lovers]_{8123-the lovers} would have had quick warning of the ills that threatened [them]_{8123-the lovers} , and the aid of various timely and wise suggestions to boot ; for all [Joe]_197-joe ’s readiness of thought and action , and all [his]_197-joe sympathies and good wishes , were enlisted in favour of [the young people]_{8124-the young people} , and were staunch in devotion to [their]_{8124-the young people} cause . Whether this disposition arose out of [his]_197-joe old prepossessions in favour of [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} , whose history had surrounded [her]_{7328-the young lady} in [his]_197-joe mind , almost from [his]_197-joe cradle , with circumstances of unusual interest ; or from [his]_197-joe attachment towards [the young gentleman]_{7283-the young gentleman} , into whose confidence [he]_197-joe had , through [his]_197-joe shrewdness and alacrity , and the rendering of sundry important services as [a spy and messenger]_{8127-a spy and messenger} , almost imperceptibly glided ; whether they had [their]_{8123-the lovers} origin in either of these sources , or in the habit natural to youth , or in the constant badgering and worrying of [[his]_197-joe venerable parent]_{8128-his venerable parent} , or in any hidden little love affair of [his]_197-joe own which gave [him]_197-joe something of a fellow - feeling in the matter , it is needless to inquire -- especially as [Joe]_197-joe was out of the way , and had no opportunity on that particular occasion of testifying to [his]_197-joe sentiments either on one side or the other . It was , in fact , the twenty - fifth of March , which , as [most people]_{8129-most people} know to [their]_{8129-most people} cost , is , and has been time out of mind , one of those unpleasant epochs termed quarter - days . On [this twenty - fifth of March]_{8130-this twenty - fifth of march} , it was [John Willet]_193-john ’s pride annually to settle , in hard cash , [his]_193-john account with [a certain vintner and distiller in [the city of [London]_2-london]_{8132-the city of london}]_{8131-a certain vintner and distiller in the city of london} ; to give into whose hands a canvas bag containing its exact amount , and not a penny more or less , was the end and object of a journey for [Joe]_197-joe , so surely as the year and day came round . This journey was performed upon an old grey mare , concerning whom [John]_193-john had an indistinct set of ideas hovering about [him]_193-john , to the effect that [she]_8133-she could win a plate or cup if [she]_8133-she tried . [She]_8133-she never had tried , and probably never would now , being some fourteen or fifteen years of age , short in wind , long in body , and rather the worse for wear in respect of [her]_8133-she mane and tail . Notwithstanding these slight defects , [John]_193-john perfectly gloried in the animal ; and when [she]_8133-she was brought round to the door by [Hugh]_198-hugh , actually retired into [the bar]_{8134-the bar} , and there , in a secret grove of lemons , laughed with pride . ‘_[197-joe] There ’s a bit of horseflesh , [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’ said [John]_193-john , when [he]_193-john had recovered enough self - command to appear at the door again . ‘_[198-hugh] There ’s [a comely creature]_{1443-a comely creature} ! There ’s high mettle ! There ’s bone ! ’ There was bone enough beyond all doubt ; and so [Hugh]_198-hugh seemed to think , as [he]_198-hugh sat sideways in the saddle , lazily doubled up with [his]_198-hugh chin nearly touching [his]_198-hugh knees ; and heedless of the dangling stirrups and loose bridle - rein , sauntered up and down on the little green before the door . ‘_[197-joe] Mind [you]_1444-you take good care of [her]_{1443-a comely creature} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [John]_193-john , appealing from [this insensible person]_{8135-this insensible person} to [[his]_193-john son]_{7374-his son} and [heir , who now appeared , fully equipped and ready]_{8137-heir , who now appeared , fully equipped and ready} . ‘_[1444-you] Do n’t [you]_1444-you ride hard . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i should be puzzled to do that , [I]_0-i think , [father]_7315-father , ’ [Joe]_197-joe replied , casting a disconsolate look at the animal . ‘_[0-i] None of [your]_1444-you impudence , [sir]_7320-sir , if [you]_1444-you please , ’ retorted [old John]_193-john . ‘_[1444-you] What would [you]_1444-you ride , [sir]_7320-sir ? A wild ass or zebra would be too tame for [you]_1444-you , would n’t [he]_1449-he , eh sir ? [You]_1444-you ’d like to ride a roaring lion , would n’t [you]_1444-you , [sir]_7320-sir , eh [sir]_7320-sir ? Hold [your]_1444-you tongue , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ When [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , in [his]_{194-mr willet} differences with [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} , had exhausted all the questions that occurred to [him]_{194-mr willet} , and [Joe]_197-joe had said nothing at all in answer , [he]_197-joe generally wound up by bidding [him]_{194-mr willet} hold [his]_197-joe tongue . ‘_[1444-you] And what does [the boy]_{7488-the boy} mean , ’ added [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , after [he]_{194-mr willet} had stared at [him]_1444-you for a little time , in a species of stupefaction , ‘_{[7488-the boy]} by cocking [his]_{7488-the boy} hat , to such an extent ! Are [you]_1444-you going to kill [the wintner]_{1454-the wintner} , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ ‘_[1444-you] No , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe , tartly ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m not . Now [your]_{194-mr willet} mind ’s at ease , [father]_7315-father . ’_{[194-mr willet]} ‘ With a milintary air , too ! ’_{[194-mr willet]} said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , surveying [him]_1444-you from top to toe ; ‘ with a swaggering , fire - eating , biling - water drinking sort of way with [him]_{7488-the boy} ! And what do [you]_1444-you mean by pulling up the crocuses and snowdrops , eh [sir]_7320-sir ? ’_{[194-mr willet]} ‘ It ’s only a little nosegay , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , reddening . ‘ There ’s no harm in that , [I]_197-joe hope ? ’_[197-joe] ‘ [You]_7320-sir ’re_{[194-mr willet]} [a boy of business]_{1456-a boy of business} , [you]_7320-sir are , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , disdainfully , ‘_[197-joe] to go supposing that [wintners]_{1458-wintners} care for nosegays . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t suppose anything of the kind , ’ returned [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[0-i] Let [them]_{1458-wintners} keep [their]_{1458-wintners} red noses for bottles and tankards . These are going to [[Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} ’s house]_{1459-mr varden ’s house} . ’ ‘_{[214-mr varden]} And do [you]_1444-you suppose [HE]_{214-mr varden} minds such things as crocuses ? ’ demanded [John]_193-john . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know , and to say the truth , [I]_0-i do n’t care , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[0-i] Come , [father]_7315-father , give [me]_0-i the money , and in the name of patience let [me]_0-i go . ’ ‘_{[7315-father]} There it is , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ replied [John]_193-john ; ‘_[7320-sir] and take care of it ; and mind [you]_7320-sir do n’t make too much haste back , but give the mare a long rest.--Do [you]_7320-sir mind ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Ay , [I]_0-i mind , ’ returned [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[0-i] [She]_1462-she ’ll need it , [Heaven]_210-heaven knows . ’ ‘_[210-heaven] And do n’t [you]_7320-sir score up too much at the Black Lion , ’ said [John]_193-john . ‘_[7320-sir] Mind that too . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Then why do n’t [you]_7315-father let [me]_0-i have some money of [my]_0-i own ? ’ retorted [Joe]_197-joe , sorrowfully ; ‘_{[7315-father]} why do n’t [you]_7315-father , [father]_7315-father ? What do [you]_7315-father send [me]_0-i into [London]_2-london for , giving [me]_0-i only the right to call for [my]_0-i dinner at the Black Lion , which [you]_7315-father ’re to pay for next time [you]_7315-father go , as if [I]_7315-father was not to be trusted with a few shillings ? Why do [you]_7315-father use [me]_7315-father like this ? It ’s not right of [you]_7315-father . [You]_7315-father ca n’t expect [me]_7315-father to be quiet under it . ’_{[7315-father]} ‘ Let [him]_{7374-his son} have money ! ’_[193-john] cried [John]_193-john , in a drowsy reverie . ‘ What does [he]_{7374-his son} call money -- guineas ? Has n’t [he]_{7374-his son} got money ? Over and above the tolls , has n’t [he]_{7374-his son} one and sixpence ? ’_[193-john] ‘ One and sixpence ! ’_{[7374-his son]} repeated [[his]_193-john son]_{7374-his son} contemptuously . ‘ Yes , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] returned [John]_193-john , ‘ one and sixpence . When [I]_193-john was [your]_7315-father age , [I]_193-john had never seen so much money , in a heap . A shilling of it is in case of accidents -- the mare casting a shoe , or the like of that . The other sixpence is to spend in [the diversions of [London]_2-london]_{8142-the diversions of london} ; and the diversion [I]_193-john recommend is going to the top of [the Monument]_{8143-the monument} , and sitting there . There ’s no temptation there , [sir]_7320-sir -- no drink -- [no young women]_{8145-no young women} -- [no bad characters of any sort]_{8146-no bad characters of any sort} -- nothing but imagination . That ’s the way [I]_193-john enjoyed [myself]_193-john when [I]_193-john was [your]_7320-sir age , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_[193-john] To this , [Joe]_197-joe made no answer , but beckoning [Hugh]_198-hugh , leaped into the saddle and rode away ; and [a very stalwart , manly horseman [he]_198-hugh looked , deserving a better charger than it was [his]_198-hugh fortune to bestride]_{1465-a very stalwart , manly horseman he looked , deserving a better charger than it was his fortune to bestride} . [John]_193-john stood staring after [him]_198-hugh , or rather after [the grey mare]_{1466-the grey mare} ( for [he]_198-hugh had no eyes for [[her]_{1466-the grey mare} rider]_{1467-her rider} ) , until [man]_7337-man and beast had been out of sight some twenty minutes , when [he]_198-hugh began to think [they]_1469-they were gone , and slowly re - entering [the house]_{7210-the house} , fell into a gentle doze . The unfortunate grey mare , who was the agony of [Joe]_197-joe ’s life , floundered along at [her]_{1466-the grey mare} own will and pleasure until the Maypole was no longer visible , and then , contracting [her]_{1466-the grey mare} legs into what in a puppet would have been looked upon as a clumsy and awkward imitation of a canter , mended [her]_{1466-the grey mare} pace all at once , and did it of [her]_{1466-the grey mare} own accord . The acquaintance with [[her]_{1466-the grey mare} rider]_{1467-her rider} ’s usual mode of proceeding , which suggested this improvement in [hers]_{1466-the grey mare} , impelled [her]_{1466-the grey mare} likewise to turn up a bye - way , leading -- not to [London]_2-london , but through lanes running parallel with [the road [they]_1469-they had come]_{1472-the road they had come} , and passing within a few hundred yards of [the Maypole]_198-hugh , which led finally to an inclosure surrounding [a large , old , red - brick mansion]_{1473-a large , old , red - brick mansion} -- the same of which mention was made as [the Warren]_{14-the warren} in the first chapter of this history . Coming to a dead stop in a little copse thereabout , [she]_{1466-the grey mare} suffered [[her]_{1466-the grey mare} rider]_{1467-her rider} to dismount with right goodwill , and to tie [her]_{1466-the grey mare} to the trunk of a tree . ‘ Stay there , [old girl]_{8148-old girl} , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ and let [us]_1469-they see whether there ’s any little commission for [me]_197-joe to - day . ’_[197-joe] So saying , [he]_197-joe left [her]_{1466-the grey mare} to browze upon such stunted grass and weeds as happened to grow within the length of [her]_{1466-the grey mare} tether , and passing through a wicket gate , entered [the grounds]_{7327-the grounds} on foot . [The pathway]_{7249-the pathway} , after a very few minutes ’ walking , brought [him]_197-joe close to [the house]_{7210-the house} , towards which , and especially towards one particular window , [he]_197-joe directed many covert glances . [It]_{7210-the house} was [a dreary , silent building]_{8150-a dreary , silent building} , with echoing courtyards , [desolated turret - chambers]_{8151-desolated turret - chambers} , and [whole suites of rooms]_{8152-whole suites of rooms} shut up and mouldering to ruin . [The terrace - garden]_{8153-the terrace - garden} , dark with the shade of overhanging trees , had an air of melancholy that was quite oppressive . Great iron gates , disused for many years , and red with rust , drooping on [their]_8154-their hinges and overgrown with long rank grass , seemed as though they tried to sink into the ground , and hide [their]_8154-their fallen state among the friendly weeds . The fantastic monsters on the walls , green with age and damp , and covered here and there with moss , looked grim and desolate . There was a sombre aspect even on that part of [the mansion]_{7241-the mansion} which was inhabited and kept in good repair , that struck [the beholder]_{8156-the beholder} with a sense of sadness ; of something forlorn and failing , whence cheerfulness was banished . It would have been difficult to imagine a bright fire blazing in [the dull and darkened rooms]_{8157-the dull and darkened rooms} , or to picture any gaiety of heart or revelry that the frowning walls shut in . [It]_{7210-the house} seemed a place where such things had been , but could be no more -- the very ghost of [a house]_{1247-a house} , haunting the old spot in [its]_{7210-the house} old outward form , and that was all . Much of this decayed and sombre look was attributable , no doubt , to the death of [[its]_{7210-the house} former master]_{8159-its former master} , and the temper of [[its]_{7210-the house} present occupant]_{8160-its present occupant} ; but remembering the tale connected with [the mansion]_{7241-the mansion} , it seemed the very place for such a deed , and one that might have been [its]_{7210-the house} predestined theatre years upon years ago . Viewed with reference to this legend , the sheet of water where [the steward]_{579-the steward} ’s body had been found appeared to wear a black and sullen character , such as [no other pool]_{8163-no other pool} might own ; the bell upon the roof that had told the tale of murder to the midnight wind , became a very phantom whose voice would raise [the listener]_{8164-the listener} ’s hair on end ; and every leafless bough that nodded to another , had its stealthy whispering of the crime . [Joe]_197-joe paced up and down [the path]_{8165-the path} , sometimes stopping in affected contemplation of [the building]_{7248-the building} or the prospect , sometimes leaning against a tree with an assumed air of idleness and indifference , but always keeping an eye upon the window [he]_197-joe had singled out at first . After some quarter of an hour ’s delay , a small white hand was waved to [him]_197-joe for an instant from this casement , and [the young man , with a respectful bow]_{8167-the young man , with a respectful bow} , departed ; saying under [his]_0-i breath as [he]_0-i crossed [his]_0-i horse again , ‘_[197-joe] No errand for [me]_0-i to - day ! ’ But the air of smartness , the cock of the hat to which [John Willet]_193-john had objected , and the spring nosegay , all betokened some little errand of [his]_197-joe own , having a more interesting object than [a vintner]_{8168-a vintner} or even [a locksmith]_{7443-a locksmith} . So , indeed , it turned out ; for when [he]_197-joe had settled with [the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} -- whose place of business was down in [some deep cellars hard by [Thames Street]_{34-thames street}]_{8171-some deep cellars hard by thames street} , and who was as purple - faced an old gentleman as if [he]_197-joe had all [his]_197-joe life supported [their]_8172-their arched roof on [his]_197-joe head -- when [he]_197-joe had settled the account , and taken the receipt , and declined tasting more than three glasses of old sherry , to the unbounded astonishment of [the purple - faced vintner , who , gimlet in hand , had projected an attack upon at least a score of dusty casks]_{8173-the purple - faced vintner , who , gimlet in hand , had projected an attack upon at least a score of dusty casks} , and who stood transfixed , or morally gimleted as it were , to [his]_197-joe own wall -- when [he]_197-joe had done all this , and disposed besides of a frugal dinner at [the Black Lion in [Whitechapel]_{21-whitechapel}]_{8174-the black lion in whitechapel} ; spurning the Monument and [John]_193-john ’s advice , [he]_197-joe turned [his]_197-joe steps towards [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s house]_{1050-the locksmith ’s house} , attracted by the eyes of [blooming Dolly Varden]_{214-mr varden} . [Joe]_197-joe was by no means [a sheepish fellow]_{8177-a sheepish fellow} , but , for all that , when [he]_197-joe got to the corner of [the street in which [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} lived]_{8178-the street in which the locksmith lived} , [he]_197-joe could by no means make up [his]_197-joe mind to walk straight to [the house]_{7210-the house} . First , [he]_197-joe resolved to stroll up [another street]_{8181-another street} for five minutes , then up [another street]_{8181-another street} for five minutes more , and so on until [he]_197-joe had lost full half an hour , when [he]_197-joe made a bold plunge and found [himself]_197-joe with a red face and a beating heart in [the smoky workshop]_{8183-the smoky workshop} . ‘_[197-joe] [Joe Willet]_197-joe , or [his]_197-joe ghost ? ’ said [Varden]_{214-mr varden} , rising from the desk at which [he]_{214-mr varden} was busy with [his]_{214-mr varden} books , and looking at [him]_197-joe under [his]_{214-mr varden} spectacles . ‘_[197-joe] Which is it ? [Joe]_197-joe in the flesh , eh ? That ’s hearty . And how are all [the Chigwell company]_{1477-the chigwell company} , [Joe]_197-joe ? ’ ‘_[197-joe] Much as usual , [sir]_7320-sir -- [they]_{1477-the chigwell company} and [I]_0-i agree as well as ever . ’ ‘_{[1477-the chigwell company]} Well , well ! ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[1477-the chigwell company]} [We]_1479-we must be patient , [Joe]_197-joe , and bear with [old folks]_{1480-old folks} ’ foibles . How ’s the mare , [Joe]_197-joe ? Does [she]_8185-she do the four miles an hour as easily as ever ? Ha , ha , ha ! Does [she]_8185-she , [Joe]_197-joe ? Eh!--What have [we]_1479-we [there]_7220-there , [Joe]_197-joe -- a nosegay ! ’_{[1477-the chigwell company]} ‘ [A very poor one]_{8187-a very poor one} , [sir]_7320-sir -- [I]_242-gabriel thought [Miss Dolly--]_{8189-miss dolly--} ’_{[242-gabriel]} ‘ No , no , ’_{[242-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , dropping [his]_242-gabriel voice , and shaking [his]_242-gabriel head , ‘ not [Dolly]_216-dolly . Give ‘_{[242-gabriel]} em to [[her]_1481-her mother]_{1482-her mother} , [Joe]_197-joe . A great deal better give ‘ em to [[her]_1481-her mother]_{1482-her mother} . Would [you]_197-joe mind giving ‘_{[242-gabriel]} [em]_1483-em to [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , [Joe]_197-joe ? ’ ‘_[197-joe] Oh no , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [Joe]_197-joe replied , and endeavouring , but not with the greatest possible success , to hide [his]_197-joe disappointment . ‘_[197-joe] [I]_0-i shall be very glad , [I]_0-i ’m sure . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ That ’s right , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , patting [him]_197-joe on the back . ‘ It do n’t matter who has [‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} em]_{8191-‘ em} , [Joe]_197-joe ? ’ ‘_[197-joe] Not a bit , [sir]_7320-sir . ’--Dear heart , how the words stuck in [his]_197-joe throat ! ‘_[7320-sir] Come in , ’ said [Gabriel]_242-gabriel . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have just been called to tea . [She]_1487-she ’s in [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} . ’ ‘_[1487-she] [She]_1487-she , ’ thought [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[1487-she] Which of ‘ [em]_{8191-‘ em} [I]_{7447-the locksmith} wonder -- [Mrs]_8192-mrs or [Miss]_8193-miss ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} settled the doubt as neatly as if it had been expressed aloud , by leading [him]_197-joe to the door , and saying , ‘ [Martha]_213-martha , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} , here ’s young [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} Now , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , regarding [the Maypole]_198-hugh as a sort of human mantrap , or decoy for [husbands]_{1490-husbands} ; viewing [its proprietor]_{1491-its proprietor} , and all who aided and abetted [him]_{1491-its proprietor} , in the light of so many poachers among [Christian men]_{1492-christian men} ; and believing , moreover , that [the publicans]_{1493-the publicans} coupled with [sinners in Holy Writ]_{1494-sinners in holy writ} were [veritable licensed victuallers]_{1495-veritable licensed victuallers} ; was far from being favourably disposed towards [[her]_{219-mrs varden} visitor]_{1496-her visitor} . Wherefore [she]_{219-mrs varden} was taken faint directly ; and being duly presented with the crocuses and snowdrops , divined on further consideration that they were the occasion of the languor which had seized upon [her]_{219-mrs varden} spirits . ‘ [I]_1500-you ’m_[1500-you] afraid [I]_0-i could n’t bear [the room]_{462-the room} another minute , ’ said [the good lady]_{8195-the good lady} , ‘_[0-i] if [they]_1498-them remained [here]_7326-here . WOULD [you]_1500-you excuse [my]_0-i putting [them]_1498-them out of window ? ’ [Joe]_197-joe begged [she]_1501-she would n’t mention it on any account , and smiled feebly as [he]_197-joe saw [them]_1498-them deposited on the sill outside . If [anybody]_7183-anybody could have known the pains [he]_197-joe had taken to make up that despised and misused bunch of flowers!-- ‘_[1500-you] [I]_0-i feel it quite a relief to get rid of them , [I]_0-i assure [you]_1500-you , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m better already . ’_[1501-she] And indeed [she]_1501-she did appear to have plucked up [her]_1501-she spirits . [Joe]_197-joe expressed [his]_197-joe gratitude to [Providence]_{263-providence} for this favourable dispensation , and tried to look as if [he]_197-joe did n’t wonder where [Dolly]_216-dolly was . ‘ [You]_1500-you ’re_[197-joe] [sad people at [Chigwell]_11-chigwell]_{1502-sad people at chigwell} , [Mr Joseph]_264-joe , ’ said [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} ‘_[264-joe] [I]_0-i hope not , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , ’ returned [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[0-i] [You]_1500-you ’re [the cruellest and most inconsiderate people in [the world]_{511-the world}]_{8197-the cruellest and most inconsiderate people in the world} , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , bridling . ‘ [I]_{219-mrs varden} wonder [old Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , having been [a married man]_{8199-a married man} [himself]_{194-mr willet} , does n’t know better than to conduct [himself]_{194-mr willet} as [he]_{194-mr willet} does . [His]_{194-mr willet} doing it for profit is no excuse . [I]_{219-mrs varden} would rather pay the money twenty times over , and have [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} come [home]_7189-home like [a respectable and sober tradesman]_{8201-a respectable and sober tradesman} . If there is one character , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} with great emphasis , ‘ that offends and disgusts [me]_{219-mrs varden} more than another , it is a sot . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} ‘ Come , [Martha]_213-martha , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} cheerily , ‘ let [us]_8203-us have tea , and do n’t let [us]_8203-us talk about sots . There are none here , and [Joe]_197-joe do n’t want to hear about [them]_8204-them , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} dare say . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} At this crisis , [Miggs]_239-miggs appeared with toast . ‘ [I]_{219-mrs varden} dare say [he]_197-joe does not , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ; ‘ and [I]_{219-mrs varden} dare say [you]_1505-you do not , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . It ’s a very unpleasant subject , [I]_{219-mrs varden} have no doubt , though [I]_{219-mrs varden} wo n’t say it ’s personal’--Miggs coughed--‘whatever [I]_{219-mrs varden} may be forced to think’--Miggs sneezed expressively . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [You]_1505-you never will know , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , and [nobody]_7945-nobody at [young Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s age -- [you’ll]_1505-you excuse [me]_0-i , [sir]_7320-sir -- can be expected to know , what [a woman]_{7605-a woman} suffers when [she]_{7605-a woman} is waiting at [home]_7189-home under such circumstances . If [you]_1505-you do n’t believe [me]_0-i , as [I]_0-i know [you]_1505-you do n’t , here ’s [Miggs]_239-miggs , who is only too often [a witness of it]_{1510-a witness of it} -- ask [her]_{7605-a woman} . ’ ‘_[239-miggs] Oh ! [she]_{7605-a woman} were very bad the other night , [sir]_7320-sir , indeed [she]_{7605-a woman} were , said [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘ If [you]_{219-mrs varden} had n’t the sweetness of an angel in [you]_{219-mrs varden} , [mim]_7753-mim , [I]_239-miggs do n’t think [you]_{219-mrs varden} could abear it , [I]_239-miggs raly do n’t . ’_[239-miggs] ‘ [Miggs]_239-miggs , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ‘ [you]_239-miggs ’re_{[219-mrs varden]} profane . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Begging [your]_{219-mrs varden} pardon , [mim]_7753-mim , ’ returned [Miggs]_239-miggs , with shrill rapidity , ‘_[7753-mim] such was not [my]_0-i intentions , and such [I]_0-i hope is not [my]_0-i character , though [I]_0-i am but [a servant]_{1513-a servant} . ’ ‘_{[1513-a servant]} Answering [me]_0-i , [Miggs]_239-miggs , and providing [yourself]_{219-mrs varden} , ’ retorted [[her]_{219-mrs varden} mistress]_{1024-her mistress} , looking round with dignity , ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} is one and the same thing . How dare [you]_{219-mrs varden} speak of angels in connection with [[your]_{219-mrs varden} sinful fellow - beings]_{1514-your sinful fellow - beings} -- mere’--said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , glancing at [herself]_{219-mrs varden} in a neighbouring mirror , and arranging the ribbon of [her]_{219-mrs varden} cap in a more becoming fashion--‘mere worms and grovellers as [we]_1515-we are ! ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [I]_0-i did not intend , [mim]_7753-mim , if [you]_7753-mim please , to give offence , ’ said [Miggs]_239-miggs , confident in the strength of [her]_239-miggs compliment , and developing strongly in the throat as usual , ‘_[0-i] and [I]_0-i did not expect it would be took as such . [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i know [my]_0-i own unworthiness , and that [I]_0-i hate and despise [myself]_0-i and all [my]_0-i fellow - creatures as [every practicable Christian]_{1517-every practicable christian} should . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [You]_{219-mrs varden} ’ll have the goodness , if [you]_{219-mrs varden} please , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , loftily , ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} to step [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} and see if [Dolly]_216-dolly has finished dressing , and to tell [her]_216-dolly that the chair that was ordered for [her]_216-dolly will be [here]_7326-here in a minute , and that if [she]_216-dolly keeps it waiting , [I]_0-i shall send it away that instant.--I’m sorry to see that [you]_{219-mrs varden} do n’t take [your]_{219-mrs varden} tea , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , and that [you]_{219-mrs varden} do n’t take [yours]_{219-mrs varden} , [Mr Joseph]_264-joe ; though of course it would be foolish of [me]_0-i to expect that anything that can be had at [home]_7189-home , and in the company of [females]_1521-females , would please [YOU]_{219-mrs varden} . ’ This pronoun was understood in the plural sense , and included [both gentlemen]_{8207-both gentlemen} , upon both of whom it was rather hard and undeserved , for [Gabriel]_242-gabriel had applied [himself]_242-gabriel to the meal with a very promising appetite , until it was spoilt by [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} [herself]_{219-mrs varden} , and [Joe]_264-joe had as great a liking for [the female society of [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s house]_{1050-the locksmith ’s house}]_{8208-the female society of the locksmith ’s house} -- or for a part of it at all events -- as [man]_7337-man could well entertain . But [he]_264-joe had no opportunity to say anything in [his]_264-joe own defence , for at that moment [Dolly]_216-dolly [herself]_216-dolly appeared , and struck [him]_264-joe quite dumb with [her]_216-dolly beauty . Never had [Dolly]_216-dolly looked so handsome as [she]_216-dolly did then , in all the glow and grace of youth , with all [her]_216-dolly charms increased a hundredfold by a most becoming dress , by a thousand little coquettish ways which [nobody]_7945-nobody could assume with a better grace , and all the sparkling expectation of that accursed party . It is impossible to tell how [Joe]_264-joe hated that party wherever it was , and all [the other people who were going to it]_{8213-the other people who were going to it} , whoever [they]_{8213-the other people who were going to it} were . And [she]_216-dolly hardly looked at [him]_264-joe -- no , hardly looked at [him]_264-joe . And when the chair was seen through the open door coming blundering into [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , [she]_216-dolly actually clapped [her]_216-dolly hands and seemed glad to go . But [Joe]_264-joe gave [her]_216-dolly [his]_264-joe arm -- there was some comfort in that -- and handed [her]_216-dolly into it . To see [her]_216-dolly seat [herself]_216-dolly inside , with [her]_216-dolly laughing eyes brighter than diamonds , and [her]_216-dolly hand -- surely [she]_216-dolly had the prettiest hand in [the world]_{511-the world} -- on the ledge of the open window , and [her]_216-dolly little finger provokingly and pertly tilted up , as if it wondered why [Joe]_264-joe did n’t squeeze or kiss it ! To think how well one or two of the modest snowdrops would have become that delicate bodice , and how they were lying neglected outside the parlour window ! To see how [Miggs]_239-miggs looked on with a face expressive of knowing how all this loveliness was got up , and of being in the secret of every string and pin and hook and eye , and of saying it ai n’t half as real as [you]_8216-you think , and [I]_0-i could look quite as well [myself]_0-i if [I]_0-i took the pains ! To hear that provoking precious little scream when the chair was hoisted on its poles , and to catch that transient but not - to - be - forgotten vision of [the happy face within]_{8217-the happy face within} -- what torments and aggravations , and yet what delights were these ! [The very chairmen]_{8218-the very chairmen} seemed favoured rivals as [they]_{8218-the very chairmen} bore [her]_216-dolly down [the street]_{780-the street} . There never was such an alteration in [a small room]_{8220-a small room} in a small time as in [that parlour]_{8221-that parlour} when [they]_{8218-the very chairmen} went back to finish tea . So dark , so deserted , so perfectly disenchanted . It seemed such sheer nonsense to be sitting tamely there , when [she]_216-dolly was at a dance with [more lovers than [man]_7337-man could calculate fluttering about [her]_216-dolly]_{8222-more lovers than man could calculate fluttering about her} -- with the whole party doting on and adoring [her]_216-dolly , and wanting to marry [her]_216-dolly . [Miggs]_239-miggs was hovering about too ; and the fact of [her]_216-dolly existence , the mere circumstance of [her]_216-dolly ever having been born , appeared , after [Dolly]_216-dolly , such an unaccountable practical joke . It was impossible to talk . It could n’t be done . [He]_8224-he had nothing left for it but to stir [his]_8224-he tea round , and round , and round , and ruminate on all the fascinations of [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s lovely daughter]_{8226-the locksmith ’s lovely daughter} . [Gabriel]_242-gabriel was dull too . It was a part of the certain uncertainty of [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s temper , that when [they]_8227-they were in this condition , [she]_216-dolly should be gay and sprightly . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i need have a cheerful disposition , [I]_0-i am sure , ’ said [the smiling housewife]_{8228-the smiling housewife} , ‘_[0-i] to preserve any spirits at all ; and how [I]_0-i do it [I]_0-i can scarcely tell . ’ ‘_[0-i] Ah , mim , ’ sighed [Miggs]_239-miggs , ‘_[0-i] begging [your]_0-i pardon for the interruption , there an’t a many like [you]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] Take away , [Miggs]_239-miggs , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , rising , ‘_[239-miggs] take away , pray . [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i ’m a restraint here , and as [I]_{7447-the locksmith} wish [everybody]_{587-everybody} to enjoy [themselves]_{587-everybody} as [they]_{587-everybody} best can , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} feel [I]_{7447-the locksmith} had better go . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ No , no , [Martha]_213-martha , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Stop here . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’m_{[7447-the locksmith]} sure [we]_1523-we shall be very sorry to lose [you]_0-i , eh [Joe]_264-joe ! ’ [Joe]_264-joe started , and said ‘_[264-joe] Certainly . ’ ‘_[264-joe] Thank [you]_239-miggs , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , ’ returned [[his]_0-i wife]_{7765-his wife} ; ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} but [I]_0-i know [your]_239-miggs wishes better . Tobacco and beer , or spirits , have much greater attractions than any [I]_0-i can boast of , and therefore [I]_0-i shall go and sit [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} and look out of window , [[my]_0-i love]_{1526-my love} . Good night , [Mr Joseph]_264-joe . [I]_0-i ’m very glad to have seen [you]_239-miggs , and [I]_{8195-the good lady} only wish [I]_{8195-the good lady} could have provided something more suitable to [your]_239-miggs taste . Remember [me]_{8195-the good lady} very kindly if [you]_239-miggs please to [old Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , and tell [him]_{194-mr willet} that whenever [he]_{194-mr willet} comes [here]_7326-here [I]_{8195-the good lady} have a crow to pluck with [him]_{194-mr willet} . Good night ! ’_{[8195-the good lady]} Having uttered these words with great sweetness of manner , [the good lady]_{8195-the good lady} dropped a curtsey remarkable for its condescension , and serenely withdrew . And it was for this [Joe]_264-joe had looked forward to the twenty - fifth of March for weeks and weeks , and had gathered the flowers with so much care , and had cocked [his]_264-joe hat , and made [himself]_264-joe so smart ! This was the end of all [his]_264-joe bold determination , resolved upon for the hundredth time , to speak out to [Dolly]_216-dolly and tell [her]_216-dolly how [he]_264-joe loved [her]_216-dolly ! To see [her]_216-dolly for a minute -- for but a minute -- to find [her]_216-dolly going out to a party and glad to go ; to be looked upon as [a common pipe - smoker , beer - bibber]_{1528-a common pipe - smoker , beer - bibber} , [spirit - guzzler , and tosspot]_{1529-spirit - guzzler , and tosspot} ! [He]_264-joe bade farewell to [[his]_264-joe friend]_{7570-his friend} [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , and hastened to take horse at [the Black Lion]_{1532-the black lion} , thinking as [he]_264-joe turned towards [home]_7189-home , as many another [Joe]_264-joe has thought before and since , that here was an end to all [his]_264-joe hopes -- that the thing was impossible and never could be -- that [she]_216-dolly did n’t care for [him]_264-joe -- that [he]_264-joe was wretched for life -- and that the only congenial prospect left [him]_264-joe , was to go for [a soldier]_{1534-a soldier} or [a sailor]_{1535-a sailor} , and get [some obliging enemy]_{1536-some obliging enemy} to knock [his]_264-joe brains out as soon as possible . Chapter 14 [Joe Willet]_197-joe rode leisurely along in [his]_197-joe desponding mood , picturing [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} going down long country - dances , and poussetting dreadfully with [bold strangers]_{1539-bold strangers} -- which was almost too much to bear -- when [he]_197-joe heard the tramp of a horse ’s feet behind [him]_197-joe , and looking back , saw [a well - mounted gentleman]_{1540-a well - mounted gentleman} advancing at a smart canter . As [this rider]_{611-this rider} passed , [he]_197-joe checked [his]_197-joe steed , and called [him]_{611-this rider} of the Maypole by [his]_197-joe name . [Joe]_197-joe set spurs to the grey mare , and was at [his]_197-joe side directly . ‘ [I]_197-joe thought it was [you]_197-joe , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[197-joe] [he]_197-joe said , touching [his]_197-joe hat . ‘ A fair evening , [sir]_7320-sir . Glad to see [you]_197-joe out of doors again . ’_[197-joe] [The gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} smiled and nodded . ‘ What gay doings have been going on to - day , [Joe]_197-joe ? Is [she]_{611-this rider} as pretty as ever ? Nay , do n’t blush , [man]_7337-man . ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ If [I]_197-joe coloured at all , [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ which [I]_197-joe did n’t know [I]_197-joe did , it was to think [I]_197-joe should have been such a fool as ever to have any hope of [her]_{611-this rider} . [She]_{611-this rider} ’s as far out of [my]_197-joe reach as -- as [Heaven]_210-heaven is . ’_[197-joe] ‘ Well , [Joe]_197-joe , [I]_{228-mr chester} hope that ’s not altogether beyond it , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , good - humouredly . ‘ Eh ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Ah ! ’_[197-joe] sighed [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ It ’s all very fine talking , [sir]_7320-sir . Proverbs are easily made in cold blood . But it ca n’t be helped . Are [you]_197-joe bound for [[our]_8236-our house]_{8237-our house} , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’_[197-joe] ‘ Yes . As [I]_{228-mr chester} am not quite strong yet , [I]_{228-mr chester} shall stay [there]_7220-there to - night , and ride [home]_7189-home coolly in the morning . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ If [you]_{228-mr chester} ’re_[197-joe] in no particular hurry , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe after a short silence , ‘_[197-joe] and will bear with the pace of [this poor jade]_{1543-this poor jade} , [I]_0-i shall be glad to ride on with [you]_{228-mr chester} to [the Warren]_{546-the warren} , [sir]_7320-sir , and hold [your]_{228-mr chester} horse when [you]_{228-mr chester} dismount . It ’ll save [you]_{228-mr chester} having to walk from [the Maypole]_198-hugh , there and back again . [I]_0-i can spare the time well , [sir]_7320-sir , for [I]_0-i am too soon . ’ ‘_[0-i] And so am [I]_0-i , ’ returned [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_[0-i] though [I]_0-i was unconsciously riding fast just now , in compliment [I]_0-i suppose to the pace of [my]_0-i thoughts , which were travelling post . [We]_1547-they will keep together , [Joe]_197-joe , willingly , and be as good company as may be . And cheer up , cheer up , think of [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} with a stout heart , and [you]_{228-mr chester} shall win [her]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} yet . ’ [Joe]_197-joe shook [his]_197-joe head ; but there was something so cheery in the buoyant hopeful manner of this speech , that [his]_197-joe spirits rose under its influence , and communicated as it would seem some new impulse even to the grey mare , who , breaking from [her]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} sober amble into a gentle trot , emulated the pace of [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} ’s horse , and appeared to flatter [herself]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} that [he]_197-joe was doing [his]_197-joe very best . It was a fine dry night , and the light of a young moon , which was then just rising , shed around that peace and tranquillity which gives to evening time its most delicious charm . The lengthened shadows of the trees , softened as if reflected in still water , threw [their]_1547-they carpet on the path [the travellers]_{8241-the travellers} pursued , and the light wind stirred yet more softly than before , as though it were soothing [Nature]_266-nature in [her]_266-nature sleep . By little and little [they]_1547-they ceased talking , and rode on side by side in a pleasant silence . ‘_[7320-sir] The Maypole lights are brilliant to - night , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , as [they]_1547-they rode along the lane from which , while the intervening trees were bare of leaves , [that hostelry]_{8242-that hostelry} was visible . ‘_[7320-sir] Brilliant indeed , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [Joe]_197-joe , rising in [his]_197-joe stirrups to get a better view . ‘_[7320-sir] Lights in [the large room]_{1344-the large room} , and a fire glimmering in the best bedchamber ? Why , what company can this be for , [I]_0-i wonder ! ’ ‘_{[1552-some benighted horseman wending towards london]} [Some benighted horseman wending towards [London]_2-london]_{1552-some benighted horseman wending towards london} , and deterred from going on to - night by the marvellous tales of [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} [the highwayman]_{1554-the highwayman} , [I]_0-i suppose , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_{[1554-the highwayman]} [He]_{1009-my friend} must be [a horseman of good quality to have such accommodations]_{1555-a horseman of good quality to have such accommodations} . [Your]_1556-your bed too , [sir--]_1557-sir-- ! ’ ‘_[1557-sir--] No matter , [Joe]_197-joe . [Any other room]_{1558-any other room} will do for [me]_0-i . But come -- there ’s nine striking . [We]_1559-we may push on . ’ [They]_1559-we cantered forward at as brisk a pace as [[Joe]_197-joe ’s charger]_{8243-joe ’s charger} could attain , and presently stopped in the little copse where [he]_0-i had left [her]_{8243-joe ’s charger} in the morning . [Edward]_{228-mr chester} dismounted , gave [his]_{228-mr chester} bridle to [[his]_{228-mr chester} companion]_{1096-his companion} , and walked with a light step towards [the house]_{7210-the house} . [A female servant]_{8246-a female servant} was waiting at a side gate in [the garden]_{442-the garden} - wall , and admitted [him]_0-i without delay . [He]_0-i hurried along [the terrace - walk]_{8248-the terrace - walk} , and darted up a flight of broad steps leading into [an old and gloomy hall]_{8249-an old and gloomy hall} , whose walls were ornamented with rusty suits of armour , antlers , weapons of the chase , and suchlike garniture . Here [he]_0-i paused , but not long ; for as [he]_0-i looked round , as if expecting [the attendant]_{8250-the attendant} to have followed , and wondering [she]_{8250-the attendant} had not done so , [a lovely girl]_{8251-a lovely girl} appeared , whose dark hair next moment rested on [his]_0-i breast . Almost at the same instant a heavy hand was laid upon [her]_{8251-a lovely girl} arm , [Edward]_{228-mr chester} felt [himself]_{228-mr chester} thrust away , and [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} stood between [them]_8252-them . [He]_{206-mr haredale} regarded [the young man]_{476-the young man} sternly without removing [his]_{206-mr haredale} hat ; with one hand clasped [[his]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{8254-his niece} , and with the other , in which [he]_{206-mr haredale} held [his]_{206-mr haredale} riding - whip , motioned [him]_{476-the young man} towards the door . [The young man]_{476-the young man} drew [himself]_{476-the young man} up , and returned [his]_{206-mr haredale} gaze . ‘_[1559-we] This is well done of [you]_1560-you , [sir]_7320-sir , to corrupt [[my]_0-i servants]_{1562-my servants} , and enter [[my]_0-i house]_{7186-my house} unbidden and in secret , like [a thief]_{1564-a thief} ! ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[7320-sir] Leave it , [sir]_7320-sir , and return no more . ’ ‘_{[199-miss haredale]} [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ’s presence , ’ returned [the young man]_{476-the young man} , ‘_{[199-miss haredale]} and [your]_1560-you relationship to [her]_{199-miss haredale} , give [you]_1560-you a licence which , if [you]_1560-you are [a brave man]_{1566-a brave man} , [you]_1560-you will not abuse . [You]_1560-you have compelled [me]_0-i to this course , and the fault is [yours]_1560-you -- not [mine]_0-i . ’ ‘_[1560-you] It is neither generous , nor honourable , nor the act of [a true man]_{932-a true man} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ retorted [the other]_{483-the other} , ‘_{[932-a true man]} to tamper with the affections of [a weak , trusting girl]_{1569-a weak , trusting girl} , while [you]_1560-you shrink , in [your]_1560-you unworthiness , from [[her]_{1569-a weak , trusting girl} guardian]_{1570-her guardian} and protector , and dare not meet the light of day . More than this [I]_0-i will not say to [you]_1560-you , save that [I]_0-i forbid [you]_1560-you [this house]_{927-this house} , and require [you]_1560-you to be gone . ’ ‘_[0-i] It is neither generous , nor honourable , nor the act of [a true man]_{932-a true man} to play [the spy]_{1573-the spy} , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[1560-you] [Your]_1560-you words imply dishonour , and [I]_0-i reject them with the scorn [they]_1574-they merit . ’ ‘_[1560-you] [You]_1560-you will find , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , calmly , ‘_[1560-you] [your]_1560-you trusty go - between in waiting at the gate by which [you]_1560-you entered . [I]_0-i have played [no spy]_{1575-no spy} ’s part , [sir]_7320-sir . [I]_0-i chanced to see [you]_1560-you pass the gate , and followed . [You]_1560-you might have heard [me]_0-i knocking for admission , had [you]_1560-you been less swift of foot , or lingered in [the garden]_{442-the garden} . Please to withdraw . [Your]_1560-you presence [here]_7326-here is offensive to [me]_0-i and distressful to [[my]_0-i niece]_{8081-my niece} . ’ As [he]_0-i said these words , [he]_0-i passed [his]_0-i arm about the waist of [the terrified and weeping girl]_{8258-the terrified and weeping girl} , and drew [her]_{8258-the terrified and weeping girl} closer to [him]_0-i ; and though the habitual severity of [his]_0-i manner was scarcely changed , there was yet apparent in the action an air of kindness and sympathy for [her]_{8258-the terrified and weeping girl} distress . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [your]_{206-mr haredale} arm encircles [her]_{8081-my niece} on whom [I]_0-i have set [my]_0-i every hope and thought , and to purchase one minute ’s happiness for whom [I]_0-i would gladly lay down [my]_0-i life ; [this house]_{927-this house} is the casket that holds the precious jewel of [my]_0-i existence . [[Your]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{1581-your niece} has plighted [her]_{1581-your niece} faith to [me]_0-i , and [I]_0-i have plighted [mine]_0-i to [her]_{8081-my niece} . What have [I]_0-i done that [you]_{206-mr haredale} should hold [me]_0-i in this light esteem , and give [me]_0-i these discourteous words ? ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [You]_{206-mr haredale} have done that , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ answered [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} which must be undone . [You]_{206-mr haredale} have tied a lover’s - knot here which must be cut asunder . Take good heed of what [I]_0-i say . Must . [I]_0-i cancel the bond between [ye]_{206-mr haredale} . [I]_0-i reject [you]_{206-mr haredale} , and all of [your]_{206-mr haredale} kith and kin -- [all the false , hollow , heartless stock]_{1583-all the false , hollow , heartless stock} . ’ ‘_[0-i] High words , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , scornfully . ‘_[0-i] Words of purpose and meaning , as [you]_{206-mr haredale} will find , ’ replied [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_[0-i] Lay them to heart . ’ ‘_[0-i] Lay [you]_{206-mr haredale} then , these , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [Your]_{206-mr haredale} cold and sullen temper , which chills every breast about [you]_{206-mr haredale} , which turns affection into fear , and changes duty into dread , has forced [us]_1585-us on this secret course , repugnant to [our]_1585-us nature and [our]_1585-us wish , and far more foreign , [sir]_7320-sir , to [us]_1585-us than [you]_7320-sir . [I]_0-i am not [a false , a hollow , or a heartless man]_{1587-a false , a hollow , or a heartless man} ; the character is [yours]_{206-mr haredale} , who poorly venture on these injurious terms , against the truth , and under the shelter whereof [I]_0-i reminded [you]_{206-mr haredale} just now . [You]_{206-mr haredale} shall not cancel the bond between [us]_1585-us . [I]_0-i will not abandon this pursuit . [I]_0-i rely upon [[your]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{1581-your niece} ’s truth and honour , and set [your]_{206-mr haredale} influence at nought . [I]_0-i leave [her]_{1581-your niece} with a confidence in [her]_{1581-your niece} pure faith , which [you]_{206-mr haredale} will never weaken , and with no concern but that [I]_0-i do not leave [her]_{1581-your niece} in some gentler care . ’ With that , [he]_0-i pressed [her]_{1581-your niece} cold hand to [his]_0-i lips , and once more encountering and returning [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s steady look , withdrew . A few words to [Joe]_197-joe as [he]_0-i mounted [his]_0-i horse sufficiently explained what had passed , and renewed all [that young gentleman]_{8260-that young gentleman} ’s despondency with tenfold aggravation . [They]_8261-they rode back to [the Maypole]_198-hugh without exchanging a syllable , and arrived at the door with heavy hearts . [Old John]_{258-old john} , who had peeped from behind the red curtain as [they]_8261-they rode up shouting for [Hugh]_198-hugh , was out directly , and said with great importance as [he]_{258-old john} held [the young man]_{476-the young man} ’s stirrup , ‘_[1589-he] [He]_1589-he ’s comfortable in bed -- the best bed . [A thorough gentleman]_{1590-a thorough gentleman} ; [the smilingest , affablest gentleman [I]_0-i ever had to do with]_{1591-the smilingest , affablest gentleman i ever had to do with} . ’ ‘_{[1590-a thorough gentleman]} Who , [Willet]_197-joe ? ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} carelessly , as [he]_{228-mr chester} dismounted . ‘_[197-joe] [[Your]_197-joe worthy father]_{1592-your worthy father} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ replied [John]_{258-old john} . ‘_[197-joe] [[Your]_197-joe honourable , [venerable father]_{1595-venerable father}]_{1594-your honourable , venerable father} . ’ ‘_{[1594-your honourable , venerable father]} What does [he]_{1594-your honourable , venerable father} mean ? ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , looking with a mixture of alarm and doubt , at [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_{[1594-your honourable , venerable father]} What DO [you]_7320-sir mean ? ’ said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[7320-sir] Do n’t [you]_7320-sir see [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} does n’t understand , [father]_7315-father ? ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Why , did n’t [you]_7320-sir know of it , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ said [John]_{258-old john} , opening [his]_{258-old john} eyes wide . ‘_[7320-sir] How very singular ! Bless [you]_7320-sir , [he]_{1594-your honourable , venerable father} ’s been [here]_7326-here ever since noon to - day , and [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} has been having a long talk with [him]_{1594-your honourable , venerable father} , and has n’t been gone an hour . ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i father]_{1599-my father} , [Willet]_197-joe ! ’ ‘_[197-joe] Yes , [sir]_7320-sir , [he]_{1599-my father} told [me]_0-i so -- [a handsome , slim , upright gentleman]_{1601-a handsome , slim , upright gentleman} , in green - and - gold . In [[your]_7320-sir old room]_{1602-your old room} up yonder , [sir]_7320-sir . No doubt [you]_7320-sir can go in , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [John]_{258-old john} , walking backwards into [the road]_{621-the road} and looking up at the window . ‘_[7320-sir] [He]_{1594-your honourable , venerable father} has n’t put out [his]_{1594-your honourable , venerable father} candles yet , [I]_0-i see . ’ [Edward]_{228-mr chester} glanced at the window also , and hastily murmuring that [he]_{228-mr chester} had changed [his]_{228-mr chester} mind -- forgotten something -- and must return to [London]_2-london , mounted [his]_{228-mr chester} horse again and rode away ; leaving [the Willets]_{267-the willets} , [father]_7315-father and [son]_1413-son , looking at [each other]_{7381-each other} in mute astonishment . Chapter 15 At noon next day , [[John Willet]_193-john ’s guest]_{8267-john willet ’s guest} sat lingering over [his]_{8267-john willet ’s guest} breakfast in [[his]_{8267-john willet ’s guest} own home]_{997-his own home} , surrounded by a variety of comforts , which left [the Maypole]_198-hugh ’s highest flight and utmost stretch of accommodation at an infinite distance behind , and suggested comparisons very much to the disadvantage and disfavour of [that venerable tavern]_{8269-that venerable tavern} . In the broad old - fashioned window - seat -- as capacious as many modern sofas , and cushioned to serve the purpose of a luxurious settee -- in the broad old - fashioned window - seat of [a roomy chamber]_{8270-a roomy chamber} , [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} lounged , very much at [his]_{228-mr chester} ease , over a well - furnished breakfast - table . [He]_{228-mr chester} had exchanged [his]_{228-mr chester} riding - coat for a handsome morning - gown , [his]_{228-mr chester} boots for slippers ; had been at great pains to atone for the having been obliged to make [his]_{228-mr chester} toilet when [he]_{228-mr chester} rose without the aid of dressing - case and tiring equipage ; and , having gradually forgotten through these means the discomforts of an indifferent night and an early ride , was in a state of perfect complacency , indolence , and satisfaction . The situation in which [he]_{228-mr chester} found [himself]_{228-mr chester} , indeed , was particularly favourable to the growth of these feelings ; for , not to mention the lazy influence of a late and lonely breakfast , with the additional sedative of a newspaper , there was an air of repose about [his]_{228-mr chester} place of residence peculiar to [itself]_8271-it , and which hangs about it , even in these times , when [it]_8271-it is more bustling and busy than [it]_8271-it was in days of yore . There are , still , worse places than [the Temple]_{8272-the temple} , on a sultry day , for basking in the sun , or resting idly in the shade . There is yet a drowsiness in [[its]_{8272-the temple} courts]_{8273-its courts} , and a dreamy dulness in [its]_{8272-the temple} trees and [gardens]_8274-gardens ; those who pace [[its]_{8272-the temple} lanes and squares]_{8275-its lanes and squares} may yet hear the echoes of [their]_8276-their footsteps on the sounding stones , and read upon [its]_{8272-the temple} gates , in passing from the tumult of [the Strand]_{36-the strand} or [Fleet Street]_{37-fleet street} , ‘_[0-i] Who enters here leaves noise behind . ’ There is still the plash of falling water in [fair Fountain Court]_{8277-fair fountain court} , and there are yet nooks and corners where [dun - haunted students]_{8278-dun - haunted students} may look down from [their]_{8278-dun - haunted students} dusty garrets , on a vagrant ray of sunlight patching the shade of [the tall houses]_{8279-the tall houses} , and seldom troubled to reflect [a passing stranger]_{8280-a passing stranger} ’s form . There is yet , in [the Temple]_{8272-the temple} , something of a clerkly monkish atmosphere , which public offices of law have not disturbed , and even [legal firms]_{8282-legal firms} have failed to scare away . In summer time , [its]_{8272-the temple} pumps suggest to [thirsty idlers]_{8283-thirsty idlers} , springs cooler , and more sparkling , and deeper than [other wells]_{8284-other wells} ; and as [they]_{8272-the temple} trace the spillings of full pitchers on the heated ground , [they]_{8272-the temple} snuff the freshness , and , sighing , cast sad looks towards [the Thames]_{38-the thames} , and think of [baths]_8285-baths and [boats]_8286-boats , and saunter on , despondent . It was in [a room in [Paper Buildings]_{39-paper buildings}]_{8287-a room in paper buildings} -- a row of [goodly tenements , shaded in front by ancient trees]_{8288-goodly tenements , shaded in front by ancient trees} , and looking , at the back , upon [the Temple Gardens]_{8289-the temple gardens} -- that this , [[our]_8290-our idler]_{8291-our idler} , lounged ; now taking up again the paper [he]_{8291-our idler} had laid down a hundred times ; now trifling with the fragments of [his]_{8291-our idler} meal ; now pulling forth [his]_{8291-our idler} golden toothpick , and glancing leisurely about [the room]_{462-the room} , or out at window into [the trim garden walks]_{8293-the trim garden walks} , where [a few early loiterers]_{8294-a few early loiterers} were already pacing to and fro . Here [a pair of lovers]_{8295-a pair of lovers} met to quarrel and make up ; there [a dark - eyed nursery - maid]_{8296-a dark - eyed nursery - maid} had better eyes for [Templars]_268-templars than [her]_{8296-a dark - eyed nursery - maid} charge ; on this hand [an ancient spinster]_{8297-an ancient spinster} , with [her]_{8297-an ancient spinster} lapdog in a string , regarded both enormities with scornful sidelong looks ; on that [a weazen old gentleman]_{8298-a weazen old gentleman} , ogling [the nursery - maid]_{8299-the nursery - maid} , looked with like scorn upon [the spinster]_{8300-the spinster} , and wondered [she]_{8297-an ancient spinster} did n’t know [she]_{8297-an ancient spinster} was no longer young . Apart from all these , on [the river]_{8301-the river} ’s margin [two or three couple of business - talkers]_{8302-two or three couple of business - talkers} walked slowly up and down in earnest conversation ; and [one young man]_{8303-one young man} sat thoughtfully on a bench , alone . ‘_[0-i] [Ned]_{228-mr chester} is amazingly patient ! ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , glancing at [this last - named person]_{8304-this last - named person} as [he]_{228-mr chester} set down [his]_{228-mr chester} teacup and plied the golden toothpick , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} immensely patient ! [He]_{228-mr chester} was sitting yonder when [I]_0-i began to dress , and has scarcely changed [his]_{228-mr chester} posture since . [A most eccentric dog]_{1605-a most eccentric dog} ! ’ As [he]_{228-mr chester} spoke , [the figure]_{7280-the figure} rose , and came towards [him]_{228-mr chester} with a rapid pace . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Really , as if [he]_{228-mr chester} had heard [me]_0-i , ’ said [the father]_{8306-the father} , resuming [his]_{8306-the father} newspaper with a yawn . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [Dear Ned]_{228-mr chester} ! ’ Presently the room - door opened , and [the young man]_{476-the young man} entered ; to whom [[his]_{476-the young man} father]_{470-his father} gently waved [his]_{470-his father} hand , and smiled . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Are [you]_0-i at leisure for a little conversation , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Surely , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . [I]_0-i am always at leisure . [You]_0-i know [[my]_0-i constitution.--Have]_{1607-my constitution.--have} [you]_0-i breakfasted ? ’ ‘_{[1607-my constitution.--have]} Three hours ago . ’ ‘_{[1607-my constitution.--have]} What [a very early dog]_{1608-a very early dog} ! ’ cried [[his]_{476-the young man} father]_{470-his father} , contemplating [him]_{476-the young man} from behind the toothpick , with a languid smile . ‘_{[1608-a very early dog]} The truth is , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , bringing a chair forward , and seating [himself]_0-i near the table , ‘_{[1607-my constitution.--have]} that [I]_0-i slept but ill last night , and was glad to rise . The cause of [my]_0-i uneasiness can not but be known to [you]_7320-sir , [sir]_7320-sir ; and it is upon that [I]_0-i wish to speak . ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear boy]_{1610-my dear boy} , ’ returned [[his]_{476-the young man} father]_{470-his father} , ‘_[0-i] confide in [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i beg . But [you]_{1610-my dear boy} know [my]_0-i constitution -- don’t be prosy , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [I]_0-i will be plain , and brief , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[0-i] Do n’t say [you]_{1610-my dear boy} will , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , ’ returned [[his]_{476-the young man} father]_{470-his father} , crossing [his]_{470-his father} legs , ‘_{[1610-my dear boy]} or [you]_{1610-my dear boy} certainly will not . [You]_{1610-my dear boy} are going to tell me’-- ‘ Plainly this , then , ’_{[7610-the son]} said [the son]_{7610-the son} , with an air of great concern , ‘ that [I]_{7610-the son} know where [you]_{1610-my dear boy} were last night -- from being on the spot , indeed -- and whom [you]_{1610-my dear boy} saw , and what [your]_{1610-my dear boy} purpose was . ’_{[7610-the son]} ‘ [You]_{1610-my dear boy} do n’t say so ! ’_{[470-his father]} cried [[his]_{7610-the son} father]_{470-his father} . ‘ [I]_{470-his father} am delighted to hear it . It saves [us]_8312-us the worry , and terrible wear and tear of a long explanation , and is a great relief for [both]_8313-both . At [the very house]_{8314-the very house} ! Why did n’t [you]_{1610-my dear boy} come up ? [I]_{470-his father} should have been charmed to see [you]_{1610-my dear boy} . ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ [I]_{7610-the son} knew that what [I]_{7610-the son} had to say would be better said after a night ’s reflection , when both of [us]_8312-us were cool , ’_{[7610-the son]} returned [the son]_{7610-the son} . ‘ ’_{[7610-the son]} [Fore Gad]_{270-fore gad} , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , ’ rejoined [the father]_{8306-the father} , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [I]_0-i was cool enough last night . [That detestable Maypole]_198-hugh ! By some infernal contrivance of [the builder]_{1615-the builder} , it holds the wind , and keeps it fresh . [You]_{228-mr chester} remember the sharp east wind that blew so hard five weeks ago ? [I]_0-i give [you]_{228-mr chester} [my]_0-i honour it was rampant in [that old house]_{1616-that old house} last night , though out of doors there was a dead calm . But [you]_{228-mr chester} were saying’-- ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} was about to say , [Heaven]_210-heaven knows how seriously and earnestly , that [you]_{8306-the father} have made [me]_{228-mr chester} wretched , [sir]_7320-sir . Will [you]_7320-sir hear [me]_{228-mr chester} gravely for a moment ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [[My]_{470-his father} dear]_{812-my dear} [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , ’_{[470-his father]} said [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} , ‘ [I]_{470-his father} will hear [you]_{228-mr chester} with the patience of [an anchorite]_{8318-an anchorite} . Oblige [me]_{470-his father} with the milk . ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} saw [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} last night , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Edward]_{228-mr chester} resumed , when [he]_{228-mr chester} had complied with this request ; ‘ [[her]_{199-miss haredale} uncle]_{7565-her uncle} , in [her]_{199-miss haredale} presence , immediately after [your]_{228-mr chester} interview , and , as of course [I]_{228-mr chester} know , in consequence of it , forbade [me]_{228-mr chester} [the house]_{7210-the house} , and , with circumstances of indignity which are of [your]_{228-mr chester} creation [I]_{228-mr chester} am sure , commanded [me]_{228-mr chester} to leave it on the instant . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ For [his]_{7565-her uncle} manner of doing so , [I]_{470-his father} give [you]_{228-mr chester} [my]_{470-his father} honour , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , [I]_{470-his father} am not accountable , ’_{[470-his father]} said [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} . ‘ That [you]_{228-mr chester} must excuse . [He]_{7565-her uncle} is [a mere boor]_{8321-a mere boor} , a log , [a brute]_{8322-a brute} , with no address in life.--Positively a fly in the jug . The first [I]_{470-his father} have seen this year . ’_{[470-his father]} [Edward]_{228-mr chester} rose , and paced [the room]_{462-the room} . [[His]_{228-mr chester} imperturbable parent]_{1620-his imperturbable parent} sipped [his]_{1620-his imperturbable parent} tea . ‘ [Father]_7315-father , ’_{[476-the young man]} said [the young man]_{476-the young man} , stopping at length before [him]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ [we]_8324-we must not trifle in this matter . [We]_8324-we must not deceive [each other]_{7381-each other} , or [ourselves]_8324-we . Let [me]_{476-the young man} pursue the manly open part [I]_{476-the young man} wish to take , and do not repel [me]_{476-the young man} by this unkind indifference . ’_{[476-the young man]} ‘ Whether [I]_{483-the other} am indifferent or no , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} , ‘ [I]_{483-the other} leave [you]_{228-mr chester} , [[my]_{483-the other} dear boy]_{1610-my dear boy} , to judge . A ride of twenty - five or thirty miles , through [miry roads]_{684-miry roads} -- a Maypole dinner -- a tete - a - tete with [Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , which , vanity apart , was quite a Valentine and Orson business -- [a Maypole]_198-hugh bed -- [a Maypole landlord]_{8328-a maypole landlord} , and [a Maypole retinue of idiots and centaurs;--whether the voluntary endurance of these things]_{8329-a maypole retinue of idiots and centaurs;--whether the voluntary endurance of these things} looks like indifference , [dear Ned]_{228-mr chester} , or like the excessive anxiety , and devotion , and all that sort of thing , of [a parent]_{8330-a parent} , [you]_{228-mr chester} shall determine for [yourself]_{228-mr chester} . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} wish [you]_0-i to consider , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ in what a cruel situation [I]_{228-mr chester} am placed . Loving [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} as [I]_{228-mr chester} do’-- ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [[My]_0-i dear fellow]_{1623-my dear fellow} , ’ interrupted [[his]_0-i father]_{470-his father} with a compassionate smile , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [you]_{1623-my dear fellow} do nothing of the kind . [You]_{1623-my dear fellow} do n’t know anything about it . There ’s no such thing , [I]_0-i assure [you]_{1623-my dear fellow} . Now , do take [my]_0-i word for it . [You]_{1623-my dear fellow} have good sense , [Ned,--great]_{271-ned,--great} good sense . [I]_0-i wonder [you]_{1623-my dear fellow} should be guilty of such amazing absurdities . [You]_{1623-my dear fellow} really surprise [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i repeat , ’ said [[his]_7320-sir son]_{7374-his son} firmly , ‘_[0-i] that [I]_0-i love [her]_1624-her . [You]_{1623-my dear fellow} have interposed to part [us]_1625-us , and have , to the extent [I]_0-i have just now told [you]_{1623-my dear fellow} of , succeeded . May [I]_0-i induce [you]_{1623-my dear fellow} , [sir]_7320-sir , in time , to think more favourably of [our]_1625-us attachment , or is it [your]_{1623-my dear fellow} intention and [your]_{1623-my dear fellow} fixed design to hold [us]_1625-us asunder if [you]_{1623-my dear fellow} can ? ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , ’ returned [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} , taking a pinch of snuff and pushing [his]_{470-his father} box towards [him]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} that is [my]_0-i purpose most undoubtedly . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} The time that has elapsed , ’ rejoined [[his]_{470-his father} son]_{7374-his son} , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} since [I]_0-i began to know [her]_1628-her worth , has flown in such a dream that until now [I]_0-i have hardly once paused to reflect upon [my]_0-i true position . What is it ? From [my]_0-i childhood [I]_0-i have been accustomed to luxury and idleness , and have been bred as though [my]_0-i fortune were large , and [my]_0-i expectations almost without a limit . The idea of wealth has been familiarised to [me]_0-i from [my]_0-i cradle . [I]_0-i have been taught to look upon those means , by which [men]_624-men raise [themselves]_624-men to riches and distinction , as being beyond [my]_0-i heeding , and beneath [my]_0-i care . [I]_0-i have been , as the phrase is , liberally educated , and am fit for nothing . [I]_0-i find [myself]_0-i at last wholly dependent upon [you]_1630-you , with no resource but in [your]_1630-you favour . In this momentous question of [my]_0-i life [we]_1631-we do not , and it would seem [we]_1631-we never can , agree . [I]_0-i have shrunk instinctively alike from those to whom [you]_1630-you have urged [me]_0-i to pay court , and from the motives of interest and gain which have rendered them in [your]_1630-you eyes visible objects for [my]_0-i suit . If there never has been thus much plain - speaking between [us]_1631-we before , [sir]_7320-sir , the fault has not been [mine]_0-i , indeed . If [I]_0-i seem to speak too plainly now , it is , believe [me]_0-i father , in the hope that there may be a franker spirit , a worthier reliance , and a kinder confidence between [us]_1631-we in time to come . ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , ’ said [[his]_{228-mr chester} smiling father]_{8336-his smiling father} , ‘_{[8082-my good fellow]} [you]_{8082-my good fellow} quite affect [me]_0-i . Go on , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , [I]_0-i beg . But remember [your]_{8082-my good fellow} promise . There is great earnestness , vast candour , a manifest sincerity in all [you]_{8082-my good fellow} say , but [I]_0-i fear [I]_0-i observe the faintest indications of a tendency to prose . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very sorry , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very sorry , too , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , but [you]_{228-mr chester} know that [I]_0-i can not fix [my]_0-i mind for any long period upon one subject . If [you]_{228-mr chester} ’ll come to the point at once , [I]_0-i ’ll imagine all that ought to go before , and conclude it said . Oblige [me]_0-i with the milk again . Listening , invariably makes [me]_0-i feverish . ’ ‘_[0-i] What [I]_0-i would say then , tends to this , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not bear this absolute dependence , [sir]_7320-sir , even upon [you]_7320-sir . Time has been lost and opportunity thrown away , but [I]_0-i am yet [a young man]_{1637-a young man} , and may retrieve it . Will [you]_7320-sir give [me]_0-i the means of devoting such abilities and energies as [I]_0-i possess , to some worthy pursuit ? Will [you]_7320-sir let [me]_0-i try to make for [myself]_0-i an honourable path in life ? For any term [you]_7320-sir please to name -- say for five years if [you]_7320-sir will -- [I]_0-i will pledge [myself]_0-i to move no further in the matter of [our]_1638-our difference without [your]_7320-sir full concurrence . During that period , [I]_0-i will endeavour earnestly and patiently , if ever [man]_7337-man did , to open some prospect for [myself]_0-i , and free [you]_7320-sir from the burden [you]_7320-sir fear [I]_0-i should become if [I]_0-i married one whose worth and beauty are [her]_1640-her chief endowments . Will [you]_7320-sir do this , [sir]_7320-sir ? At the expiration of the term [we]_1638-our agree upon , let [us]_1638-our discuss this subject again . Till then , unless it is revived by [you]_7320-sir , let it never be renewed between [us]_1638-our . ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , ’ returned [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} , laying down the newspaper at which [he]_{470-his father} had been glancing carelessly , and throwing [himself]_{470-his father} back in the window - seat , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe [you]_{228-mr chester} know how very much [I]_0-i dislike what are called family affairs , which are only fit for plebeian Christmas days , and have no manner of business with [people of]_{1643-people of} [our]_1638-our condition . But as [you]_{228-mr chester} are proceeding upon a mistake , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} -- altogether upon a mistake -- [I]_0-i will conquer [my]_0-i repugnance to entering on such matters , and give [you]_{228-mr chester} a perfectly plain and candid answer , if [you]_{228-mr chester} will do [me]_0-i the favour to shut the door . ’ [Edward]_{228-mr chester} having obeyed [him]_0-i , [he]_{228-mr chester} took an elegant little knife from [his]_{228-mr chester} pocket , and paring [his]_{228-mr chester} nails , continued : ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [You]_{228-mr chester} have to thank [me]_0-i , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , for being of [good family]_{1644-good family} ; for [[your]_{228-mr chester} mother]_{7545-your mother} , charming person as [she]_{7545-your mother} was , and almost broken - hearted , and so forth , as [she]_{7545-your mother} left [me]_0-i , when [she]_{7545-your mother} was prematurely compelled to become immortal -- had nothing to boast of in that respect . ’ ‘_{[7545-your mother]} [[Her]_{7545-your mother} father]_{539-her father} was at least [an eminent lawyer]_{1647-an eminent lawyer} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[7320-sir] Quite right , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} ; perfectly so . [He]_{539-her father} stood high at the bar , had a great name and great wealth , but having risen from nothing -- [I]_0-i have always closed [my]_0-i eyes to the circumstance and steadily resisted its contemplation , but [I]_0-i fear [[his]_{539-her father} father]_{470-his father} dealt in pork , and that [his]_{470-his father} business did once involve cow - heel and sausages -- [he]_{470-his father} wished to marry [[his]_{470-his father} daughter]_{7330-his daughter} into [a good family]_{1651-a good family} . [He]_{470-his father} had [his]_{470-his father} heart ’s desire , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . [I]_0-i was [[a younger son]_{1652-a younger son} ’s younger son]_{1653-a younger son ’s younger son} , and [I]_0-i married [her]_{7330-his daughter} . [We]_1654-we each had [our]_1654-we object , and gained it . [She]_{7330-his daughter} stepped at once into the politest and best circles , and [I]_0-i stepped into a fortune which [I]_0-i assure [you]_{228-mr chester} was very necessary to [my]_0-i comfort -- quite indispensable . Now , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , that fortune is among the things that have been . It is gone , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , and has been gone -- how old are [you]_{228-mr chester} ? [I]_0-i always forget . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Seven - and - twenty , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Are [you]_7320-sir indeed ? ’ cried [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} , raising [his]_{470-his father} eyelids in a languishing surprise . ‘_[7320-sir] So much ! Then [I]_0-i should say , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , that as nearly as [I]_0-i remember , its skirts vanished from human knowledge , about eighteen or nineteen years ago . It was about that time when [I]_0-i came to live in [these chambers]_{1657-these chambers} ( once [[your]_{228-mr chester} grandfather]_{1658-your grandfather} ’s , and bequeathed by [that extremely respectable person to [me]_0-i]_{1659-that extremely respectable person to me} ) , and commenced to live upon an inconsiderable annuity and [my]_0-i past reputation . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_7320-sir are jesting with [me]_0-i , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[7320-sir] Not in the slightest degree , [I]_0-i assure [you]_{228-mr chester} , ’ returned [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} with great composure . ‘_[0-i] These family topics are so extremely dry , that [I]_0-i am sorry to say [they]_1661-they do n’t admit of any such relief . It is for that reason , and because [they]_1661-they have an appearance of business , that [I]_0-i dislike [them]_1661-they so very much . Well ! [You]_{228-mr chester} know the rest . [A son]_{8073-a son} , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , unless [he]_{8073-a son} is old enough to be [a companion]_{1663-a companion} -- that is to say , unless [he]_{8073-a son} is some two or three and twenty -- is not the kind of thing to have about one . [He]_{8073-a son} is a restraint upon [[his]_{8073-a son} father]_{470-his father} , [[his]_{8073-a son} father]_{470-his father} is a restraint upon [him]_{8073-a son} , and [they]_1666-they make [each other]_{7381-each other} mutually uncomfortable . Therefore , until within the last four years or so -- [I]_0-i have a poor memory for dates , and if [I]_0-i mistake , [you]_{228-mr chester} will correct [me]_0-i in [your]_{228-mr chester} own mind -- [you]_{228-mr chester} pursued [your]_{228-mr chester} studies at a distance , and picked up a great variety of accomplishments . Occasionally [we]_1668-we passed a week or two together [here]_7326-here , and disconcerted [each other]_{7381-each other} as only such near relations can . At last [you]_{228-mr chester} came [home]_7189-home . [I]_0-i candidly tell [you]_{228-mr chester} , [[my]_0-i dear boy]_{1610-my dear boy} , that if [you]_{228-mr chester} had been awkward and overgrown , [I]_0-i should have exported [you]_{228-mr chester} to [some distant part of [the world]_{511-the world}]_{1673-some distant part of the world} . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish with all [my]_0-i soul [you]_0-i had , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[0-i] No [you]_{228-mr chester} do n’t , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , ’ said [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} coolly ; ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [you]_{228-mr chester} are mistaken , [I]_0-i assure [you]_{228-mr chester} . [I]_0-i found [you]_{228-mr chester} [a handsome , prepossessing , elegant fellow]_{1676-a handsome , prepossessing , elegant fellow} , and [I]_0-i threw [you]_{228-mr chester} into the society [I]_0-i can still command . Having done that , [[my]_0-i dear fellow]_{1623-my dear fellow} , [I]_0-i consider that [I]_0-i have provided for [you]_{228-mr chester} in life , and rely upon [your]_{228-mr chester} doing something to provide for [me]_0-i in return . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not understand [your]_0-i meaning , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_[0-i] [My]_0-i meaning , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , is obvious -- [I]_0-i observe another fly in the cream - jug , but have the goodness not to take it out as [you]_{228-mr chester} did the first , for [their]_1679-their walk when [their]_1679-their legs are milky , is extremely ungraceful and disagreeable -- [my]_0-i meaning is , that [you]_{228-mr chester} must do as [I]_0-i did ; that [you]_{228-mr chester} must marry well and make the most of [yourself]_{228-mr chester} . ’ ‘_{[1680-a mere fortune - hunter]} [A mere fortune - hunter]_{1680-a mere fortune - hunter} ! ’ cried [the son]_{7610-the son} , indignantly . ‘_{[1680-a mere fortune - hunter]} What in the devil ’s name , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , would [you]_{228-mr chester} be ! ’ returned [the father]_{8306-the father} . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [All men]_{823-all men} are [fortune - hunters]_{1682-fortune - hunters} , are [they]_{823-all men} not ? The law , [the church]_{566-the church} , [the court]_{7857-the court} , [the camp]_{1685-the camp} -- see how [they]_{823-all men} are all crowded with [fortune - hunters]_{1682-fortune - hunters} , jostling [each other]_{7381-each other} in the pursuit . The stock - exchange , the pulpit , [the counting - house]_{1688-the counting - house} , [the royal drawing - room]_{1689-the royal drawing - room} , the senate,--what but [fortune - hunters]_{1682-fortune - hunters} are [they]_{823-all men} filled with ? [A fortune - hunter]_{1691-a fortune - hunter} ! Yes . [You]_{228-mr chester} ARE one ; and [you]_{228-mr chester} would be nothing else , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , if [you]_{228-mr chester} were [the greatest courtier]_{1693-the greatest courtier} , [lawyer]_1694-lawyer , [legislator]_{1695-legislator} , [prelate]_1696-prelate , or [merchant]_{1697-merchant} , in existence . If [you]_{228-mr chester} are squeamish and moral , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , console [yourself]_{228-mr chester} with the reflection that at the very worst [your]_{228-mr chester} fortune - hunting can make [but one person]_{1698-but one person} miserable or unhappy . How many people do [you]_{228-mr chester} suppose these other kinds of [huntsmen]_{1699-huntsmen} crush in following [their]_{823-all men} sport -- hundreds at a step ? Or [thousands]_{1700-thousands} ? ’ [The young man]_{476-the young man} leant [his]_{476-the young man} head upon [his]_{476-the young man} hand , and made no answer . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am quite charmed , ’ said [the father]_{8306-the father} rising , and walking slowly to and fro -- stopping now and then to glance at [himself]_{8306-the father} in the mirror , or survey a picture through [his]_{8306-the father} glass , with the air of [a connoisseur]_{8345-a connoisseur} , ‘_[0-i] that [we]_1701-we have had this conversation , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , unpromising as it was . It establishes a confidence between [us]_1701-we which is quite delightful , and was certainly necessary , though how [you]_{228-mr chester} can ever have mistaken [our]_1701-we positions and designs , [I]_0-i confess [I]_0-i can not understand . [I]_0-i conceived , until [I]_0-i found [your]_{228-mr chester} fancy for [this girl]_{1702-this girl} , that all these points were tacitly agreed upon between [us]_1701-we . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew [you]_0-i were embarrassed , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [the son]_{7610-the son} , raising [his]_{7610-the son} head for a moment , and then falling into [his]_{7610-the son} former attitude , ‘_[0-i] but [I]_0-i had no idea [we]_1701-we were [the beggared wretches [you]_0-i describe]_{1704-the beggared wretches you describe} . How could [I]_0-i suppose it , bred as [I]_0-i have been ; witnessing the life [you]_{228-mr chester} have always led ; and the appearance [you]_{228-mr chester} have always made ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear child]_{1705-my dear child} , ’ said the father--‘for [you]_{1705-my dear child} really talk so like [a child]_{7413-a child} that [I]_0-i must call [you]_{1705-my dear child} one -- [you]_{1705-my dear child} were bred upon a careful principle ; the very manner of [your]_{1705-my dear child} education , [I]_0-i assure [you]_{1705-my dear child} , maintained [my]_0-i credit surprisingly . As to the life [I]_0-i lead , [I]_0-i must lead it , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . [I]_0-i must have these little refinements about [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i have always been used to them , and [I]_0-i can not exist without [them]_8348-they . [They]_8348-they must surround [me]_0-i , [you]_{1705-my dear child} observe , and therefore [they]_8348-they are here . With regard to [our]_8349-our circumstances , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , [you]_{1705-my dear child} may set [your]_{1705-my dear child} mind at rest upon that score . [They]_8348-they are desperate . [Your]_{1705-my dear child} own appearance is by no means despicable , and [our]_8349-our joint pocket - money alone devours [our]_8349-our income . That ’s the truth . ’_[0-i] ‘ Why have [I]_1706-i never known this before ? Why have [you]_{470-his father} encouraged [me]_1706-i , [sir]_7320-sir , to an expenditure and mode of life to which [we]_8349-our have no right or title ? ’_[1706-i] ‘ [[My]_{470-his father} good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , ’_{[470-his father]} returned [[his]_1706-i father]_{470-his father} more compassionately than ever , ‘ if [you]_{1705-my dear child} made no appearance , how could [you]_{1705-my dear child} possibly succeed in the pursuit for which [I]_{470-his father} destined [you]_{1705-my dear child} ? As to [our]_8349-our mode of life , [every man]_{1317-every man} has a right to live in the best way [he]_{1317-every man} can ; and to make [himself]_{1317-every man} as comfortable as [he]_{1317-every man} can , or [he]_{1317-every man} is [an unnatural scoundrel]_{8353-an unnatural scoundrel} . [Our]_8349-our debts , [I]_{470-his father} grant , are very great , and therefore it the more behoves [you]_{1705-my dear child} , as [a young man of principle and honour]_{8354-a young man of principle and honour} , to pay [them]_8355-them off as speedily as possible . ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ [The villain]_{8356-the villain} ’s part , ’_{[228-mr chester]} muttered [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ that [I]_{228-mr chester} have unconsciously played ! [I]_{228-mr chester} to win the heart of [Emma Haredale]_261-emma ! [I]_{228-mr chester} would , for [her]_261-emma sake , [I]_{228-mr chester} had died first ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [I]_{470-his father} am glad [you]_{1705-my dear child} see , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , ’_{[470-his father]} returned [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} , ‘ how perfectly self - evident it is , that nothing can be done in that quarter . But apart from this , and the necessity of [your]_{1705-my dear child} speedily bestowing [yourself]_{1705-my dear child} on another ( as [you]_{1705-my dear child} know [you]_{1705-my dear child} could to - morrow , if [you]_{1705-my dear child} chose ) , [I]_{470-his father} wish [you]_{1705-my dear child} ’d look upon it pleasantly . In a religious point of view alone , how could [you]_{1705-my dear child} ever think of uniting [yourself]_{1705-my dear child} to [a Catholic]_{8357-a catholic} , unless [she]_{8357-a catholic} was amazingly rich ? [You]_{1705-my dear child} ought to be so very Protestant , coming of such [a Protestant family]_{8358-a protestant family} as [you]_{1705-my dear child} do . Let [us]_8359-we be moral , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , or [we]_8359-we are nothing . Even if one could set that objection aside , which is impossible , [we]_8359-we come to another which is quite conclusive . The very idea of marrying [a girl whose father was killed , like meat]_{8360-a girl whose father was killed , like meat} ! [Good God]_217-god , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , how disagreeable ! Consider the impossibility of having any respect for [[your]_{1705-my dear child} father - in - law]_{8361-your father - in - law} under such unpleasant circumstances -- think of [his]_{8361-your father - in - law} having been “ viewed ” by [jurors]_8362-jurors , and “ sat upon ” by [coroners]_{8363-coroners} , and of [his]_{8361-your father - in - law} very doubtful position in [the family]_{1261-the family} ever afterwards . It seems to [me]_{470-his father} such an indelicate sort of thing that [I]_{470-his father} really think [the girl]_{813-the girl} ought to have been put to death by [the state]_{8366-the state} to prevent its happening . But [I]_{470-his father} tease [you]_{1705-my dear child} perhaps . [You]_{1705-my dear child} would rather be alone ? [[My]_{470-his father} dear]_{812-my dear} [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , most willingly . [God]_217-god bless [you]_{1705-my dear child} . [I]_{470-his father} shall be going out presently , but [we]_8368-we shall meet to - night , or if not to - night , certainly to - morrow . Take care of [yourself]_{1705-my dear child} in the mean time , for both [our]_8368-we sakes . [You]_{1705-my dear child} are [a person of great consequence]_{8369-a person of great consequence} to [me]_{470-his father} , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} -- of vast consequence indeed . God bless [you]_{1705-my dear child} ! ’_{[470-his father]} With these words , [the father]_{8306-the father} , who had been arranging [his]_{8306-the father} cravat in the glass , while [he]_{8306-the father} uttered them in a disconnected careless manner , withdrew , humming a tune as [he]_{8306-the father} went . [The son , who had appeared so lost in thought as not to hear or understand them]_{1710-the son , who had appeared so lost in thought as not to hear or understand them} , remained quite still and silent . After the lapse of half an hour or so , [the elder Chester , gaily dressed]_{1711-the elder chester , gaily dressed} , went out . [The younger]_{1712-the younger} still sat with [his]_{1712-the younger} head resting on [his]_{1712-the younger} hands , in what appeared to be a kind of stupor . Chapter 16 A series of pictures representing [the streets of [London]_2-london]_{1713-the streets of london} in the night , even at the comparatively recent date of this tale , would present to the eye something so very different in character from the reality which is witnessed in these times , that it would be difficult for [the beholder]_{8156-the beholder} to recognise [his]_{8156-the beholder} most familiar walks in the altered aspect of little more than half a century ago . They were , one and all , from the broadest and best to the narrowest and least frequented , very dark . The oil and cotton lamps , though regularly trimmed twice or thrice in the long winter nights , burnt feebly at the best ; and at a late hour , when they were unassisted by the lamps and candles in [the shops]_{1715-the shops} , cast but a narrow track of doubtful light upon the footway , leaving the projecting doors and [house]_7312-house - fronts in the deepest gloom . [Many of [the courts]_{1718-the courts} and [lanes]_1719-lanes]_{1717-many of the courts and lanes} were left in total darkness ; those of the meaner sort , where one glimmering light twinkled for a score of [houses]_1720-houses , being favoured in no slight degree . Even in [these places]_{1721-these places} , [the inhabitants]_{1722-the inhabitants} had often good reason for extinguishing [their]_{1722-the inhabitants} lamp as soon as it was lighted ; and the watch being utterly inefficient and powerless to prevent [them]_{1722-the inhabitants} , [they]_{1722-the inhabitants} did so at [their]_{1722-the inhabitants} pleasure . Thus , in [the lightest thoroughfares]_{1723-the lightest thoroughfares} , there was at every turn [some obscure and dangerous spot]_{1724-some obscure and dangerous spot} whither [a thief]_{1564-a thief} might fly or shelter , and [few]_1726-few would care to follow ; and [the city]_{747-the city} being belted round by [fields]_7531-fields , [green lanes]_{1729-green lanes} , [waste grounds]_{1730-waste grounds} , and [lonely roads]_{1731-lonely roads} , dividing [it]_{747-the city} at that time from [the suburbs that have joined [it]_{747-the city} since]_{1732-the suburbs that have joined it since} , escape , even where the pursuit was hot , was rendered easy . It is no wonder that with these favouring circumstances in full and constant operation , street robberies , often accompanied by cruel wounds , and not unfrequently by loss of life , should have been of nightly occurrence in [the very heart of [London]_2-london]_{1733-the very heart of london} , or that [quiet folks]_{1734-quiet folks} should have had great dread of traversing [[its]_2-london streets]_{1735-its streets} after [the shops]_{1715-the shops} were closed . It was not unusual for those who wended [home]_7189-home alone at midnight , to keep the middle of [the road]_{621-the road} , the better to guard against surprise from lurking footpads ; [few]_1726-few would venture to repair at a late hour to [Kentish Town]_{40-kentish town} or [Hampstead]_41-hampstead , or even to [Kensington]_{42-kensington} or [Chelsea]_43-chelsea , unarmed and unattended ; while [[he]_1740-his who had been loudest and most valiant at the supper - table or [the tavern]_{680-the tavern} , and had but a mile or so to go]_{1741-he who had been loudest and most valiant at the supper - table or the tavern , and had but a mile or so to go} , was glad to fee [a link - boy]_{1743-a link - boy} to escort [him]_1740-his [home]_7189-home . There were many other characteristics -- not quite so disagreeable -- about [the thoroughfares of [London]_2-london]_{1745-the thoroughfares of london} then , with which [they]_{1745-the thoroughfares of london} had been long familiar . [Some of [the shops]_{1715-the shops}]_{1746-some of the shops} , especially those to [the eastward of [Temple Bar]_{30-temple bar}]_{1748-the eastward of temple bar} , still adhered to the old practice of hanging out a sign ; and the creaking and swinging of these boards in their iron frames on windy nights , formed a strange and mournful concert for the ears of [those who lay awake in bed]_{1749-those who lay awake in bed} or hurried through [the streets]_{448-the streets} . Long stands of hackney - chairs and groups of [chairmen]_{1751-chairmen} , compared with whom [the coachmen of [our]_1753-our day]_{1752-the coachmen of our day} are gentle and polite , obstructed the way and filled the air with clamour ; night - cellars , indicated by a little stream of light crossing [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} , and stretching out half - way into [the road]_{621-the road} , and by the stifled roar of voices from below , yawned for the reception and entertainment of [the most abandoned of both sexes]_{1756-the most abandoned of both sexes} ; under [every shed]_{1757-every shed} and [bulk small groups of link - boys]_{1758-bulk small groups of link - boys} gamed away the earnings of the day ; or one more weary than the rest , gave way to sleep , and let the fragment of [his]_1740-his torch fall hissing on the puddled ground . Then there was [the watch with staff and lantern crying the hour]_{1759-the watch with staff and lantern crying the hour} , and the kind of weather ; and those who woke up at [his]_1740-his voice and turned [them]_1760-them round in bed , were glad to hear it rained , or snowed , or blew , or froze , for very comfort ’s sake . [The solitary passenger]_{1761-the solitary passenger} was startled by [the chairmen]_{1762-the chairmen} ’s cry of ‘ By [your]_{1761-the solitary passenger} leave [there]_7220-there ! ’_{[1762-the chairmen]} as two came trotting past [him]_{1761-the solitary passenger} with [[their]_1763-their empty vehicle]_{1764-their empty vehicle} -- carried backwards to show its being disengaged -- and hurried to the nearest stand . Many a private chair , too , inclosing [some fine lady , monstrously hooped and furbelowed , and preceded by running - footmen bearing flambeaux -- for which extinguishers are yet suspended before the doors of a few houses of the better sort]_{1765-some fine lady , monstrously hooped and furbelowed , and preceded by running - footmen bearing flambeaux -- for which extinguishers are yet suspended before the doors of a few houses of the better sort} -- made the way gay and light as it danced along , and darker and more dismal when it had passed . It was not unusual for [these running gentry , who carried it with a very high hand]_{1766-these running gentry , who carried it with a very high hand} , to quarrel in [[the servants]_{1767-the servants} ’ hall]_{8371-the servants ’ hall} while waiting for [[their]_{1766-these running gentry , who carried it with a very high hand} masters]_{7824-their masters} and [mistresses]_{8373-mistresses} ; and , falling to blows either there or in [the street]_{780-the street} without , to strew the place of skirmish with hair - powder , fragments of bag - wigs , and scattered nosegays . Gaming , the vice which ran so high among [all classes]_{8375-all classes} ( the fashion being of course set by [the upper]_{8376-the upper} ) , was generally the cause of these disputes ; for cards and dice were as openly used , and worked as much mischief , and yielded as much excitement below stairs , as above . While incidents like these , arising out of drums and masquerades and parties at quadrille , were passing at [the west end of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{8377-the west end of the town} , [heavy stagecoaches]_{8379-heavy stagecoaches} and [scarce heavier waggons]_{8380-scarce heavier waggons} were lumbering slowly towards [the city]_{747-the city} , [the coachmen]_{8382-the coachmen} , [guard]_8383-guard , and [passengers]_{8384-passengers} , armed to the teeth , and [the coach]_{8385-the coach} -- a day or so perhaps behind [its]_{8385-the coach} time , but that was nothing -- despoiled by [highwaymen]_{7310-highwaymen} ; [who made no scruple to attack , alone and single - handed , a whole caravan of goods and men]_{8387-who made no scruple to attack , alone and single - handed , a whole caravan of goods and men} , and sometimes shot [a passenger or two]_{8388-a passenger or two} , and were sometimes shot [themselves]_{8387-who made no scruple to attack , alone and single - handed , a whole caravan of goods and men} , as the case might be . On the morrow , rumours of this new act of daring on [the road]_{621-the road} yielded matter for a few hours ’_{[1767-the servants]} conversation through [the town]_{661-the town} , and a Public Progress of [some fine gentleman]_{1769-some fine gentleman} ( half - drunk ) to [Tyburn]_9-tyburn , dressed in the newest fashion , and damning the ordinary with unspeakable gallantry and grace , furnished to [the populace]_{1770-the populace} , at once a pleasant excitement and a wholesome and profound example . Among [all the dangerous characters who , in such a state of society]_{1771-all the dangerous characters who , in such a state of society} , prowled and skulked in [the metropolis]_{615-the metropolis} at night , there was [one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as [he]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he}]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} , shrunk with an involuntary dread . Who [he]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} was , or whence [he]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} came , was a question often asked , but which [none could answer]_{1774-none could answer} . [His]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} name was unknown , [he]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} had never been seen until within about eight days or thereabouts , and was equally [a stranger to [the old ruffians]_{1776-the old ruffians} , upon whose haunts [he]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} ventured fearlessly , as to [the young]_{1777-the young}]_{1775-a stranger to the old ruffians , upon whose haunts he ventured fearlessly , as to the young} . [He]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} could be [no spy]_{1575-no spy} , for [he]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} never removed [his]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} slouched hat to look about [him]_{1773-one man from whom many as uncouth and fierce as he} , entered into conversation with [no man]_{7346-no man} , heeded nothing that passed , listened to no discourse , regarded [nobody that came or went]_{1780-nobody that came or went} . But so surely as the dead of night set in , so surely [this man]_{711-this man} was in the midst of the loose concourse in the night - cellar where [outcasts of every grade]_{1782-outcasts of every grade} resorted ; and there [he]_{711-this man} sat till morning . [He]_{711-this man} was not only [a spectre]_{1783-a spectre} at [their]_{1776-the old ruffians} licentious feasts ; a something in the midst of [their]_{1776-the old ruffians} revelry and riot that chilled and haunted [them]_{1776-the old ruffians} ; but out of doors [he]_{711-this man} was the same . Directly it was dark , [he]_{711-this man} was abroad -- never in company with [any one]_{969-any one} , but always alone ; never lingering or loitering , but always walking swiftly ; and looking ( so [they]_{1776-the old ruffians} said who had seen [him]_{711-this man} ) over [his]_{711-this man} shoulder from time to time , and as [he]_{711-this man} did so quickening [his]_{711-this man} pace . In [the fields]_{1785-the fields} , [the lanes]_{1786-the lanes} , [the roads]_{7278-the roads} , in [all quarters of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{1788-all quarters of the town} -- east , west , north , and south -- [that man]_{591-that man} was seen gliding on like a shadow . [He]_{711-this man} was always hurrying away . [Those who encountered [him]_{711-this man}]_{1791-those who encountered him} , saw [him]_{711-this man} steal past , caught sight of the backward glance , and so lost [him]_{711-this man} in the darkness . This constant restlessness , and flitting to and fro , gave rise to strange stories . [He]_{711-this man} was seen in such distant and remote places , at times so nearly tallying with each other , that [some]_1792-some doubted whether there were not two of [them]_1793-them , or more -- some , whether [he]_{711-this man} had not unearthly means of travelling from spot to spot . The footpad hiding in [a ditch]_{1794-a ditch} had marked [him]_{711-this man} passing like a ghost along [its]_{1794-a ditch} brink ; [the vagrant]_{1795-the vagrant} had met [him]_{711-this man} on [the dark high - road]_{1796-the dark high - road} ; [the beggar]_{1797-the beggar} had seen [him]_{711-this man} pause upon [the bridge]_{1798-the bridge} to look down at [the water]_{1799-the water} , and then sweep on again ; [[they]_1800-they who dealt in bodies with [the surgeons]_{1802-the surgeons}]_{1801-they who dealt in bodies with the surgeons} could swear [he]_{711-this man} slept in [churchyards]_{1803-churchyards} , and that [they]_1800-they had beheld [him]_{711-this man} glide away among [the tombs]_{1804-the tombs} on [their]_1800-they approach . And as [they]_1800-they told these stories to [each other]_{7381-each other} , [one who had looked about]_{1806-one who had looked about} [him]_{711-this man} would pull [[his]_{1806-one who had looked about} neighbour]_{1318-his neighbour} by the sleeve , and there [he]_{711-this man} would be among [them]_1800-they . At last , [one man]_{1808-one man} -- [he]_{1808-one man} was [one of [those whose commerce lay among the graves]_{1810-those whose commerce lay among the graves}]_{1809-one of those whose commerce lay among the graves} -- resolved to question [this strange companion]_{1811-this strange companion} . Next night , when [he]_{711-this man} had eat [his]_{711-this man} poor meal voraciously ( [he]_{711-this man} was accustomed to do that , [they]_1800-they had observed , as though [he]_{711-this man} had no other in the day ) , [this fellow]_{7469-this fellow} sat down at [his]_{711-this man} elbow . ‘ A black night , [master]_7428-master ! ’_{[7469-this fellow]} ‘ It is a black night . ’_{[879-the fellow]} ‘ Blacker than last , though that was pitchy too . Did n’t [I]_{7469-this fellow} pass [you]_7428-master near [the turnpike]_{8391-the turnpike} in [the Oxford Road]_{8392-the oxford road} ? ’_{[7469-this fellow]} ‘ It ’s like [you]_7428-master may . [I]_{7469-this fellow} do n’t know . ’_{[7469-this fellow]} ‘ Come , come , [master]_7428-master , ’_{[879-the fellow]} cried [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , urged on by the looks of [[his]_{879-the fellow} comrades]_{1814-his comrades} , and slapping [him]_{1811-this strange companion} on the shoulder ; ‘ be more companionable and communicative . Be more [the gentleman in this good company]_{8394-the gentleman in this good company} . There are tales among [us]_1800-they that [you]_7428-master have sold [yourself]_7428-master to [the devil]_{8395-the devil} , and [I]_{7469-this fellow} know not what . ’_{[7469-this fellow]} ‘ [We]_1800-they all have , have [we]_1800-they not ? ’_{[7287-the stranger]} returned [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} , looking up . ‘ If [we]_1800-they were fewer in number , perhaps [he]_{8395-the devil} would give better wages . ’_{[7287-the stranger]} ‘ It goes rather hard with [you]_{7287-the stranger} , indeed , ’_{[879-the fellow]} said [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , as [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} disclosed [his]_{7287-the stranger} haggard unwashed face , and torn clothes . ‘ What of that ? Be merry , [master]_7428-master . A stave of a roaring song now’-- ‘_{[7287-the stranger]} Sing [you]_{1811-this strange companion} , if [you]_{1811-this strange companion} desire to hear one , ’ replied [the other]_{483-the other} , shaking [him]_{1811-this strange companion} roughly off ; ‘_{[7287-the stranger]} and do n’t touch [me]_0-i if [you]_{1811-this strange companion} ’re [a prudent man]_{8398-a prudent man} ; [I]_{879-the fellow} carry arms which go off easily -- [they]_1820-they have done so , before now -- and make it dangerous for [strangers who do n’t know the trick of them]_{8399-strangers who do n’t know the trick of them} , to lay hands upon [me]_{879-the fellow} . ’_{[879-the fellow]} ‘ Do [you]_{483-the other} threaten ? ’_{[879-the fellow]} said [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} . ‘ Yes , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} , rising and turning upon [him]_{1811-this strange companion} , and looking fiercely round as if in apprehension of a general attack . [His]_{483-the other} voice , and look , and bearing -- all expressive of the wildest recklessness and desperation -- daunted while [they]_1820-they repelled [the bystanders]_{1821-the bystanders} . Although in a very different sphere of action now , [they]_1820-they were not without much of the effect [they]_1820-they had wrought at [the Maypole Inn]_{7255-the maypole inn} . ‘ [I]_{472-the man} am what [you]_{1811-this strange companion} all are , and live as [you]_{1811-this strange companion} all do , ’_{[472-the man]} said [the man]_{472-the man} sternly , after a short silence . ‘ [I]_{472-the man} am in hiding here like [the rest]_{561-the rest} , and if [we]_1820-they were surprised would perhaps do [my]_{472-the man} part with the best of [ye]_{1811-this strange companion} . If it ’s [my]_{472-the man} humour to be left to [myself]_{472-the man} , let [me]_{472-the man} have it . Otherwise,’--and here [he]_{472-the man} swore a tremendous oath--‘there’ll be mischief done in [this place]_{551-this place} , though there ARE odds of a score against [me]_{472-the man} . ’_{[472-the man]} A low murmur , having its origin perhaps in a dread of [the man]_{472-the man} and the mystery that surrounded [him]_{472-the man} , or perhaps in a sincere opinion on the part of [some of [those present]_{1826-those present}]_{1825-some of those present} , that it would be an inconvenient precedent to meddle too curiously with [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} ’s private affairs if [he]_{472-the man} saw reason to conceal [them]_1828-them , warned [the fellow who had occasioned this discussion]_{1829-the fellow who had occasioned this discussion} that [he]_{472-the man} had best pursue it no further . After a short time [the strange man]_{7333-the strange man} lay down upon a bench to sleep , and when [they]_1831-they thought of [him]_{7333-the strange man} again , [they]_1831-they found [he]_{7333-the strange man} was gone . Next night , as soon as it was dark , [he]_{7333-the strange man} was abroad again and traversing [the streets]_{448-the streets} ; [he]_{7333-the strange man} was before [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s house]_{1050-the locksmith ’s house} more than once , but [the family]_{1261-the family} were out , and it was close shut . This night [he]_{7333-the strange man} crossed [London Bridge]_{25-london bridge} and passed into [Southwark]_24-southwark . As [he]_{7333-the strange man} glided down [a bye street]_{1836-a bye street} , [a woman with a little basket on [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} arm]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} , turned into it at the other end . Directly [he]_{7333-the strange man} observed [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} , [he]_{7333-the strange man} sought the shelter of an archway , and stood aside until [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} had passed . Then [he]_{7333-the strange man} emerged cautiously from [his]_{7333-the strange man} hiding - place , and followed . [She]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} went into [several shops]_{1838-several shops} to purchase various kinds of household necessaries , and round every place at which [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} stopped [he]_{7333-the strange man} hovered like [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} evil spirit ; following [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} when [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} reappeared . It was nigh eleven o’clock , and [the passengers]_{1839-the passengers} in [the streets]_{448-the streets} were thinning fast , when [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} turned , doubtless to go [home]_7189-home . [The phantom]_{1842-the phantom} still followed [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} . [She]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} turned into [the same bye street in which [he]_{7333-the strange man} had seen [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} first , which , being free from [shops]_777-shops]_{1843-the same bye street in which he had seen her first , which , being free from shops} , and narrow , was extremely dark . [She]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} quickened [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} pace here , as though distrustful of being stopped , and robbed of such trifling property as [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} carried with [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} . [He]_{7333-the strange man} crept along on the other side of [the road]_{621-the road} . Had [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} been gifted with the speed of wind , it seemed as if [his]_{7333-the strange man} terrible shadow would have tracked [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} down . At length [the widow]_{7604-the widow} -- for [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} it was -- reached [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} own door , and , panting for breath , paused to take the key from [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} basket . In a flush and glow , with the haste [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} had made , and the pleasure of being safe at [home]_7189-home , [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} stooped to draw it out , when , raising [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} head , [she]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} saw [him]_{7333-the strange man} standing silently beside [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} : the apparition of a dream . [His]_{7333-the strange man} hand was on [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} mouth , but that was needless , for [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} tongue clove to its roof , and [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} power of utterance was gone . ‘ [I]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} have been looking for [you]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} many nights . Is [the house]_{7210-the house} empty ? Answer [me]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} . Is any one inside ? ’_{[1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm]} [She]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} could only answer by a rattle in [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} throat . ‘ Make [me]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} a sign . ’_{[1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm]} [She]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} seemed to indicate that there was [no one there]_{1848-no one there} . [He]_{7333-the strange man} took the key , unlocked the door , carried [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} in , and secured it carefully behind [them]_1849-them . Chapter 17 It was a chilly night , and the fire in [[the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s parlour]_{1851-the widow ’s parlour} had burnt low . [[Her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} strange companion]_{1852-her strange companion} placed [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} in a chair , and stooping down before the half - extinguished ashes , raked them together and fanned them with [his]_{7333-the strange man} hat . From time to time [he]_{7333-the strange man} glanced at [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} over [his]_{7333-the strange man} shoulder , as though to assure [himself]_{7333-the strange man} of [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} remaining quiet and making no effort to depart ; and that done , busied [himself]_{7333-the strange man} about the fire again . It was not without reason that [he]_{7333-the strange man} took these pains , for [his]_{7333-the strange man} dress was dank and drenched with wet , [his]_{7333-the strange man} jaws rattled with cold , and [he]_{7333-the strange man} shivered from head to foot . It had rained hard during the previous night and for some hours in the morning , but since noon it had been fine . Wheresoever [he]_{7333-the strange man} had passed the hours of darkness , [his]_{7333-the strange man} condition sufficiently betokened that many of them had been spent beneath the open sky . Besmeared with mire ; [his]_{7333-the strange man} saturated clothes clinging with a damp embrace about [his]_{7333-the strange man} limbs ; [his]_{7333-the strange man} beard unshaven , [his]_{7333-the strange man} face unwashed , [his]_{7333-the strange man} meagre cheeks worn into deep hollows,--a more miserable wretch could hardly be , than [this man who now cowered down upon [the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s hearth]_{1853-this man who now cowered down upon the widow ’s hearth} , and watched the struggling flame with bloodshot eyes . [She]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} had covered [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} face with [her]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} hands , fearing , as it seemed , to look towards [him]_{7333-the strange man} . So [they]_1855-they remained for some short time in silence . Glancing round again , [he]_{7333-the strange man} asked at length : ‘ Is this [[your]_{1837-a woman with a little basket on her arm} house]_{8403-your house} ? ’_{[7333-the strange man]} ‘ It is . Why , in the name of [Heaven]_210-heaven , do [you]_{7333-the strange man} darken [it]_{8403-your house} ? ’_{[7333-the strange man]} ‘ Give [me]_{7333-the strange man} meat and drink , ’_{[7333-the strange man]} [he]_{7333-the strange man} answered sullenly , ‘ or [I]_{7333-the strange man} dare do more than that . The very marrow in [my]_{7333-the strange man} bones is cold , with wet and hunger . [I]_{7333-the strange man} must have warmth and food , and [I]_{7333-the strange man} will have them [here]_7326-here . ’_{[7333-the strange man]} ‘ [You]_{7333-the strange man} were [the robber on [the Chigwell road]_{8406-the chigwell road}]_{8405-the robber on the chigwell road} . ’_{[7333-the strange man]} ‘ [I]_{7333-the strange man} was . ’_{[7333-the strange man]} ‘ And nearly [a murderer]_{8407-a murderer} then . ’_{[7333-the strange man]} ‘ The will was not wanting . There was [one]_503-one came upon [me]_{7333-the strange man} and raised the hue - and - cry , that it would have gone hard with , but for [his]_503-one nimbleness . [I]_{7333-the strange man} made a thrust at [him]_503-one . ’_{[7333-the strange man]} ‘ [You]_1857-i thrust [your]_1857-i sword at [HIM]_503-one ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} cried [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , looking upwards . ‘ [You]_1857-i hear [this man]_{711-this man} ! [you]_1857-i hear and saw ! ’_[1857-i] [He]_1857-i looked at [her]_{7604-the widow} , as , with [her]_{7604-the widow} head thrown back , and [her]_{7604-the widow} hands tight clenched together , [she]_{7604-the widow} uttered these words in an agony of appeal . Then , starting to [his]_1857-i feet as [she]_{7604-the widow} had done , [he]_1857-i advanced towards [her]_{7604-the widow} . ‘ Beware ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} [she]_{7604-the widow} cried in a suppressed voice , whose firmness stopped [him]_1857-i midway . ‘ Do not so much as touch [me]_{7604-the widow} with a finger , or [you]_1857-i are lost ; body and soul , [you]_1857-i are lost . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ Hear [me]_1857-i , ’_[1857-i] [he]_1857-i replied , menacing [her]_{7604-the widow} with [his]_1857-i hand . ‘ [I]_1857-i , that in the form of [a man]_{7264-a man} live the life of a hunted beast ; that in the body am a spirit , a ghost upon [the earth]_{8411-the earth} , a thing from which all creatures shrink , save those curst beings of [another world]_{8412-another world} , who will not leave [me;--I]_1857-i am , in [my]_1857-i desperation of this night , past all fear but that of the hell in which [I]_1857-i exist from day to day . Give the alarm , cry out , refuse to shelter [me]_1857-i . [I]_1857-i will not hurt [you]_{7604-the widow} . But [I]_1857-i will not be taken alive ; and so surely as [you]_{7604-the widow} threaten [me]_1857-i above [your]_{7604-the widow} breath , [I]_1857-i fall [a dead man]_{8413-a dead man} on this floor . The blood with which [I]_1857-i sprinkle it , be on [you]_{7604-the widow} and [yours]_{7604-the widow} , in the name of [the Evil Spirit that tempts [men]_624-men to [their]_624-men ruin]_{8414-the evil spirit that tempts men to their ruin} ! ’_[1857-i] As [he]_1858-he spoke , [he]_1858-he took a pistol from [his]_1858-he breast , and firmly clutched it in [his]_1858-he hand . ‘ Remove [this man]_{711-this man} from [me]_{7604-the widow} , good Heaven ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} cried [the widow]_{7604-the widow} . ‘ In [thy]_{7604-the widow} grace and mercy , give [him]_{711-this man} one minute ’s penitence , and strike [him]_{711-this man} dead ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ It has no such purpose , ’_[1858-he] [he]_1858-he said , confronting [her]_{7604-the widow} . ‘ It is deaf . Give [me]_1858-he to eat and drink , lest [I]_1858-he do that it can not help [my]_1858-he doing , and will not do for [you]_{7604-the widow} . ’_[1858-he] ‘ Will [you]_{7604-the widow} leave [me]_{7604-the widow} , if [I]_{7604-the widow} do thus much ? Will [you]_{7604-the widow} leave [me]_{7604-the widow} and return no more ? ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ [I]_1858-he will promise nothing , ’_[1858-he] [he]_1858-he rejoined , seating [himself]_1858-he at the table , ‘ nothing but this -- [I]_1858-he will execute [my]_1858-he threat if [you]_{7604-the widow} betray [me]_1858-he . ’_[1858-he] [She]_{7604-the widow} rose at length , and going to [a closet or pantry in [the room]_{462-the room}]_{1860-a closet or pantry in the room} , brought out some fragments of cold meat and bread and put them on the table . [He]_1858-he asked for brandy , and for water . These [she]_{7604-the widow} produced likewise ; and [he]_1858-he ate and drank with the voracity of a famished hound . All the time [he]_1858-he was so engaged [she]_{7604-the widow} kept at the uttermost distance of [the chamber]_{1862-the chamber} , and sat there shuddering , but with [her]_{7604-the widow} face towards [him]_1858-he . [She]_{7604-the widow} never turned [her]_{7604-the widow} back upon [him]_1858-he once ; and although when [she]_{7604-the widow} passed [him]_1858-he ( as [she]_{7604-the widow} was obliged to do in going to and from the cupboard ) [she]_{7604-the widow} gathered the skirts of [her]_{7604-the widow} garment about [her]_{7604-the widow} , as if even its touching [his]_1858-he by chance were horrible to think of , still , in the midst of all this dread and terror , [she]_{7604-the widow} kept [her]_{7604-the widow} face towards [his]_1858-he own , and watched [his]_1858-he every movement . [His]_1858-he repast ended -- if that can be called one , which was a mere ravenous satisfying of the calls of hunger -- [he]_1858-he moved [his]_1858-he chair towards the fire again , and warming [himself]_1858-he before the blaze which had now sprung brightly up , accosted [her]_{7604-the widow} once more . ‘ [I]_1858-he am [an outcast]_{8417-an outcast} , to whom a roof above [his]_1858-he head is often an uncommon luxury , and the food [a beggar]_{8418-a beggar} would reject is delicate fare . [You]_{7604-the widow} live here at [your]_{7604-the widow} ease . Do [you]_{7604-the widow} live alone ? ’_[1858-he] ‘ [I]_{7604-the widow} do not , ’_{[7604-the widow]} [she]_{7604-the widow} made answer with an effort . ‘ Who dwells here besides ? ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ One -- it is no matter who . [You]_{7604-the widow} had best begone , or [he]_1858-he may find [you]_{7604-the widow} [here]_7326-here . Why do [you]_{7604-the widow} linger ? ’_[1858-he] ‘ For warmth , ’_[1858-he] [he]_1858-he replied , spreading out [his]_1858-he hands before the fire . ‘ For warmth . [You]_{7604-the widow} are rich , perhaps ? ’_[1858-he] ‘ Very , ’_{[7604-the widow]} [she]_{7604-the widow} said faintly . ‘ Very rich . No doubt [I]_{7604-the widow} am very rich . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ At least [you]_{7604-the widow} are not penniless . [You]_{7604-the widow} have some money . [You]_{7604-the widow} were making purchases to - night . ’_[1858-he] ‘ [I]_1858-he have a little left . It is but a few shillings . ’_[1858-he] ‘ Give [me]_{7604-the widow} [your]_{7604-the widow} purse . [You]_{7604-the widow} had it in [your]_{7604-the widow} hand at the door . Give it to [me]_{7604-the widow} . ’_{[7604-the widow]} [She]_{7604-the widow} stepped to the table and laid it down . [He]_1858-he reached across , took it up , and told the contents into [his]_1858-he hand . As [he]_1858-he was counting them , [she]_{7604-the widow} listened for a moment , and sprung towards [him]_1858-he . ‘ Take what there is , take all , take more if more were there , but go before it is too late . [I]_{7604-the widow} have heard a wayward step without , [I]_{7604-the widow} know full well . It will return directly . [Begone]_272-begone . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ What do [you]_1858-he mean ? ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ Do not stop to ask . [I]_{7604-the widow} will not answer . Much as [I]_{7604-the widow} dread to touch [you]_{7604-the widow} , [I]_{7604-the widow} would drag [you]_{7604-the widow} to the door if [I]_{7604-the widow} possessed the strength , rather than [you]_{7604-the widow} should lose an instant . [Miserable wretch]_{273-miserable wretch} ! fly from [this place]_{551-this place} . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ If there are [spies]_8421-spies without , [I]_{472-the man} am safer [here]_7326-here , ’_{[472-the man]} replied [the man]_{472-the man} , standing aghast . ‘ [I]_{472-the man} will remain [here]_7326-here , and will not fly till the danger is past . ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ It is too late ! ’_{[1864-the widow , who had listened for the step]} cried [the widow , who had listened for the step]_{1864-the widow , who had listened for the step} , and not to [him]_{472-the man} . ‘ [Hark]_274-hark to that foot upon the ground . Do [you]_{472-the man} tremble to hear it ! It is [[my]_{1864-the widow , who had listened for the step} son]_{7914-my son} , [[my]_{1864-the widow , who had listened for the step} idiot son]_{8425-my idiot son} ! ’_{[1864-the widow , who had listened for the step]} As [she]_{1864-the widow , who had listened for the step} said this wildly , there came a heavy knocking at the door . [He]_{472-the man} looked at [her]_{1864-the widow , who had listened for the step} , and [she]_{1864-the widow , who had listened for the step} at [him]_{472-the man} . ‘ Let [him]_{472-the man} come in , ’_{[472-the man]} said [the man]_{472-the man} , hoarsely . ‘ [I]_{472-the man} fear [him]_{472-the man} less than the dark , houseless night . [He]_{472-the man} knocks again . Let [him]_{472-the man} come in ! ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ The dread of this hour , ’_{[7604-the widow]} returned [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , ‘ has been upon [me]_{7604-the widow} all [my]_{7604-the widow} life , and [I]_{7604-the widow} will not . Evil will fall upon [him]_{472-the man} , if [you]_{1864-the widow , who had listened for the step} stand eye to eye . [[My]_{7604-the widow} blighted boy]_{8426-my blighted boy} ! Oh ! [all good angels who know the truth -- hear [a poor mother]_{8428-a poor mother} ’s prayer , and spare [[my]_{7604-the widow} boy]_{8020-my boy} from knowledge of [this man]_{711-this man}]_{8427-all good angels who know the truth -- hear a poor mother ’s prayer , and spare my boy from knowledge of this man} ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ [He]_{472-the man} rattles at the shutters ! ’_{[472-the man]} cried [the man]_{472-the man} . ‘ [He]_{472-the man} calls [you]_{1864-the widow , who had listened for the step} . That voice and cry ! It was [he]_{472-the man} who grappled with [me]_{472-the man} in [the road]_{621-the road} . Was it [he]_{472-the man} ? ’_{[472-the man]} [She]_1868-her had sunk upon [her]_1868-her knees , and so knelt down , moving [her]_1868-her lips , but uttering no sound . As [he]_{472-the man} gazed upon [her]_1868-her , uncertain what to do or where to turn , the shutters flew open . [He]_{472-the man} had barely time to catch a knife from the table , sheathe it in the loose sleeve of [his]_{472-the man} coat , hide in [the closet]_{1869-the closet} , and do all with the lightning ’s speed , when [Barnaby]_220-barnaby tapped at the bare glass , and raised the sash exultingly . ‘ Why , who can keep out [Grip]_237-grip and [me]_{472-the man} ! ’_{[472-the man]} [he]_{472-the man} cried , thrusting in [his]_{472-the man} head , and staring round [the room]_{462-the room} . ‘ Are [you]_1868-her there , [mother]_8432-mother ? How long [you]_1868-her keep [us]_8433-us from the fire and light . ’_{[472-the man]} [She]_1868-her stammered some excuse and tendered [him]_{472-the man} [her]_1868-her hand . But [Barnaby]_220-barnaby sprung lightly in without assistance , and putting [his]_220-barnaby arms about [her]_1868-her neck , kissed [her]_1868-her a hundred times . ‘ [We]_8433-us have been afield , [mother]_8432-mother -- leaping ditches , scrambling through hedges , running down steep banks , up and away , and hurrying on . The wind has been blowing , and the rushes and young plants bowing and bending to it , lest it should do [them]_8435-them harm , [the cowards]_{8436-the cowards} -- and [Grip]_237-grip -- [ha]_8437-ha ha ha!--brave [Grip]_237-grip , who cares for nothing , and when the wind rolls [him]_237-grip over in the dust , turns manfully to bite it -- [Grip]_237-grip , [bold Grip]_237-grip , has quarrelled with every little bowing twig -- thinking , [he]_237-grip told [me]_220-barnaby , that it mocked [him]_237-grip -- and has worried it like a bulldog . Ha ha ha ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} The raven , in [his]_{472-the man} little basket at [[his]_{472-the man} master]_{586-his master} ’s back , hearing this frequent mention of [his]_{472-the man} name in a tone of exultation , expressed [his]_{472-the man} sympathy by crowing like a cock , and afterwards running over [his]_{472-the man} various phrases of speech with such rapidity , and in so many varieties of hoarseness , that they sounded like the murmurs of [a crowd of people]_{1872-a crowd of people} . ‘ [He]_237-grip takes such care of [me]_220-barnaby besides ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ Such care , [mother]_8432-mother ! [He]_237-grip watches all the time [I]_{1309-the raven} sleep , and when [I]_{1309-the raven} shut [my]_{1309-the raven} eyes and make - believe to slumber , [he]_237-grip practises new learning softly ; but [he]_237-grip keeps [his]_237-grip eye on [me]_{1309-the raven} the while , and if [he]_237-grip sees [me]_{1309-the raven} laugh , though never so little , stops directly . [He]_237-grip wo n’t surprise [me]_{1309-the raven} till [he]_237-grip ’s perfect . ’_{[1309-the raven]} [The raven]_{1309-the raven} crowed again in a rapturous manner which plainly said , ‘ Those are certainly some of [my]_{1309-the raven} characteristics , and [I]_{1309-the raven} glory in them . ’_{[1309-the raven]} In the meantime , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby closed the window and secured it , and coming to the fireplace , prepared to sit down with [his]_220-barnaby face to the closet . But [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} prevented this , by hastily taking that side [herself]_{756-his mother} , and motioning [him]_220-barnaby towards the other . ‘ How pale [you]_220-barnaby are to - night ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , leaning on [his]_220-barnaby stick . ‘ [We]_8439-we have been cruel , [Grip]_237-grip , and made [her]_{756-his mother} anxious ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} Anxious in good truth , and sick at heart ! [The listener]_{8164-the listener} held the door of [his]_220-barnaby hiding - place open with [his]_220-barnaby hand , and closely watched [[her]_{756-his mother} son]_{7615-her son} . [Grip]_237-grip -- alive to everything [[his]_237-grip master]_{586-his master} was unconscious of -- had [his]_237-grip head out of the basket , and in return was watching [him]_237-grip intently with [his]_237-grip glistening eye . ‘ [He]_237-grip flaps [his]_237-grip wings , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , turning almost quickly enough to catch the retreating form and closing door , ‘ as if there were [strangers]_{8440-strangers} [here]_7326-here , but [Grip]_237-grip is wiser than to fancy that . Jump then ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} Accepting this invitation with a dignity peculiar to [himself]_220-barnaby , the bird hopped up on [[his]_237-grip master]_{586-his master} ’s shoulder , from that to [his]_220-barnaby extended hand , and so to the ground . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby unstrapping the basket and putting it down in a corner with the lid open , [Grip]_237-grip ’s first care was to shut it down with all possible despatch , and then to stand upon it . Believing , no doubt , that [he]_220-barnaby had now rendered it utterly impossible , and beyond the power of [mortal man]_{1879-mortal man} , to shut [him]_237-grip up in it any more , [he]_220-barnaby drew a great many corks in triumph , and uttered a corresponding number of hurrahs . ‘ [Mother]_8432-mother ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , laying aside [his]_220-barnaby hat and stick , and returning to the chair from which [he]_220-barnaby had risen , ‘ [I]_220-barnaby ’ll tell [you]_1880-you where [we]_8443-we have been to - day , and what [we]_8443-we have been doing,--shall [I]_220-barnaby ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} [She]_1880-you took [his]_220-barnaby hand in [hers]_1880-you , and holding it , nodded the word [she]_1880-you could not speak . ‘ [You]_1880-you must n’t tell , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , holding up [his]_220-barnaby finger , ‘ for it ’s a secret , mind , and only known to [me]_220-barnaby , and [Grip]_237-grip , and [Hugh]_198-hugh . [We]_8443-we had the dog with [us]_8443-we , but [he]_237-grip ’s not like [Grip]_237-grip , clever as [he]_237-grip is , and does n’t guess it yet , [I]_220-barnaby ’ll wager.--Why do [you]_1880-you look behind [me]_220-barnaby so ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Did [I]_1880-you ? ’_[1880-you] [she]_1880-you answered faintly . ‘ [I]_1880-you did n’t know [I]_1880-you did . Come nearer [me]_1880-you . ’_[1880-you] ‘ [You]_1880-you are frightened ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , changing colour . ‘ [Mother]_222-mother -- [you]_1880-you do n’t see’-- ‘_{[220-barnaby]} See what ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} There’s -- there ’s none of this about , is there ? ’ [he]_220-barnaby answered in a whisper , drawing closer to [her]_1880-you and clasping the mark upon [his]_220-barnaby wrist . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am afraid there is , somewhere . [You]_1880-you make [my]_0-i hair stand on end , and [my]_0-i flesh creep . Why do [you]_1880-you look like that ? Is it in [the room]_{462-the room} as [I]_0-i have seen it in [my]_0-i dreams , dashing the ceiling and the walls with red ? Tell [me]_0-i . Is it ? ’ [He]_220-barnaby fell into a shivering fit as [he]_220-barnaby put the question , and shutting out the light with [his]_220-barnaby hands , sat shaking in every limb until it had passed away . After a time , [he]_220-barnaby raised [his]_220-barnaby head and looked about [him]_220-barnaby . ‘_[1880-you] Is it gone ? ’ ‘_[1880-you] There has been nothing here , ’ rejoined [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} , soothing [him]_220-barnaby . ‘_[1880-you] Nothing indeed , dear [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . Look ! [You]_1880-you see there are but [you]_1880-you and [me]_0-i . ’ [He]_220-barnaby gazed at [her]_1880-you vacantly , and , becoming reassured by degrees , burst into a wild laugh . ‘_[1880-you] But let [us]_1882-we see , ’ [he]_220-barnaby said , thoughtfully . ‘_[1882-we] Were [we]_1882-we talking ? Was it [you]_1880-you and [me]_0-i ? Where have [we]_1882-we been ? ’ ‘_[1882-we] Nowhere but here . ’ ‘_[198-hugh] Aye , but [Hugh]_198-hugh , and [I]_0-i , ’ said [Barnaby,--‘that]_{275-barnaby,--‘that} ’s it . [Maypole Hugh]_198-hugh , and [I]_0-i , [you]_1880-you know , and [Grip]_237-grip -- [we]_1882-we have been lying in [the forest]_{8445-the forest} , and among the trees by [the road side]_{8446-the road side} , with a dark lantern after night came on , and the dog in a noose ready to slip [him]_220-barnaby when [the man]_{472-the man} came by . ’_[0-i] ‘ [What man]_{8448-what man} ? ’_[1883-his] ‘ [The robber]_{7501-the robber} ; [him]_{472-the man} that the stars winked at . [We]_1882-we have waited for [him]_{472-the man} after dark these many nights , and [we]_1882-we shall have [him]_{472-the man} . [I]_1883-his ’d know [him]_{472-the man} in a thousand . [Mother]_8432-mother , see here ! This is [the man]_{472-the man} . Look ! ’_[1883-his] [He]_1883-his twisted [his]_1883-his handkerchief round [his]_1883-his head , pulled [his]_1883-his hat upon [his]_1883-his brow , wrapped [his]_1883-his coat about [him]_1883-his , and stood up before [her]_1884-you : so like the original [he]_1883-his counterfeited , that the dark figure peering out behind [him]_1883-his might have passed for [his]_1883-his own shadow . ‘ Ha ha ha ! [We]_1882-we shall have [him]_{472-the man} , ’_[1883-his] [he]_1883-his cried , ridding [himself]_1883-his of the semblance as hastily as [he]_1883-his had assumed it . ‘ [You]_1884-you shall see [him]_{472-the man} , [mother]_8432-mother , bound hand and foot , and brought to [London]_2-london at a saddle - girth ; and [you]_1884-you shall hear of [him]_{472-the man} at [Tyburn Tree]_{44-tyburn tree} if [we]_1882-we have luck . So [Hugh]_198-hugh says . [You]_1883-his ’re_[1883-his] pale again , and trembling . And why DO [you]_1883-his look behind [me]_0-i so ? ’ ‘_[1883-his] It is nothing , ’ [she]_8432-mother answered . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not quite well . Go [you]_1883-his to bed , [dear]_1885-dear , and leave [me]_0-i [here]_7326-here . ’ ‘_[1883-his] To bed ! ’ [he]_0-i answered . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t like bed . [I]_0-i like to lie before the fire , watching the prospects in the burning coals -- [the rivers]_{1887-the rivers} , hills , and dells , in the deep , red sunset , and the wild faces . [I]_0-i am hungry too , and [Grip]_237-grip has eaten nothing since broad noon . Let [us]_1888-us to supper . [Grip]_237-grip ! To supper , [lad]_7665-lad ! ’ The raven flapped [his]_0-i wings , and , croaking [his]_0-i satisfaction , hopped to the feet of [[his]_0-i master]_{586-his master} , and there held [his]_0-i bill open , ready for snapping up such lumps of meat as [he]_0-i should throw [him]_0-i . Of these [he]_0-i received about a score in rapid succession , without the smallest discomposure . ‘_[237-grip] That ’s all , ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘_[237-grip] More ! ’ cried [Grip]_237-grip . ‘_[237-grip] More ! ’ But it appearing for a certainty that no more was to be had , [he]_0-i retreated with [[his]_0-i store]_{8454-his store} ; and disgorging the morsels one by one from [his]_0-i pouch , hid them in various corners -- taking particular care , however , to avoid [the closet]_{1869-the closet} , as being doubtful of [the hidden man]_{8456-the hidden man} ’s propensities and power of resisting temptation . When [he]_0-i had concluded these arrangements , [he]_0-i took a turn or two across [the room]_{462-the room} with an elaborate assumption of having nothing on [his]_0-i mind ( but with one eye hard upon [his]_0-i treasure all the time ) , and then , and not till then , began to drag it out , piece by piece , and eat it with the utmost relish . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , for [his]_220-barnaby part , having pressed [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} to eat in vain , made a hearty supper too . Once during the progress of [his]_220-barnaby meal , [he]_220-barnaby wanted more bread from [the closet]_{1869-the closet} and rose to get it . [She]_222-mother hurriedly interposed to prevent [him]_220-barnaby , and summoning [her]_222-mother utmost fortitude , passed into the recess , and brought it out [herself]_222-mother . ‘_[237-grip] [Mother]_222-mother , ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , looking at [her]_222-mother steadfastly as [she]_222-mother sat down beside [him]_220-barnaby after doing so ; ‘_[237-grip] is to - day [my]_0-i birthday ? ’ ‘_[237-grip] To - day ! ’ [she]_222-mother answered . ‘_[237-grip] Do n’t [you]_0-i recollect it was but a week or so ago , and that summer , autumn , and winter have to pass before it comes again ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i remember that it has been so till now , ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘_[0-i] But [I]_0-i think to - day must be [my]_0-i birthday too , for all that . ’ [She]_222-mother asked [him]_220-barnaby why ? ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_222-mother why , ’ [he]_220-barnaby said . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have always seen [you]_222-mother -- [I]_0-i did n’t let [you]_222-mother know it , but [I]_0-i have -- on the evening of that day grow very sad . [I]_0-i have seen [you]_222-mother cry when [Grip]_237-grip and [I]_0-i were most glad ; and look frightened with no reason ; and [I]_0-i have touched [your]_222-mother hand , and felt that it was cold -- as it is now . Once , [mother]_8432-mother ( on a birthday that was , also ) , [Grip]_237-grip and [I]_0-i thought of this after [we]_1891-we went [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} to bed , and when it was midnight , striking one o’clock , [we]_1891-we came down to [your]_222-mother door to see if [you]_222-mother were well . [You]_222-mother were on [your]_222-mother knees . [I]_0-i forget what it was [you]_222-mother said . [Grip]_237-grip , what was it [we]_1891-we heard [her]_1893-her say that night ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} ! ’_[1893-her] rejoined the raven promptly . ‘ No , no , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ But [you]_222-mother said something in a prayer ; and when [you]_222-mother rose and walked about , [you]_222-mother looked ( as [you]_222-mother have done ever since , [mother]_8432-mother , towards night on [my]_220-barnaby birthday ) just as [you]_222-mother do now . [I]_220-barnaby have found that out , [you]_222-mother see , though [I]_220-barnaby am silly . So [I]_220-barnaby say [you]_222-mother ’re_{[220-barnaby]} wrong ; and this must be [my]_0-i birthday -- [my]_0-i birthday , [Grip]_237-grip ! ’ The bird received this information with a crow of such duration as a cock , gifted with intelligence beyond all [others of [his]_220-barnaby kind]_{8462-others of his kind} , might usher in the longest day with . Then , as if [he]_220-barnaby had well considered the sentiment , and regarded it as apposite to birthdays , [he]_220-barnaby cried , ‘_[237-grip] Never say die ! ’ a great many times , and flapped [his]_220-barnaby wings for emphasis . [The widow]_{7604-the widow} tried to make light of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s remark , and endeavoured to divert [his]_220-barnaby attention to some new subject ; too easy a task at all times , as [she]_{7604-the widow} knew . [His]_220-barnaby supper done , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , regardless of [her]_{7604-the widow} entreaties , stretched [himself]_220-barnaby on the mat before the fire ; [Grip]_237-grip perched upon [his]_220-barnaby leg , and divided [his]_220-barnaby time between dozing in the grateful warmth , and endeavouring ( as it presently appeared ) to recall a new accomplishment [he]_220-barnaby had been studying all day . A long and profound silence ensued , broken only by some change of position on the part of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , whose eyes were still wide open and intently fixed upon the fire ; or by an effort of recollection on the part of [Grip]_237-grip , who would cry in a low voice from time to time , ‘_[188-polly] [Polly]_188-polly put the ket-- ’ and there stop short , forgetting the remainder , and go off in a doze again . After a long interval , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s breathing grew more deep and regular , and [his]_220-barnaby eyes were closed . But even then the unquiet spirit of the raven interposed . ‘_[188-polly] [Polly]_188-polly put the ket-- ’ cried [Grip]_237-grip , and [[his]_237-grip master]_{586-his master} was broad awake again . At length [Barnaby]_220-barnaby slept soundly , and the bird with [his]_220-barnaby bill sunk upon [his]_220-barnaby breast , [his]_220-barnaby breast itself puffed out into a comfortable alderman - like form , and [his]_220-barnaby bright eye growing smaller and smaller , really seemed to be subsiding into a state of repose . Now and then [he]_220-barnaby muttered in a sepulchral voice , ‘_[188-polly] [Polly]_188-polly put the ket-- ’ but very drowsily , and more like [a drunken man]_{8465-a drunken man} than a reflecting raven . [The widow , scarcely venturing to breathe]_{8466-the widow , scarcely venturing to breathe} , rose from [her]_{8466-the widow , scarcely venturing to breathe} seat . [The man]_{472-the man} glided from [the closet]_{1869-the closet} , and extinguished the candle . ‘_[188-polly] --tle on , ’ cried [Grip]_237-grip , suddenly struck with an idea and very much excited . ‘_[188-polly] --tle on . Hurrah ! [Polly]_188-polly put the ket - tle on , [we]_1894-we ’ll all have tea ; [Polly]_188-polly put the ket - tle on , [we]_1894-we ’ll all have tea . Hurrah , hurrah , hurrah ! [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_188-polly ’m_[188-polly] [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_0-i ’m a ket - tle on , Keep up [your]_8470-your spirits , Never say die , Bow , wow , wow , [I]_188-polly ’m_[188-polly] [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_0-i ’m a ket - tle , [I]_188-polly ’m_[188-polly] a -- [Polly]_188-polly put the ket - tle on , [we]_1894-we ’ll all have tea . ’ [They]_1894-we stood rooted to the ground , as though it had been a voice from the grave . But even this failed to awaken [the sleeper]_{8031-the sleeper} . [He]_{8031-the sleeper} turned over towards the fire , [his]_{8031-the sleeper} arm fell to the ground , and [his]_{8031-the sleeper} head drooped heavily upon it . [The widow]_{7604-the widow} and [[her]_{7604-the widow} unwelcome visitor]_{8473-her unwelcome visitor} gazed at [him]_{8031-the sleeper} and at [each other]_{7381-each other} for a moment , and then [she]_{7604-the widow} motioned [him]_{8031-the sleeper} towards the door . ‘_[188-polly] Stay , ’ [he]_{8031-the sleeper} whispered . ‘_[1897-you] [You]_1897-you teach [[your]_1897-you son]_{1394-your son} well . ’ ‘_[1897-you] [I]_0-i have taught [him]_{1394-your son} nothing that [you]_1897-you heard to - night . Depart instantly , or [I]_0-i will rouse [him]_{1394-your son} . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_1897-you are free to do so . Shall [I]_0-i rouse [him]_{1394-your son} ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_1897-you dare not do that . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i dare do anything , [I]_0-i have told [you]_1897-you . [He]_{1394-your son} knows [me]_0-i well , it seems . At least [I]_0-i will know [him]_{1394-your son} . ’ ‘_[1897-you] Would [you]_1897-you kill [him]_{1394-your son} in [his]_{1394-your son} sleep ? ’ cried [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , throwing [herself]_{7604-the widow} between [them]_1900-them . ‘_[1897-you] [Woman]_7510-woman , ’ [he]_0-i returned between [his]_0-i teeth , as [he]_0-i motioned [her]_7510-woman aside , ‘_[7510-woman] [I]_0-i would see [him]_{1394-your son} nearer , and [I]_0-i will . If [you]_7510-woman want one of [us]_1900-them to kill the other , wake [him]_{1394-your son} . ’ With that [he]_0-i advanced , and bending down over the prostrate form , softly turned back the head and looked into the face . The light of the fire was upon it , and its every lineament was revealed distinctly . [He]_0-i contemplated it for a brief space , and hastily uprose . ‘_{[276-observe]} [Observe]_276-observe , ’ [he]_0-i whispered in [the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s ear : ‘_{[276-observe]} In [him]_{1394-your son} , of whose existence [I]_0-i was ignorant until to - night , [I]_0-i have [you]_7510-woman in [my]_0-i power . Be careful how [you]_7510-woman use [me]_0-i . Be careful how [you]_7510-woman use [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am destitute and starving , and [a wanderer upon [the earth]_{8411-the earth}]_{1901-a wanderer upon the earth} . [I]_0-i may take a sure and slow revenge . ’ ‘_[0-i] There is some dreadful meaning in [your]_7510-woman words . [I]_0-i do not fathom it . ’ ‘_[0-i] There is a meaning in them , and [I]_0-i see [you]_7510-woman fathom it to its very depth . [You]_7510-woman have anticipated it for years ; [you]_7510-woman have told [me]_0-i as much . [I]_0-i leave [you]_7510-woman to digest it . Do not forget [my]_0-i warning . ’ [He]_0-i pointed , as [he]_0-i left [her]_7510-woman , to the slumbering form , and stealthily withdrawing , made [his]_0-i way into [the street]_{780-the street} . [She]_7510-woman fell on [her]_7510-woman knees beside the sleeper , and remained like [one stricken into stone]_{8478-one stricken into stone} , until the tears which fear had frozen so long , came tenderly to [her]_7510-woman relief . ‘_[0-i] Oh [Thou]_1903-thou , ’ [she]_7510-woman cried , ‘_[1903-thou] who hast taught [me]_0-i such deep love for this one remnant of the promise of a happy life , out of whose affliction , even , perhaps the comfort springs that [he]_1904-he is ever [a relying , loving child]_{1905-a relying , loving child} to [me]_0-i -- never growing old or cold at heart , but needing [my]_0-i care and duty in [his]_1904-he manly strength as in [his]_1904-he cradle - time -- help [him]_1904-he , in [his]_1904-he darkened walk through [this sad world]_{1906-this sad world} , or [he]_1904-he is doomed , and [my]_0-i poor heart is broken ! ’ Chapter 18 Gliding along [the silent streets]_{8479-the silent streets} , and holding [his]_1904-he course where [they]_{8479-the silent streets} were darkest and most gloomy , [the man who had left [[the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s house]_{8482-the widow ’s house}]_{8480-the man who had left the widow ’s house} crossed [London Bridge]_{25-london bridge} , and arriving in [the City]_{747-the city} , plunged into [the backways , [lanes]_1719-lanes , and [courts]_8486-courts , between [Cornhill]_45-cornhill and [Smithfield]_{46-smithfield}]_{8484-the backways , lanes , and courts , between cornhill and smithfield} ; with no more fixedness of purpose than to lose [himself]_1904-he among [their]_{8479-the silent streets} windings , and baffle pursuit , if [any one]_{969-any one} were dogging [his]_1904-he steps . It was the dead time of the night , and all was quiet . Now and then [a drowsy watchman]_{8488-a drowsy watchman} ’s footsteps sounded on [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} , or the lamplighter on [his]_{8488-a drowsy watchman} rounds went flashing past , leaving behind a little track of smoke mingled with glowing morsels of [his]_{8488-a drowsy watchman} hot red link . [He]_1904-he hid [himself]_1904-he even from [these partakers]_{8490-these partakers} of [his]_1904-he lonely walk , and , shrinking in some arch or doorway while [they]_{8490-these partakers} passed , issued forth again when [they]_{8490-these partakers} were gone and so pursued [his]_1904-he solitary way . To be shelterless and alone in [the open country]_{8491-the open country} , hearing the wind moan and watching for day through the whole long weary night ; to listen to the falling rain , and crouch for warmth beneath the lee of [some old barn or rick]_{8492-some old barn or rick} , or in the hollow of a tree ; are dismal things -- but not so dismal as the wandering up and down where shelter is , and beds and sleepers are by [thousands]_{1700-thousands} ; [a houseless rejected creature]_{8494-a houseless rejected creature} . To pace the echoing stones from hour to hour , counting the dull chimes of the clocks ; to watch the lights twinkling in chamber windows , to think what happy forgetfulness [each house]_{8495-each house} shuts in ; that here are [children]_{7942-children} coiled together in [their]_{7942-children} beds , here youth , here age , here poverty , here wealth , all equal in [their]_{7942-children} sleep , and all at rest ; to have nothing in common with [the slumbering world]_{8497-the slumbering world} around , not even sleep , Heaven ’s gift to all its creatures , and be akin to nothing but despair ; to feel , by the wretched contrast with everything on every hand , more utterly alone and cast away than in [a trackless desert]_{8498-a trackless desert} ; this is a kind of suffering , on which the rivers of [great cities]_{8499-great cities} close full many a time , and which the solitude in [crowds]_8500-crowds alone awakens . [The miserable man]_{8501-the miserable man} paced up and down [the streets]_{448-the streets} -- so long , so wearisome , so like [each other]_{7381-each other} -- and often cast a wistful look towards [the east]_{8504-the east} , hoping to see the first faint streaks of day . But obdurate night had yet possession of the sky , and [his]_1904-he disturbed and restless walk found no relief . [One house]_{8505-one house} in [a back street]_{8506-a back street} was bright with the cheerful glare of lights ; there was the sound of music in [it]_{8505-one house} too , and the tread of [dancers]_8507-dancers , and there were cheerful voices , and many a burst of laughter . To [this place]_{551-this place} -- to be near something that was awake and glad -- [he]_1904-he returned again and again ; and more than one of [those who left [it]_{8505-one house} when the merriment was at its height]_{8509-those who left it when the merriment was at its height} , felt it a check upon [their]_{8509-those who left it when the merriment was at its height} mirthful mood to see [him]_1904-he flitting to and fro like an uneasy ghost . At last [the guests]_{8510-the guests} departed , one and all ; and then [the house]_{7210-the house} was close shut up , and became as dull and silent as the rest . [His]_1904-he wanderings brought [him]_1904-he at one time to [the city jail]_{8512-the city jail} . Instead of hastening from [it]_{8512-the city jail} as [a place of ill omen]_{8513-a place of ill omen} , and one [he]_1904-he had cause to shun , [he]_1904-he sat down on some steps hard by , and resting [his]_1904-he chin upon [his]_1904-he hand , gazed upon [its]_{8512-the city jail} rough and frowning walls as though even they became a refuge in [his]_1904-he jaded eyes . [He]_1904-he paced [it]_{8512-the city jail} round and round , came back to the same spot , and sat down again . [He]_1904-he did this often , and once , with a hasty movement , crossed to where [some men]_{8514-some men} were watching in [the prison lodge]_{8515-the prison lodge} , and had [his]_1904-he foot upon the steps as though determined to accost [them]_{8514-some men} . But looking round , [he]_1904-he saw that the day began to break , and failing in [his]_1904-he purpose , turned and fled . [He]_1904-he was soon in [the quarter [he]_1904-he had lately traversed]_{8516-the quarter he had lately traversed} , and pacing to and fro again as [he]_1904-he had done before . [He]_1904-he was passing down [a mean street]_{8517-a mean street} , when from [an alley close at hand some shouts of revelry]_{8518-an alley close at hand some shouts of revelry} arose , and there came straggling forth a dozen madcaps , whooping and calling to [each other]_{7381-each other} , who , parting noisily , took different ways and dispersed in smaller groups . Hoping that some low place of entertainment which would afford [him]_1904-he a safe refuge might be near at hand , [he]_1904-he turned into [this court]_{8520-this court} when [they]_{8514-some men} were all gone , and looked about for a half - opened door , or lighted window , or other indication of the place whence [they]_{8514-some men} had come . It was so profoundly dark , however , and so ill - favoured , that [he]_1904-he concluded [they]_{8514-some men} had but turned up there , missing [their]_{8514-some men} way , and were pouring out again when [he]_1904-he observed [them]_{8514-some men} . With this impression , and finding there was no outlet but that by which [he]_1904-he had entered , [he]_1904-he was about to turn , when from a grating near [his]_1904-he feet a sudden stream of light appeared , and the sound of talking came . [He]_1904-he retreated into a doorway to see who [these talkers]_{8521-these talkers} were , and to listen to [them]_{8521-these talkers} . The light came to the level of [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} as [he]_1904-he did this , and [a man]_{7264-a man} ascended , bearing in [his]_{7264-a man} hand a torch . [This figure]_{8524-this figure} unlocked and held open the grating as for the passage of another , who presently appeared , in the form of [a young man of small stature and uncommon self - importance]_{8525-a young man of small stature and uncommon self - importance} , dressed in an obsolete and very gaudy fashion . ‘_{[1908-commander]} Good night , [noble captain]_{7789-noble captain} , ’ said [he]_{7264-a man} with the torch . ‘_{[1908-commander]} Farewell , [commander]_{1908-commander} . Good luck , [illustrious general]_{1909-illustrious general} ! ’ In return to these compliments [the other]_{483-the other} bade [him]_1904-he hold [his]_1904-he tongue , and keep [his]_1904-he noise to [himself]_1904-he , and laid upon [him]_1904-he many similar injunctions , with great fluency of speech and sternness of manner . ‘_{[7793-captain]} Commend [me]_0-i , [captain]_7793-captain , to [the stricken Miggs]_239-miggs , ’ returned [the torch - bearer]_{8527-the torch - bearer} in a lower voice . ‘_{[1094-my captain]} [[My]_0-i captain]_{1094-my captain} flies at higher game than [Miggses]_277-miggses . Ha , ha , ha ! [[My]_0-i captain]_{1094-my captain} is an eagle , both as respects [his]_{1094-my captain} eye and soaring wings . [[My]_0-i captain]_{1094-my captain} breaketh hearts as [other bachelors]_{1914-other bachelors} break eggs at breakfast . ’ ‘_{[1094-my captain]} What [a fool]_{7487-a fool} [you]_1916-you are , [Stagg]_244-stagg ! ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , stepping on [the pavement of [the court]_{7857-the court}]_{8528-the pavement of the court} , and brushing from [his]_244-stagg legs the dust [he]_244-stagg had contracted in [his]_244-stagg passage upward . ‘_[244-stagg] [His]_{1094-my captain} precious limbs ! ’ cried [Stagg]_244-stagg , clasping one of [his]_244-stagg ankles . ‘_[244-stagg] Shall [a Miggs]_{1917-a miggs} aspire to these proportions ! No , no , [[my]_0-i captain]_{1094-my captain} . [We]_1919-we will inveigle [ladies]_1920-ladies fair , and [we]_1919-we d [them]_1920-ladies in [[our]_1919-we secret cavern]_{1921-our secret cavern} . [We]_1919-we will unite [ourselves]_1919-we with blooming beauties , [captain]_7793-captain . ’ ‘_{[7793-captain]} [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_{1094-my captain} what , [[my]_0-i buck]_{1923-my buck} , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , releasing [his]_{1923-my buck} leg ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll trouble [you]_{1094-my captain} not to take liberties , and not to broach certain questions unless certain questions are broached to [you]_{1094-my captain} . Speak when [you]_{1094-my captain} ’re spoke to on particular subjects , and not otherways . Hold the torch up till [I]_{1094-my captain} ’ve got to the end of [the court]_{7857-the court} , and then kennel [yourself]_{1094-my captain} , do [you]_{1094-my captain} hear ? ’_{[1094-my captain]} ‘ [I]_{1094-my captain} hear [you]_{1094-my captain} , [noble captain]_{7789-noble captain} . ’_{[1094-my captain]} ‘ Obey then , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} haughtily . ‘ [Gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , lead on ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} With which word of command ( addressed to an imaginary staff or retinue ) [he]_{223-mr tappertit} folded [his]_{223-mr tappertit} arms , and walked with surpassing dignity down [the court]_{7857-the court} . [[His]_{223-mr tappertit} obsequious follower]_{1925-his obsequious follower} stood holding the torch above [his]_{1925-his obsequious follower} head , and then [the observer]_{1926-the observer} saw for the first time , from [his]_{1925-his obsequious follower} place of concealment , that [he]_{1925-his obsequious follower} was blind . Some involuntary motion on [his]_{1925-his obsequious follower} part caught the quick ear of [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , before [he]_{1085-the blind man} was conscious of having moved an inch towards [him]_{1085-the blind man} , for [he]_{1085-the blind man} turned suddenly and cried , ‘ Who ’s there ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ [A man]_{7264-a man} , ’_{[483-the other]} said [the other]_{483-the other} , advancing . ‘ [A friend]_{7434-a friend} . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [A stranger]_{490-a stranger} ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} rejoined [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘ [Strangers]_{8440-strangers} are not [[my]_{1085-the blind man} friends]_{8062-my friends} . What do [you]_{1085-the blind man} do there ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ [I]_{483-the other} saw [[your]_{1085-the blind man} company]_{8538-your company} come out , and waited [here]_7326-here till [they]_{8538-your company} were gone . [I]_{483-the other} want [a lodging]_{8540-a lodging} . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [A lodging]_{8540-a lodging} at this time ! ’_[244-stagg] returned [Stagg]_244-stagg , pointing towards the dawn as though [he]_244-stagg saw it . ‘ Do [you]_{483-the other} know the day is breaking ? ’_[244-stagg] ‘ [I]_{483-the other} know it , ’_{[483-the other]} rejoined [the other]_{483-the other} , ‘ to [my]_{483-the other} cost . [I]_{483-the other} have been traversing [this iron - hearted town]_{8542-this iron - hearted town} all night . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [You]_{483-the other} had better traverse it again , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , preparing to descend , ‘ till [you]_{483-the other} find [some lodgings suitable to [your]_{483-the other} taste]_{8543-some lodgings suitable to your taste} . [I]_{1085-the blind man} do n’t let any . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Stay ! ’_{[483-the other]} cried the other , holding [him]_244-stagg by the arm . ‘ [I]_{1085-the blind man} ’ll beat this light about that hangdog face of [yours]_{483-the other} ( for hangdog it is , if it answers to [your]_{483-the other} voice ) , and rouse [the neighbourhood]_{7424-the neighbourhood} besides , if [you]_{483-the other} detain [me]_{1085-the blind man} , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘ Let [me]_{1085-the blind man} go . Do [you]_{483-the other} hear ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Do [YOU]_{483-the other} hear ! ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} , chinking a few shillings together , and hurriedly pressing them into [his]_{483-the other} hand . ‘ [I]_{483-the other} beg nothing of [you]_{483-the other} . [I]_{483-the other} will pay for the shelter [you]_{483-the other} give [me]_{483-the other} . Death ! Is it much to ask of such as [you]_{483-the other} ! [I]_{483-the other} have come from [the country]_{609-the country} , and desire to rest where there are none to question [me]_{483-the other} . [I]_{483-the other} am faint , exhausted , worn out , almost dead . Let [me]_{483-the other} lie down , like a dog , before [your]_{483-the other} fire . [I]_{483-the other} ask no more than that . If [you]_{483-the other} would be rid of [me]_{483-the other} , [I]_{483-the other} will depart to - morrow . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ If [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} has been unfortunate on [the road]_{621-the road} , ’_[244-stagg] muttered [Stagg]_244-stagg , yielding to the other , who , pressing on [him]_{483-the other} , had already gained a footing on the steps--‘and can pay for [his]_{483-the other} accommodation-- ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i will pay [you]_1934-you with all [I]_0-i have . [I]_0-i am just now past the want of food , God knows , and wish but to purchase [shelter]_1935-shelter . What companion have [you]_1934-you below ? ’ ‘_[1934-you] None . ’ ‘_[1934-you] Then fasten [your]_1934-you grate there , and show [me]_0-i the way . Quick ! ’ [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} complied after a moment ’s hesitation , and [they]_8549-they descended together . The dialogue had passed as hurriedly as the words could be spoken , and [they]_8549-they stood in [[his]_{1085-the blind man} wretched room]_{8550-his wretched room} before [he]_{1085-the blind man} had had time to recover from [his]_{1085-the blind man} first surprise . ‘_[1934-you] May [I]_0-i see where that door leads to , and what is beyond ? ’ said [the man]_{472-the man} , glancing keenly round . ‘_[1934-you] [You]_1934-you will not mind that ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i will show [you]_1934-you [myself]_0-i . Follow [me]_0-i , or go before . Take [your]_1934-you choice . ’ [He]_0-i bade [him]_1934-you lead the way , and , by the light of the torch which [[his]_0-i conductor]_{8552-his conductor} held up for the purpose , inspected [all three cellars]_{8553-all three cellars} narrowly . Assured that [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} had spoken truth , and that [he]_{1085-the blind man} lived [there]_7220-there alone , [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} returned with [him]_{1085-the blind man} to the first , in which a fire was burning , and flung [himself]_{1085-the blind man} with a deep groan upon the ground before it . [[His]_0-i host]_{7837-his host} pursued [his]_0-i usual occupation without seeming to heed [him]_0-i any further . But directly [he]_0-i fell asleep -- and [he]_0-i noted [his]_0-i falling into a slumber , as readily as [the keenest - sighted man]_{8558-the keenest - sighted man} could have done -- [he]_0-i knelt down beside [him]_1934-you , and passed [his]_0-i hand lightly but carefully over [his]_0-i face and person . [His]_0-i sleep was checkered with starts and moans , and sometimes with a muttered word or two . [His]_0-i hands were clenched , [his]_0-i brow bent , and [his]_0-i mouth firmly set . All this , [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} accurately marked ; and as if [his]_0-i curiosity were strongly awakened , and [he]_0-i had already some inkling of [his]_0-i mystery , [he]_0-i sat watching [him]_0-i , if the expression may be used , and listening , until it was broad day . Chapter 19 [Dolly Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s pretty little head was yet bewildered by various recollections of the party , and [her]_{219-mrs varden} bright eyes were yet dazzled by [a crowd of images , dancing before them like motes in the sunbeams]_{8560-a crowd of images , dancing before them like motes in the sunbeams} , among which the effigy of [one partner in particular]_{8561-one partner in particular} did especially figure , the same being [a young coachmaker ( a master in [his]_{8562-a young coachmaker ( a master in his own right ) who had given her to understand , when he handed her into the chair at parting} own right ) who had given [her]_{219-mrs varden} to understand , when [he]_{8562-a young coachmaker ( a master in his own right ) who had given her to understand , when he handed her into the chair at parting} handed [her]_{219-mrs varden} into the chair at parting]_{8562-a young coachmaker ( a master in his own right ) who had given her to understand , when he handed her into the chair at parting} , that it was [his]_{8562-a young coachmaker ( a master in his own right ) who had given her to understand , when he handed her into the chair at parting} fixed resolve to neglect [his]_{8562-a young coachmaker ( a master in his own right ) who had given her to understand , when he handed her into the chair at parting} business from that time , and die slowly for the love of [her]_{219-mrs varden} -- [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s head , and eyes , and thoughts , and seven senses , were all in a state of flutter and confusion for which [the party]_{8112-the party} was accountable , although it was now three days old , when , as [she]_{219-mrs varden} was sitting listlessly at breakfast , reading all manner of fortunes ( that is to say , of married and flourishing fortunes ) in the grounds of [her]_{219-mrs varden} teacup , a step was heard in [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , and [Mr Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} was descried through the glass door , standing among the rusty locks and keys , like love among the roses -- for which apt comparison [the historian]_{8565-the historian} may by no means take any credit to [himself]_{8565-the historian} , the same being the invention , in a sentimental mood , of [the chaste and modest Miggs]_{8566-the chaste and modest miggs} , who , beholding [him]_{228-mr chester} from the doorsteps [she]_{219-mrs varden} was then cleaning , did , in [her]_{219-mrs varden} maiden meditation , give utterance to the simile . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , who happened at the moment to have [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eyes thrown upward and [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head backward , in an intense communing with [Toby]_231-toby , did not see [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} visitor]_{1266-his visitor} , until [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , more watchful than [the rest]_{561-the rest} , had desired [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} to open the glass door and give [him]_{223-mr tappertit} admission -- from which untoward circumstance [the good lady]_{8195-the good lady} argued ( for [she]_{8195-the good lady} could deduce a precious moral from the most trifling event ) that to take a draught of small ale in the morning was to observe a pernicious , irreligious , and Pagan custom , the relish whereof should be left to swine , and [Satan]_278-satan , or at least to [Popish persons]_{8571-popish persons} , and should be shunned by [the righteous]_{8572-the righteous} as a work of sin and evil . [She]_{219-mrs varden} would no doubt have pursued [her]_{219-mrs varden} admonition much further , and would have founded on it a long list of precious precepts of inestimable value , but that [the young gentleman standing by]_{8573-the young gentleman standing by} in a somewhat uncomfortable and discomfited manner while [she]_{219-mrs varden} read [her]_{219-mrs varden} spouse this lecture , occasioned [her]_{219-mrs varden} to bring it to a premature conclusion . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m sure [you]_{223-mr tappertit} ’ll excuse [me]_{219-mrs varden} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , rising and curtseying . ‘ [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} is so very thoughtless , and needs so much reminding -- [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , bring a chair [here]_7326-here . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} obeyed , with a flourish implying that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} did so , under protest . ‘ And [you]_{223-mr tappertit} can go , [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} obeyed again , still under protest ; and betaking [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} to [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , began seriously to fear that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} might find it necessary to poison [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} master]_{586-his master} , before [his]_{223-mr tappertit} time was out . In the meantime , [Edward]_{228-mr chester} returned suitable replies to [[Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s courtesies]_{1939-mrs varden ’s courtesies} , and [that lady]_{715-that lady} brightened up very much ; so that when [he]_{228-mr chester} accepted a dish of tea from the fair hands of [Dolly]_216-dolly , [she]_{715-that lady} was perfectly agreeable . ‘ [I]_{265-mrs v.} am sure if there ’s anything [we]_8576-we can do,--Varden , or [I]_{265-mrs v.} , or [Dolly]_216-dolly either,--to serve [you]_{228-mr chester} , [sir]_7320-sir , at any time , [you]_{228-mr chester} have only to say it , and it shall be done , ’_{[265-mrs v.]} said [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} am much obliged to [you]_{219-mrs varden} , [I]_{228-mr chester} am sure , ’_{[228-mr chester]} returned [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ [You]_{219-mrs varden} encourage [me]_{219-mrs varden} to say that [I]_{219-mrs varden} have come [here]_7326-here now , to beg [your]_{219-mrs varden} good offices . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was delighted beyond measure . ‘ It occurred to [me]_{228-mr chester} that probably [[your]_{219-mrs varden} fair daughter]_{8579-your fair daughter} might be going to [the Warren]_{546-the warren} , either to - day or to - morrow , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , glancing at [Dolly]_216-dolly ; ‘ and if so , and [you]_{219-mrs varden} will allow [her]_{8579-your fair daughter} to take charge of this letter , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , [you]_{219-mrs varden} will oblige [me]_{228-mr chester} more than [I]_{228-mr chester} can tell [you]_{219-mrs varden} . The truth is , that while [I]_{228-mr chester} am very anxious it should reach its destination , [I]_{228-mr chester} have particular reasons for not trusting it to any other conveyance ; so that without [your]_{219-mrs varden} help , [I]_{228-mr chester} am wholly at a loss . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [She]_{8579-your fair daughter} was not going that way , [sir]_7320-sir , either to - day , or to - morrow , nor indeed all next week , ’_{[1941-the lady]} [the lady]_{1941-the lady} graciously rejoined , ‘ but [we]_8583-we shall be very glad to put [ourselves]_8583-we out of the way on [your]_7320-sir account , and if [you]_7320-sir wish it , [you]_7320-sir may depend upon its going to - day . [You]_7320-sir might suppose , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , frowning at [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} , ‘ from [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s sitting there so glum and silent , that [he]_{453-her husband} objected to this arrangement ; but [you]_7320-sir must not mind that , [sir]_7320-sir , if [you]_7320-sir please . [It]_8585-it ’s [his]_{453-her husband} way at [home]_7189-home . Out of doors , [he]_{453-her husband} can be cheerful and talkative enough . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} Now , the fact was , that [the unfortunate locksmith]_{1943-the unfortunate locksmith} , blessing [his]_{1943-the unfortunate locksmith} stars to find [[his]_{1943-the unfortunate locksmith} helpmate]_{1944-his helpmate} in such good humour , had been sitting with a beaming face , hearing this discourse with a joy past all expression . Wherefore this sudden attack quite took [him]_{1943-the unfortunate locksmith} by surprise . ‘ [[My]_{1943-the unfortunate locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} [Martha--]_240-martha-- ’_{[1943-the unfortunate locksmith]} [he]_{1943-the unfortunate locksmith} said . ‘ Oh yes , [I]_{219-mrs varden} dare say , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} interrupted [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , with a smile of mingled scorn and pleasantry . ‘ Very dear ! [We]_8588-we all know that . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} ‘ No , but [my]_242-gabriel good soul , ’_{[242-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , ‘ [you]_{812-my dear} are quite mistaken . [You]_{812-my dear} are indeed . [I]_242-gabriel was delighted to find [you]_{812-my dear} so kind and ready . [I]_242-gabriel waited , [[my]_242-gabriel dear]_{812-my dear} , anxiously , [I]_242-gabriel assure [you]_{812-my dear} , to hear what [you]_{812-my dear} would say . ’_{[242-gabriel]} ‘ [You]_{219-mrs varden} waited anxiously , ’_{[265-mrs v.]} repeated [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} ‘ Yes ! Thank [you]_{219-mrs varden} , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . [You]_{219-mrs varden} waited , as [you]_{219-mrs varden} always do , that [I]_{1941-the lady} might bear the blame , if any came of it . But [I]_{1941-the lady} am used to it , ’_{[1941-the lady]} said [the lady]_{1941-the lady} with a kind of solemn titter , ‘ and that ’s [my]_{1941-the lady} comfort ! ’_{[1941-the lady]} ‘ [I]_242-gabriel give [you]_{812-my dear} [my]_242-gabriel word , [Martha--]_240-martha-- ’_{[242-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_242-gabriel . ‘ Let [me]_{7765-his wife} give [you]_{812-my dear} [MY]_{7765-his wife} word , [[my]_{7765-his wife} dear]_{812-my dear} , ’_{[7765-his wife]} interposed [[his]_242-gabriel wife]_{7765-his wife} with a Christian smile , ‘ that such discussions as these between [married people]_{8591-married people} , are much better left alone . Therefore , if [you]_{812-my dear} please , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , [we]_8592-we ’ll drop the subject . [I]_{7765-his wife} have no wish to pursue it . [I]_{7765-his wife} could . [I]_{7765-his wife} might say a great deal . But [I]_{7765-his wife} would rather not . Pray do n’t say any more . ’_{[7765-his wife]} ‘ [I]_{1947-the goaded locksmith} do n’t want to say any more , ’_{[1947-the goaded locksmith]} rejoined [the goaded locksmith]_{1947-the goaded locksmith} . ‘ Well then , do n’t , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ‘ Nor did [I]_{7447-the locksmith} begin it , [Martha]_213-martha , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} added [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , good - humouredly , ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} must say that . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [You]_{219-mrs varden} did not begin it , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ! ’_{[7765-his wife]} exclaimed [[his]_242-gabriel wife]_{7765-his wife} , opening [her]_{7765-his wife} eyes very wide and looking round upon [the company]_{473-the company} , as though [she]_{7765-his wife} would say , [You]_242-gabriel hear [this man]_{711-this man} ! ‘ [You]_{219-mrs varden} did not begin it , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ! But [you]_{219-mrs varden} shall not say [I]_{7765-his wife} was out of temper . No , [you]_{219-mrs varden} did not begin it , oh dear no , not [you]_{219-mrs varden} , [[my]_{7765-his wife} dear]_{812-my dear} ! ’_{[7765-his wife]} ‘ Well , well , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ That ’s settled then . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Oh yes , ’_{[7765-his wife]} rejoined [[his]_242-gabriel wife]_{7765-his wife} , ‘ quite . If [you]_{219-mrs varden} like to say [Dolly]_216-dolly began it , [[my]_{7765-his wife} dear]_{812-my dear} , [I]_{7765-his wife} shall not contradict [you]_{219-mrs varden} . [I]_{7765-his wife} know [my]_{7765-his wife} duty . [I]_{7765-his wife} need know it , [I]_{7765-his wife} am sure . [I]_{7765-his wife} am often obliged to bear it in mind , when [my]_{7765-his wife} inclination perhaps would be for the moment to forget it . Thank [you]_{219-mrs varden} , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ’_{[7765-his wife]} And so , with a mighty show of humility and forgiveness , [she]_{7765-his wife} folded [her]_{7765-his wife} hands , and looked round again , with a smile which plainly said , ‘ If [you]_{219-mrs varden} desire to see the first and foremost among [female martyrs]_{8595-female martyrs} , here [she]_{1954-that excellent lady} is , on view ! ’_{[7765-his wife]} This little incident , illustrative though it was of [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s extraordinary sweetness and amiability , had so strong a tendency to check the conversation and to disconcert all parties but [that excellent lady]_{1954-that excellent lady} , that only a few monosyllables were uttered until [Edward]_{228-mr chester} withdrew ; which [he]_{228-mr chester} presently did , thanking [the lady of [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{1955-the lady of the house} a great many times for [her]_{1955-the lady of the house} condescension , and whispering in [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s ear that [he]_{228-mr chester} would call on the morrow , in case there should happen to be an answer to the note -- which , indeed , [she]_{7765-his wife} knew without [his]_{228-mr chester} telling , as [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby friend]_{7570-his friend} [Grip]_237-grip had dropped in on the previous night to prepare [her]_{7765-his wife} for the visit which was then terminating . [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , who had attended [Edward]_{228-mr chester} to the door , came back with [his]_242-gabriel hands in [his]_242-gabriel pockets ; and , after fidgeting about [the room]_{462-the room} in a very uneasy manner , and casting a great many sidelong looks at [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ( who with the calmest countenance in [the world]_{511-the world} was five fathoms deep in the Protestant Manual ) , inquired of [Dolly]_216-dolly how [she]_216-dolly meant to go . [Dolly]_216-dolly supposed by [the stage - coach]_{1960-the stage - coach} , and looked at [[her]_216-dolly lady mother]_{1961-her lady mother} , who finding [herself]_{1961-her lady mother} [silently appealed to , dived down at least another fathom into the Manual , and became unconscious of all earthly things]_{1962-silently appealed to , dived down at least another fathom into the manual , and became unconscious of all earthly things} . ‘ [Martha--]_240-martha-- ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [I]_{7765-his wife} hear [you]_{7447-the locksmith} , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’_{[7765-his wife]} said [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} , without rising to the surface . ‘ [I]_{7765-his wife} am sorry , [[my]_{7765-his wife} dear]_{812-my dear} , [you]_{812-my dear} have such an objection to [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} and [old John]_193-john , for otherways as it ’s a very fine morning , and Saturday ’s not a busy day with [us]_8598-us , [we]_8598-us might have all three gone to [Chigwell]_11-chigwell in the chaise , and had quite a happy day of it . ’_{[7765-his wife]} [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} immediately closed the Manual , and bursting into tears , requested to be led [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} . ‘ What is the matter now , [Martha]_213-martha ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} inquired [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . To which [Martha]_213-martha rejoined , ‘ Oh ! do n’t speak to [me]_213-martha , ’_[213-martha] and protested in agony that if [anybody]_7183-anybody had told [her]_213-martha so , [she]_213-martha would n’t have believed it . ‘ But , [Martha]_213-martha , ’_{[242-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , putting [himself]_242-gabriel in the way as [she]_213-martha was moving off with the aid of [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s shoulder , ‘ would n’t have believed what ? Tell [me]_{7447-the locksmith} what ’s wrong now . Do tell [me]_{7447-the locksmith} . Upon [my]_{7447-the locksmith} soul [I]_{7447-the locksmith} do n’t know . Do [YOU]_213-martha know , [child]_7465-child ? [Damme]_279-damme ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , plucking at [his]_{7447-the locksmith} wig in a kind of frenzy , ‘ [nobody]_7945-nobody does know , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} verily believe , but [Miggs]_239-miggs ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [Miggs]_239-miggs , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} faintly , and with symptoms of approaching incoherence , ‘ is attached to [me]_{219-mrs varden} , and that is sufficient to draw down hatred upon [her]_213-martha in [this house]_{927-this house} . [She]_213-martha is a comfort to [me]_{219-mrs varden} , whatever [she]_213-martha may be to [others]_7490-others . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} ‘ [She]_213-martha ’s no comfort to [me]_242-gabriel , ’_{[242-gabriel]} cried [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , made bold by despair . ‘ [She]_213-martha ’s the misery of [my]_242-gabriel life . [She]_213-martha ’s all the plagues of [Egypt]_47-egypt in one . ’_{[242-gabriel]} ‘ [She]_213-martha ’s considered so , [I]_{219-mrs varden} have no doubt , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ‘ [I]_{219-mrs varden} was prepared for that ; it ’s natural ; it ’s of a piece with the rest . When [you]_242-gabriel taunt [me]_{219-mrs varden} as [you]_242-gabriel do to [my]_{219-mrs varden} face , how can [I]_{219-mrs varden} wonder that [you]_242-gabriel taunt [her]_213-martha behind [her]_213-martha back ! ’_{[219-mrs varden]} And here the incoherence coming on very strong , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} wept , and laughed , and sobbed , and shivered , and hiccoughed , and choked ; and said [she]_{219-mrs varden} knew it was very foolish but [she]_{219-mrs varden} could n’t help it ; and that when [she]_{219-mrs varden} was dead and gone , perhaps [they]_1969-they would be sorry for it -- which really under the circumstances did not appear quite so probable as [she]_{219-mrs varden} seemed to think -- with a great deal more to the same effect . In a word , [she]_{219-mrs varden} passed with great decency through all the ceremonies incidental to such occasions ; and being supported [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , was deposited in a highly spasmodic state on [her]_{219-mrs varden} own bed , where [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs shortly afterwards flung [herself]_239-miggs upon the body . The philosophy of all this was , that [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} wanted to go to [Chigwell]_11-chigwell ; that [she]_{219-mrs varden} did not want to make any concession or explanation ; that [she]_{219-mrs varden} would only go on being implored and entreated so to do ; and that [she]_{219-mrs varden} would accept no other terms . Accordingly , after a vast amount of moaning and crying [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , and much damping of foreheads , and vinegaring of temples , and hartshorning of noses , and so forth ; and after most pathetic adjurations from [Miggs]_239-miggs , assisted by warm brandy - and - water not over - weak , and divers other cordials , also of a stimulating quality , administered at first in teaspoonfuls and afterwards in increasing doses , and of which [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs [herself]_239-miggs partook as a preventive measure ( for fainting is infectious ) ; after all these remedies , and many more too numerous to mention , but not to take , had been applied ; and many verbal consolations , moral , religious , and miscellaneous , had been super - added thereto ; [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} humbled [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} , and the end was gained . ‘ If it ’s only for the sake of peace and quietness , [father]_7315-father , ’_[216-dolly] said [Dolly]_216-dolly , urging [him]_{7447-the locksmith} to go [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} . ‘ Oh , [Doll]_216-dolly , [Doll]_216-dolly , ’_{[1974-her good - natured father]} said [[her]_216-dolly good - natured father]_{1974-her good - natured father} . ‘ If [you]_216-dolly ever have [a husband of [your]_216-dolly own--]_{8604-a husband of your own--} ’_{[1974-her good - natured father]} [Dolly]_216-dolly glanced at the glass . ‘ --Well , WHEN [you]_216-dolly have , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ never faint , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} darling]_{8605-my darling} . More domestic unhappiness has come of easy fainting , [Doll]_216-dolly , than from all the greater passions put together . Remember that , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} , if [you]_216-dolly would be really happy , which [you]_216-dolly never can be , if [[your]_216-dolly husband]_{8607-your husband} is n’t . And a word in [your]_216-dolly ear , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} precious]_{7899-my precious} . Never have a [Miggs]_239-miggs about [you]_216-dolly ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} With this advice [he]_{7447-the locksmith} kissed [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} blooming daughter]_{1976-his blooming daughter} on the cheek , and slowly repaired to [[Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s room]_{1977-mrs varden ’s room} ; where [that lady]_{715-that lady} , lying all pale and languid on [her]_{715-that lady} couch , was refreshing [herself]_{715-that lady} with a sight of [her]_{715-that lady} last new bonnet , which [Miggs]_239-miggs , as a means of calming [her]_{715-that lady} scattered spirits , displayed to the best advantage at [her]_{715-that lady} bedside . ‘ Here ’s [master]_7428-master , [mim]_7753-mim , ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘ Oh , what a happiness it is when [man]_7337-man and [wife]_7781-wife come round again ! Oh gracious , to think that [him]_7337-man and [her]_7781-wife should ever have a word together ! ’_[239-miggs] In the energy of these sentiments , which were uttered as an apostrophe to the Heavens in general , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs perched the bonnet on the top of [her]_239-miggs own head , and folding [her]_239-miggs hands , turned on [her]_239-miggs tears . ‘ [I]_239-miggs ca n’t help it , ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘ [I]_1979-i could n’t , if [I]_1979-i was to be drownded in ‘_[1979-i] [em]_1979-i . [She]_1980-she has such a forgiving spirit ! [She]_1980-she ’ll forget all that has passed , and go along with [you]_239-miggs , [sir]_7320-sir -- Oh , if it was to [the world]_{511-the world} ’s end , [she]_1980-she ’d go along with [you]_239-miggs . ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} with a faint smile gently reproved [[her]_{219-mrs varden} attendant]_{8613-her attendant} for this enthusiasm , and reminded [her]_{219-mrs varden} at the same time that [she]_{219-mrs varden} was far too unwell to venture out that day . ‘_[1980-she] Oh no , [you]_239-miggs ’re not , [mim]_7753-mim , indeed [you]_239-miggs ’re_{[7428-master]} not , ’ said [Miggs]_239-miggs ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i repeal to [master]_7428-master ; [master]_7428-master knows [you]_239-miggs ’re not , [mim]_7753-mim . The hair , and motion of the shay , will do [you]_239-miggs good , [mim]_7753-mim , and [you]_239-miggs must not give way , [you]_239-miggs must not raly . [She]_1980-she must keep up , must n’t [she]_1980-she , [sir]_7320-sir , for all [our]_8618-our sakes ? [I]_7428-master was a telling [her]_1980-she that , just now . [She]_1980-she must remember [us]_8618-our , even if [she]_1980-she forgets [herself]_1980-she . [Master]_7428-master will persuade [you]_239-miggs , [mim]_7753-mim , [I]_7428-master ’m_{[7428-master]} sure . There ’s [Miss Dolly]_{1985-miss dolly} ’s a - going [you]_1986-you know , and [master]_7428-master , and [you]_1986-you , and all so happy and so comfortable . Oh ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , turning on the tears again , previous to quitting [the room]_{462-the room} in great emotion , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i never see such [a blessed one]_{1988-a blessed one} as [she]_{1988-a blessed one} is for the forgiveness of [her]_{1988-a blessed one} spirit , [I]_0-i never , never , never did . Not more did [master]_7428-master neither ; no , nor [no one]_{7986-no one} -- never ! ’ For five minutes or thereabouts , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} remained mildly opposed to all [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} ’s prayers that [she]_{219-mrs varden} would oblige [him]_{453-her husband} by taking a day ’s pleasure , but relenting at length , [she]_{219-mrs varden} suffered [herself]_{219-mrs varden} to be persuaded , and granting [him]_{453-her husband} [her]_{219-mrs varden} free forgiveness ( the merit whereof , [she]_{219-mrs varden} meekly said , rested with [the Manual]_{280-the manual} and not with [her]_{219-mrs varden} ) , desired that [Miggs]_239-miggs might come and help [her]_{219-mrs varden} dress . [The handmaid]_{8623-the handmaid} attended promptly , and it is but justice to [their]_{8623-the handmaid} joint exertions to record that , when [the good lady]_{8195-the good lady} came [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} in course of time , completely decked out for the journey , [she]_{8195-the good lady} really looked as if nothing had happened , and appeared in the very best health imaginable . As to [Dolly]_216-dolly , there [she]_216-dolly was again , the very pink and pattern of good looks , in a smart little cherry - coloured mantle , with a hood of the same drawn over [her]_216-dolly head , and upon the top of that hood , a little straw hat trimmed with cherry - coloured ribbons , and worn the merest trifle on one side -- just enough in short to make it the wickedest and most provoking head - dress that [ever malicious milliner]_{8626-ever malicious milliner} devised . And not to speak of the manner in which these cherry - coloured decorations brightened [her]_216-dolly eyes , or vied with [her]_216-dolly lips , or shed a new bloom on [her]_216-dolly face , [she]_216-dolly wore such a cruel little muff , and such a heart - rending pair of shoes , and was so surrounded and hemmed in , as it were , by aggravations of all kinds , that when [Mr Tappettit]_{281-mr tappettit} , holding the horse ’s head , saw [her]_216-dolly come out of [the house]_{7210-the house} alone , such impulses came over [him]_{281-mr tappettit} to decoy [her]_216-dolly into the chaise and drive off like mad , that [he]_{281-mr tappettit} would unquestionably have done it , but for certain uneasy doubts besetting [him]_{281-mr tappettit} as to the shortest way to [Gretna Green]_{48-gretna green} ; whether it was up [the street]_{780-the street} or down , or up the right - hand turning or the left ; and whether , supposing all the turnpikes to be carried by storm , [the blacksmith]_{8629-the blacksmith} in the end would marry [them]_8630-them on credit ; which by reason of [[his]_{281-mr tappettit} clerical office]_{8631-his clerical office} appeared , even to [his]_{281-mr tappettit} excited imagination , so unlikely , that [he]_{281-mr tappettit} hesitated . And while [he]_{281-mr tappettit} stood hesitating , and looking post - chaises - and - six at [Dolly]_216-dolly , out came [[his]_{281-mr tappettit} master]_{586-his master} and [[his]_{281-mr tappettit} mistress]_{8633-his mistress} , and [the constant Miggs]_{8634-the constant miggs} , and the opportunity was gone for ever . For now the chaise creaked upon its springs , and [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was inside ; and now it creaked again , and more than ever , and [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} was inside ; and now it bounded once , as if [its]_8636-its heart beat lightly , and [Dolly]_216-dolly was inside ; and now [it]_8636-its was gone and [its]_8636-its place was empty , and [he]_{281-mr tappettit} and [that dreary Miggs]_239-miggs were standing in [the street]_{780-the street} together . [The hearty locksmith]_{8638-the hearty locksmith} was in as good a humour as if nothing had occurred for the last twelve months to put [him]_{8638-the hearty locksmith} out of [his]_{8638-the hearty locksmith} way , [Dolly]_216-dolly was all smiles and graces , and [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was agreeable beyond all precedent . As [they]_8639-they jogged through [the streets]_{448-the streets} talking of this thing and of that , who should be descried upon [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} but [that very coachmaker]_{8642-that very coachmaker} , looking so genteel that [nobody]_7945-nobody would have believed [he]_{281-mr tappettit} had ever had anything to do with [a coach]_{8644-a coach} but riding in it , and bowing like [any nobleman]_{8645-any nobleman} . To be sure [Dolly]_216-dolly was confused when [she]_216-dolly bowed again , and to be sure the cherry - coloured ribbons trembled a little when [she]_216-dolly met [his]_0-i mournful eye , which seemed to say , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have kept [my]_0-i word , [I]_0-i have begun , the business is going to the devil , and [you]_1991-you ’re the cause of it . ’_[1991-you] There [he]_0-i stood , rooted to the ground : as [Dolly]_216-dolly said , like a statue ; and as [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} said , like a pump ; till [they]_1992-they turned the corner : and when [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} thought it was like [his]_{539-her father} impudence , and [[her]_216-dolly mother]_{1482-her mother} wondered what [he]_0-i meant by it , [Dolly]_216-dolly blushed again till [her]_216-dolly very hood was pale . But on [they]_1992-they went , not the less merrily for this , and there was [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} in the incautious fulness of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} heart ‘ pulling - up ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} at all manner of places , and evincing a most intimate acquaintance with all [the taverns on [the road]_{621-the road}]_{1996-the taverns on the road} , and all [the landlords]_{1998-the landlords} and all [the landladies]_{1999-the landladies} , with whom , indeed , the little horse was on equally friendly terms , for [he]_{7447-the locksmith} kept on stopping of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} own accord . Never were [people]_7575-people so glad to see [other people]_{7437-other people} as [these landlords]_{2002-these landlords} and [landladies]_{2003-landladies} were to behold [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} and [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} and [Miss Varden]_{282-miss varden} ; and would n’t [they]_1992-they get out , said one ; and [they]_1992-they really must walk [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , said another ; and [she]_{282-miss varden} would take it ill and be quite certain [they]_1992-they were proud if [they]_1992-they would n’t have a little taste of something , said a third ; and so on , that it was really quite a Progress rather than a ride , and one continued scene of hospitality from beginning to end . It was pleasant enough to be held in such esteem , not to mention the refreshments ; so [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} said nothing at the time , and was all affability and delight -- but such a body of evidence as [she]_{219-mrs varden} collected against [the unfortunate locksmith]_{1943-the unfortunate locksmith} that day , to be used thereafter as occasion might require , never was got together for matrimonial purposes . In course of time -- and in course of a pretty long time too , for these agreeable interruptions delayed [them]_1992-they not a little,--they arrived upon [the skirts of [the Forest]_{8445-the forest}]_{2006-the skirts of the forest} , and riding pleasantly on among the trees , came at last to the Maypole , where [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s cheerful ‘ Yoho ! ’_[193-john] speedily brought to [the porch]_{700-the porch} [old John]_193-john , and after [him]_193-john [young [Joe]_197-joe , both of whom were so transfixed at sight of [the ladies]_{2011-the ladies}]_{2010-young joe , both of whom were so transfixed at sight of the ladies} , that for a moment [they]_1992-they were perfectly unable to give [them]_1992-they any welcome , and could do nothing but stare . It was only for a moment , however , that [Joe]_197-joe forgot [himself]_197-joe , for speedily reviving [he]_197-joe thrust [[his]_197-joe drowsy father]_{2012-his drowsy father} aside -- to [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s mighty and inexpressible indignation -- and darting out , stood ready to help [them]_1992-they to alight . It was necessary for [Dolly]_216-dolly to get out first . [Joe]_197-joe had [her]_216-dolly in [his]_197-joe arms;--yes , though for a space of time no longer than [you]_2013-you could count one in , [Joe]_197-joe had [her]_216-dolly in [his]_197-joe arms . Here was a glimpse of happiness ! It would be difficult to describe what a flat and commonplace affair the helping [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} out afterwards was , but [Joe]_197-joe did it , and did it too with the best grace in [the world]_{511-the world} . Then [old John]_193-john , who , entertaining a dull and foggy sort of idea that [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was n’t fond of [him]_193-john , had been in some doubt whether [she]_{219-mrs varden} might not have come for purposes of assault and battery , took courage , hoped [she]_{219-mrs varden} was well , and offered to conduct [her]_{219-mrs varden} into [the house]_{7210-the house} . This tender being amicably received , [they]_2016-they marched in together ; [Joe]_197-joe and [Dolly]_216-dolly followed , arm - in - arm , ( happiness again ! ) and [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} brought up the rear . [Old John]_{258-old john} would have it that [they]_2016-they must sit in the bar , and [nobody]_7945-nobody objecting , into the bar [they]_2016-they went . [All bars]_{2018-all bars} are [snug places]_{2019-snug places} , but [the Maypole ’s]_{2020-the maypole ’s} was the very snuggest , cosiest , and completest bar , that ever the wit of [man]_7337-man devised . Such amazing bottles in [old oaken pigeon - holes]_{2022-old oaken pigeon - holes} ; such gleaming tankards dangling from pegs at about the same inclination as [thirsty men]_{2023-thirsty men} would hold them to [their]_{2023-thirsty men} lips ; such sturdy little Dutch kegs ranged in rows on shelves ; so many lemons hanging in separate nets , and forming the fragrant grove already mentioned in this chronicle , suggestive , with goodly loaves of snowy sugar stowed away hard by , of punch , idealised beyond all mortal knowledge ; such closets , such presses , such drawers full of pipes , such places for putting things away in hollow window - seats , all crammed to the throat with eatables , drinkables , or savoury condiments ; lastly , and to crown all , as typical of the immense resources of [the establishment]_{8022-the establishment} , and its defiances to [all visitors]_{2025-all visitors} to cut and come again , such a stupendous cheese ! It is a poor heart that never rejoices -- it must have been the poorest , weakest , and most watery heart that ever beat , which would not have warmed towards [the Maypole bar]_{2026-the maypole bar} . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s did directly . [She]_{219-mrs varden} could no more have reproached [John Willet]_193-john among [those household gods]_{2027-those household gods} , the kegs and bottles , lemons , pipes , and cheese , than [she]_{219-mrs varden} could have stabbed [him]_193-john with [his]_193-john own bright carving - knife . The order for dinner too -- it might have soothed [a savage]_{2028-a savage} . ‘ A bit of fish , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john to [the cook]_{7184-the cook} , ‘ and some lamb chops ( breaded , with plenty of ketchup ) , and a good salad , and a roast spring chicken , with a dish of sausages and mashed potatoes , or something of that sort . ’_[193-john] Something of that sort ! The resources of [these inns]_{2030-these inns} ! To talk carelessly about dishes , which in themselves were a first - rate holiday kind of dinner , suitable to one ’s wedding - day , as something of that sort : meaning , if [you]_2031-you ca n’t get a spring chicken , any other trifle in the way of poultry will do -- such as a peacock , perhaps ! [The kitchen]_{2032-the kitchen} too , with [its]_{2032-the kitchen} great broad cavernous chimney ; [the kitchen]_{2032-the kitchen} , where nothing in the way of cookery seemed impossible ; where [you]_2031-you could believe in anything to eat , [they]_2034-they chose to tell [you]_2031-you of . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} returned from the contemplation of these wonders to [the bar]_{8134-the bar} again , with a head quite dizzy and bewildered . [Her]_{219-mrs varden} housekeeping capacity was not large enough to comprehend them . [She]_{219-mrs varden} was obliged to go to sleep . Waking was pain , in the midst of such immensity . [Dolly]_216-dolly in the meanwhile , whose gay heart and head ran upon other matters , passed out at the garden door , and glancing back now and then ( but of course not wondering whether [Joe]_197-joe saw [her]_216-dolly ) , tripped away by a path across the fields with which [she]_216-dolly was well acquainted , to discharge [her]_216-dolly mission at [the Warren]_{546-the warren} ; and [this deponent]_{2037-this deponent} hath been informed and verily believes , that [you]_2031-you might have seen many less pleasant objects than the cherry - coloured mantle and ribbons , as [they]_2034-they went fluttering along the green meadows in the bright light of the day , like giddy things as they were . Chapter 20 The proud consciousness of [her]_{219-mrs varden} trust , and the great importance [she]_{219-mrs varden} derived from it , might have advertised it to all [the house]_{7210-the house} if [she]_{219-mrs varden} had had to run the gauntlet of [[its]_{7210-the house} inhabitants]_{2039-its inhabitants} ; but as [Dolly]_216-dolly had played in [every dull room]_{2040-every dull room} and passage many and many a time , when [a child]_{7413-a child} , and had ever since been [the humble friend of [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , whose foster - sister [she]_216-dolly was]_{2042-the humble friend of miss haredale , whose foster - sister she was} , [she]_216-dolly was as free of [the building]_{7248-the building} as [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} [herself]_216-dolly . So , using no greater precaution than holding [her]_216-dolly breath and walking on tiptoe as [she]_216-dolly passed [the library]_{2045-the library} door , [she]_216-dolly went straight to [[Emma]_261-emma ’s room]_{2046-emma ’s room} as [a privileged visitor]_{2047-a privileged visitor} . It was [the liveliest room in [the building]_{7248-the building}]_{2048-the liveliest room in the building} . [The chamber]_{1862-the chamber} was sombre like the rest for the matter of that , but the presence of youth and beauty would make [a prison]_{2051-a prison} cheerful ( saving alas ! that confinement withers [them]_{2051-a prison} ) , and lend some charms of [their]_{2051-a prison} own to the gloomiest scene . Birds , flowers , books , drawing , music , and a hundred such graceful tokens of feminine loves and cares , filled it with more of life and human sympathy than [the whole house]_{2052-the whole house} besides seemed made to hold . There was heart in [the room]_{462-the room} ; and who that has a heart , ever fails to recognise the silent presence of another ! [Dolly]_216-dolly had one undoubtedly , and it was not a tough one either , though there was a little mist of coquettishness about it , such as sometimes surrounds that sun of life in its morning , and slightly dims its lustre . Thus , when [Emma]_261-emma rose to greet [her]_216-dolly , and kissing [her]_216-dolly affectionately on the cheek , told [her]_216-dolly , in [her]_261-emma quiet way , that [she]_216-dolly had been very unhappy , the tears stood in [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s eyes , and [she]_216-dolly felt more sorry than [she]_216-dolly could tell ; but next moment [she]_216-dolly happened to raise them to the glass , and really there was something there so exceedingly agreeable , that as [she]_216-dolly sighed , [she]_216-dolly smiled , and felt surprisingly consoled . ‘ [I]_216-dolly have heard about it , [miss]_8193-miss , ’_[216-dolly] said [Dolly]_216-dolly , ‘ and it ’s very sad indeed , but when things are at the worst they are sure to mend . ’_[216-dolly] ‘ But are [you]_216-dolly sure [they]_8647-they are at the worst ? ’_[261-emma] asked [Emma]_261-emma with a smile . ‘ Why , [I]_216-dolly do n’t see how [they]_8647-they can very well be more unpromising than [they]_8647-they are ; [I]_216-dolly really do n’t , ’_[216-dolly] said [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘ And [I]_216-dolly bring something to begin with . ’_[216-dolly] ‘ Not from [Edward]_{228-mr chester} ? ’_[216-dolly] [Dolly]_216-dolly nodded and smiled , and feeling in [her]_216-dolly pockets ( there were pockets in those days ) with an affectation of not being able to find what [she]_216-dolly wanted , which greatly enhanced [her]_216-dolly importance , at length produced the letter . As [Emma]_261-emma hastily broke the seal and became absorbed in its contents , [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s eyes , by one of those strange accidents for which there is no accounting , wandered to the glass again . [She]_261-emma could not help wondering whether [the coach - maker]_{2054-the coach - maker} suffered very much , and quite pitied [the poor man]_{2055-the poor man} . It was a long letter -- a very long letter , written close on all four sides of the sheet of paper , and crossed afterwards ; but it was not a consolatory letter , for as [Emma]_261-emma read it [she]_261-emma stopped from time to time to put [her]_261-emma handkerchief to [her]_261-emma eyes . To be sure [Dolly]_216-dolly marvelled greatly to see [her]_261-emma in so much distress , for to [her]_216-dolly thinking a love affair ought to be one of the best jokes , and the slyest , merriest kind of thing in life . But [she]_261-emma set it down in [her]_261-emma own mind that all this came from [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ’s being so constant , and that if [she]_261-emma would only take on with [some other young gentleman]_{2056-some other young gentleman} -- just in the most innocent way possible , to keep [[her]_261-emma first lover]_{2057-her first lover} up to the mark -- [she]_261-emma would find [herself]_261-emma inexpressibly comforted . ‘ [I]_216-dolly am sure that ’s what [I]_216-dolly should do if it was [me]_216-dolly , ’_[216-dolly] thought [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘ To make [[one]_503-one ’s sweetheart]_{8649-one ’s sweetheart} miserable is well enough and quite right , but to be made miserable [one]_503-one ’s self is a little too much ! ’_[216-dolly] However it would n’t do to say so , and therefore [she]_261-emma sat looking on in silence . [She]_261-emma needed a pretty considerable stretch of patience , for when the long letter had been read once all through it was read again , and when it had been read twice all through it was read again . During this tedious process , [Dolly]_216-dolly beguiled the time in the most improving manner that occurred to [her]_216-dolly , by curling [her]_216-dolly hair on [her]_216-dolly fingers , with the aid of the looking - glass before mentioned , and giving it some killing twists . Everything has an end . Even [young ladies in love]_{2058-young ladies in love} can not read [their]_{2058-young ladies in love} letters for ever . In course of time the packet was folded up , and it only remained to write the answer . But as this promised to be a work of time likewise , [Emma]_261-emma said [she]_261-emma would put it off until after dinner , and that [Dolly]_216-dolly must dine with [her]_261-emma . As [Dolly]_216-dolly had made up [her]_216-dolly mind to do so beforehand , [she]_216-dolly required very little pressing ; and when [they]_2059-they had settled this point , [they]_2059-they went to walk in [the garden]_{442-the garden} . [They]_2059-they strolled up and down [the terrace walks]_{2061-the terrace walks} , talking incessantly -- at least , [Dolly]_216-dolly never left off once -- and making [that quarter of [the sad and mournful house]_{2063-the sad and mournful house}]_{2062-that quarter of the sad and mournful house} quite gay . Not that [they]_2059-they talked loudly or laughed much , but [they]_2059-they were both so very handsome , and it was such a breezy day , and [their]_2059-they light dresses and dark curls appeared so free and joyous in [their]_2059-they abandonment , and [Emma]_261-emma was so fair , and [Dolly]_216-dolly so rosy , and [Emma]_261-emma so delicately shaped , and [Dolly]_216-dolly so plump , and -- in short , there are no flowers for any garden like such flowers , let [horticulturists]_{2064-horticulturists} say what [they]_{2064-horticulturists} may , and both [house]_7312-house and [garden]_2066-garden seemed to know it , and to brighten up sensibly . After this , came the dinner and the letter writing , and some more talking , in the course of which [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} took occasion to charge upon [Dolly]_216-dolly certain flirtish and inconstant propensities , which accusations [Dolly]_216-dolly seemed to think very complimentary indeed , and to be mightily amused with . Finding [her]_216-dolly quite incorrigible in this respect , [Emma]_261-emma suffered [her]_216-dolly to depart ; but not before [she]_261-emma had confided to [her]_216-dolly that important and never - sufficiently - to - be - taken - care - of answer , and endowed [her]_216-dolly moreover with a pretty little bracelet as a keepsake . Having clasped it on [her]_216-dolly arm , and again advised [her]_216-dolly half in jest and half in earnest to amend [her]_216-dolly roguish ways , for [she]_216-dolly knew [she]_216-dolly was fond of [Joe]_197-joe at heart ( which [Dolly]_216-dolly stoutly denied , with a great many haughty protestations that [she]_216-dolly hoped [she]_216-dolly could do better than that indeed ! and so forth ) , [she]_216-dolly bade [her]_216-dolly farewell ; and after calling [her]_216-dolly back to give [her]_216-dolly more supplementary messages for [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , than anybody with tenfold the gravity of [Dolly Varden]_216-dolly could be reasonably expected to remember , at length dismissed [her]_216-dolly . [Dolly]_216-dolly bade [her]_216-dolly good bye , and tripping lightly down [the stairs]_{7713-the stairs} arrived at the dreaded library door , and was about to pass it again on tiptoe , when it opened , and behold ! there stood [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . Now , [Dolly]_216-dolly had from [her]_216-dolly childhood associated with [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} the idea of something grim and ghostly , and being at the moment conscience - stricken besides , the sight of [him]_{755-this gentleman} threw [her]_216-dolly into such a flurry that [she]_216-dolly could neither acknowledge [his]_{755-this gentleman} presence nor run away , so [she]_216-dolly gave a great start , and then with downcast eyes stood still and trembled . ‘ Come here , [girl]_1010-girl , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , taking [her]_216-dolly by the hand . ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} want to speak to [you]_216-dolly . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ If [you]_{206-mr haredale} please , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_{206-mr haredale} ’m_{[206-mr haredale]} in a hurry , ’ faltered [Dolly]_216-dolly , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} and -- [you]_{206-mr haredale} have frightened [me]_0-i by coming so suddenly upon [me]_0-i , [sir]_7320-sir -- [I]_0-i would rather go , [sir]_7320-sir , if [you]_{206-mr haredale} ’ll be so good as to let [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} Immediately , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , who had by this time led [her]_216-dolly into [the room]_{462-the room} and closed the door . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [You]_216-dolly shall go directly . [You]_216-dolly have just left [Emma]_261-emma ? ’ ‘_[216-dolly] Yes , [sir]_7320-sir , just this minute.--Father ’s waiting for [me]_0-i , [sir]_7320-sir , if [you]_{206-mr haredale} ’ll please to have the goodness-- ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i know . [I]_0-i know , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[0-i] Answer [me]_0-i a question . What did [you]_216-dolly bring here to - day ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Bring here , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ faltered [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_{206-mr haredale} will tell [me]_0-i the truth , [I]_0-i am sure . Yes . ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly hesitated for a little while , and somewhat emboldened by [his]_{206-mr haredale} manner , said at last , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} Well then , [sir]_7320-sir . It was a letter . ’ ‘_{[2075-the bearer of the answer]} From [Mr Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} , of course . And [you]_{206-mr haredale} are [the bearer of the answer]_{2075-the bearer of the answer} ? ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly hesitated again , and not being able to decide upon any other course of action , burst into tears . ‘_[216-dolly] [You]_216-dolly alarm [yourself]_216-dolly without cause , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[216-dolly] Why are [you]_216-dolly so foolish ? Surely [you]_216-dolly can answer [me]_0-i . [You]_216-dolly know that [I]_0-i have but to put the question to [Emma]_261-emma and learn the truth directly . Have [you]_216-dolly the answer with [you]_216-dolly ? ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly had what is popularly called a spirit of [her]_216-dolly own , and being now fairly at bay , made the best of it . ‘_[7320-sir] Yes , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [she]_216-dolly rejoined , trembling and frightened as [she]_216-dolly was . ‘_[7320-sir] Yes , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_0-i have . [You]_7320-sir may kill [me]_0-i if [you]_7320-sir please , [sir]_7320-sir , but [I]_0-i wo n’t give it up . [I]_0-i ’m very sorry,--but [I]_0-i wo n’t . There , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_[0-i] ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} commend [your]_216-dolly firmness and [your]_216-dolly plain - speaking , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ Rest assured that [I]_{206-mr haredale} have as little desire to take [your]_216-dolly letter as [your]_216-dolly life . [You]_216-dolly are [a very discreet messenger]_{8655-a very discreet messenger} and [a good girl]_{8656-a good girl} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} Not feeling quite certain , as [she]_2079-she afterwards said , whether [he]_7320-sir might not be ‘ coming over [her]_2079-she ’_[2079-she] with these compliments , [Dolly]_216-dolly kept as far from [him]_7320-sir as [she]_216-dolly could , cried again , and resolved to defend [her]_216-dolly pocket ( for the letter was there ) to the last extremity . ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} have some design , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} after a short silence , during which a smile , as [he]_7320-sir regarded [her]_216-dolly , had struggled through the gloom and melancholy that was natural to [his]_7320-sir face , ‘ of providing [a companion for [[my]_7320-sir niece]_{8081-my niece}]_{8657-a companion for my niece} ; for [her]_{8081-my niece} life is a very lonely one . Would [you]_216-dolly like [the office]_{8659-the office} ? [You]_216-dolly are [the oldest friend [she]_{8081-my niece} has]_{8660-the oldest friend she has} , and the best entitled to it . ’_[7320-sir] ‘ [I]_216-dolly do n’t know , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[216-dolly] answered [Dolly]_216-dolly , not sure but [he]_7320-sir was bantering [her]_216-dolly ; ‘ [I]_7320-sir ca n’t say . [I]_7320-sir do n’t know what [they]_8662-they might wish at [home]_7189-home . [I]_7320-sir could n’t give an opinion , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_[7320-sir] ‘ If [[your]_216-dolly friends]_{8665-your friends} had no objection , would [you]_216-dolly have any ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ Come . There ’s a plain question ; and easy to answer . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ None at all that [I]_216-dolly know of [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[216-dolly] replied [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘ [I]_216-dolly should be very glad to be near [Miss Emma]_230-emma of course , and always am . ’_[216-dolly] ‘ That ’s well , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ That is all [I]_{206-mr haredale} had to say . [You]_216-dolly are anxious to go . Do n’t let [me]_{206-mr haredale} detain [you]_216-dolly . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [Dolly]_216-dolly did n’t let [him]_{206-mr haredale} , nor did [she]_216-dolly wait for [him]_{206-mr haredale} to try , for the words had no sooner passed [his]_{206-mr haredale} lips than [she]_216-dolly was out of [the room]_{462-the room} , out of [the house]_{7210-the house} , and in [the fields]_{1785-the fields} again . The first thing to be done , of course , when [she]_216-dolly came to [herself]_216-dolly and considered what a flurry [she]_216-dolly had been in , was to cry afresh ; and the next thing , when [she]_216-dolly reflected how well [she]_216-dolly had got over it , was to laugh heartily . The tears once banished gave place to the smiles , and at last [Dolly]_216-dolly laughed so much that [she]_216-dolly was fain to lean against a tree , and give vent to [her]_216-dolly exultation . When [she]_216-dolly could laugh no longer , and was quite tired , [she]_216-dolly put [her]_216-dolly head - dress to rights , dried [her]_216-dolly eyes , looked back very merrily and triumphantly at [the Warren chimneys]_{2083-the warren chimneys} , which were just visible , and resumed [her]_216-dolly walk . The twilight had come on , and it was quickly growing dusk , but [the path]_{8165-the path} was so familiar to [her]_216-dolly from frequent traversing that [she]_216-dolly hardly thought of this , and certainly felt no uneasiness at being left alone . Moreover , there was the bracelet to admire ; and when [she]_216-dolly had given it a good rub , and held it out at arm ’s length , it sparkled and glittered so beautifully on [her]_216-dolly wrist , that to look at it in every point of view and with every possible turn of the arm , was quite an absorbing business . There was the letter too , and it looked so mysterious and knowing , when [she]_216-dolly took it out of [her]_216-dolly pocket , and it held , as [she]_216-dolly knew , so much inside , that to turn it over and over , and think about it , and wonder how it began , and how it ended , and what it said all through , was another matter of constant occupation . Between the bracelet and the letter , there was quite enough to do without thinking of anything else ; and admiring each by turns , [Dolly]_216-dolly went on gaily . As [she]_216-dolly passed through a wicket - gate to where [the path]_{8165-the path} was narrow , and lay between two hedges garnished here and there with trees , [she]_216-dolly heard a rustling close at hand , which brought [her]_216-dolly to a sudden stop . [She]_216-dolly listened . All was very quiet , and [she]_216-dolly went on again -- not absolutely frightened , but a little quicker than before perhaps , and possibly not quite so much at [her]_216-dolly ease , for a check of that kind is startling . [She]_216-dolly had no sooner moved on again , than [she]_216-dolly was conscious of the same sound , which was like that of [a person tramping stealthily among bushes and brushwood]_{2086-a person tramping stealthily among bushes and brushwood} . Looking towards the spot whence it appeared to come , [she]_216-dolly almost fancied [she]_216-dolly could make out [a crouching figure]_{2087-a crouching figure} . [She]_216-dolly stopped again . All was quiet as before . On [she]_216-dolly went once more -- decidedly faster now -- and tried to sing softly to [herself]_216-dolly . It must be the wind . But how came the wind to blow only when [she]_216-dolly walked , and cease when [she]_216-dolly stood still ? [She]_216-dolly stopped involuntarily as [she]_216-dolly made the reflection , and the rustling noise stopped likewise . [She]_216-dolly was really frightened now , and was yet hesitating what to do , when the bushes crackled and snapped , and [a man]_{7264-a man} came plunging through [them]_2089-them , close before [her]_216-dolly . Chapter 21 It was for the moment an inexpressible relief to [Dolly]_216-dolly , to recognise in [the person who forced [himself]_{7264-a man} into the path so abruptly , and now stood directly in [her]_216-dolly way , [Hugh of the Maypole , whose name [she]_216-dolly uttered in a tone of delighted surprise that came from [her]_216-dolly heart]_{2091-hugh of the maypole , whose name she uttered in a tone of delighted surprise that came from her heart}]_{2090-the person who forced himself into the path so abruptly , and now stood directly in her way , hugh of the maypole , whose name she uttered in a tone of delighted surprise that came from her heart} . ‘ Was it [you]_{7264-a man} ? ’_[216-dolly] [she]_216-dolly said , ‘ how glad [I]_216-dolly am to see [you]_{7264-a man} ! and how could [you]_{7264-a man} terrify [me]_216-dolly so ! ’_[216-dolly] In answer to which , [he]_{7264-a man} said nothing at all , but stood quite still , looking at [her]_216-dolly . ‘ Did [you]_{7264-a man} come to meet [me]_216-dolly ? ’_[216-dolly] asked [Dolly]_216-dolly . [Hugh]_198-hugh nodded , and muttered something to the effect that [he]_{7264-a man} had been waiting for [her]_216-dolly , and had expected [her]_216-dolly sooner . ‘ [I]_216-dolly thought it likely [they]_8667-they would send , ’_[216-dolly] said [Dolly]_216-dolly , greatly reassured by this . ‘ [Nobody]_7945-nobody sent [me]_198-hugh , ’_[198-hugh] was [his]_198-hugh sullen answer . ‘ [I]_198-hugh came of [my]_198-hugh own accord . ’_[198-hugh] The rough bearing of [this fellow]_{7469-this fellow} , and [his]_{7469-this fellow} wild , uncouth appearance , had often filled [the girl]_{813-the girl} with a vague apprehension even when [other people]_{7437-other people} were by , and had occasioned [her]_{813-the girl} to shrink from [him]_{7469-this fellow} involuntarily . The having [him]_{7469-this fellow} for an unbidden companion in so solitary a place , with the darkness fast gathering about [them]_2095-them , renewed and even increased the alarm [she]_{813-the girl} had felt at first . If [his]_{7469-this fellow} manner had been merely dogged and passively fierce , as usual , [she]_{813-the girl} would have had no greater dislike to [his]_{7469-this fellow} company than [she]_{813-the girl} always felt -- perhaps , indeed , would have been rather glad to have had [him]_{7469-this fellow} at hand . But there was something of coarse bold admiration in [his]_{7469-this fellow} look , which terrified [her]_{813-the girl} very much . [She]_{813-the girl} glanced timidly towards [him]_{7469-this fellow} , uncertain whether to go forward or retreat , and [he]_{7469-this fellow} stood gazing at [her]_{813-the girl} like [a handsome satyr]_{2096-a handsome satyr} ; and so [they]_2095-them remained for some short time without stirring or breaking silence . At length [Dolly]_216-dolly took courage , shot past [him]_{7469-this fellow} , and hurried on . ‘ Why do [you]_216-dolly spend so much breath in avoiding [me]_198-hugh ? ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , accommodating [his]_{7469-this fellow} pace to [hers]_{813-the girl} , and keeping close at [her]_{813-the girl} side . ‘ [I]_198-hugh wish to get back as quickly as [I]_198-hugh can , and [you]_{7469-this fellow} walk too near [me]_198-hugh , answered [Dolly]_216-dolly . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Too near ! ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , stooping over [her]_{813-the girl} so that [she]_{813-the girl} could feel [his]_{7469-this fellow} breath upon [her]_{813-the girl} forehead . ‘ Why too near ? [You]_{7750-mistress} ’re_[198-hugh] always proud to [ME]_0-i , [mistress]_{7750-mistress} . ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [I]_0-i am proud to [no one]_{7986-no one} . [You]_2099-you mistake [me]_0-i , ’ answered [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘_[2099-you] Fall back , if [you]_2099-you please , or go on . ’ ‘_[2099-you] Nay , [mistress]_{7750-mistress} , ’ [he]_{7469-this fellow} rejoined , endeavouring to draw [her]_{813-the girl} arm through [his]_{7469-this fellow} , ‘_[2099-you] [I]_0-i ’ll walk with [you]_{7750-mistress} . ’ [She]_{813-the girl} released [herself]_{813-the girl} and clenching [her]_{813-the girl} little hand , struck [him]_{7469-this fellow} with right good will . At this , [Maypole Hugh]_198-hugh burst into a roar of laughter , and passing [his]_{7469-this fellow} arm about [her]_{813-the girl} waist , held [her]_{813-the girl} in [his]_{7469-this fellow} strong grasp as easily as if [she]_{813-the girl} had been a bird . ‘_[2099-you] Ha ha ha ! Well done , [mistress]_{7750-mistress} ! Strike again . [You]_2099-you shall beat [my]_0-i face , and tear [my]_0-i hair , and pluck [my]_0-i beard up by the roots , and welcome , for the sake of [your]_{7750-mistress} bright eyes . Strike again , [mistress]_{7750-mistress} . Do . Ha ha ha ! [I]_0-i like it . ’ ‘_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i go , ’ [she]_{813-the girl} cried , endeavouring with both [her]_{813-the girl} hands to push [him]_0-i off . ‘_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i go this moment . ’ ‘_{[7750-mistress]} [You]_{7750-mistress} had as good be kinder to [me]_0-i , [Sweetlips]_{283-sweetlips} , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[7750-mistress]} [You]_{7750-mistress} had , indeed . Come . Tell [me]_0-i now . Why are [you]_{7750-mistress} always so proud ? [I]_0-i do n’t quarrel with [you]_{7750-mistress} for it . [I]_0-i love [you]_{7750-mistress} when [you]_{7750-mistress} ’re proud . [Ha ha ha]_{8669-ha ha ha} ! [You]_{7750-mistress} ca n’t hide [your]_{7750-mistress} beauty from [a poor fellow]_{8670-a poor fellow} ; that ’s a comfort ! ’_{[7750-mistress]} [She]_{7750-mistress} gave [him]_0-i no answer , but as [he]_0-i had not yet checked [her]_{7750-mistress} progress , continued to press forward as rapidly as [she]_{7750-mistress} could . At length , between the hurry [she]_{7750-mistress} had made , [her]_{7750-mistress} terror , and the tightness of [his]_0-i embrace , [her]_{7750-mistress} strength failed [her]_{7750-mistress} , and [she]_{7750-mistress} could go no further . ‘ [Hugh]_198-hugh , ’_{[2103-the panting girl]} cried [the panting girl]_{2103-the panting girl} , ‘ good [Hugh]_198-hugh ; if [you]_198-hugh will leave [me]_{2103-the panting girl} [I]_{2103-the panting girl} will give [you]_198-hugh anything -- everything [I]_{2103-the panting girl} have -- and never tell one word of this to [any living creature]_{8671-any living creature} . ’_{[2103-the panting girl]} ‘ [You]_{2103-the panting girl} had best not , ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i answered . ‘ [Harkye]_284-harkye , [little dove]_{8672-little dove} , [you]_198-hugh had best not . [All about here]_{8673-all about here} know [me]_0-i , and what [I]_0-i dare do if [I]_0-i have a mind . If ever [you]_198-hugh are going to tell , stop when the words are on [your]_198-hugh lips , and think of the mischief [you]_198-hugh ’ll bring , if [you]_198-hugh do , upon some innocent heads that [you]_198-hugh would n’t wish to hurt a hair of . Bring trouble on [me]_0-i , and [I]_0-i ’ll bring trouble and something more on [them]_8674-them in return . [I]_0-i care no more for [them]_8674-them than for so many dogs ; not so much -- why should [I]_0-i ? [I]_0-i ’d sooner kill [a man]_{7264-a man} than a dog any day . [I]_0-i ’ve never been sorry for [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s death in all [my]_0-i life , and [I]_0-i have for a dog ’s . ’_[0-i] There was something so thoroughly savage in the manner of these expressions , and the looks and gestures by which they were accompanied , that [her]_2104-her great fear of [him]_2105-him gave [her]_2104-her new strength , and enabled [her]_2104-her by a sudden effort to extricate [herself]_2104-her and run fleetly from [him]_2105-him . But [Hugh]_198-hugh was as nimble , strong , and swift of foot , as [any man in [broad England]_1-england]_{2106-any man in broad england} , and it was but a fruitless expenditure of energy , for [he]_198-hugh had [her]_2104-her in [his]_198-hugh encircling arms again before [she]_2104-her had gone a hundred yards . ‘ Softly , [darling]_8677-darling -- gently -- would [you]_8677-darling fly from rough [Hugh]_198-hugh , that loves [you]_8677-darling as well as [any drawing - room gallant]_{8678-any drawing - room gallant} ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [I]_2104-her would , ’_[2104-her] [she]_2104-her answered , struggling to free [herself]_2104-her again . ‘ [I]_2104-her will . Help ! ’_[2104-her] ‘ A fine for crying out , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [Ha ha ha]_{8669-ha ha ha} ! [A fine , pretty one]_{8680-a fine , pretty one} , from [your]_8677-darling lips . [I]_2104-her pay [myself]_2104-her ! Ha ha ha ! ’_[2104-her] ‘ Help ! help ! help ! ’_[2104-her] As [she]_2104-her shrieked with the utmost violence [she]_2104-her could exert , a shout was heard in answer , and another , and another . ‘ Thank [Heaven]_210-heaven ! ’_{[813-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{813-the girl} in an ecstasy . ‘ [Joe]_197-joe , [dear Joe]_197-joe , this way . Help ! ’_{[813-the girl]} [[Her]_2104-her assailant]_{2108-her assailant} paused , and stood irresolute for a moment , but the shouts drawing nearer and coming quick upon [them]_2109-them , forced [him]_198-hugh to a speedy decision . [He]_198-hugh released [her]_2104-her , whispered with a menacing look , ‘ Tell [HIM]_197-joe : and see what follows ! ’_[198-hugh] and leaping the hedge , was gone in an instant . [Dolly]_216-dolly darted off , and fairly ran into [Joe Willet]_197-joe ’s open arms . ‘ What is the matter ? are [you]_216-dolly hurt ? what was it ? who was it ? where is [he]_197-joe ? what was [he]_197-joe like ? ’_[197-joe] with a great many encouraging expressions and assurances of safety , were the first words [Joe]_197-joe poured forth . But poor little [Dolly]_216-dolly was so breathless and terrified that for some time [she]_216-dolly was quite unable to answer [him]_197-joe , and hung upon [his]_197-joe shoulder , sobbing and crying as if [her]_216-dolly heart would break . [Joe]_197-joe had not the smallest objection to have [her]_216-dolly hanging on [his]_197-joe shoulder ; no , not the least , though it crushed the cherry - coloured ribbons sadly , and put the smart little hat out of all shape . But [he]_197-joe could n’t bear to see [her]_216-dolly cry ; it went to [his]_197-joe very heart . [He]_197-joe tried to console [her]_216-dolly , bent over [her]_216-dolly , whispered to [her]_216-dolly -- some say kissed [her]_216-dolly , but that ’s a fable . At any rate [he]_197-joe said all the kind and tender things [he]_197-joe could think of and [Dolly]_216-dolly let [him]_197-joe go on and did n’t interrupt [him]_197-joe once , and it was a good ten minutes before [she]_216-dolly was able to raise [her]_216-dolly head and thank [him]_197-joe . ‘ What was it that frightened [you]_216-dolly ? ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe . [A man whose person was unknown to [her]_216-dolly]_{2110-a man whose person was unknown to her} had followed [her]_216-dolly , [she]_216-dolly answered ; [he]_197-joe began by begging , and went on to threats of robbery , which [he]_197-joe was on the point of carrying into execution , and would have executed , but for [Joe]_197-joe ’s timely aid . The hesitation and confusion with which [she]_216-dolly said this , [Joe]_197-joe attributed to the fright [she]_216-dolly had sustained , and no suspicion of the truth occurred to [him]_197-joe for a moment . ‘ Stop when the words are on [your]_216-dolly lips . ’_[216-dolly] A hundred times that night , and very often afterwards , when the disclosure was rising to [her]_216-dolly tongue , [Dolly]_216-dolly thought of that , and repressed it . A deeply rooted dread of [the man]_{472-the man} ; the conviction that [his]_{472-the man} ferocious nature , once roused , would stop at nothing ; and the strong assurance that if [she]_216-dolly impeached [him]_{472-the man} , the full measure of [his]_{472-the man} wrath and vengeance would be wreaked on [Joe]_197-joe , who had preserved [her]_216-dolly ; these were considerations [she]_216-dolly had not the courage to overcome , and inducements to secrecy too powerful for [her]_216-dolly to surmount . [Joe]_197-joe , for [his]_197-joe part , was a great deal too happy to inquire very curiously into the matter ; and [Dolly]_216-dolly being yet too tremulous to walk without assistance , [they]_2112-they went forward very slowly , and in [his]_197-joe mind very pleasantly , until the Maypole lights were near at hand , twinkling their cheerful welcome , when [Dolly]_216-dolly stopped suddenly and with a half scream exclaimed , ‘ The letter ! ’_[216-dolly] ‘ What letter ? ’_[197-joe] cried [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ That [I]_216-dolly was carrying -- [I]_216-dolly had it in [my]_216-dolly hand . [My]_216-dolly bracelet too , ’_[216-dolly] [she]_216-dolly said , clasping [her]_216-dolly wrist . ‘ [I]_216-dolly have lost them both . ’_[216-dolly] ‘ Do [you]_216-dolly mean just now ? ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ Either [I]_216-dolly dropped them then , or they were taken from [me]_216-dolly , ’_[216-dolly] answered [Dolly]_216-dolly , vainly searching [her]_216-dolly pocket and rustling [her]_216-dolly dress . ‘ [They]_8681-they are gone , both gone . What [an unhappy girl]_{8682-an unhappy girl} [I]_216-dolly am ! ’_[216-dolly] With these words poor [Dolly]_216-dolly , who to do [her]_216-dolly justice was quite as sorry for the loss of the letter as for [her]_216-dolly bracelet , fell a - crying again , and bemoaned [her]_216-dolly fate most movingly . [Joe]_197-joe tried to comfort [her]_216-dolly with the assurance that directly [he]_197-joe had housed [her]_216-dolly in [the Maypole]_198-hugh , [he]_197-joe would return to [the spot]_{2113-the spot} with a lantern ( for it was now quite dark ) and make strict search for the missing articles , which there was great probability of [his]_197-joe finding , as it was not likely that [anybody]_7183-anybody had passed that way since , and [she]_216-dolly was not conscious that they had been forcibly taken from [her]_216-dolly . [Dolly]_216-dolly thanked [him]_197-joe very heartily for this offer , though with no great hope of [his]_197-joe quest being successful ; and so with many lamentations on [her]_216-dolly side , and many hopeful words on [his]_197-joe , and much weakness on the part of [Dolly]_216-dolly and much tender supporting on the part of [Joe]_197-joe , [they]_2115-they reached [the Maypole bar]_{2026-the maypole bar} at last , where [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} and [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} and [old John]_193-john were yet keeping high festival . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} received the intelligence of [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s trouble with that surprising presence of mind and readiness of speech for which [he]_197-joe was so eminently distinguished above [all other men]_{2119-all other men} . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} expressed [her]_{219-mrs varden} sympathy for [[her]_{219-mrs varden} daughter]_{2120-her daughter} ’s distress by scolding [her]_{219-mrs varden} roundly for being so late ; and [the honest locksmith]_{678-the honest locksmith} divided [himself]_{678-the honest locksmith} between condoling with and kissing [Dolly]_216-dolly , and shaking hands heartily with [Joe]_197-joe , whom [he]_{678-the honest locksmith} could not sufficiently praise or thank . In reference to this latter point , [old John]_193-john was far from agreeing with [[his]_193-john friend]_{7570-his friend} ; for besides that [he]_193-john by no means approved of an adventurous spirit in the abstract , it occurred to [him]_193-john that if [[his]_193-john son]_{7374-his son} and [heir]_2124-heir had been seriously damaged in a scuffle , the consequences would assuredly have been expensive and inconvenient , and might perhaps have proved detrimental to the Maypole business . Wherefore , and because [he]_197-joe looked with no favourable eye upon [young girls]_{2125-young girls} , but rather considered that [they]_{2125-young girls} and [the whole female sex]_{2126-the whole female sex} were a kind of nonsensical mistake on the part of [Nature]_266-nature , [he]_197-joe took occasion to retire and shake [his]_197-joe head in private at the boiler ; inspired by which silent oracle , [he]_197-joe was moved to give [Joe]_197-joe various stealthy nudges with [his]_197-joe elbow , as a parental reproof and gentle admonition to mind [his]_197-joe own business and not make a fool of [himself]_197-joe . [Joe]_197-joe , however , took down the lantern and lighted it ; and arming [himself]_197-joe with a stout stick , asked whether [Hugh]_198-hugh was in [the stable]_{7926-the stable} . ‘ [He]_198-hugh ’s lying asleep before the kitchen fire , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[194-mr willet]} said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ‘ What do [you]_7320-sir want [him]_198-hugh for ? ’_{[194-mr willet]} ‘ [I]_197-joe want [him]_198-hugh to come with [me]_197-joe to look after this bracelet and letter , ’_[197-joe] answered [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ [Halloa]_236-halloa there ! [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’_[197-joe] [Dolly]_216-dolly turned pale as death , and felt as if [she]_216-dolly must faint forthwith . After a few moments , [Hugh]_198-hugh came staggering in , stretching [himself]_198-hugh and yawning according to custom , and presenting every appearance of having been roused from a sound nap . ‘ Here , sleepy - head , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , giving [him]_198-hugh the lantern . ‘ Carry this , and bring the dog , and that small cudgel of [yours]_198-hugh . And woe betide [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} if [we]_8685-we come upon [him]_{879-the fellow} . ’_[197-joe] ‘ [What fellow]_{8686-what fellow} ? ’_[198-hugh] growled [Hugh]_198-hugh , rubbing [his]_198-hugh eyes and shaking [himself]_198-hugh . ‘ [What fellow]_{8686-what fellow} ? ’_[197-joe] returned [Joe]_197-joe , who was in a state of great valour and bustle ; ‘ [a fellow [you]_198-hugh ought to know of and be more alive about]_{8688-a fellow you ought to know of and be more alive about} . It ’s well for the like of [you]_198-hugh , [lazy giant]_{8689-lazy giant} that [you]_198-hugh are , to be snoring [your]_198-hugh time away in chimney - corners , when [[honest men]_{8690-honest men} ’s daughters]_{8691-honest men ’s daughters} ca n’t cross even [[our]_8685-we quiet meadows]_{8692-our quiet meadows} at nightfall without being set upon by footpads , and frightened out of [their]_{8691-honest men ’s daughters} precious lives . ’_[197-joe] ‘ [They]_{8691-honest men ’s daughters} never rob [me]_198-hugh , ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh with a laugh . ‘ [I]_197-joe have got nothing to lose . But [I]_197-joe ’d as lief knock [them]_{8691-honest men ’s daughters} at head as [any other men]_{8693-any other men} . How many are there ? ’_[197-joe] ‘ Only one , ’_[216-dolly] said [Dolly]_216-dolly faintly , for [everybody]_{587-everybody} looked at [her]_216-dolly . ‘ And what was [he]_8694-he like , [mistress]_{7750-mistress} ? ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh with a glance at [young Willet]_{194-mr willet} , so slight and momentary that the scowl it conveyed was lost on all but [her]_216-dolly . ‘ About [my]_198-hugh height ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Not -- not so tall , ’_[216-dolly] [Dolly]_216-dolly replied , scarce knowing what [she]_216-dolly said . ‘ [His]_198-hugh dress , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , looking at [her]_216-dolly keenly , ‘ like -- like any of [ours]_8696-ours now ? [I]_198-hugh know [all the people hereabouts]_{8697-all the people hereabouts} , and maybe could give a guess at [the man]_{472-the man} , if [I]_198-hugh had anything to guide [me]_198-hugh . ’_[198-hugh] [Dolly]_216-dolly faltered and turned paler yet ; then answered that [he]_198-hugh was wrapped in a loose coat and had [his]_198-hugh face hidden by a handkerchief and that [she]_216-dolly could give no other description of [him]_198-hugh . ‘ [You]_216-dolly would n’t know [him]_198-hugh if [you]_216-dolly saw [him]_198-hugh then , [belike]_8699-belike ? ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh with a malicious grin . ‘ [I]_216-dolly should not , ’_[216-dolly] answered [Dolly]_216-dolly , bursting into tears again . ‘ [I]_216-dolly do n’t wish to see [him]_198-hugh . [I]_216-dolly ca n’t bear to think of [him]_198-hugh . [I]_216-dolly ca n’t talk about [him]_198-hugh any more . Do n’t go to look for these things , [Mr Joe]_264-joe , pray do n’t . [I]_216-dolly entreat [you]_264-joe not to go with [that man]_{591-that man} . ’_[216-dolly] ‘ Not to go with [me]_198-hugh ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [I]_198-hugh ’m_[198-hugh] too rough for [them]_2129-them all . [They]_2129-them ’re all afraid of [me]_198-hugh . Why , bless [[you]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} [mistress]_{7750-mistress}]_{8701-you mistress} , [I]_198-hugh ’ve the tenderest heart alive . [I]_198-hugh love [all the ladies]_{8703-all the ladies} , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , turning to [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s wife]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} opined that if [he]_198-hugh did , [he]_198-hugh ought to be ashamed of [himself]_198-hugh ; such sentiments being more consistent ( so [she]_{219-mrs varden} argued ) with [a benighted Mussulman]_{2132-a benighted mussulman} or [wild Islander]_{285-wild islander} than with [a stanch Protestant]_{2133-a stanch protestant} . Arguing from this imperfect state of [his]_198-hugh morals , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} further opined that [he]_198-hugh had never studied the Manual . [Hugh]_198-hugh admitting that [he]_198-hugh never had , and moreover that [he]_198-hugh could n’t read , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} declared with much severity , that [he]_198-hugh ought to be even more ashamed of [himself]_198-hugh than before , and strongly recommended [him]_198-hugh to save up [his]_198-hugh pocket - money for the purchase of one , and further to teach [himself]_198-hugh the contents with all convenient diligence . [She]_{219-mrs varden} was still pursuing this train of discourse , when [Hugh]_198-hugh , somewhat unceremoniously and irreverently , followed [[his]_198-hugh young master]_{2134-his young master} out , and left [her]_{219-mrs varden} to edify the rest of [the company]_{473-the company} . This [she]_{219-mrs varden} proceeded to do , and finding that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s eyes were fixed upon [her]_{219-mrs varden} with an appearance of deep attention , gradually addressed the whole of [her]_{219-mrs varden} discourse to [him]_{194-mr willet} , whom [she]_{219-mrs varden} entertained with a moral and theological lecture of considerable length , in the conviction that great workings were taking place in [his]_{194-mr willet} spirit . The simple truth was , however , that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , although [his]_{194-mr willet} eyes were wide open and [he]_{194-mr willet} saw a woman before [him]_{194-mr willet} [whose head by long and steady looking at seemed to grow bigger and bigger until it filled the whole bar]_{2136-whose head by long and steady looking at seemed to grow bigger and bigger until it filled the whole bar} , was to all other intents and purposes fast asleep ; and so sat leaning back in [his]_{194-mr willet} chair with [his]_{194-mr willet} hands in [his]_{194-mr willet} pockets until [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} ’s return caused [him]_{194-mr willet} to wake up with a deep sigh , and a faint impression that [he]_{194-mr willet} had been dreaming about pickled pork and greens -- a vision of [his]_{194-mr willet} slumbers which was no doubt referable to the circumstance of [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s having frequently pronounced the word ‘ Grace ’_{[219-mrs varden]} with much emphasis ; which word , entering the portals of [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s brain as [they]_2138-they stood ajar , and coupling itself with the words ‘ before meat , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} which were there ranging about , did in time suggest a particular kind of meat together with that description of vegetable which is usually its companion . The search was wholly unsuccessful . [Joe]_264-joe had groped along [the path]_{8165-the path} a dozen times , and among the grass , and in [the dry ditch]_{2140-the dry ditch} , and in the hedge , but all in vain . [Dolly]_216-dolly , who was quite inconsolable for [her]_216-dolly loss , wrote a note to [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} giving [her]_216-dolly the same account of it that [she]_216-dolly had given at the Maypole , which [Joe]_264-joe undertook to deliver as soon as [the family]_{1261-the family} were stirring next day . That done , [they]_{1261-the family} sat down to tea in the bar , where there was an uncommon display of buttered toast , and -- in order that [they]_{1261-the family} might not grow faint for want of sustenance , and might have a decent halting - place or halfway house between dinner and supper -- a few savoury trifles in the shape of great rashers of broiled ham , which being well cured , done to a turn , and smoking hot , sent forth a tempting and delicious fragrance . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was seldom very Protestant at meals , unless it happened that they were underdone , or overdone , or indeed that anything occurred to put [her]_{219-mrs varden} out of humour . [Her]_{219-mrs varden} spirits rose considerably on beholding these goodly preparations , and from the nothingness of good works , [she]_{219-mrs varden} passed to the somethingness of ham and toast with great cheerfulness . Nay , under the influence of [these wholesome stimulants]_{2142-these wholesome stimulants} , [she]_{219-mrs varden} sharply reproved [[her]_{219-mrs varden} daughter]_{2120-her daughter} for being low and despondent ( which [she]_{219-mrs varden} considered an unacceptable frame of mind ) , and remarked , as [she]_{219-mrs varden} held [her]_{219-mrs varden} own plate for a fresh supply , that it would be well for [Dolly , who pined over the loss of a toy and a sheet of paper]_{2144-dolly , who pined over the loss of a toy and a sheet of paper} , if [she]_{219-mrs varden} would reflect upon the voluntary sacrifices of [the missionaries in foreign parts who lived chiefly on salads]_{2145-the missionaries in foreign parts who lived chiefly on salads} . The proceedings of such a day occasion various fluctuations in the human thermometer , and especially in instruments so sensitively and delicately constructed as [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . Thus , at dinner [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} stood at summer heat ; genial , smiling , and delightful . After dinner , in the sunshine of the wine , [she]_{219-mrs varden} went up at least half - a - dozen degrees , and was perfectly enchanting . As its effect subsided , [she]_{219-mrs varden} fell rapidly , went to sleep for an hour or so at temperate , and woke at something below freezing . Now [she]_{219-mrs varden} was at summer heat again , in the shade ; and when tea was over , and [old John]_193-john , producing a bottle of cordial from one of the oaken cases , insisted on [her]_{219-mrs varden} sipping two glasses thereof in slow succession , [she]_{219-mrs varden} stood steadily at ninety for one hour and a quarter . Profiting by experience , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} took advantage of this genial weather to smoke [his]_{7447-the locksmith} pipe in [the porch]_{700-the porch} , and in consequence of this prudent management , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} was fully prepared , when the glass went down again , to start homewards directly . The horse was accordingly put in , and the chaise brought round to the door . [Joe]_264-joe , who would on no account be dissuaded from escorting [them]_2148-them until [they]_2148-them had passed the most dreary and solitary part of [the road]_{621-the road} , led out the grey mare at the same time ; and having helped [Dolly]_216-dolly into [her]_216-dolly seat ( more happiness ! ) sprung gaily into the saddle . Then , after many good nights , and admonitions to wrap up , and glancing of lights , and handing in of cloaks and shawls , the chaise rolled away , and [Joe]_264-joe trotted beside [it]_2150-it -- on [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s side , no doubt , and pretty close to the wheel too . Chapter 22 It was a fine bright night , and for all [her]_216-dolly lowness of spirits [Dolly]_216-dolly kept looking up at the stars in a manner so bewitching ( and [SHE]_216-dolly knew it ! ) that [Joe]_264-joe was clean out of [his]_264-joe senses , and plainly showed that if ever [a man]_{7264-a man} were -- not to say over head and ears , but over [the Monument]_{51-the monument} and the top of [Saint Paul]_{286-saint paul} ’s in love , [that man]_{591-that man} was [himself]_{591-that man} . [The road]_{621-the road} was a very good one ; not at all [a jolting road]_{2154-a jolting road} , or an uneven one ; and yet [Dolly]_216-dolly held the side of the chaise with one little hand , all the way . If there had been [an executioner]_{2155-an executioner} behind [him]_264-joe with an uplifted axe ready to chop off [his]_264-joe head if [he]_264-joe touched that hand , [Joe]_264-joe could n’t have helped doing it . From putting [his]_264-joe own hand upon it as if by chance , and taking it away again after a minute or so , [he]_264-joe got to riding along without taking it off at all ; as if [he]_264-joe , [the escort]_{2156-the escort} , were bound to do that as an important part of [his]_264-joe duty , and had come out for the purpose . The most curious circumstance about this little incident was , that [Dolly]_216-dolly did n’t seem to know of it . [She]_216-dolly looked so innocent and unconscious when [she]_216-dolly turned [her]_216-dolly eyes on [Joe]_264-joe , that it was quite provoking . [She]_216-dolly talked though ; talked about [her]_216-dolly fright , and about [Joe]_264-joe ’s coming up to rescue [her]_216-dolly , and about [her]_216-dolly gratitude , and about [her]_216-dolly fear that [she]_216-dolly might not have thanked [him]_264-joe enough , and about [their]_2157-they always being [friends]_8069-friends from that time forth -- and about all that sort of thing . And when [Joe]_264-joe said , not [friends]_8069-friends [he]_264-joe hoped , [Dolly]_216-dolly was quite surprised , and said not enemies [she]_216-dolly hoped ; and when [Joe]_264-joe said , could n’t [they]_2160-they be something much better than either , [Dolly]_216-dolly all of a sudden found out a star which was brighter than all the other stars , and begged to call [his]_264-joe attention to the same , and was ten thousand times more innocent and unconscious than ever . In this manner [they]_2157-they travelled along , talking very little above a whisper , and wishing [the road]_{621-the road} could be stretched out to some dozen times its natural length -- at least that was [Joe]_264-joe ’s desire -- when , as [they]_2157-they were getting clear of [the forest]_{8445-the forest} and emerging on [the more frequented road]_{2163-the more frequented road} , [they]_2157-they heard behind [them]_2157-they the sound of a horse ’s feet at a round trot , which growing rapidly louder as it drew nearer , elicited a scream from [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , and the cry ‘ [a friend]_{7434-a friend} ! ’_{[612-the rider]} from [the rider]_{612-the rider} , who now came panting up , and checked [his]_{612-the rider} horse beside [them]_2157-they . ‘ [This man]_{711-this man} again ! ’_[216-dolly] cried [Dolly]_216-dolly , shuddering . ‘ [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’_[264-joe] said [Joe]_264-joe . ‘ What errand are [you]_198-hugh upon ? ’_[264-joe] ‘ [I]_264-joe come to ride back with [you]_{219-mrs varden} , ’_[264-joe] [he]_264-joe answered , glancing covertly at [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} . ‘ [HE]_{7447-the locksmith} sent [me]_264-joe . ’_[264-joe] ‘ [[My]_264-joe father]_{1599-my father} ! ’_[264-joe] said poor [Joe]_264-joe ; adding under [his]_264-joe breath , with a very unfilial apostrophe , ‘ Will [he]_{7447-the locksmith} never think [me]_264-joe man enough to take care of [myself]_264-joe ! ’_[264-joe] ‘ Aye ! ’_[198-hugh] returned [Hugh]_198-hugh to the first part of the inquiry . ‘ [The roads]_{7278-the roads} are not safe just now , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} says , and [you]_{219-mrs varden} ’d better have [a companion]_{1663-a companion} . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Ride on then , ’_[264-joe] said [Joe]_264-joe . ‘ [I]_264-joe ’m_[264-joe] not going to turn yet . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh complied , and [they]_8710-they went on again . It was [his]_198-hugh whim or humour to ride immediately before the chaise , and from this position [he]_198-hugh constantly turned [his]_198-hugh head , and looked back . [Dolly]_216-dolly felt that [he]_198-hugh looked at [her]_216-dolly , but [she]_216-dolly averted [her]_216-dolly eyes and feared to raise them once , so great was the dread with which [he]_198-hugh had inspired [her]_216-dolly . This interruption , and the consequent wakefulness of [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , who had been nodding in [her]_{219-mrs varden} sleep up to this point , except for a minute or two at a time , when [she]_{219-mrs varden} roused [herself]_{219-mrs varden} to scold [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} for audaciously taking hold of [her]_{219-mrs varden} to prevent [her]_{219-mrs varden} nodding [herself]_{219-mrs varden} out of [the chaise]_{8712-the chaise} , put a restraint upon the whispered conversation , and made it difficult of resumption . Indeed , before [they]_8710-they had gone another mile , [Gabriel]_242-gabriel stopped at [[his]_242-gabriel wife]_{7765-his wife} ’s desire , and [that good lady]_{8714-that good lady} protested [she]_{8714-that good lady} would not hear of [Joe]_264-joe ’s going a step further on any account whatever . It was in vain for [Joe]_264-joe to protest on the other hand that [he]_264-joe was by no means tired , and would turn back presently , and would see [them]_8710-they safely past such a point , and so forth . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was obdurate , and being so was not to be overcome by mortal agency . ‘_[264-joe] Good night -- if [I]_0-i must say it , ’ said [Joe]_264-joe , sorrowfully . ‘_[0-i] Good night , ’ said [Dolly]_216-dolly . [She]_216-dolly would have added , ‘_[0-i] Take care of [that man]_{591-that man} , and pray do n’t trust [him]_{591-that man} , ’ but [he]_{591-that man} had turned [his]_{591-that man} horse ’s head , and was standing close to [them]_8710-they . [She]_216-dolly had therefore nothing for it but to suffer [Joe]_264-joe to give [her]_216-dolly hand a gentle squeeze , and when the chaise had gone on for some distance , to look back and wave it , as [he]_{591-that man} still lingered on the spot where [they]_8710-they had parted , with [the tall dark figure of [Hugh]_198-hugh beside [him]_{591-that man}]_{8715-the tall dark figure of hugh beside him} . What [she]_216-dolly thought about , going [home]_7189-home ; and whether [the coach - maker]_{2054-the coach - maker} held as favourable a place in [her]_216-dolly meditations as [he]_{591-that man} had occupied in the morning , is unknown . [They]_8710-they reached [home]_7189-home at last -- at last , for it was a long way , made none the shorter by [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s grumbling . [Miggs]_239-miggs hearing the sound of wheels was at the door immediately . ‘_{[591-that man]} Here [they]_2168-they are , [Simmun]_254-simmun ! Here [they]_2168-they are ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , clapping [her]_239-miggs hands , and issuing forth to help [[her]_239-miggs mistress]_{1024-her mistress} to alight . ‘_[2168-they] Bring a chair , [Simmun]_254-simmun . Now , an’t [you]_254-simmun the better for it , [mim]_7753-mim ? Do n’t [you]_254-simmun feel more [yourself]_254-simmun than [you]_254-simmun would have done if [you]_254-simmun ’d have stopped at [home]_7189-home ? Oh , gracious ! how cold [you]_254-simmun are ! Goodness [me]_0-i , [sir]_7320-sir , [she]_2172-she ’s a perfect heap of ice . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t help it , [[my]_0-i good girl]_{2173-my good girl} . [You]_{2173-my good girl} had better take [her]_2172-she in to the fire , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[2174-master]} [Master]_2174-master sounds unfeeling , [mim]_7753-mim , ’ said [Miggs]_239-miggs , in a tone of commiseration , ‘_[7753-mim] but such is not [his]_2174-master intentions , [I]_0-i ’m sure . After what [he]_2174-master has seen of [you]_{2173-my good girl} this day , [I]_0-i never will believe but that [he]_2174-master has a deal more affection in [his]_2174-master heart than to speak unkind . Come in and sit [yourself]_{2173-my good girl} down by the fire ; there ’s [a good dear]_{8721-a good dear} -- do . ’_[0-i] [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} complied . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} followed with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} hands in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} pockets , and [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} trundled off with the chaise to [a neighbouring stable]_{2177-a neighbouring stable} . ‘ [Martha]_213-martha , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , when [they]_2179-they reached [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} , ‘ if [you]_{2173-my good girl} ’ll look to [Dolly]_216-dolly [yourself]_{2173-my good girl} or let [somebody else]_{7768-somebody else} do it , perhaps it will be only kind and reasonable . [She]_216-dolly has been frightened , [you]_{2173-my good girl} know , and is not at all well to - night . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} In fact , [Dolly]_216-dolly had thrown [herself]_216-dolly upon the sofa , quite regardless of all the little finery of which [she]_216-dolly had been so proud in the morning , and with [her]_216-dolly face buried in [her]_216-dolly hands was crying very much . At first sight of this phenomenon ( for [Dolly]_216-dolly was by no means accustomed to displays of this sort , rather learning from [[her]_216-dolly mother]_{1482-her mother} ’s example to avoid [them]_2182-them as much as possible ) [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} expressed [her]_{219-mrs varden} belief that never was [any woman]_{2183-any woman} so beset as [she]_{219-mrs varden} ; that [her]_{219-mrs varden} life was a continued scene of trial ; that whenever [she]_{219-mrs varden} was disposed to be well and cheerful , so sure were [the people around [her]_{219-mrs varden}]_{2184-the people around her} to throw , by some means or other , a damp upon [her]_{219-mrs varden} spirits ; and that , as [she]_{219-mrs varden} had enjoyed [herself]_{219-mrs varden} that day , and Heaven knew it was very seldom [she]_{219-mrs varden} did enjoy [herself]_{219-mrs varden} so [she]_{219-mrs varden} was now to pay the penalty . To all such propositions [Miggs]_239-miggs assented freely . [Poor Dolly]_242-gabriel , however , grew none the better for these restoratives , but rather worse , indeed ; and seeing that [she]_216-dolly was really ill , both [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} and [Miggs]_239-miggs were moved to compassion , and tended [her]_216-dolly in earnest . But even then , [their]_2185-their very kindness shaped itself into [their]_2185-their usual course of policy , and though [Dolly]_216-dolly was in a swoon , it was rendered clear to the meanest capacity , that [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was [the sufferer]_{2186-the sufferer} . Thus when [Dolly]_216-dolly began to get a little better , and passed into that stage in which [matrons]_7728-matrons hold that remonstrance and argument may be successfully applied , [[her]_216-dolly mother]_{1482-her mother} represented to [her]_216-dolly , with tears in [her]_{1482-her mother} eyes , that if [she]_216-dolly had been flurried and worried that day , [she]_216-dolly must remember it was the common lot of humanity , and in especial of womankind , who through the whole of [their]_2185-their existence must expect no less , and were bound to make up [their]_2185-their minds to meek endurance and patient resignation . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} entreated [her]_216-dolly to remember that one of these days [she]_216-dolly would , in all probability , have to do violence to [her]_216-dolly feelings so far as to be married ; and that marriage , as [she]_216-dolly might see every day of [her]_216-dolly life ( and truly [she]_216-dolly did ) was a state requiring great fortitude and forbearance . [She]_{1482-her mother} represented to [her]_216-dolly in lively colours , that if [she]_{1482-her mother} ( [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} ) had not , in steering [her]_216-dolly course through this vale of tears , been supported by a strong principle of duty which alone upheld and prevented [her]_216-dolly from drooping , [she]_216-dolly must have been in [her]_216-dolly grave many years ago ; in which case [she]_216-dolly desired to know what would have become of that errant spirit ( meaning [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ) , of whose eye [she]_216-dolly was the very apple , and in whose path [she]_216-dolly was , as it were , a shining light and guiding star ? [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs also put in [her]_239-miggs word to the same effect . [She]_239-miggs said that indeed and indeed [Miss Dolly]_{2190-miss dolly} might take pattern by [[her]_{2190-miss dolly} blessed mother]_{2191-her blessed mother} , who , [she]_{2190-miss dolly} always had said , and always would say , though [she]_{2190-miss dolly} were to be hanged , drawn , and quartered for it next minute , was [the mildest , amiablest , forgivingest - spirited , longest - sufferingest female as ever]_{2192-the mildest , amiablest , forgivingest - spirited , longest - sufferingest female as ever} [she]_{2190-miss dolly} could have believed ; the mere narration of whose excellencies had worked such a wholesome change in the mind of [[her]_{2190-miss dolly} own sister - in - law]_{2193-her own sister - in - law} , that , whereas , before , [she]_{2190-miss dolly} and [[her]_{2190-miss dolly} husband]_{453-her husband} lived like cat and dog , and were in the habit of exchanging brass candlesticks , pot - lids , flat - irons , and other such strong resentments , [they]_2195-they were now [the happiest and affectionatest couple upon earth]_{2196-the happiest and affectionatest couple upon earth} ; as could be proved any day on application at [Golden Lion Court]_{52-golden lion court} , number twenty - sivin , second bell - handle on the right - hand doorpost . After glancing at [herself]_{2190-miss dolly} as a comparatively worthless vessel , but still as one of [some desert]_{2197-some desert} , [she]_{2190-miss dolly} besought [her]_{2191-her blessed mother} to bear in mind that [[her]_{2190-miss dolly} aforesaid dear and only mother]_{2198-her aforesaid dear and only mother} was of a weakly constitution and excitable temperament , who had constantly to sustain afflictions in domestic life , compared with which [thieves and robbers were as nothing , and yet never sunk down or gave way to despair or wrath]_{2199-thieves and robbers were as nothing , and yet never sunk down or gave way to despair or wrath} , but , in prize - fighting phraseology , always came up to time with a cheerful countenance , and went in to win as if nothing had happened . When [Miggs]_239-miggs finished [her]_239-miggs solo , [[her]_239-miggs mistress]_{1024-her mistress} struck in again , and [the two together]_{2201-the two together} performed a duet to the same purpose ; the burden being , that [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was persecuted perfection , and [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , as [the representative of [mankind]_7745-mankind in [that apartment]_{2204-that apartment}]_{2202-the representative of mankind in that apartment} , [a creature of vicious and brutal habits]_{2205-a creature of vicious and brutal habits} , utterly insensible to the blessings [he]_{214-mr varden} enjoyed . [Of so refined a character]_{2206-of so refined a character} , indeed , was [their]_{2201-the two together} talent of assault under the mask of sympathy , that when [Dolly]_216-dolly , recovering , embraced [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} tenderly , as in vindication of [his]_{539-her father} goodness , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} expressed [her]_{219-mrs varden} solemn hope that this would be a lesson to [him]_{539-her father} for the remainder of [his]_{539-her father} life , and that [he]_{539-her father} would do some little justice to [a woman]_{7605-a woman} ’s nature ever afterwards -- in which aspiration [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , by divers sniffs and coughs , more significant than the longest oration , expressed [her]_239-miggs entire concurrence . But the great joy of [Miggs]_239-miggs ’s heart was , that [she]_239-miggs not only picked up a full account of what had happened , but had the exquisite delight of conveying it to [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} for [his]_{223-mr tappertit} jealousy and torture . For [that gentleman]_{2209-that gentleman} , on account of [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s indisposition , had been requested to take [his]_{2209-that gentleman} supper in [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , and it was conveyed thither by [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs ’s own fair hands . ‘ Oh [Simmun]_254-simmun ! ’_{[7328-the young lady]} said [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} , ‘ such goings on to - day ! Oh , gracious [me]_{7328-the young lady} , [Simmun]_254-simmun ! ’_{[7328-the young lady]} [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who was not in the best of humours , and who disliked [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs more when [she]_239-miggs laid [her]_239-miggs hand on [her]_239-miggs heart and panted for breath than at any other time , as [her]_239-miggs deficiency of outline was most apparent under such circumstances , eyed [her]_239-miggs over in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} loftiest style , and deigned to express no curiosity whatever . ‘ [I]_239-miggs never heard the like , nor [nobody else]_{7268-nobody else} , ’_[239-miggs] pursued [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘ The idea of interfering with [HER]_239-miggs . What [people]_7575-people can see in [her]_239-miggs to make it worth [their]_7575-people while to do so , that ’s the joke -- [he]_{223-mr tappertit} [he]_{223-mr tappertit} [he]_{223-mr tappertit} ! ’_[239-miggs] Finding there was [a lady in the case]_{2212-a lady in the case} , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} haughtily requested [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} fair friend]_{2213-his fair friend} to be more explicit , and demanded to know what [she]_{2212-a lady in the case} meant by ‘ [her]_239-miggs . ’_{[2212-a lady in the case]} ‘ Why , [that Dolly]_{8726-that dolly} , ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs , with an extremely sharp emphasis on the name . ‘ But , oh upon [my]_239-miggs word and honour , [young Joseph Willet]_197-joe is [a brave one]_{8727-a brave one} ; and [he]_197-joe do deserve [her]_239-miggs , that [he]_197-joe do . ’_[239-miggs] ‘ [Woman]_7510-woman ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , jumping off the counter on which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was seated ; ‘ beware ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [My]_239-miggs stars , [Simmun]_254-simmun ! ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , in affected astonishment . ‘ [You]_254-simmun frighten [me]_239-miggs to death ! What ’s the matter ? ’_[239-miggs] ‘ There are strings , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , flourishing [his]_{223-mr tappertit} bread - and - cheese knife in the air , ‘ in the human heart that had better not be wibrated . That ’s what ’s the matter . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Oh , very well -- if [you]_254-simmun ’re_[239-miggs] in a huff , ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , turning away . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} Huff or no huff , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , detaining [her]_239-miggs by the wrist . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} What do [you]_2214-you mean , [Jezebel]_287-jezebel ? What were [you]_2214-you going to say ? Answer [me]_0-i ! ’ Notwithstanding this uncivil exhortation , [Miggs]_239-miggs gladly did as [she]_239-miggs was required ; and told [him]_{223-mr tappertit} how that [[their]_8729-their young mistress]_{8730-their young mistress} , being alone in [the meadows]_{8731-the meadows} after dark , had been attacked by [three or four tall men]_{8732-three or four tall men} , who would have certainly borne [her]_239-miggs away and perhaps murdered [her]_239-miggs , but for the timely arrival of [Joseph Willet]_197-joe , who with [his]_197-joe own single hand put [them]_8729-their all to flight , and rescued [her]_239-miggs ; to the lasting admiration of [his]_197-joe fellow - creatures generally , and to the eternal love and gratitude of [Dolly Varden]_216-dolly . ‘_[2214-you] Very good , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , fetching a long breath when the tale was told , and rubbing [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hair up till it stood stiff and straight on end all over [his]_{223-mr tappertit} head . ‘_[2215-his] [His]_2215-his days are numbered . ’ ‘_[254-simmun] Oh , [Simmun]_254-simmun ! ’ ‘_[254-simmun] [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i , ’ said [the ‘_[254-simmun] prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} , ‘ [his]_2215-his days are numbered . Leave [me]_239-miggs . Get along with [you]_0-i . ’_[239-miggs] [Miggs]_239-miggs departed at [his]_0-i bidding , but less because of [his]_0-i bidding than because [she]_239-miggs desired to chuckle in secret . When [she]_239-miggs had given vent to [her]_239-miggs satisfaction , [she]_239-miggs returned to [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} ; where [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , stimulated by quietness and [Toby]_231-toby , had become talkative , and was disposed to take a cheerful review of the occurrences of the day . But [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , whose practical religion ( as is not uncommon ) was usually of the retrospective order , cut [him]_2215-his short by declaiming on the sinfulness of such junketings , and holding that it was high time to go to bed . To bed therefore [she]_{219-mrs varden} withdrew , with an aspect as grim and gloomy as that of [[the Maypole]_198-hugh ’s own state couch]_{2218-the maypole ’s own state couch} ; and to bed the rest of [the establishment]_{8022-the establishment} soon afterwards repaired . Chapter 23 Twilight had given place to night some hours , and it was high noon in [those quarters of [the town]_{661-the town} in which ‘ [the world ’]_{8734-the world ’[228-mr chester]} condescended to dwell]_{2220-those quarters of the town in which ‘ the world ’ condescended to dwell} -- [the world]_{511-the world} being then , as now , of very limited dimensions and easily lodged -- when [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} reclined upon a sofa in [[his]_{228-mr chester} dressing - room in [the Temple]_{8272-the temple}]_{2223-his dressing - room in the temple} , entertaining [himself]_{228-mr chester} with a book . [He]_{228-mr chester} was dressing , as it seemed , by easy stages , and having performed half the journey was taking a long rest . Completely attired as to [his]_{228-mr chester} legs and feet in the trimmest fashion of the day , [he]_{228-mr chester} had yet the remainder of [his]_{228-mr chester} toilet to perform . The coat was stretched , like a refined scarecrow , on its separate horse ; the waistcoat was displayed to the best advantage ; the various ornamental articles of dress were severally set out in most alluring order ; and yet [he]_{228-mr chester} lay dangling [his]_{228-mr chester} legs between the sofa and the ground , as intent upon [his]_{228-mr chester} book as if there were nothing but bed before [him]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ Upon [my]_{228-mr chester} honour , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said , at length raising [his]_{228-mr chester} eyes to the ceiling with the air of [a man who was reflecting seriously on what [he]_{228-mr chester} had read]_{2225-a man who was reflecting seriously on what he had read} ; ‘ upon [my]_{228-mr chester} honour , the most masterly composition , the most delicate thoughts , the finest code of morality , and the most gentlemanly sentiments in [the universe]_{8735-the universe} ! Ah [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , if [you]_{228-mr chester} would but form [your]_{228-mr chester} mind by such precepts , [we]_8736-we should have but one common feeling on every subject that could possibly arise between [us]_8736-we ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} This apostrophe was addressed , like the rest of [his]_{228-mr chester} remarks , to empty air : for [Edward]_{228-mr chester} was not present , and [the father]_{8306-the father} was quite alone . ‘ [[My]_{228-mr chester} Lord [Chesterfield]_{288-chesterfield}]_{8737-my lord chesterfield} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said , pressing [his]_{228-mr chester} hand tenderly upon the book as [he]_{228-mr chester} laid it down , ‘ if [I]_{228-mr chester} could but have profited by [your]_{288-chesterfield} genius soon enough to have formed [[my]_{228-mr chester} son]_{7914-my son} on the model [you]_{288-chesterfield} have left to [all wise fathers]_{8739-all wise fathers} , both [he]_{7914-my son} and [I]_{228-mr chester} would have been [rich men]_{8740-rich men} . [Shakespeare]_{289-shakespeare} was undoubtedly very fine in [his]_{289-shakespeare} way ; [Milton]_290-milton good , though prosy ; [Lord Bacon]_{291-lord bacon} deep , and decidedly knowing ; but [the writer who should be [[his]_{7914-my son} country]_{8742-his country} ’s pride]_{8741-the writer who should be his country ’s pride} , is [[my]_{228-mr chester} [Lord Chesterfield]_{288-chesterfield}]_{8737-my lord chesterfield} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [He]_{228-mr chester} became thoughtful again , and the toothpick was in requisition . ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} thought [I]_{228-mr chester} was tolerably accomplished as [a man of [the world]_{511-the world}]_{8744-a man of the world} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} continued , ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} flattered [myself]_{228-mr chester} that [I]_{228-mr chester} was pretty well versed in all those little arts and graces which distinguish [men of [the world]_{511-the world}]_{8746-men of the world} from [boors]_8748-boors and [peasants]_{8749-peasants} , and separate [their]_{8746-men of the world} character from those intensely vulgar sentiments which are called the national character . Apart from any natural prepossession in [my]_{228-mr chester} own favour , [I]_{228-mr chester} believed [I]_{228-mr chester} was . Still , in every page of [this enlightened writer]_{8750-this enlightened writer} , [I]_{228-mr chester} find some captivating hypocrisy which has never occurred to [me]_{228-mr chester} before , or some superlative piece of selfishness to which [I]_{228-mr chester} was utterly [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} . [I]_{228-mr chester} should quite blush for [myself]_{228-mr chester} before [this stupendous creature]_{8752-this stupendous creature} , if remembering [his]_{8752-this stupendous creature} precepts , [one]_503-one might blush at anything . [An amazing man]_{8754-an amazing man} ! [a nobleman]_{8755-a nobleman} indeed ! [any King]_{8756-any king} or Queen may make [a Lord]_{8757-a lord} , but only [the Devil]_{292-the devil} [himself]_{292-the devil} -- and [the Graces]_{8758-the graces} -- can make [a Chesterfield]_{8759-a chesterfield} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Men who are thoroughly false and hollow]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} , seldom try to hide those vices from [themselves]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} ; and yet in the very act of avowing [them]_2228-them , [they]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} lay claim to the virtues [they]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} feign most to despise . ‘ For , ’_{[2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow]} say [they]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} , ‘ this is honesty , this is truth . [All mankind]_{8760-all mankind} are like [us]_8761-us , but [they]_{8760-all mankind} have not the candour to avow it . ’_{[2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow]} The more [they]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} affect to deny the existence of any sincerity in [the world]_{511-the world} , the more [they]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} would be thought to possess it in its boldest shape ; and this is an unconscious compliment to Truth on the part of [these philosophers]_{2230-these philosophers} , which will turn the laugh against [them]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} to the Day of Judgment . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , having extolled [[his]_{228-mr chester} favourite author]_{2231-his favourite author} , as above recited , took up the book again in the excess of [his]_{228-mr chester} admiration and was composing [himself]_{228-mr chester} for a further perusal of its sublime morality , when [he]_{228-mr chester} was disturbed by a noise at the outer door ; occasioned as it seemed by the endeavours of [[his]_{228-mr chester} servant]_{2232-his servant} to obstruct the entrance of [some unwelcome visitor]_{2233-some unwelcome visitor} . ‘ A late hour for [an importunate creditor]_{8762-an importunate creditor} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said , raising [his]_{228-mr chester} eyebrows with as indolent an expression of wonder as if the noise were in [the street]_{780-the street} , and one with which [he]_{228-mr chester} had not the smallest possible concern . ‘ Much after [their]_{2227-men who are thoroughly false and hollow} accustomed time . The usual pretence [I]_{228-mr chester} suppose . No doubt a heavy payment to make up tomorrow . [Poor fellow]_{8763-poor fellow} , [he]_{8763-poor fellow} loses time , and time is money as [the good proverb]_{8764-the good proverb} says -- [I]_{228-mr chester} never found it out though . Well . What now ? [You]_8765-you know [I]_{228-mr chester} am not at [home]_7189-home . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [A man]_{7264-a man} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[2235-the servant]} replied [the servant]_{2235-the servant} , who was to the full as cool and negligent in [his]_{2235-the servant} way as [[his]_{2235-the servant} master]_{586-his master} , ‘ has brought [home]_7189-home the riding - whip [you]_7320-sir lost the other day . [I]_{2235-the servant} told [him]_{8763-poor fellow} [you]_7320-sir were out , but [he]_{8763-poor fellow} said [he]_{8763-poor fellow} was to wait while [I]_{2235-the servant} brought it in , and would n’t go till [I]_{2235-the servant} did . ’_{[2235-the servant]} ‘ [He]_{8763-poor fellow} was quite right , ’_{[586-his master]} returned [[his]_{2235-the servant} master]_{586-his master} , ‘ and [you]_7320-sir ’re_{[2235-the servant]} [a blockhead , possessing no judgment or discretion]_{2238-a blockhead , possessing no judgment or discretion} whatever . Tell [him]_{586-his master} to come in , and see that [he]_{586-his master} rubs [his]_{586-his master} shoes for exactly five minutes first . ’ [The man]_{472-the man} laid the whip on a chair , and withdrew . [The master]_{988-the master} , who had only heard [his]_{988-the master} foot upon the ground and had not taken the trouble to turn round and look at [him]_{472-the man} , shut [his]_{988-the master} book , and pursued the train of ideas [his]_{988-the master} entrance had disturbed . ‘_{[586-his master]} If time were money , ’ [he]_0-i said , handling [his]_0-i snuff - box , ‘_{[586-his master]} [I]_0-i would compound with [[my]_0-i creditors]_{2239-my creditors} , and give [them]_{2239-my creditors} -- let [me]_0-i see -- how much a day ? There ’s [my]_0-i nap after dinner -- an hour -- [they’re]_{2239-my creditors} extremely welcome to that , and to make the most of it . In the morning , between [my]_0-i breakfast and the paper , [I]_0-i could spare [them]_{2239-my creditors} another hour ; in the evening before dinner say another . Three hours a day . [They]_{2239-my creditors} might pay [themselves]_{2239-my creditors} in calls , with interest , in twelve months . [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i shall propose it to [them]_{2239-my creditors} . Ah , [[my]_0-i centaur]_{2240-my centaur} , are [you]_{2240-my centaur} there ? ’ ‘_{[2240-my centaur]} Here [I]_0-i am , ’ replied [Hugh]_198-hugh , striding in , followed by a dog , as rough and sullen as [himself]_0-i ; ‘_{[2240-my centaur]} and trouble enough [I]_0-i ’ve had to get [here]_7326-here . What do [you]_{2240-my centaur} ask [me]_0-i to come for , and keep [me]_0-i out when [I]_0-i DO come ? ’ ‘_{[8082-my good fellow]} [[My]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , raising [his]_0-i head a little from the cushion and carelessly surveying [him]_{2240-my centaur} from top to toe , ‘_{[8082-my good fellow]} [I]_0-i am delighted to see [you]_{2240-my centaur} , and to have , in [your]_{2240-my centaur} being [here]_7326-here , the very best proof that [you]_{2240-my centaur} are not kept out . How are [you]_{2240-my centaur} ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m well enough , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh impatiently . ‘ [You]_{2240-my centaur} look a perfect marvel of health . Sit down . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [I]_198-hugh ’d rather stand , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Please [yourself]_{2240-my centaur} [[my]_198-hugh good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , ’_[198-hugh] returned [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} rising , slowly pulling off the loose robe [he]_{228-mr chester} wore , and sitting down before the dressing - glass . ‘ Please [yourself]_{2240-my centaur} by all means . ’_{[228-mr chester]} Having said this in the politest and blandest tone possible , [he]_{228-mr chester} went on dressing , and took no further notice of [[his]_{228-mr chester} guest]_{7304-his guest} , who stood in the same spot as uncertain what to do next , eyeing [him]_{228-mr chester} sulkily from time to time . ‘ Are [you]_{228-mr chester} going to speak to [me]_{228-mr chester} , [master]_7428-master ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said , after a long silence . ‘ [[My]_{228-mr chester} worthy creature]_{8775-my worthy creature} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} returned [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ [you]_2245-you are a little ruffled and out of humour . [I]_2245-you ’ll wait till [you]_2245-you ’re_[2245-you] quite [yourself]_2245-you again . [I]_0-i am in no hurry . ’ This behaviour had its intended effect . It humbled and abashed [the man]_{472-the man} , and made [him]_{472-the man} still more irresolute and uncertain . Hard words [he]_{472-the man} could have returned , violence [he]_{472-the man} would have repaid with interest ; but this cool , complacent , contemptuous , self - possessed reception , caused [him]_{472-the man} to feel [his]_{472-the man} inferiority more completely than the most elaborate arguments . Everything contributed to this effect . [His]_{472-the man} own rough speech , contrasted with the soft persuasive accents of the other ; [his]_{472-the man} rude bearing , and [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} ’s polished manner ; the disorder and negligence of [his]_{472-the man} ragged dress , and the elegant attire [he]_{472-the man} saw before [him]_{472-the man} ; with all the unaccustomed luxuries and comforts of [the room]_{462-the room} , and the silence that gave [him]_{472-the man} leisure to observe these things , and feel how ill at ease they made [him]_{472-the man} ; all these influences , which have too often some effect on tutored minds and become of almost resistless power when brought to bear on such a mind as [his]_{472-the man} , quelled [Hugh]_198-hugh completely . [He]_{472-the man} moved by little and little nearer to [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} ’s chair , and glancing over [his]_{472-the man} shoulder at the reflection of [his]_{472-the man} face in the glass , as if seeking for some encouragement in its expression , said at length , with a rough attempt at conciliation , ‘_[2246-you] ARE [you]_2246-you going to speak to [me]_0-i , [master]_7428-master , or am [I]_0-i to go away ? ’ ‘_[2246-you] Speak [you]_2246-you , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_[2246-you] speak [you]_2246-you , [good fellow]_{2248-good fellow} . [I]_0-i have spoken , have [I]_0-i not ? [I]_0-i am waiting for [you]_2246-you . ’ ‘_[0-i] Why , look’ee , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [Hugh]_198-hugh with increased embarrassment , ‘_[0-i] am [I]_0-i [the man that [you]_2246-you privately left [your]_2246-you whip with before [you]_2246-you rode away from [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole}]_{2250-the man that you privately left your whip with before you rode away from the maypole} , and told to bring it back whenever [he]_7320-sir might want to see [you]_2246-you on a certain subject ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] No doubt the same , or [you]_2246-you have [a twin brother]_{2252-a twin brother} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , glancing at the reflection of [his]_{228-mr chester} anxious face ; ‘_{[2252-a twin brother]} which is not probable , [I]_0-i should say . ’ ‘_{[2252-a twin brother]} Then [I]_0-i have come , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘_[0-i] and [I]_0-i have brought it back , and something else along with it . A letter , [sir]_7320-sir , it is , that [I]_0-i took from [the person who had charge of it]_{2255-the person who had charge of it} . ’ As [he]_0-i spoke , [he]_0-i laid upon the dressing - table , [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s lost epistle . The very letter that had cost [her]_216-dolly so much trouble . ‘_[0-i] Did [you]_2246-you obtain this by force , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , casting [his]_{228-mr chester} eye upon it without the least perceptible surprise or pleasure . ‘_[2246-you] Not quite , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[2246-you] Partly . ’ ‘_[2246-you] Who was the messenger from whom [you]_2246-you took it ? ’ ‘_{[7605-a woman]} [A woman]_{7605-a woman} . [[One Varden]_216-dolly ’s daughter]_{2258-one varden ’s daughter} . ’ ‘_[216-dolly] Oh indeed ! ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} gaily . ‘_[216-dolly] What else did [you]_2246-you take from [her]_{7605-a woman} ? ’ ‘_[2246-you] What else ? ’ ‘_[2246-you] Yes , ’ said [the other]_{483-the other} , in a drawling manner , for [he]_{483-the other} was fixing a very small patch of sticking plaster on a very small pimple near the corner of [his]_{483-the other} mouth . ‘_[2246-you] What else ? ’ ‘_[2246-you] Well a kiss , ’ replied [Hugh]_198-hugh , after some hesitation . ‘_[2246-you] And what else ? ’ ‘_[2246-you] Nothing . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i think , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , in the same easy tone , and smiling twice or thrice to try if the patch adhered--‘I think there was something else . [I]_198-hugh have heard a trifle of jewellery spoken of -- a mere trifle -- a thing of such little value , indeed , that [you]_198-hugh may have forgotten it . Do [you]_198-hugh remember anything of the kind -- such as a bracelet now , for instance ? ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh with a muttered oath thrust [his]_198-hugh hand into [his]_198-hugh breast , and drawing the bracelet forth , wrapped in a scrap of hay , was about to lay it on the table likewise , when [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} stopped [his]_198-hugh hand and bade [him]_198-hugh put it up again . ‘ [You]_198-hugh took that for [yourself]_198-hugh [[my]_0-i excellent friend]_{8779-my excellent friend} , ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i said , ‘ and may keep it . [I]_0-i am neither [a thief]_{1564-a thief} nor [a receiver]_{8781-a receiver} . Do n’t show it to [me]_0-i . [You]_198-hugh had better hide it again , and lose no time . Do n’t let [me]_0-i see where [you]_198-hugh put it either , ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i added , turning away [his]_0-i head . ‘ [You]_198-hugh ’re_[0-i] not [a receiver]_{8781-a receiver} ! ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh bluntly , despite the increasing awe in which [he]_0-i held [him]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] What do [you]_198-hugh call THAT , [master]_7428-master ? ’ striking the letter with [his]_0-i heavy hand . ‘_[198-hugh] [I]_0-i call that quite another thing , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} coolly . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall prove it presently , as [you]_7428-master will see . [You]_7428-master are thirsty , [I]_0-i suppose ? ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh drew [his]_198-hugh sleeve across [his]_198-hugh lips , and gruffly answered yes . ‘_{[7428-master]} Step to [that closet]_{2262-that closet} and bring [me]_0-i a bottle [you]_7428-master will see there , and a glass . ’ [He]_198-hugh obeyed . [[His]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} followed [him]_198-hugh with [his]_{2259-his patron} eyes , and when [his]_{2259-his patron} back was turned , smiled as [he]_{2259-his patron} had never done when [he]_{2259-his patron} stood beside the mirror . On [his]_{2259-his patron} return [he]_{2259-his patron} filled the glass , and bade [him]_7428-master drink . [That dram]_{8783-that dram} despatched , [he]_{2259-his patron} poured [him]_7428-master out another , and another . ‘_{[7428-master]} How many can [you]_7428-master bear ? ’ [he]_{2259-his patron} said , filling the glass again . ‘_{[7428-master]} As many as [you]_7428-master like to give [me]_0-i . Pour on . Fill high . A bumper with a bead in the middle ! Give [me]_0-i enough of this , ’ [he]_{2259-his patron} added , as [he]_{2259-his patron} tossed it down [his]_{2259-his patron} hairy throat , ‘_[0-i] and [I]_0-i ’ll do murder if [you]_7428-master ask [me]_0-i ! ’ ‘_[0-i] As [I]_0-i do n’t mean to ask [you]_7428-master , and [you]_7428-master might possibly do it without being invited if [you]_7428-master went on much further , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} with great composure , ‘_[2263-we] [we]_2263-we will stop , if agreeable to [you]_7428-master , [[my]_0-i good friend]_{2264-my good friend} , at the next glass . [You]_7428-master were drinking before [you]_7428-master came [here]_7326-here . ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} [I]_0-i always am when [I]_0-i can get it , ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh boisterously , waving the empty glass above [his]_198-hugh head , and throwing [himself]_198-hugh into a rude dancing attitude . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i always am . Why not ? [Ha]_2266-ha ha ha ! What ’s so good to [me]_0-i as this ? What ever has been ? What else has kept away the cold on bitter nights , and driven hunger off in starving times ? What else has given [me]_0-i the strength and courage of [a man]_{7264-a man} , when [men]_624-men would have left [me]_0-i to die , [a puny child]_{2269-a puny child} ? [I]_0-i should never have had [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s heart but for this . [I]_0-i should have died in [a ditch]_{1794-a ditch} . Where ’s [he]_2272-he who when [I]_0-i was [a weak and sickly wretch , with trembling legs and fading sight]_{2273-a weak and sickly wretch , with trembling legs and fading sight} , bade [me]_0-i cheer up , as this did ? [I]_0-i never knew [him]_2272-he ; not [I.]_0-i [I]_0-i drink to the drink , [master]_7428-master . Ha ha ha ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i are [an exceedingly cheerful young man]_{2275-an exceedingly cheerful young man} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , putting on [his]_{228-mr chester} cravat with great deliberation , and slightly moving [his]_{228-mr chester} head from side to side to settle [his]_{228-mr chester} chin in its proper place . ‘_[0-i] Quite [a boon companion]_{2276-a boon companion} . ’ ‘_{[2276-a boon companion]} Do [you]_7428-master see this hand , [master]_7428-master , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘_{[7428-master]} and this arm ? ’ baring the brawny limb to the elbow . ‘_{[7428-master]} It was once mere skin and bone , and would have been dust in some poor churchyard by this time , but for the drink . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i may cover it , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_[0-i] it ’s sufficiently real in [your]_0-i sleeve . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i should never have been spirited up to take a kiss from [the proud little beauty]_{2278-the proud little beauty} , [master]_7428-master , but for the drink , ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] Ha ha ha ! It was a good one . As sweet as honeysuckle , [I]_0-i warrant [you]_0-i . [I]_0-i thank the drink for it . [I]_0-i ’ll drink to the drink again , [master]_7428-master . Fill [me]_0-i one more . Come . One more ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i are such [a promising fellow]_{2281-a promising fellow} , ’ said [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} , putting on [his]_0-i waistcoat with great nicety , and taking no heed of this request , ‘_[0-i] that [I]_0-i must caution [you]_0-i against having too many impulses from the drink , and getting hung before [your]_0-i time . What ’s [your]_0-i age ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know . ’ ‘_[0-i] At any rate , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_[0-i] [you]_0-i are young enough to escape what [I]_0-i may call a natural death for some years to come . How can [you]_0-i trust [yourself]_0-i in [my]_0-i hands on so short an acquaintance , with a halter round [your]_0-i neck ? What a confiding nature [yours]_0-i must be ! ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh fell back a pace or two and surveyed [him]_0-i with a look of mingled terror , indignation , and surprise . Regarding [himself]_198-hugh in the glass with the same complacency as before , and speaking as smoothly as if [he]_198-hugh were discussing some pleasant chit - chat of [the town]_{661-the town} , [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} went on : ‘_[0-i] Robbery on [[the king]_{7438-the king} ’s highway]_{7439-the king ’s highway} , [[my]_0-i young friend]_{2284-my young friend} , is a very dangerous and ticklish occupation . It is pleasant , [I]_0-i have no doubt , while it lasts ; but like many other pleasures in [this transitory world]_{2285-this transitory world} , it seldom lasts long . And really if in the ingenuousness of youth , [you]_0-i open [your]_0-i heart so readily on the subject , [I]_0-i am afraid [your]_0-i career will be an extremely short one . ’ ‘_[0-i] How ’s this ? ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i talk of [master]_7428-master ? Who was it set [me]_0-i on ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Who ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , wheeling sharply round , and looking full at [him]_198-hugh for the first time . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n’t hear [you]_0-i . Who was it ? ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh faltered , and muttered something which was not audible . ‘_[0-i] Who was it ? [I]_0-i am curious to know , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , with surpassing affability . ‘_[0-i] Some rustic beauty perhaps ? But be cautious , [[my]_0-i good friend]_{2264-my good friend} . [They]_2288-they are not always to be trusted . Do take [my]_0-i advice now , and be careful of [yourself]_0-i . ’ With these words [he]_0-i turned to the glass again , and went on with [his]_0-i toilet . [Hugh]_198-hugh would have answered [him]_0-i that [he]_0-i , [the questioner]_{8787-the questioner} [himself]_198-hugh had set [him]_198-hugh on , but the words stuck in [his]_198-hugh throat . The consummate art with which [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} had led [him]_198-hugh to this point , and managed the whole conversation , perfectly baffled [him]_198-hugh . [He]_198-hugh did not doubt that if [he]_198-hugh had made the retort which was on [his]_198-hugh lips when [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} turned round and questioned [him]_198-hugh so keenly , [he]_0-i would straightway have given [him]_198-hugh into custody and had [him]_198-hugh dragged before a justice with the stolen property upon [him]_198-hugh ; in which case it was as certain [he]_198-hugh would have been hung as it was that [he]_198-hugh had been born . The ascendency which it was the purpose of [the man of [the world]_{511-the world}]_{8789-the man of the world} to establish over this savage instrument , was gained from that time . [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s submission was complete . [He]_198-hugh dreaded [him]_198-hugh beyond description ; and felt that accident and artifice had spun a web about [him]_198-hugh , which at a touch from such a master - hand as [his]_198-hugh , would bind [him]_198-hugh to the gallows . With these thoughts passing through [his]_198-hugh mind , and yet wondering at the very same time how [he]_198-hugh who came there rioting in the confidence of [this man]_{711-this man} ( as [he]_198-hugh thought ) , should be so soon and so thoroughly subdued , [Hugh]_198-hugh stood cowering before [him]_198-hugh , regarding [him]_198-hugh uneasily from time to time , while [he]_198-hugh finished dressing . When [he]_198-hugh had done so , [he]_198-hugh took up the letter , broke the seal , and throwing [himself]_198-hugh back in [his]_198-hugh chair , read it leisurely through . ‘_[0-i] Very neatly worded upon [my]_0-i life ! Quite [a woman]_{7605-a woman} ’s letter , full of what [people]_7575-people call tenderness , and disinterestedness , and heart , and all that sort of thing ! ’ As [he]_198-hugh spoke , [he]_198-hugh twisted it up , and glancing lazily round at [Hugh]_198-hugh as though [he]_198-hugh would say ‘_[2291-you] [You]_2291-you see this ? ’ held it in the flame of the candle . When it was in a full blaze , [he]_198-hugh tossed it into the grate , and there it smouldered away . ‘_[2291-you] It was directed to [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} , ’ [he]_198-hugh said , turning to [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘_{[7914-my son]} and [you]_{7914-my son} did quite right to bring it [here]_7326-here . [I]_0-i opened it on [my]_0-i own responsibility , and [you]_{7914-my son} see what [I]_0-i have done with it . Take this , for [your]_{7914-my son} trouble . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh stepped forward to receive the piece of money [he]_198-hugh held out to [him]_198-hugh . As [he]_198-hugh put it in [his]_198-hugh hand , [he]_198-hugh added : ‘_{[7914-my son]} If [you]_{7914-my son} should happen to find anything else of this sort , or to pick up any kind of information [you]_{7914-my son} may think [I]_0-i would like to have , bring it here , will [you]_{7914-my son} , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} ? ’ This was said with a smile which implied -- or [Hugh]_198-hugh thought it did--‘fail to do so at [your]_{7914-my son} peril ! ’_[0-i] [He]_0-i answered that [he]_0-i would . ‘ And do n’t , ’_{[2259-his patron]} said [[his]_0-i patron]_{2259-his patron} , with an air of the very kindest patronage , ‘ do n’t be at all downcast or uneasy respecting that little rashness [we]_8792-we have been speaking of . [Your]_{7914-my son} neck is as safe in [my]_{2259-his patron} hands , [[my]_{2259-his patron} good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , as though [a baby]_{8794-a baby} ’s fingers clasped it , [I]_{2259-his patron} assure you.--Take another glass . [You]_{7914-my son} are quieter now . ’_{[2259-his patron]} [Hugh]_198-hugh accepted it from [his]_0-i hand , and looking stealthily at [his]_198-hugh smiling face , drank the contents in silence . ‘ Do n’t [you]_{7914-my son} -- ha , ha!--don’t [you]_{7914-my son} drink to the drink any more ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , in [his]_{228-mr chester} most winning manner . ‘ To [you]_198-hugh , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[228-mr chester]} was the sullen answer , with something approaching to a bow . ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} drink to [you]_198-hugh . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Thank [you]_198-hugh . [God]_217-god bless [you]_198-hugh . By the bye , what is [your]_198-hugh name , [[my]_{228-mr chester} good soul]_{8796-my good soul} ? [You]_198-hugh are called [Hugh]_198-hugh , [I]_{228-mr chester} know , of course -- [your]_198-hugh other name ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} have no other name . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [A very strange fellow]_{8797-a very strange fellow} ! Do [you]_{228-mr chester} mean that [you]_{228-mr chester} never knew [one]_503-one , or that [you]_{228-mr chester} do n’t choose to tell it ? Which ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [I]_198-hugh ’d tell it if [I]_198-hugh could , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , quickly . ‘ [I]_198-hugh ca n’t . [I]_198-hugh have been always called [Hugh]_198-hugh ; nothing more . [I]_198-hugh never knew , nor saw , nor thought about [a father]_{8799-a father} ; and [I]_198-hugh was [a boy of six]_{8800-a boy of six} -- that ’s not very old -- when [they]_8801-they hung [[my]_198-hugh mother]_{8802-my mother} up at [Tyburn]_9-tyburn for [a couple of thousand men]_{8803-a couple of thousand men} to stare at . [They]_8801-they might have let [her]_{8802-my mother} live . [She]_{8802-my mother} was poor enough . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ How very sad ! ’_{[2259-his patron]} exclaimed [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} , with a condescending smile . ‘ [I]_{2259-his patron} have no doubt [she]_{8802-my mother} was [an exceedingly fine woman]_{8804-an exceedingly fine woman} . ’_{[2259-his patron]} ‘ [You]_{2259-his patron} see [that dog of mine]_{8805-that dog of mine} ? ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , abruptly . ‘ [Faithful]_293-faithful , [I]_{2259-his patron} dare say ? ’_{[2259-his patron]} rejoined [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} , looking at [him]_198-hugh through [his]_{2259-his patron} glass ; ‘ and immensely clever ? Virtuous and gifted animals , whether man or beast , always are so very hideous . ’_{[2259-his patron]} ‘ Such a dog as that , and [one of the same breed]_{8806-one of the same breed} , was the only living thing except [me]_198-hugh that howled that day , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Out of the two thousand odd -- there was a larger crowd for its being [a woman]_{7605-a woman} -- the dog and [I]_198-hugh alone had any pity . If [he]_198-hugh ’d have been [a man]_{7264-a man} , [he]_198-hugh ’d have been glad to be quit of [her]_{7605-a woman} , for [she]_{7605-a woman} had been forced to keep [him]_198-hugh lean and half - starved ; but being a dog , and not having [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s sense , [he]_198-hugh was sorry . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ It was dull of [the brute]_{8810-the brute} , certainly , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ and very like [a brute]_{8322-a brute} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Hugh]_198-hugh made no rejoinder , but whistling to [his]_198-hugh dog , who sprung up at the sound and came jumping and sporting about [him]_198-hugh , bade [[his]_198-hugh sympathising friend]_{2298-his sympathising friend} good night . ‘ Good night , ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh returned . ‘ Remember ; [you]_{2298-his sympathising friend} ’re_[198-hugh] safe with [me]_0-i -- quite safe . So long as [you]_{2298-his sympathising friend} deserve it , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , as [I]_0-i hope [you]_{2298-his sympathising friend} always will , [you]_{2298-his sympathising friend} have [a friend in [me]_0-i]_{2300-a friend in me} , on whose silence [you]_{2298-his sympathising friend} may rely . Now do be careful of [yourself]_{2298-his sympathising friend} , pray do , and consider what jeopardy [you]_{2298-his sympathising friend} might have stood in . Good night ! bless [you]_{2298-his sympathising friend} ! ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh truckled before the hidden meaning of these words as much as [such a being]_{8812-such a being} could , and crept out of the door so submissively and subserviently -- with an air , in short , so different from that with which [he]_198-hugh had entered -- that [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} on being left alone , smiled more than ever . ‘_{[2298-his sympathising friend]} And yet , ’ [he]_0-i said , as [he]_0-i took a pinch of snuff , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not like [their]_2301-their having hanged [[his]_2302-his mother]_{756-his mother} . [The fellow]_{879-the fellow} has a fine eye , and [I]_0-i am sure [she]_{879-the fellow} was handsome . But very probably [she]_{879-the fellow} was coarse -- red - nosed perhaps , and had clumsy feet . Aye , it was all for the best , no doubt . ’ With this comforting reflection , [he]_0-i put on [his]_0-i coat , took a farewell glance at the glass , and summoned [[his]_0-i man , who promptly attended , followed by a chair and [its two bearers]_{8815-its two bearers}]_{8814-his man , who promptly attended , followed by a chair and its two bearers} . ‘_{[879-the fellow]} Foh ! ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_{[879-the fellow]} The very atmosphere that centaur has breathed , seems tainted with [the cart]_{2305-the cart} and ladder . Here , [Peak]_294-peak . Bring some scent and sprinkle the floor ; and take away the chair [he]_2302-his sat upon , and air it ; and dash a little of that mixture upon [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am stifled ! ’ [The man]_{472-the man} obeyed ; and [the room]_{462-the room} and [its master]_{8818-its master} being both purified , nothing remained for [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} but to demand [his]_{228-mr chester} hat , to fold it jauntily under [his]_{228-mr chester} arm , to take [his]_{228-mr chester} seat in the chair and be carried off ; humming a fashionable tune . Chapter 24 How [the accomplished gentleman]_{8819-the accomplished gentleman} spent the evening in the midst of [a dazzling and brilliant circle]_{8820-a dazzling and brilliant circle} ; how [he]_{228-mr chester} enchanted all those with whom [he]_{228-mr chester} mingled by the grace of [his]_{228-mr chester} deportment , the politeness of [his]_{228-mr chester} manner , the vivacity of [his]_{228-mr chester} conversation , and the sweetness of [his]_{228-mr chester} voice ; how it was observed in every corner , that [Chester]_{228-mr chester} was [a man of that happy disposition that nothing ruffled]_{8821-a man of that happy disposition that nothing ruffled} [him]_{228-mr chester} , that [he]_{228-mr chester} was one on whom [the world]_{511-the world} ’s cares and errors sat lightly as [his]_{228-mr chester} dress , and in whose smiling face a calm and tranquil mind was constantly reflected ; how [honest men]_{8690-honest men} , who by instinct knew [him]_{228-mr chester} better , bowed down before [him]_{228-mr chester} nevertheless , deferred to [his]_{228-mr chester} every word , and courted [his]_{228-mr chester} favourable notice ; how [people]_7575-people , who really had good in [them]_7575-people , went with the stream , and fawned and flattered , and approved , and despised [themselves]_7575-people while [they]_7575-people did so , and yet had not the courage to resist ; how , in short , [he]_{228-mr chester} was one of [those who are received and cherished in society]_{8825-those who are received and cherished in society} ( as the phrase is ) by [scores who individually would shrink from and be repelled by the object of [their]_{8826-scores who individually would shrink from and be repelled by the object of their lavish regard} lavish regard]_{8826-scores who individually would shrink from and be repelled by the object of their lavish regard} ; are things of course , which will suggest [themselves]_{8826-scores who individually would shrink from and be repelled by the object of their lavish regard} . Matter so commonplace needs but a passing glance , and there an end . [The despisers of mankind]_{8827-the despisers of mankind} -- apart from [the mere fools and mimics , of that creed]_{8828-the mere fools and mimics , of that creed} -- are of two sorts . [They]_{8827-the despisers of mankind} who believe [their]_{8827-the despisers of mankind} merit neglected and unappreciated , make up one class ; [they]_{8827-the despisers of mankind} who receive adulation and flattery , knowing [their]_{8827-the despisers of mankind} own worthlessness , compose the other . Be sure that [the coldest - hearted misanthropes]_{8829-the coldest - hearted misanthropes} are ever of this last order . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} sat up in bed next morning , sipping [his]_{228-mr chester} coffee , and remembering with a kind of contemptuous satisfaction how [he]_{228-mr chester} had shone last night , and how [he]_{228-mr chester} had been caressed and courted , when [[his]_{228-mr chester} servant]_{2232-his servant} brought in a very small scrap of dirty paper , tightly sealed in two places , on the inside whereof was inscribed in pretty large text these words : ‘_{[7434-a friend]} [A friend]_{7434-a friend} . Desiring of a conference . Immediate . Private . Burn it when [you]_2307-you ’ve read it . ’ ‘_[2307-you] Where in the name of [the Gunpowder Plot]_{2308-the gunpowder plot} did [you]_2307-you pick up this ? ’ said [[his]_{228-mr chester} master]_{586-his master} . It was given [him]_{228-mr chester} by [a person then waiting at the door]_{8832-a person then waiting at the door} , [the man]_{472-the man} replied . ‘_[2307-you] With a cloak and dagger ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . With nothing more threatening about [him]_2309-him , it appeared , than a leather apron and a dirty face . ‘_[2309-him] Let [him]_2309-him come in . ’ In [he]_2309-him came -- [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ; with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hair still on end , and a great lock in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hand , which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} put down on the floor in the middle of [the chamber]_{1862-the chamber} as if [he]_{223-mr tappertit} were about to go through some performances in which it was [a necessary agent]_{8835-a necessary agent} . ‘_[2309-him] [Sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} with a low bow , ‘_[7320-sir] [I]_0-i thank [you]_7320-sir for this condescension , and am glad to see [you]_7320-sir . Pardon [the menial office in which [I]_0-i am engaged]_{2311-the menial office in which i am engaged} , [sir]_7320-sir , and extend [your]_7320-sir sympathies to one , who , humble as [his]_2309-him appearance is , has inn’ard workings far above [his]_2309-him station . ’ [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} held the bed - curtain farther back , and looked at [him]_{223-mr tappertit} with a vague impression that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was [some maniac]_{8836-some maniac} , who had not only broken open the door of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} place of confinement , but had brought away the lock . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} bowed again , and displayed [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs to the best advantage . ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_7320-sir have heard , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , laying [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hand upon [his]_{223-mr tappertit} breast , ‘_[7320-sir] of [G. Varden Locksmith]_{295-g. varden} and bell - hanger and repairs neatly executed in [town and country]_{2314-town and country} , [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell} , [London]_2-london ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] What then ? ’ asked [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m [his]_{223-mr tappertit} ‘_[7320-sir] prentice , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] What THEN ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Ahem ! ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘_[7320-sir] Would [you]_7320-sir permit [me]_0-i to shut the door , [sir]_7320-sir , and will [you]_7320-sir further , [sir]_7320-sir , give [me]_0-i [your]_7320-sir honour bright , that what passes between [us]_2318-us is in the strictest confidence ? ’ [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} laid [himself]_{228-mr chester} calmly down in bed again , and turning a perfectly undisturbed face towards [the strange apparition]_{8837-the strange apparition} , which had by this time closed the door , begged [him]_{228-mr chester} to speak out , and to be as rational as [he]_{228-mr chester} could , without putting [himself]_{228-mr chester} to any very great personal inconvenience . ‘_[7320-sir] In the first place , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , producing a small pocket - handkerchief and shaking it out of the folds , ‘_[7320-sir] as [I]_0-i have not a card about [me]_0-i ( for the envy of [masters]_2320-masters debases [us]_2318-us below that level ) allow [me]_0-i to offer the best substitute that circumstances will admit of . If [you]_7320-sir will take that in [your]_7320-sir own hand , [sir]_7320-sir , and cast [your]_7320-sir eye on the right - hand corner , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , offering it with a graceful air , ‘_[7320-sir] [you]_7320-sir will meet with [my]_0-i credentials . ’ ‘_[0-i] Thank [you]_0-i , ’ answered [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , politely accepting it , and turning to some blood - red characters at one end . ‘_[0-i] “ Four . [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . One . ” Is that the-- ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Without the numbers , [sir]_7320-sir , that is [my]_0-i name , ’ replied [the ‘_[7320-sir] prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} . ‘ [They]_8839-they are merely intended as directions to [the washerwoman]_{8840-the washerwoman} , and have no connection with [myself]_{223-mr tappertit} or [family]_8841-family . [YOUR]_{228-mr chester} name , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , looking very hard at [his]_{223-mr tappertit} nightcap , ‘ is [Chester]_{228-mr chester} , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} suppose ? [You]_7320-sir need n’t pull it off , [sir]_7320-sir , thank [you]_7320-sir . [I]_{223-mr tappertit} observe E. C. from here . [We]_8844-we will take the rest for granted . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Pray , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ has that complicated piece of ironmongery which [you]_{223-mr tappertit} have done [me]_{228-mr chester} the favour to bring with [you]_{223-mr tappertit} , any immediate connection with the business [we]_8844-we are to discuss ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ It has not , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} rejoined [the ‘ prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} It ’s going to be fitted on a ware’us - door in [Thames Street]_{34-thames street} . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Perhaps , as that is the case , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} and as it has a stronger flavour of oil than [I]_0-i usually refresh [[my]_0-i bedroom]_{2323-my bedroom} with , [you]_{228-mr chester} will oblige [me]_0-i so far as to put it outside the door ? ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} By all means , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , suiting the action to the word . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [You]_{228-mr chester} ’ll excuse [my]_0-i mentioning it , [I]_0-i hope ? ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Do n’t apologise , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_0-i beg . And now , if [you]_7320-sir please , to business . ’ During the whole of this dialogue , [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} had suffered nothing but [his]_{228-mr chester} smile of unvarying serenity and politeness to appear upon [his]_{228-mr chester} face . [Sim Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who had far too good an opinion of [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} to suspect that [anybody]_7183-anybody could be playing upon [him]_{223-mr tappertit} , thought within [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} that this was something like the respect to which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was entitled , and drew a comparison from this courteous demeanour of [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} , by no means favourable to [the worthy locksmith]_{8849-the worthy locksmith} . ‘_[7320-sir] From what passes in [[our]_2326-our house]_{8237-our house} , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘_[7320-sir] [I]_0-i am aware , [sir]_7320-sir , that [[your]_7320-sir son]_{1394-your son} keeps company with [a young lady]_{2330-a young lady} against [your]_7320-sir inclinations . [Sir]_7320-sir , [[your]_7320-sir son]_{1394-your son} has not used [me]_0-i well . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ’ said [the other]_{483-the other} , ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [you]_{223-mr tappertit} grieve [me]_0-i beyond description . ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} Thank [you]_7320-sir , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ replied [the ‘_[7320-sir] prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} . ‘ [I]_7320-sir ’m_[7320-sir] glad to hear [you]_7320-sir say so . [He]_{1394-your son} ’s very proud , [sir]_7320-sir , is [[your]_7320-sir son]_{1394-your son} ; very haughty . ’ ‘_{[1394-your son]} [I]_0-i am afraid [he]_{1394-your son} IS haughty , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_{[1394-your son]} Do [you]_{223-mr tappertit} know [I]_0-i was really afraid of that before ; and [you]_{223-mr tappertit} confirm [me]_0-i ? ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} To recount the menial offices [I]_0-i ’ve had to do for [[your]_7320-sir son]_{1394-your son} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ; ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} the chairs [I]_0-i ’ve had to hand [him]_{1394-your son} , the coaches [I]_0-i ’ve had to call for [him]_{1394-your son} , the numerous degrading duties , wholly unconnected with [my]_0-i indenters , that [I]_0-i ’ve had to do for [him]_{1394-your son} , would fill a family Bible . Besides which , [sir]_7320-sir , [he]_{1394-your son} is but [a young man]_{1637-a young man} [himself]_{1394-your son} and [I]_0-i do not consider “ thank’ee [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , ” a proper form of address on those occasions . ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , [your]_7320-sir wisdom is beyond [your]_7320-sir years . Pray go on . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i thank [you]_7320-sir for [your]_7320-sir good opinion , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , much gratified , ‘_[0-i] and will endeavour so to do . Now [sir]_7320-sir , on this account ( and perhaps for another reason or two which [I]_0-i need n’t go into ) [I]_0-i am on [your]_7320-sir side . And what [I]_0-i tell [you]_7320-sir is this -- that as long as [[our]_2342-our people]_{2343-our people} go backwards and forwards , to and fro , up and down , to that there [jolly old Maypole]_198-hugh , lettering , and messaging , and fetching and carrying , [you]_7320-sir could n’t help [[your]_7320-sir son]_{1394-your son} keeping company with [that young lady]_{2345-that young lady} by [deputy,--not]_{296-deputy,--not} if [he]_{1394-your son} was minded night and day by [all the Horse Guards]_{2346-all the horse guards} , and [every man of ‘ em in the very fullest uniform]_{8852-every man of ‘ em in the very fullest uniform} . ’_{[8852-every man of ‘ em in the very fullest uniform]} [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} stopped to take breath after this , and then started fresh again . ‘ Now , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} am a coming to the point . [You]_7320-sir will inquire of [me]_{223-mr tappertit} , “ how is this to be prevented ? ” [I]_{223-mr tappertit} ’ll tell [you]_7320-sir how . If [an honest , civil , smiling gentleman]_{8854-an honest , civil , smiling gentleman} like [you--]_7320-sir ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} -- really-- ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ No , no , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} ’m_{[223-mr tappertit]} serious , ’ rejoined [the ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} , ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} am , upon [my]_{223-mr tappertit} soul . If [an honest , civil , smiling gentleman]_{8854-an honest , civil , smiling gentleman} like [you]_7320-sir , was to talk but ten minutes to [[our]_8857-our old woman]_{8858-our old woman} -- that ’s [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} -- and flatter [her]_{8858-our old woman} up a bit , [you]_7320-sir ’d gain [her]_{8858-our old woman} over for ever . Then there ’s this point got -- that [[her]_{8858-our old woman} daughter]_{2120-her daughter} Dolly,’--here a flush came over [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ’s face--‘wouldn’t be allowed to be a go - between from that time forward ; and till that point ’s got , there ’s nothing ever will prevent [her]_{8858-our old woman} . Mind that . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , [your]_{223-mr tappertit} knowledge of human nature-- ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Wait a minute , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , folding [his]_{223-mr tappertit} arms with a dreadful calmness . ‘ Now [I]_{223-mr tappertit} come to THE point . [Sir]_7320-sir , there is [a villain at that Maypole]_{8861-a villain at that maypole} , [a monster in human shape]_{8862-a monster in human shape} , [a vagabond of the deepest dye]_{8863-a vagabond of the deepest dye} , that unless [you]_7320-sir get rid of and have kidnapped and carried off at the very least -- nothing less will do -- will marry [[your]_7320-sir son]_{1394-your son} to [that young woman]_{8865-that young woman} , as certainly and as surely as if [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was [the Archbishop of [Canterbury]_{53-canterbury} [himself]_{223-mr tappertit}]_{8866-the archbishop of canterbury himself} . [He]_{8861-a villain at that maypole} will , [sir]_7320-sir , for the hatred and malice that [he]_{8861-a villain at that maypole} bears to [you]_7320-sir ; let alone the pleasure of doing a bad action , which to [him]_{8861-a villain at that maypole} is its own reward . If [you]_7320-sir knew how [this chap]_{8868-this chap} , this [Joseph Willet]_197-joe -- that ’s [his]_197-joe name -- comes backwards and forwards to [[our]_8869-our house]_{8237-our house} , libelling , and denouncing , and threatening [you]_7320-sir , and how [I]_{223-mr tappertit} shudder when [I]_{223-mr tappertit} hear [him]_197-joe , [you]_7320-sir ’d hate [him]_197-joe worse than [I]_{223-mr tappertit} do,--worse than [I]_{223-mr tappertit} do , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} wildly , putting [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hair up straighter , and making a crunching noise with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} teeth ; ‘ if sich a thing is possible . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ A little private vengeance in this , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Private vengeance , [sir]_7320-sir , or public sentiment , or both combined -- destroy [him]_197-joe , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ [Miggs]_239-miggs says so too . [Miggs]_239-miggs and [me]_2347-me both say so . [We]_8873-we ca n’t bear the plotting and undermining that takes place . [[Our]_8873-we souls]_{8874-our souls} recoil from it . [Barnaby Rudge]_220-barnaby and [Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} are in it likewise ; but [the villain]_{8356-the villain} , [Joseph Willet]_197-joe , is [the ringleader]_{8876-the ringleader} . [Their]_2347-me plottings and schemes are known to [me]_2347-me and [Miggs]_239-miggs . If [you]_7320-sir want information of ‘_[2347-me] [em]_2347-me , apply to [us]_2348-us . Put [Joseph Willet]_197-joe down , [sir]_7320-sir . Destroy [him]_197-joe . Crush [him]_197-joe . And be happy . ’ With these words , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who seemed to expect no reply , and to hold it as a necessary consequence of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} eloquence that [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} hearer]_{8877-his hearer} should be utterly stunned , dumbfoundered , and overwhelmed , folded [his]_{223-mr tappertit} arms so that the palm of each hand rested on the opposite shoulder , and disappeared after the manner of [those mysterious warners of whom [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had read in cheap story - books]_{8878-those mysterious warners of whom he had read in cheap story - books} . ‘_{[2350-that fellow]} [That fellow]_{2350-that fellow} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , relaxing [his]_0-i face when [he]_0-i was fairly gone , ‘_{[2350-that fellow]} is good practice . [I]_0-i HAVE some command of [my]_0-i features , beyond all doubt . [He]_197-joe fully confirms what [I]_0-i suspected , though ; and blunt tools are sometimes found of use , where sharper instruments would fail . [I]_0-i fear [I]_0-i may be obliged to make great havoc among [these worthy people]_{2351-these worthy people} . A troublesome necessity ! [I]_0-i quite feel for [them]_{2351-these worthy people} . ’ With that [he]_0-i fell into a quiet slumber:--subsided into such a gentle , pleasant sleep , that it was quite infantine . Chapter 25 [Leaving the favoured]_{8879-leaving the favoured} , and well - received , and flattered of [the world]_{511-the world} ; [him]_0-i of [the world]_{511-the world} most worldly , who never compromised [himself]_0-i by an ungentlemanly action , and never was guilty of [a manly one]_{8882-a manly one} ; to lie smilingly asleep -- for even sleep , working but little change in [his]_0-i dissembling face , became with [him]_0-i a piece of cold , conventional hypocrisy -- [we]_8883-we follow in the steps of [two slow travellers on foot]_{8884-two slow travellers on foot} , making towards [Chigwell]_11-chigwell . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} . [Grip]_237-grip in [their]_{8884-two slow travellers on foot} company , of course . [The widow , to whom each painful mile seemed longer than the last]_{8886-the widow , to whom each painful mile seemed longer than the last} , toiled wearily along ; while [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , yielding to every inconstant impulse , fluttered here and there , now leaving [her]_{8886-the widow , to whom each painful mile seemed longer than the last} far behind , now lingering far behind [himself]_220-barnaby , now darting into [some by - lane or path]_{8887-some by - lane or path} and leaving [her]_{8886-the widow , to whom each painful mile seemed longer than the last} to pursue [her]_{8886-the widow , to whom each painful mile seemed longer than the last} way alone , until [he]_220-barnaby stealthily emerged again and came upon [her]_{8886-the widow , to whom each painful mile seemed longer than the last} with a wild shout of merriment , as [his]_220-barnaby wayward and capricious nature prompted . Now [he]_220-barnaby would call to [her]_{8886-the widow , to whom each painful mile seemed longer than the last} from the topmost branch of some high tree by [the roadside]_{8888-the roadside} ; now using [his]_220-barnaby tall staff as a leaping - pole , come flying over ditch or hedge or five - barred gate ; now run with surprising swiftness for a mile or more on [the straight road]_{8889-the straight road} , and halting , sport upon a patch of grass with Grip till [she]_{8886-the widow , to whom each painful mile seemed longer than the last} came up . These were [his]_220-barnaby delights ; and when [[his]_220-barnaby patient mother]_{8890-his patient mother} heard [his]_220-barnaby merry voice , or looked into [his]_220-barnaby flushed and healthy face , [she]_{8890-his patient mother} would not have abated them by one sad word or murmur , though each had been to [her]_{8890-his patient mother} a source of suffering in the same degree as it was to [him]_220-barnaby of pleasure . It is something to look upon enjoyment , so that it be free and wild and in the face of nature , though it is but the enjoyment of [an idiot]_{8891-an idiot} . It is something to know that [Heaven]_210-heaven has left the capacity of gladness in such a creature ’s breast ; it is something to be assured that , however lightly [men]_624-men may crush that faculty in [[their]_624-men fellows]_{8893-their fellows} , [the Great Creator of [mankind]_7745-mankind]_{8894-the great creator of mankind} imparts it even to [his]_{8894-the great creator of mankind} despised and slighted work . Who would not rather see [a poor idiot happy in the sunlight]_{8896-a poor idiot happy in the sunlight} , than [a wise man]_{7663-a wise man} pining in [a darkened jail]_{8898-a darkened jail} ! [Ye]_8899-ye [men of gloom and austerity , who paint the face of Infinite Benevolence with an eternal frown]_{8900-men of gloom and austerity , who paint the face of infinite benevolence with an eternal frown} ; read in the Everlasting Book , wide open to [your]_8899-ye view , the lesson it would teach . [Its]_8901-its pictures are not in black and sombre hues , but bright and glowing tints ; its music -- save when [ye]_8899-ye drown it -- is not in sighs and groans , but songs and cheerful sounds . Listen to the million voices in the summer air , and find one dismal as [your]_8899-ye own . Remember , if [ye]_8899-ye can , the sense of hope and pleasure which every glad return of day awakens in the breast of all [[your]_8899-ye kind who have not changed [their]_{8902-your kind who have not changed their nature} nature]_{8902-your kind who have not changed their nature} ; and learn some wisdom even from [the witless]_{8903-the witless} , when [their]_{8902-your kind who have not changed their nature} hearts are lifted up [they]_{8902-your kind who have not changed their nature} know not why , by all the mirth and happiness it brings . [The widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s breast was full of care , was laden heavily with secret dread and sorrow ; but [[her]_{7604-the widow} boy]_{8905-her boy} ’s gaiety of heart gladdened [her]_{7604-the widow} , and beguiled the long journey . Sometimes [he]_{8905-her boy} would bid [her]_{7604-the widow} lean upon [his]_{8905-her boy} arm , and would keep beside [her]_{7604-the widow} steadily for a short distance ; but it was more [his]_{8905-her boy} nature to be rambling to and fro , and [she]_{7604-the widow} better liked to see [him]_{8905-her boy} free and happy , even than to have [him]_{8905-her boy} near [her]_{7604-the widow} , because [she]_{7604-the widow} loved [him]_{8905-her boy} better than [herself]_{7604-the widow} . [She]_{7604-the widow} had quitted the place to which [they]_8906-they were travelling , directly after the event which had changed [her]_{7604-the widow} whole existence ; and for two - and - twenty years had never had courage to revisit it . It was [[her]_{7604-the widow} native village]_{8907-her native village} . How many recollections crowded on [her]_{7604-the widow} mind when it appeared in sight ! Two - and - twenty years . [[Her]_{7604-the widow} boy]_{8905-her boy} ’s whole life and history . The last time [she]_{7604-the widow} looked back upon those roofs among the trees , [she]_{7604-the widow} carried [him]_{8905-her boy} in [her]_{7604-the widow} arms , [an infant]_{8909-an infant} . How often since that time had [she]_{7604-the widow} sat beside [him]_{8905-her boy} night and day , watching for the dawn of mind that never came ; how had [she]_{7604-the widow} feared , and doubted , and yet hoped , long after conviction forced itself upon [her]_{7604-the widow} ! The little stratagems [she]_{7604-the widow} had devised to try [him]_{8905-her boy} , the little tokens [he]_{8905-her boy} had given in [his]_{8905-her boy} childish way -- not of dulness but of something infinitely worse , so ghastly and unchildlike in its cunning -- came back as vividly as if but yesterday had intervened . [The room in which [they]_8911-they used to be]_{8910-the room in which they used to be} ; the spot in which [his]_{8905-her boy} cradle stood ; [he]_{8905-her boy} , old and elfin - like in face , but ever dear to [her]_{7604-the widow} , gazing at [her]_{7604-the widow} with a wild and vacant eye , and crooning some uncouth song as [she]_{7604-the widow} sat by and rocked [him]_{8905-her boy} ; every circumstance of [his]_{8905-her boy} infancy came thronging back , and the most trivial , perhaps , the most distinctly . [His]_{8905-her boy} older childhood , too ; the strange imaginings [he]_{8905-her boy} had ; [his]_{8905-her boy} terror of certain senseless things -- familiar objects [he]_{8905-her boy} endowed with life ; the slow and gradual breaking out of that one horror , in which , before [his]_{8905-her boy} birth , [his]_{8905-her boy} darkened intellect began ; how , in the midst of all , [she]_{7604-the widow} had found some hope and comfort in [his]_{8905-her boy} being unlike [another child]_{8912-another child} , and had gone on almost believing in the slow development of [his]_{8905-her boy} mind until [he]_{8905-her boy} grew [a man]_{7264-a man} , and then [his]_{8905-her boy} childhood was complete and lasting ; one after another , all these old thoughts sprung up within [her]_{7604-the widow} , strong after [their]_8914-they long slumber and bitterer than ever . [She]_{7604-the widow} took [his]_{8905-her boy} arm and [they]_8914-they hurried through [the village street]_{8915-the village street} . It was the same as it was wo nt to be in old times , yet different too , and wore another air . The change was in [herself]_{7604-the widow} , not it ; but [she]_{7604-the widow} never thought of that , and wondered at its alteration , and where it lay , and what it was . [The people]_{8916-the people} all knew [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , and [the children of [the place]_{7219-the place}]_{8917-the children of the place} came flocking round [him]_220-barnaby -- as [she]_{7604-the widow} remembered to have done with [[their]_{8917-the children of the place} fathers]_{8919-their fathers} and [mothers]_8920-mothers round [some silly beggarman]_{8921-some silly beggarman} , when [a child]_{7413-a child} [herself]_{7604-the widow} . [None of [them]_{8916-the people}]_{8923-none of them} knew [her]_{7604-the widow} ; [they]_8914-they passed [each well - remembered house]_{8924-each well - remembered house} , and [yard]_1057-yard , and [homestead]_{8926-homestead} ; and striking into [the fields]_{1785-the fields} , were soon alone again . [The Warren]_{14-the warren} was the end of [their]_8914-they journey . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} was walking in [the garden]_{442-the garden} , and seeing [them]_8914-they as [they]_8914-they passed the iron gate , unlocked it , and bade [them]_8914-they enter that way . ‘_[0-i] At length [you]_2352-you have mustered heart to visit [the old place]_{1358-the old place} , ’ [he]_{206-mr haredale} said to [the widow]_{7604-the widow} . ‘_[2352-you] [I]_0-i am glad [you]_2352-you have . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] For the first time , and the last , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [she]_{7604-the widow} replied . ‘_[7320-sir] The first for many years , but not the last ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] The very last . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_2352-you mean , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , regarding [her]_2352-you with some surprise , ‘_[7320-sir] that having made this effort , [you]_2352-you are resolved not to persevere and are determined to relapse ? This is unworthy of [you]_2352-you . [I]_0-i have often told [you]_2352-you , [you]_2352-you should return [here]_7326-here . [You]_2352-you would be happier [here]_7326-here than elsewhere , [I]_0-i know . As to [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , it ’s quite [[his]_220-barnaby home]_{2357-his home} . ’ ‘_[237-grip] And [Grip]_237-grip ’s , ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , holding the basket open . [The raven]_{1309-the raven} hopped gravely out , and perching on [his]_{1309-the raven} shoulder and addressing [himself]_{1309-the raven} to [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , cried -- as a hint , perhaps , that some temperate refreshment would be acceptable--‘Polly put the ket - tle on , [we]_8931-we ’ll all have tea ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Hear [me]_{206-mr haredale} , [Mary]_188-polly , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} kindly , as [he]_{206-mr haredale} motioned [her]_2352-you to walk with [him]_{206-mr haredale} towards [the house]_{7210-the house} . ‘ [Your]_2352-you life has been an example of patience and fortitude , except in this one particular which has often given [me]_{206-mr haredale} great pain . It is enough to know that [you]_2352-you were cruelly involved in the calamity which deprived [me]_{206-mr haredale} of [an only brother]_{8932-an only brother} , and [Emma]_230-emma of [[her]_230-emma father]_{539-her father} , without being obliged to suppose ( as [I]_{206-mr haredale} sometimes am ) that [you]_2352-you associate [us]_8931-we with the author of [our]_8931-we joint misfortunes . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Associate [you]_{206-mr haredale} with [him]_{206-mr haredale} , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’_[2352-you] [she]_2352-you cried . ‘ Indeed , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} think [you]_2352-you do . [I]_{206-mr haredale} almost believe that because [[your]_2352-you husband]_{8607-your husband} was bound by so many ties to [[our]_8931-we relation]_{8936-our relation} , and died in [his]_{206-mr haredale} service and defence , [you]_2352-you have come in some sort to connect [us]_8931-we with [his]_{206-mr haredale} murder . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Alas ! ’_[2352-you] [she]_2352-you answered . ‘ [You]_{206-mr haredale} little know [my]_2352-you heart , [sir]_7320-sir . [You]_{206-mr haredale} little know the truth ! ’_[2352-you] ‘ It is natural [you]_2352-you should do so ; it is very probable [you]_2352-you may , without being conscious of it , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , speaking more to [himself]_{206-mr haredale} than [her]_2352-you . ‘ [We]_8931-we are [a fallen house]_{8938-a fallen house} . Money , dispensed with the most lavish hand , would be a poor recompense for sufferings like [yours]_2352-you ; and thinly scattered by hands so pinched and tied as [ours]_8931-we , it becomes a miserable mockery . [I]_{206-mr haredale} feel it so , [God]_217-god knows , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} added , hastily . ‘ Why should [I]_{206-mr haredale} wonder if [she]_2352-you does ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [You]_7320-sir do [me]_2352-you wrong , [dear sir]_{8939-dear sir} , indeed , ’_[2352-you] [she]_2352-you rejoined with great earnestness ; ‘ and yet when [you]_{8939-dear sir} come to hear what [I]_2352-you desire [your]_{8939-dear sir} leave to say-- ’_[2352-you] ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} shall find [my]_{206-mr haredale} doubts confirmed ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} said , observing that [she]_2352-you faltered and became confused . ‘ Well ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [He]_{206-mr haredale} quickened [his]_{206-mr haredale} pace for a few steps , but fell back again to [her]_2352-you side , and said : ‘ And have [you]_2352-you come all this way at last , solely to speak to [me]_{206-mr haredale} ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [She]_2352-you answered , ‘ Yes . ’_[2352-you] ‘ A curse , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} muttered , ‘ upon the wretched state of [[us]_8940-us proud beggars]_{8941-us proud beggars} , from whom [the poor and rich]_{8942-the poor and rich} are equally at a distance ; the one being forced to treat [us]_8940-us with a show of cold respect ; the other condescending to [us]_8940-us in [their]_{8942-the poor and rich} every deed and word , and keeping more aloof , the nearer [they]_{8942-the poor and rich} approach us.--Why , if it were pain to [you]_2352-you ( as it must have been ) to break for this slight purpose the chain of habit forged through two - and - twenty years , could [you]_2352-you not let [me]_{206-mr haredale} know [your]_2352-you wish , and beg [me]_{206-mr haredale} to come to [you]_2352-you ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ There was not time , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[2352-you] [she]_2352-you rejoined . ‘ [I]_2352-you took [my]_2352-you resolution but last night , and taking it , felt that [I]_2352-you must not lose a day -- a day ! an hour -- in having speech with [you]_7320-sir . ’_[2352-you] [They]_2359-they had by this time reached [the house]_{7210-the house} . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} paused for a moment , and looked at [her]_2352-you as if surprised by the energy of [her]_2352-you manner . Observing , however , that [she]_2352-you took no heed of [him]_{206-mr haredale} , but glanced up , shuddering , at the old walls with which such horrors were connected in [her]_2352-you mind , [he]_{206-mr haredale} led [her]_2352-you by a private stair into [[his]_{206-mr haredale} library]_{2361-his library} , where [Emma]_230-emma was seated in a window , reading . [The young lady]_{7328-the young lady} , seeing who approached , hastily rose and laid aside [her]_{7328-the young lady} book , and with many kind words , and not without tears , gave [her]_{7328-the young lady} a warm and earnest welcome . But [the widow]_{7604-the widow} shrunk from [her]_230-emma embrace as though [she]_{7328-the young lady} feared [her]_230-emma , and sunk down trembling on a chair . ‘ It is the return to [this place]_{551-this place} after so long an absence , ’_[230-emma] said [Emma]_230-emma gently . ‘ Pray ring , [dear uncle]_{8945-dear uncle} -- or stay -- [Barnaby]_220-barnaby will run [himself]_220-barnaby and ask for wine-- ’_[230-emma] ‘ Not for [the world]_{511-the world} , ’_[230-emma] [she]_230-emma cried . ‘ It would have another taste -- [I]_230-emma could not touch it . [I]_230-emma want but a minute ’s rest . Nothing but that . ’_[230-emma] [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} stood beside [her]_230-emma chair , regarding [her]_230-emma with silent pity . [She]_230-emma remained for a little time quite still ; then rose and turned to [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , who had sat down in [his]_{206-mr haredale} easy chair , and was contemplating [her]_230-emma with fixed attention . The tale connected with [the mansion]_{7241-the mansion} borne in mind , it seemed , as has been already said , the chosen theatre for such a deed as it had known . [The room in which [this group]_{2366-this group} were now assembled]_{2365-the room in which this group were now assembled} -- hard by [the very chamber where the act was done -- dull , dark , and sombre ; heavy with worm - eaten books ; deadened and shut in by faded hangings , muffling every sound]_{2367-the very chamber where the act was done -- dull , dark , and sombre ; heavy with worm - eaten books ; deadened and shut in by faded hangings , muffling every sound} ; shadowed mournfully by trees whose [rustling boughs gave ever and anon a spectral knocking at the glass]_{2368-rustling boughs gave ever and anon a spectral knocking at the glass} ; wore , beyond all others in [the house]_{7210-the house} , a ghostly , gloomy air . Nor were [the group]_{2370-the group} assembled [there]_7220-there , unfitting [tenants of the spot]_{2372-tenants of the spot} . [The widow]_{7604-the widow} , with [her]_{7604-the widow} marked and startling face and downcast eyes ; [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} stern and despondent ever ; [[his]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{8254-his niece} beside [him]_{206-mr haredale} , like , yet most unlike , the picture of [[her]_{8254-his niece} father]_{539-her father} , which gazed reproachfully down upon [them]_{2370-the group} from the blackened wall ; [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , with [his]_220-barnaby vacant look and restless eye ; were all in keeping with [the place]_{7219-the place} , and actors in the legend . [Nay]_297-nay , the very raven , who had hopped upon the table and with the air of [some old necromancer]_{2377-some old necromancer} appeared to be profoundly studying a great folio volume that lay open on a desk , was strictly in unison with the rest , and looked like the embodied spirit of evil biding [his]_220-barnaby time of mischief . ‘ [I]_{7604-the widow} scarcely know , ’_{[7604-the widow]} said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , breaking silence , ‘ how to begin . [You]_{206-mr haredale} will think [my]_{7604-the widow} mind disordered . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ The whole tenor of [your]_{206-mr haredale} quiet and reproachless life since [you]_{206-mr haredale} were last [here]_7326-here , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} returned [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , mildly , ‘ shall bear witness for [you]_{206-mr haredale} . Why do [you]_{206-mr haredale} fear to awaken such a suspicion ? [You]_{206-mr haredale} do not speak to [strangers]_{8440-strangers} . [You]_{206-mr haredale} have not to claim [our]_8949-our interest or consideration for the first time . Be more [yourself]_{206-mr haredale} . Take heart . Any advice or assistance that [I]_{206-mr haredale} can give [you]_{206-mr haredale} , [you]_{206-mr haredale} know is [yours]_{206-mr haredale} of right , and freely [yours]_{206-mr haredale} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ What if [I]_2379-i came , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[2379-i] [she]_2379-i rejoined , ‘ [I]_2379-i who have but [one other friend on [earth]_8952-earth]_{8951-one other friend on earth} , to reject [your]_7320-sir aid from this moment , and to say that henceforth [I]_2379-i launch [myself]_2379-i upon [the world]_{511-the world} , alone and unassisted , to sink or swim as [Heaven]_210-heaven may decree ! ’_[2379-i] ‘ [You]_{206-mr haredale} would have , if [you]_{206-mr haredale} came to [me]_{206-mr haredale} for such a purpose , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} calmly , ‘ some reason to assign for conduct so extraordinary , which -- if one may entertain the possibility of anything so wild and strange -- would have its weight , of course . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ That , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[2379-i] [she]_2379-i answered , ‘ is the misery of [my]_2379-i distress . [I]_2379-i can give no reason whatever . [My]_2379-i own bare word is all that [I]_2379-i can offer . It is [my]_2379-i duty , [my]_2379-i imperative and bounden duty . If [I]_2379-i did not discharge it , [I]_2379-i should be [a base and guilty wretch]_{8955-a base and guilty wretch} . Having said that , [my]_2379-i lips are sealed , and [I]_2379-i can say no more . ’_[2379-i] As though [she]_2379-i felt relieved at having said so much , and had nerved [herself]_2379-i to the remainder of [her]_2379-i task , [she]_2379-i spoke from this time with a firmer voice and heightened courage . ‘ Heaven is [[my]_2379-i witness]_{8956-my witness} , as [my]_2379-i own heart is -- and [yours]_8957-yours , [dear young lady]_{8958-dear young lady} , will speak for [me]_2379-i , [I]_2379-i know -- that [I]_2379-i have lived , since that time [we]_8959-we all have bitter reason to remember , in unchanging devotion , and gratitude to [this family]_{8960-this family} . [Heaven]_8961-heaven is [my]_2379-i witness that go where [I]_2379-i may , [I]_2379-i shall preserve those feelings unimpaired . And it is [my]_2379-i witness , too , that [they]_8962-they alone impel [me]_2379-i to the course [I]_2379-i must take , and from which nothing now shall turn [me]_2379-i , as [I]_2379-i hope for mercy . ’_[2379-i] ‘ These are strange riddles , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ In [this world]_{1411-this world} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[2380-you] [she]_2380-you replied , ‘ they may , perhaps , never be explained . In another , the Truth will be discovered in [its]_8965-its own good time . And may that time , ’_[2380-you] [she]_2380-you added in a low voice , ‘ be far distant ! ’_[2380-you] ‘ Let [me]_{206-mr haredale} be sure , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ that [I]_2380-you understand [you]_2380-you , for [I]_2380-you am doubtful of [my]_2380-you own senses . Do [you]_2380-you mean that [you]_2380-you are resolved voluntarily to deprive [yourself]_2380-you of those means of support [you]_2380-you have received from [us]_8966-us so long -- that [you]_2380-you are determined to resign the annuity [we]_8966-us settled on [you]_2380-you twenty years ago -- to leave [house]_7312-house , and [home]_7189-home , and goods , and begin life anew -- and this , for some secret reason or monstrous fancy which is incapable of explanation , which only now exists , and has been dormant all this time ? In the name of [God]_217-god , under what delusion are [you]_2380-you labouring ? ’_[2380-you] ‘ As [I]_2380-you am deeply thankful , ’_[2380-you] [she]_2380-you made answer , ‘ for the kindness of those , alive and dead , who have owned [this house]_{927-this house} ; and as [I]_2380-you would not have [its]_{927-this house} roof fall down and crush [me]_2380-you , or [its]_{927-this house} very walls drip blood , [my]_2380-you name being spoken in [their]_8970-their hearing ; [I]_2380-you never will again subsist upon [their]_8970-their bounty , or let it help [me]_2380-you to subsistence . [You]_{206-mr haredale} do not know , ’_[2380-you] [she]_2380-you added , suddenly , ‘ to what uses it may be applied ; into what hands it may pass . [I]_2380-you do , and [I]_2380-you renounce it . ’_[2380-you] ‘ Surely , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ its uses rest with [you]_2380-you . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [They]_8970-their did . [They]_8970-their rest with [me]_2380-you no longer . It may be -- it IS -- devoted to purposes that mock [the dead]_{8971-the dead} in [[their]_{8971-the dead} graves]_{8972-their graves} . It never can prosper with [me]_2380-you . It will bring some other heavy judgement on the head of [[my]_2380-you dear son]_{8973-my dear son} , whose innocence will suffer for [[his]_{8973-my dear son} mother]_{756-his mother} ’s guilt . ’_[2380-you] ‘ What words are these ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , regarding [her]_2380-you with wonder . ‘ Among what associates have [you]_2380-you fallen ? Into what guilt have [you]_2380-you ever been betrayed ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} am guilty , and yet innocent ; wrong , yet right ; good in intention , though constrained to shield and aid the bad . Ask [me]_{206-mr haredale} no more questions , [sir]_7320-sir ; but believe that [I]_{206-mr haredale} am rather to be pitied than condemned . [I]_{206-mr haredale} must leave [[my]_{206-mr haredale} house]_{7186-my house} to - morrow , for while [I]_{206-mr haredale} stay [there]_7220-there , [it]_7220-there is haunted . [[My]_{206-mr haredale} future dwelling]_{8978-my future dwelling} , if [I]_{206-mr haredale} am to live in peace , must be a secret . If [[my]_{206-mr haredale} poor boy]_{8979-my poor boy} should ever stray this way , do not tempt [him]_{8979-my poor boy} to disclose it or have [him]_{8979-my poor boy} watched when [he]_{8979-my poor boy} returns ; for if [we]_8980-we are hunted , [we]_8980-we must fly again . And now this load is off [my]_{206-mr haredale} mind , [I]_{206-mr haredale} beseech [you]_7320-sir -- and [you]_7320-sir , [dear Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , too -- to trust [me]_{206-mr haredale} if [you]_7320-sir can , and think of [me]_{206-mr haredale} kindly as [you]_7320-sir have been used to do . If [I]_{206-mr haredale} die and can not tell [my]_{206-mr haredale} secret even then ( for that may come to pass ) , it will sit the lighter on [my]_{206-mr haredale} breast in that hour for this day ’s work ; and on that day , and every day until it comes , [I]_{206-mr haredale} will pray for and thank [you]_7320-sir both , and trouble [you]_7320-sir no more . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} With that , [she]_2381-she would have left [them]_2382-they , but [they]_2382-they detained [her]_2381-she , and with many soothing words and kind entreaties , besought [her]_2381-she to consider what [she]_2381-she did , and above all to repose more freely upon [them]_2382-they , and say what weighed so sorely on [her]_2381-she mind . Finding [her]_2381-she deaf to [their]_2382-they persuasions , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} suggested , as a last resource , that [she]_2381-she should confide in [Emma]_230-emma , of whom , as [a young person]_{2383-a young person} and [one of [her]_2381-she own sex]_{2384-one of her own sex} , [she]_2381-she might stand in less dread than of [himself]_230-emma . From this proposal , however , [she]_2381-she recoiled with the same indescribable repugnance [she]_2381-she had manifested when [they]_2382-they met . The utmost that could be wrung from [her]_2381-she was , a promise that [she]_2381-she would receive [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} at [[her]_2381-she own house]_{2385-her own house} next evening , and in the mean time reconsider [her]_2381-she determination and [their]_2382-they dissuasions -- though any change on [her]_2381-she part , as [she]_2381-she told [them]_2382-they , was quite hopeless . This condition made at last , [they]_2382-they reluctantly suffered [her]_2381-she to depart , since [she]_2381-she would neither eat nor drink within [the house]_{7210-the house} ; and [she]_2381-she , and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , and [Grip]_237-grip , accordingly went out as [they]_2382-they had come , by the private stair and garden - gate ; seeing and being seen of [no one]_{7986-no one} by the way . It was remarkable in the raven that during the whole interview [he]_{206-mr haredale} had kept [his]_{206-mr haredale} eye on [his]_{206-mr haredale} book with exactly the air of [a very sly human rascal , who , under the mask of pretending to read hard]_{2388-a very sly human rascal , who , under the mask of pretending to read hard} , was listening to everything . [He]_{206-mr haredale} still appeared to have the conversation very strongly in [his]_{206-mr haredale} mind , for although , when [they]_2382-they were alone again , [he]_{206-mr haredale} issued orders for the instant preparation of innumerable kettles for purposes of tea , [he]_{206-mr haredale} was thoughtful , and rather seemed to do so from an abstract sense of duty , than with any regard to making [himself]_{206-mr haredale} agreeable , or being what is commonly called good company . [They]_2382-they were to return by [the coach]_{8385-the coach} . As there was an interval of full two hours before it started , and [they]_2382-they needed rest and some refreshment , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby begged hard for a visit to [the Maypole]_198-hugh . But [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} , who had no wish to be recognised by any of [those who had known [her]_{756-his mother} long ago , and who feared besides that [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} might , on second thoughts , despatch [some messenger]_{2392-some messenger} to [that place of entertainment]_{2393-that place of entertainment} in quest of [her]_{756-his mother}]_{2391-those who had known her long ago , and who feared besides that mr haredale might , on second thoughts , despatch some messenger to that place of entertainment in quest of her} , proposed to wait in [the churchyard]_{7411-the churchyard} instead . As it was easy for [Barnaby]_220-barnaby to buy and carry thither such humble viands as [they]_2382-they required , [he]_220-barnaby cheerfully assented , and in [the churchyard]_{7411-the churchyard} [they]_2382-they sat down to take [their]_2382-they frugal dinner . Here again , the raven was in a highly reflective state ; walking up and down when [he]_220-barnaby had dined , with an air of elderly complacency which was strongly suggestive of [his]_220-barnaby having [his]_220-barnaby hands under [his]_220-barnaby coat - tails ; and appearing to read the tombstones with a very critical taste . Sometimes , after a long inspection of an epitaph , [he]_220-barnaby would strop [his]_220-barnaby beak upon the grave to which it referred , and cry in [his]_220-barnaby hoarse tones , ‘ [I]_220-barnaby ’m_{[220-barnaby]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_220-barnaby ’m_{[220-barnaby]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} ! ’ but whether [he]_220-barnaby addressed [his]_220-barnaby observations to [any supposed person below]_{8982-any supposed person below} , or merely threw them off as a general remark , is matter of uncertainty . It was [a quiet pretty spot]_{8983-a quiet pretty spot} , but a sad one for [[Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s mother]_{8984-barnaby ’s mother} ; for [Mr Reuben Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} lay there , and near the vault in which [his]_{206-mr haredale} ashes rested , was a stone to the memory of [[her]_{8984-barnaby ’s mother} own husband]_{8985-her own husband} , with a brief inscription recording how and when [he]_{206-mr haredale} had lost [his]_{206-mr haredale} life . [She]_{8984-barnaby ’s mother} sat here , thoughtful and apart , until [their]_8986-they time was out , and the distant horn told that [the coach]_{8385-the coach} was coming . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who had been sleeping on the grass , sprung up quickly at the sound ; and [Grip]_237-grip , who appeared to understand it equally well , walked into [his]_237-grip basket straightway , entreating society in general ( as though [he]_237-grip intended a kind of satire upon [them]_8986-they in connection with churchyards ) never to say die on any terms . [They]_8986-they were soon on [the coach]_{8385-the coach} - top and rolling along [the road]_{621-the road} . [It]_{8385-the coach} went round by [the Maypole]_198-hugh , and stopped at the door . [Joe]_197-joe was from [home]_7189-home , and [Hugh]_198-hugh came sluggishly out to hand up the parcel that it called for . There was no fear of [old John]_193-john coming out . [They]_8986-they could see [him]_193-john from the coach - roof fast asleep in [his]_193-john cosy bar . It was a part of [John]_193-john ’s character . [He]_193-john made a point of going to sleep at [the coach]_{8385-the coach} ’s time . [He]_193-john despised gadding about ; [he]_193-john looked upon [coaches]_8992-coaches as things that ought to be indicted ; as [disturbers of the peace of mankind]_{8993-disturbers of the peace of mankind} ; as restless , bustling , busy , horn - blowing contrivances , quite beneath the dignity of [men]_624-men , and only suited to [giddy girls that did nothing but chatter and go a - shopping]_{8995-giddy girls that did nothing but chatter and go a - shopping} . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [We]_2398-we know nothing about [coaches]_8992-coaches [here]_7326-here , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [John]_193-john would say , if [any unlucky stranger]_{8996-any unlucky stranger} made inquiry touching [the offensive vehicles]_{8997-the offensive vehicles} ; ‘_[2398-we] [we]_2398-we do n’t book for ‘ [em]_8992-coaches ; [we]_2398-we ’d rather not ; [they]_8992-coaches ’re_{[8992-coaches]} more trouble than [they]_8992-coaches ’re worth , with [their]_8992-coaches noise and rattle . If [you]_2402-you like to wait for ‘_[2402-you] [em]_8992-coaches [you]_2402-you can ; but [we]_2398-we do n’t know anything about ‘ [em]_8992-coaches ; [they]_8992-coaches may call and [they]_8992-coaches may not -- there ’s a carrier -- [he]_220-barnaby was looked upon as quite good enough for [us]_2398-we , when [I]_2403-her was [a boy]_{513-a boy} . ’_[2403-her] [She]_2403-her dropped [her]_2403-her veil as [Hugh]_198-hugh climbed up , and while [he]_198-hugh hung behind , and talked to [Barnaby]_220-barnaby in whispers . But neither [he]_198-hugh nor [any other person]_{2404-any other person} spoke to [her]_2403-her , or noticed [her]_2403-her , or had any curiosity about [her]_2403-her ; and so , [an alien]_{2405-an alien} , [she]_2403-her visited and left [the village]_{7408-the village} where [she]_2403-her had been born , and had lived [a merry child]_{2407-a merry child} , [a comely girl]_{2408-a comely girl} , [a happy wife]_{2409-a happy wife} -- where [she]_2403-her had known all [her]_2403-her enjoyment of life , and had entered on its hardest sorrows . Chapter 26 ‘ And [you]_{219-mrs varden} ’re_{[219-mrs varden]} not surprised to hear this , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ? ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Well ! [You]_{219-mrs varden} and [she]_2403-her have always been [the best friends]_{2410-the best friends} , and [you]_{219-mrs varden} should understand [her]_2403-her if [anybody]_7183-anybody does . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ask [your]_0-i pardon , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ rejoined [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n’t say [I]_0-i understood [her]_2403-her . [I]_0-i would n’t have the presumption to say that of [any woman]_{2183-any woman} . It ’s not so easily done . But [I]_0-i am not so much surprised , [sir]_7320-sir , as [you]_0-i expected [me]_0-i to be , certainly . ’ ‘_[0-i] May [I]_0-i ask why not , [[my]_0-i good friend]_{2264-my good friend} ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} with evident reluctance , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen in connection with [her]_2403-her , something that has filled [me]_0-i with distrust and uneasiness . [She]_2403-her has made [bad friends]_{2417-bad friends} , how , or when , [I]_0-i do n’t know ; but that [[her]_2403-her house]_{2418-her house} is a refuge for [one robber and cut - throat]_{2419-one robber and cut - throat} at least , [I]_0-i am certain . There , [sir]_7320-sir ! Now it ’s out . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ! ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [My]_0-i own eyes , [sir]_7320-sir , are [[my]_0-i witnesses]_{2422-my witnesses} , and for [her]_2403-her sake [I]_0-i would be willingly half - blind , if [I]_0-i could but have the pleasure of mistrusting ‘ [em]_9001-em . [I]_2403-her have kept the secret till now , and it will go no further than [yourself]_7320-sir , [I]_2403-her know ; but [I]_2403-her tell [you]_7320-sir that with [my]_2403-her own eyes -- broad awake -- [I]_2403-her saw , in the passage of [[her]_2403-her house]_{2418-her house} one evening after dark , [the highwayman who robbed and wounded [Mr Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester}]_{9003-the highwayman who robbed and wounded mr edward chester} , and on the same night threatened [me]_2403-her . ’_[2403-her] ‘ And [you]_{7447-the locksmith} made no effort to detain [him]_{9003-the highwayman who robbed and wounded mr edward chester} ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} quickly . ‘ [Sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ [she]_2403-her [herself]_2403-her prevented [me]_{7447-the locksmith} -- held [me]_{7447-the locksmith} , with all [her]_2403-her strength , and hung about [me]_{7447-the locksmith} until [he]_{9003-the highwayman who robbed and wounded mr edward chester} had got clear off . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} And having gone so far , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} related circumstantially all that had passed upon the night in question . This dialogue was held in a low tone in [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s little parlour]_{2425-the locksmith ’s little parlour} , into which [honest Gabriel]_242-gabriel had shown [[his]_242-gabriel visitor]_{1266-his visitor} on [his]_242-gabriel arrival . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} had called upon [him]_{7447-the locksmith} to entreat [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} company]_{2427-his company} to [the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s , that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} might have the assistance of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} persuasion and influence ; and out of this circumstance the conversation had arisen . ‘ [I]_242-gabriel forbore , ’_{[242-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , ‘ from repeating one word of this to [anybody]_7183-anybody , as it could do [her]_{7604-the widow} no good and might do [her]_{7604-the widow} great harm . [I]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} thought and hoped , to say the truth , that [she]_{7604-the widow} would come to [me]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} , and talk to [me]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} about it , and tell [me]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} how it was ; but though [I]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} have purposely put [myself]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} in [her]_{7604-the widow} way more than once or twice , [she]_{7604-the widow} has never touched upon the subject -- except by a look . And indeed , ’_{[7590-the good - natured locksmith]} said [the good - natured locksmith]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} , ‘ there was a good deal in the look , more than could have been put into a great many words . It said among other matters “ Do n’t ask [me]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} anything ” so imploringly , that [I]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} did n’t ask [her]_{7604-the widow} anything . [You]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} ’ll think [me]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} [an old fool]_{9006-an old fool} , [I]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} know , [sir]_7320-sir . If it ’s any relief to call [me]_{7590-the good - natured locksmith} one , pray do . ’_{[7590-the good - natured locksmith]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} am greatly disturbed by what [you]_{7447-the locksmith} tell [me]_{206-mr haredale} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , after a silence . ‘ What meaning do [you]_{7447-the locksmith} attach to it ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} shook [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head , and looked doubtfully out of window at the failing light . ‘ [She]_{7604-the widow} can not have married again , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ Not without [our]_9008-our knowledge surely , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [She]_{7604-the widow} may have done so , in the fear that it would lead , if known , to some objection or estrangement . Suppose [she]_{7604-the widow} married incautiously -- it is not improbable , for [her]_{7604-the widow} existence has been a lonely and monotonous one for many years -- and [the man]_{472-the man} turned out [a ruffian]_{9011-a ruffian} , [she]_{7604-the widow} would be anxious to screen [him]_{472-the man} , and yet would revolt from [his]_{472-the man} crimes . This might be . It bears strongly on the whole drift of [her]_{7604-the widow} discourse yesterday , and would quite explain [her]_{7604-the widow} conduct . Do [you]_7320-sir suppose [Barnaby]_220-barnaby is privy to these circumstances ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Quite impossible to say , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , shaking [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head again : ‘ and next to impossible to find out from [him]_220-barnaby . If what [you]_7320-sir suppose is really the case , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} tremble for [the lad]_{7581-the lad} -- [a notable person]_{9014-a notable person} , [sir]_7320-sir , to put to bad uses-- ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ It is not possible , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , in a still lower tone of voice than [he]_{206-mr haredale} had spoken yet , ‘ that [we]_9016-we have been blinded and deceived by [this woman]_{456-this woman} from the beginning ? It is not possible that this connection was formed in [[her]_{7604-the widow} husband]_{453-her husband} ’s lifetime , and led to [his]_220-barnaby and [my]_{206-mr haredale} brother’s-- ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Good God , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[242-gabriel]} cried [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , interrupting [him]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ do n’t entertain such dark thoughts for a moment . Five - and - twenty years ago , where was there [a girl like [her]_{456-this woman}]_{9020-a girl like her} ? [A gay , handsome , laughing , bright - eyed damsel]_{9021-a gay , handsome , laughing , bright - eyed damsel} ! Think what [she]_{456-this woman} was , [sir]_7320-sir . It makes [my]_{206-mr haredale} heart ache now , even now , though [I]_{206-mr haredale} ’m_{[206-mr haredale]} [an old man]_{7251-an old man} , with [a woman for [a daughter]_{7335-a daughter}]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} , to think what [she]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} was and what [she]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} is . [We]_2435-we all change , but that ’s with Time ; [Time]_211-father does [his]_211-father work honestly , and [I]_0-i do n’t mind [him]_211-father . A fig for Time , [sir]_7320-sir . Use [him]_211-father well , and [he]_211-father ’s [a hearty fellow]_{2437-a hearty fellow} , and scorns to have [you]_7320-sir at a disadvantage . But care and suffering ( and those have changed [her]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} ) are [devils]_2438-devils , [sir]_7320-sir -- [secret , stealthy , undermining devils -- who tread down the brightest flowers in [Eden]_55-eden , and do more havoc in a month than Time does in a year]_{2440-secret , stealthy , undermining devils -- who tread down the brightest flowers in eden , and do more havoc in a month than time does in a year} . Picture to [yourself]_7320-sir for one minute what [Mary]_188-polly was before [they]_2441-they went to work with [her]_188-polly fresh heart and face -- do [her]_188-polly that justice -- and say whether such a thing is possible . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_7320-sir ’re [a good fellow]_{7500-a good fellow} , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ and are quite right . [I]_7320-sir have brooded on that subject so long , that every breath of suspicion carries [me]_7320-sir back to it . [You]_7320-sir are quite right . ’_[7320-sir] ‘ It is n’t , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[2442-the locksmith with brightened eyes , and sturdy , honest voice]} cried [the locksmith with brightened eyes , and sturdy , honest voice]_{2442-the locksmith with brightened eyes , and sturdy , honest voice} ; ‘ it is n’t because [I]_242-gabriel courted [her]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} before [Rudge]_220-barnaby , and failed , that [I]_242-gabriel say [she]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} was too good for [him]_220-barnaby . [She]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} would have been as much too good for [me]_242-gabriel . But [she]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} WAS too good for [him]_220-barnaby ; [he]_220-barnaby was n’t free and frank enough for [her]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} . [I]_242-gabriel do n’t reproach [his]_220-barnaby memory with it , [poor fellow]_{8763-poor fellow} ; [I]_242-gabriel only want to put [her]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} before [you]_7320-sir as [she]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} really was . For [myself]_242-gabriel , [I]_242-gabriel ’ll keep [her]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} old picture in [my]_242-gabriel mind ; and thinking of that , and what has altered [her]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} , [I]_242-gabriel ’ll stand [[her]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} friend]_{9026-her friend} , and try to win [her]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} back to peace . And damme , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[242-gabriel]} cried [Gabriel]_242-gabriel , ‘ with [your]_7320-sir pardon for the word , [I]_242-gabriel ’d do the same if [she]_{2433-a woman for a daughter} had married [fifty highwaymen]_{9028-fifty highwaymen} in a twelvemonth ; and think it in the Protestant Manual too , though [Martha]_213-martha said it was n’t , tooth and nail , till doomsday ! ’_{[242-gabriel]} If [the dark little parlour]_{2443-the dark little parlour} had been filled with a dense fog , which , clearing away in an instant , left it all radiance and brightness , it could not have been more suddenly cheered than by this outbreak on the part of [the hearty locksmith]_{8638-the hearty locksmith} . In a voice nearly as full and round as [his]_{8638-the hearty locksmith} own , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} cried ‘ Well said ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} and bade [him]_{8638-the hearty locksmith} come away without [more parley]_{2445-more parley} . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} complied right willingly ; and both getting into [a hackney coach]_{2447-a hackney coach} which was waiting at the door , drove off straightway . [They]_2448-their alighted at [the street corner]_{2449-the street corner} , and dismissing [their]_2448-their conveyance , walked to [the house]_{7210-the house} . To [their]_2448-their first knock at the door there was no response . A second met with the like result . But in answer to the third , which was of a more vigorous kind , the parlour window - sash was gently raised , and a musical voice cried : ‘ [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , [[my]_{206-mr haredale} dear fellow]_{1623-my dear fellow} , [I]_{206-mr haredale} am extremely glad to see [you]_{206-mr haredale} . How very much [you]_{206-mr haredale} have improved in [your]_{206-mr haredale} appearance since [our]_2448-their last meeting ! [I]_{206-mr haredale} never saw [you]_{206-mr haredale} looking better . HOW do [you]_{206-mr haredale} do ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} turned [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes towards the casement whence the voice proceeded , though there was no need to do so , to recognise [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} , and [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} waved [his]_{228-mr chester} hand , and smiled a courteous welcome . ‘ The door will be opened immediately , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said . ‘ There is [nobody]_7945-nobody but [a very dilapidated female to perform such offices]_{9031-a very dilapidated female to perform such offices} . [You]_{206-mr haredale} will excuse [her]_{9031-a very dilapidated female to perform such offices} infirmities ? If [she]_{9031-a very dilapidated female to perform such offices} were in [a more elevated station of [society]_9033-society]_{9032-a more elevated station of society} , [she]_{9031-a very dilapidated female to perform such offices} would be gouty . Being but [a hewer of wood and drawer of water]_{9034-a hewer of wood and drawer of water} , [she]_{9031-a very dilapidated female to perform such offices} is rheumatic . [[My]_{228-mr chester} dear]_{812-my dear} [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , these are natural class distinctions , depend upon it . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , whose face resumed its lowering and distrustful look the moment [he]_{206-mr haredale} heard the voice , inclined [his]_{206-mr haredale} head stiffly , and turned [his]_{206-mr haredale} back upon [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} . ‘ Not opened yet , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ Dear [me]_{228-mr chester} ! [I]_{228-mr chester} hope [the aged soul]_{9036-the aged soul} has not caught [her]_{9036-the aged soul} foot in some unlucky cobweb by the way . [She]_{9036-the aged soul} is there at last ! Come in , [I]_{228-mr chester} beg ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} entered , followed by [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . Turning with a look of great astonishment to [the old woman who had opened the door]_{2454-the old woman who had opened the door} , [he]_{206-mr haredale} inquired for [Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} -- for [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . [They]_2455-they were both gone , [she]_{2454-the old woman who had opened the door} replied , wagging [her]_{2454-the old woman who had opened the door} ancient head , for good . There was a gentleman in [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} , who perhaps could tell [them]_2455-they more . That was all [SHE]_{2454-the old woman who had opened the door} knew . ‘ Pray , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , presenting [himself]_{206-mr haredale} before [this new tenant]_{2457-this new tenant} , ‘ where is [the person whom [I]_{206-mr haredale} came here to see]_{9038-the person whom i came here to see} ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [[My]_{206-mr haredale} dear friend]_{9039-my dear friend} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} returned , ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} have not the least idea . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [Your]_{206-mr haredale} trifling is ill - timed , ’_{[483-the other]} retorted [the other]_{483-the other} in a suppressed tone and voice , ‘ and its subject ill - chosen . Reserve it for [those who are [[your]_{206-mr haredale} friends]_{8665-your friends}]_{9040-those who are your friends} , and do not expend it on [me]_{483-the other} . [I]_{483-the other} lay no claim to the distinction , and have the self - denial to reject it . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [[My]_{228-mr chester} dear]_{812-my dear} , good sir , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ [you]_{812-my dear} are heated with walking . Sit down , [I]_{228-mr chester} beg . [[Our]_9043-our friend]_{8016-our friend} is-- ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Is but [a plain honest man]_{9045-a plain honest man} , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ and quite unworthy of [your]_{7447-the locksmith} notice . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel by name , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} bluntly . ‘ [A worthy English yeoman]_{9047-a worthy english yeoman} ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ [A most worthy yeoman]_{9048-a most worthy yeoman} , of whom [I]_{206-mr haredale} have frequently heard [[my]_{206-mr haredale} son]_{7914-my son} [Ned]_{228-mr chester} -- [darling fellow]_{9050-darling fellow} -- speak , and have often wished to see . [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , [[my]_{206-mr haredale} good friend]_{2264-my good friend} , [I]_{206-mr haredale} am glad to know [you]_{219-mrs varden} . [You]_{219-mrs varden} wonder now , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} said , turning languidly to [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ to see [me]_{206-mr haredale} here . Now , [I]_{206-mr haredale} am sure [you]_{206-mr haredale} do . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} glanced at [him]_{206-mr haredale} -- not fondly or admiringly -- smiled , and held [his]_{206-mr haredale} peace . ‘ The mystery is solved in a moment , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} ; ‘ in a moment . Will [you]_{219-mrs varden} step aside with [me]_{228-mr chester} one instant . [You]_{219-mrs varden} remember [our]_9052-our little compact in reference to [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , and [[your]_{219-mrs varden} dear niece]_{9053-your dear niece} , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ? [You]_{219-mrs varden} remember the list of [assistants]_{9054-assistants} in [their]_{9054-assistants} innocent intrigue ? [You]_{219-mrs varden} remember [these two people]_{9055-these two people} being among [them]_{9054-assistants} ? [[My]_{228-mr chester} dear fellow]_{1623-my dear fellow} , congratulate [yourself]_{219-mrs varden} , and [me]_{228-mr chester} . [I]_{228-mr chester} have bought them off . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [You]_{228-mr chester} have done what ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ Bought [them]_{9055-these two people} off , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} returned [[his]_{206-mr haredale} smiling friend]_{2460-his smiling friend} . ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} have found it necessary to take some active steps towards setting [this boy]_{9057-this boy} and [girl]_1010-girl attachment quite at rest , and have begun by removing [these two agents]_{9059-these two agents} . [You]_{219-mrs varden} are surprised ? Who CAN withstand the influence of a little money ! [They]_{9059-these two agents} wanted it , and have been bought off . [We]_9060-we have nothing more to fear from [them]_{9059-these two agents} . [They]_{9059-these two agents} are gone . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Gone ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} echoed [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ Where ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [[My]_{228-mr chester} dear fellow]_{1623-my dear fellow} -- and [you]_{219-mrs varden} must permit [me]_{228-mr chester} to say again , that [you]_{219-mrs varden} never looked so young ; so positively boyish as [you]_{219-mrs varden} do to - night -- [the Lord]_{9062-the lord} knows where ; [I]_{228-mr chester} believe [Columbus]_298-columbus [himself]_298-columbus would n’t find [them]_{9059-these two agents} . Between [you]_{219-mrs varden} and [me]_{228-mr chester} [they]_{9059-these two agents} have [their]_{9059-these two agents} hidden reasons , but upon that point [I]_{228-mr chester} have pledged [myself]_{228-mr chester} to secrecy . [She]_9063-she appointed to see [you]_{219-mrs varden} here to - night , [I]_{228-mr chester} know , but found it inconvenient , and could n’t wait . Here is the key of the door . [I]_{228-mr chester} am afraid [you]_{219-mrs varden} ’ll find it inconveniently large ; but as [the tenement]_{9064-the tenement} is [yours]_{219-mrs varden} , [your]_{219-mrs varden} good - nature will excuse that , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , [I]_{228-mr chester} am certain ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} Chapter 27 [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} stood in [[the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s parlour]_{1851-the widow ’s parlour} with the door - key in [his]_{206-mr haredale} hand , gazing by turns at [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} and at [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel , and occasionally glancing downward at the key as in the hope that of its own accord it would unlock the mystery ; until [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , putting on [his]_{228-mr chester} hat and gloves , and sweetly inquiring whether [they]_2463-they were walking in the same direction , recalled [him]_{228-mr chester} to [himself]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ No , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said . ‘ [[Our]_2463-they roads]_{9065-our roads} diverge -- widely , as [you]_{228-mr chester} know . For the present , [I]_{228-mr chester} shall remain [here]_7326-here . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [You]_{206-mr haredale} will be hipped , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ; [you]_{206-mr haredale} will be miserable , melancholy , utterly wretched , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘ It ’s a place of the very last description for [a man of [your]_{206-mr haredale} temper]_{9067-a man of your temper} . [I]_{483-the other} know it will make [you]_{206-mr haredale} very miserable . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ Let it , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , sitting down ; ‘ and thrive upon the thought . Good night ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} Feigning to be wholly unconscious of the abrupt wave of the hand which rendered this farewell tantamount to a dismissal , [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} retorted with a bland and heartfelt benediction , and inquired of [Gabriel]_212-gabriel in what direction [HE]_212-gabriel was going . ‘ [Yours]_{206-mr haredale} , [sir]_7320-sir , would be too much honour for the like of [me]_{7447-the locksmith} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} replied [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , hesitating . ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} wish [you]_{228-mr chester} to remain [here]_7326-here a little while , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , without looking towards [them]_2466-them . ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} have a word or two to say to [you]_{228-mr chester} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} will not intrude upon [your]_{228-mr chester} conference another moment , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} with inconceivable politeness . ‘ May it be satisfactory to [you]_{228-mr chester} both ! God bless [you]_{228-mr chester} ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} So saying , and bestowing upon [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} a most refulgent smile , [he]_{206-mr haredale} left [them]_2466-them . ‘ [A deplorably constituted creature]_{9070-a deplorably constituted creature} , [that rugged person]_{9071-that rugged person} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} said , as [he]_{206-mr haredale} walked along [the street]_{780-the street} ; ‘ [he]_{9071-that rugged person} is an atrocity that carries its own punishment along with it -- a bear that gnaws [himself]_{9071-that rugged person} . And here is one of the inestimable advantages of having a perfect command over one ’s inclinations . [I]_{206-mr haredale} have been tempted in these two short interviews , to draw upon [that fellow]_{2350-that fellow} , fifty times . [Five men in six]_{9073-five men in six} would have yielded to the impulse . By suppressing [mine]_{206-mr haredale} , [I]_{206-mr haredale} wound [him]_{9071-that rugged person} deeper and more keenly than if [I]_{206-mr haredale} were [the best swordsman in all [Europe]_56-europe]_{9074-the best swordsman in all europe} , and [he]_{9071-that rugged person} the worst . [You]_9075-you are [the wise man]_{9076-the wise man} ’s very last resource , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} said , tapping the hilt of [his]_{206-mr haredale} weapon ; ‘ [we]_9077-we can but appeal to [you]_9075-you when all else is said and done . To come to [you]_9075-you before , and thereby spare [[our]_9077-we adversaries]_{9078-our adversaries} so much , is a barbarian mode of warfare , quite unworthy of [any man with the remotest pretensions to delicacy of feeling , or refinement]_{9079-any man with the remotest pretensions to delicacy of feeling , or refinement} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [He]_{206-mr haredale} smiled so very pleasantly as [he]_{206-mr haredale} communed with [himself]_{206-mr haredale} after this manner , that [a beggar]_{8418-a beggar} was emboldened to follow for alms , and to dog [his]_{206-mr haredale} footsteps for some distance . [He]_{206-mr haredale} was gratified by the circumstance , feeling it complimentary to [his]_{206-mr haredale} power of feature , and as a reward suffered [the man]_{472-the man} to follow [him]_{206-mr haredale} until [he]_{206-mr haredale} called a chair , when [he]_{206-mr haredale} graciously dismissed [him]_{472-the man} with a fervent blessing . ‘ Which is as easy as cursing , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} wisely added , as [he]_{206-mr haredale} took [his]_{206-mr haredale} seat , ‘ and more becoming to [the face.--To Clerkenwell]_{9080-the face.--to clerkenwell} , [[my]_{206-mr haredale} good creatures]_{9081-my good creatures} , if [you]_{1762-the chairmen} please ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [The chairmen]_{1762-the chairmen} were rendered quite vivacious by having such a courteous burden , and to [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell} [they]_{1762-the chairmen} went at a fair round trot . Alighting at a certain point [he]_{206-mr haredale} had indicated to [them]_{1762-the chairmen} upon [the road]_{621-the road} , and paying [them]_{1762-the chairmen} something less than [they]_{1762-the chairmen} expected from a fare of such gentle speech , [he]_{206-mr haredale} turned into [the street in which [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} dwelt , and presently stood beneath the shadow of [the Golden Key]_{57-the golden key}]_{2473-the street in which the locksmith dwelt , and presently stood beneath the shadow of the golden key} . [Mr Tappertit , who was hard at work by lamplight]_{2475-mr tappertit , who was hard at work by lamplight} , in a corner of [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , remained unconscious of [his]_{206-mr haredale} presence until a hand upon [his]_{206-mr haredale} shoulder made [him]_{206-mr haredale} start and turn [his]_{206-mr haredale} head . ‘ Industry , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ is the soul of business , and the keystone of prosperity . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , [I]_{228-mr chester} shall expect [you]_{223-mr tappertit} to invite [me]_{228-mr chester} to dinner when [you]_{223-mr tappertit} are [Lord Mayor of [London]_2-london]_{9082-lord mayor of london} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [Sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} returned [the ‘ prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} , laying down [his]_0-i hammer , and rubbing [his]_0-i nose on the back of a very sooty hand , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i scorn [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} and everything that belongs to [him]_{836-the lord mayor} . [We]_2478-we must have another state of society , [sir]_7320-sir , before [you]_7320-sir catch [me]_0-i being [Lord Mayor]_{300-lord mayor} . How de do , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] The better , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , for looking into [your]_{223-mr tappertit} ingenuous face once more . [I]_0-i hope [you]_{223-mr tappertit} are well . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am as well , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , standing up to get nearer to [his]_7320-sir ear , and whispering hoarsely , ‘_[0-i] as [any man]_{1392-any man} can be under the aggrawations to which [I]_0-i am exposed . [My]_0-i life ’s a burden to [me]_0-i . If it was n’t for [wengeance]_{2483-wengeance} , [I]_0-i ’d play at pitch and toss with it on the losing hazard . ’ ‘_[0-i] Is [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} at [home]_7189-home ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[7320-sir] [Sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , eyeing [him]_7320-sir over with a look of concentrated expression,--‘she is . Did [you]_7320-sir wish to see [her]_{219-mrs varden} ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} nodded . ‘ Then come this way , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , wiping [his]_{223-mr tappertit} face upon [his]_{223-mr tappertit} apron . ‘ Follow [me]_{223-mr tappertit} , sir.--Would [you]_7320-sir permit [me]_{223-mr tappertit} to whisper in [your]_7320-sir ear , one half a second ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ By all means . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} raised [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} on tiptoe , applied [his]_{223-mr tappertit} lips to [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} ’s ear , drew back [his]_{223-mr tappertit} head without saying anything , looked hard at [him]_{228-mr chester} , applied them to [his]_{228-mr chester} ear again , again drew back , and finally whispered--‘The name is [Joseph Willet]_197-joe . Hush ! [I]_0-i say no more . ’ Having said that much , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} beckoned [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} with a mysterious aspect to follow [him]_{223-mr tappertit} to the parlour - door , where [he]_{223-mr tappertit} announced [him]_{223-mr tappertit} in the voice of [a gentleman - usher]_{9087-a gentleman - usher} . ‘_[0-i] [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} And not [Mr Ed’dard]_{301-mr ed’dard} , mind , ’ said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , looking into the door again , and adding this by way of postscript in [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} own person]_{9088-his own person} ; ‘_{[301-mr ed’dard]} it ’s [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} . ’ ‘_{[470-his father]} But do not let [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , advancing hat in hand , as [he]_{228-mr chester} observed the effect of this last explanatory announcement , ‘_{[470-his father]} do not let [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} be any check or restraint on [your]_2489-your domestic occupations , [Miss Varden]_{282-miss varden} . ’ ‘_{[282-miss varden]} Oh ! Now ! [There]_7220-there ! An’t [I]_0-i always a - saying it ! ’ exclaimed [Miggs]_239-miggs , clapping [her]_239-miggs hands . ‘_[0-i] If [he]_{470-his father} an’t been and took [Missis]_302-missis for [[her]_302-missis own daughter]_{2491-her own daughter} . Well , [she]_302-missis DO look like it , that [she]_302-missis do . Only think of that , [mim]_7753-mim ! ’ ‘_[7753-mim] Is it possible , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} in [his]_{228-mr chester} softest tones , ‘_[7753-mim] that this is [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ! [I]_0-i am amazed . That is not [[your]_0-i daughter]_{2493-your daughter} , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ? No , no . [[Your]_0-i sister]_{2494-your sister} . ’ ‘_{[2494-your sister]} [[My]_0-i daughter]_{2495-my daughter} , indeed , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} , blushing with great juvenility . ‘_[7320-sir] Ah , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ! ’ cried [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Ah , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am -- humanity is indeed a happy lot , when [we]_2498-we can repeat [ourselves]_2498-we in [others]_7490-others , and still be young as [they]_7490-others . [You]_{219-mrs varden} must allow [me]_0-i to salute [you]_{219-mrs varden} -- the custom of [the country]_{609-the country} , [[my]_0-i dear madam]_{2501-my dear madam} -- [[your]_{219-mrs varden} daughter]_{2493-your daughter} too . ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly showed some reluctance to perform this ceremony , but was sharply reproved by [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , who insisted on [her]_216-dolly undergoing it that minute . For pride , [she]_216-dolly said with great severity , was one of the seven deadly sins , and humility and lowliness of heart were virtues . Wherefore [she]_216-dolly desired that [Dolly]_216-dolly would be kissed immediately , on pain of [her]_216-dolly just displeasure ; at the same time giving [her]_216-dolly to understand that whatever [she]_216-dolly saw [[her]_216-dolly mother]_{1482-her mother} do , [she]_216-dolly might safely do [herself]_216-dolly , without being at the trouble of any reasoning or reflection on the subject -- which , indeed , was offensive and undutiful , and in direct contravention of the church catechism . Thus admonished , [Dolly]_216-dolly complied , though by no means willingly ; for there was a broad , bold look of admiration in [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} ’s face , refined and polished though it sought to be , which distressed [her]_216-dolly very much . As [she]_216-dolly stood with downcast eyes , not liking to look up and meet [his]_{228-mr chester} , [he]_{228-mr chester} gazed upon [her]_216-dolly with an approving air , and then turned to [[her]_216-dolly mother]_{1482-her mother} . ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} [Gabriel]_212-gabriel ( whose acquaintance [I]_0-i only made this very evening ) should be [a happy man]_{2504-a happy man} , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Ah ! ’ sighed [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} , shaking [her]_{265-mrs v.} head . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Ah ! ’ echoed [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Is that the case ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , compassionately . ‘_[0-i] Dear [me]_0-i ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [Master]_7428-master has no intentions , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ murmured [Miggs]_239-miggs as [she]_{219-mrs varden} sidled up to [him]_7320-sir , ‘_{[7428-master]} but to be as grateful as [[his]_7428-master natur]_{2507-his natur} will let [him]_7428-master , for everythink [he]_7428-master owns which it is in [his]_7428-master powers to appreciate . But [we]_2508-we never , sir’--said [Miggs]_239-miggs , looking sideways at [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , and interlarding [her]_{219-mrs varden} discourse with a sigh--‘we never know the full value of SOME wines and fig - trees till [we]_2508-we lose ‘ em . So much the worse , [sir]_7320-sir , for [them]_2509-them as has the slighting of ‘_[239-miggs] em on [their]_2509-them consciences when [they]_2509-them ’re gone to be in full blow elsewhere . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} And [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs cast up [her]_239-miggs eyes to signify where that might be . As [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} distinctly heard , and was intended to hear , all that [Miggs]_239-miggs said , and as these words appeared to convey in metaphorical terms a presage or foreboding that [she]_{219-mrs varden} would at some early period droop beneath [her]_{219-mrs varden} trials and take an easy flight towards the stars , [she]_{219-mrs varden} immediately began to languish , and taking a volume of the Manual from a neighbouring table , leant [her]_{219-mrs varden} arm upon it as though [she]_{219-mrs varden} were [Hope]_303-hope and that [her]_{219-mrs varden} Anchor . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} perceiving this , and seeing how the volume was lettered on the back , took it gently from [her]_{219-mrs varden} hand , and turned the fluttering leaves . ‘ [My]_{228-mr chester} favourite book , [dear madam]_{9093-dear madam} . How often , how very often in [his]_{228-mr chester} early life -- before [he]_{228-mr chester} can remember’--(this clause was strictly true ) ‘_{[228-mr chester]} have [I]_0-i deduced little easy moral lessons from its pages , for [[my]_0-i dear son]_{8973-my dear son} [Ned]_{228-mr chester} ! [You]_2511-you know [Ned]_{228-mr chester} ? ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} had that honour , and [a fine affable young gentleman]_{9094-a fine affable young gentleman} [he]_{228-mr chester} was . ‘_[2511-you] [You]_2511-you ’re [a mother]_{9095-a mother} , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , taking a pinch of snuff , ‘ and [you]_2511-you know what [I]_{228-mr chester} , as [a father]_{8799-a father} , feel , when [he]_{228-mr chester} is praised . [He]_{228-mr chester} gives [me]_{228-mr chester} some uneasiness -- much uneasiness -- [he]_{228-mr chester} ’s of a roving nature , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am -- from flower to flower -- from sweet to sweet -- but [his]_{228-mr chester} is the butterfly time of life , and [we]_9098-we must not be hard upon such trifling . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [He]_{228-mr chester} glanced at [Dolly]_216-dolly . [She]_216-dolly was attending evidently to what [he]_{228-mr chester} said . Just what [he]_{228-mr chester} desired ! ‘ The only thing [I]_{228-mr chester} object to in this little trait of [Ned]_{228-mr chester} ’s , is , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ --and the mention of [his]_{228-mr chester} name reminds [me]_{228-mr chester} , by the way , that [I]_{228-mr chester} am about to beg the favour of a minute ’s talk with [you]_216-dolly alone -- the only thing [I]_{228-mr chester} object to in it , is , that it DOES partake of insincerity . Now , however [I]_{228-mr chester} may attempt to disguise the fact from [myself]_{228-mr chester} in [my]_{228-mr chester} affection for [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , still [I]_{228-mr chester} always revert to this -- that if [we]_9098-we are not sincere , [we]_9098-we are nothing . Nothing upon [earth]_8952-earth . Let [us]_9098-we be sincere , [[my]_{228-mr chester} dear]_{812-my dear} madam-- ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ --and [Protestant]_{304-protestant} , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} murmured [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ‘ --and Protestant above all things . Let [us]_9098-we be sincere and Protestant , strictly moral , strictly just ( though always with a leaning towards mercy ) , strictly honest , and strictly true , and [we]_9098-we gain -- it is a slight point , certainly , but still it is something tangible ; [we]_9098-we throw up a groundwork and foundation , so to speak , of goodness , on which [we]_9098-we may afterwards erect some worthy superstructure . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} Now , to be sure , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} thought , here is a perfect character . Here is [a meek , righteous , thoroughgoing Christian , who , having mastered all these qualities , so difficult of attainment]_{2512-a meek , righteous , thoroughgoing christian , who , having mastered all these qualities , so difficult of attainment} ; [who , having dropped a pinch of salt on the tails of all the cardinal virtues]_{2513-who , having dropped a pinch of salt on the tails of all the cardinal virtues} , and caught [them]_2514-them every one ; makes light of [their]_2514-them possession , and pants for more morality . For [the good woman]_{7971-the good woman} never doubted ( as [many good men]_{2516-many good men} and [women]_648-women never do ) , that this slighting kind of profession , this setting so little store by great matters , this seeming to say , ‘ [I]_{9093-dear madam} am not proud , [I]_{9093-dear madam} am what [you]_{7971-the good woman} hear , but [I]_{9093-dear madam} consider [myself]_{9093-dear madam} no better than [other people]_{7437-other people} ; let [us]_9098-we change the subject , pray’--was perfectly genuine and true . [He]_{9093-dear madam} so contrived it , and said it in that way that it appeared to have been forced from [him]_{9093-dear madam} , and its effect was marvellous . Aware of the impression [he]_{9093-dear madam} had made -- [few men]_{1381-few men} were quicker than [he]_{9093-dear madam} at such discoveries -- [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} followed up the blow by propounding certain virtuous maxims , somewhat vague and general in their nature , doubtless , and occasionally partaking of the character of [truisms , worn a little out at elbow]_{9103-truisms , worn a little out at elbow} , but delivered in so charming a voice and with such uncommon serenity and peace of mind , that [they]_2514-them answered as well as the best . Nor is this to be wondered at ; for as hollow vessels produce a far more musical sound in falling than those which are substantial , so it will oftentimes be found that sentiments which have nothing in them make the loudest ringing in [the world]_{511-the world} , and are the most relished . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , with the volume gently extended in one hand , and with the other planted lightly on [his]_{228-mr chester} breast , talked to [them]_2514-them in the most delicious manner possible ; and quite enchanted all [[his]_{228-mr chester} hearers]_{833-his hearers} , notwithstanding [their]_2514-them conflicting interests and thoughts . [Even [Dolly]_216-dolly , who , between [his]_{9093-dear madam} keen regards and [her]_216-dolly eyeing over by [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , was put quite out of countenance , could not help owning within [herself]_216-dolly that [he]_{228-mr chester} was [the sweetest - spoken gentleman [she]_216-dolly had ever seen]_{9107-the sweetest - spoken gentleman she had ever seen} . Even [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who was divided between admiration of [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} and a mortal jealousy of [[her]_239-miggs young mistress]_{9108-her young mistress}]_{9106-even dolly , who , between his keen regards and her eyeing over by mr tappertit , was put quite out of countenance , could not help owning within herself that he was the sweetest - spoken gentleman she had ever seen . even miss miggs , who was divided between admiration of mr chester and a mortal jealousy of her young mistress} , had sufficient leisure to be propitiated . Even [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , though occupied as [we]_9109-we have seen in gazing at [his]_{223-mr tappertit} heart ’s delight , could not wholly divert [his]_{223-mr tappertit} thoughts from the voice of [the other charmer]_{9110-the other charmer} . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , to [her]_{219-mrs varden} own private thinking , had never been so improved in all [her]_{219-mrs varden} life ; and when [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , rising and craving permission to speak with [her]_{219-mrs varden} apart , took [her]_{219-mrs varden} by the hand and led [her]_{219-mrs varden} at arm ’s length [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} to [the best sitting - room]_{9112-the best sitting - room} , [she]_{219-mrs varden} almost deemed [him]_{228-mr chester} something more than human . ‘_{[9093-dear madam]} [Dear madam]_{9093-dear madam} , ’ [he]_{228-mr chester} said , pressing [her]_{219-mrs varden} hand delicately to [his]_{228-mr chester} lips ; ‘_{[2519-an affectionate parent]} be seated . ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} called up quite a courtly air , and became seated . ‘_{[9093-dear madam]} [You]_{9093-dear madam} guess [my]_0-i object ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , drawing a chair towards [her]_{219-mrs varden} . ‘_{[9093-dear madam]} [You]_{9093-dear madam} divine [my]_0-i purpose ? [I]_0-i am [an affectionate parent]_{2519-an affectionate parent} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} That [I]_0-i am sure [you]_0-i are , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} ‘_[7320-sir] Thank [you]_{9093-dear madam} , ’ returned [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , tapping [his]_{228-mr chester} snuff - box lid . ‘_{[9093-dear madam]} Heavy moral responsibilities rest with [parents]_2522-parents , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} slightly raised [her]_{219-mrs varden} hands , shook [her]_{219-mrs varden} head , and looked at the ground as though [she]_{219-mrs varden} saw straight through the globe , out at the other end , and into the immensity of [space beyond]_{9113-space beyond} . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [I]_0-i may confide in [you]_{9093-dear madam} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} without reserve . [I]_0-i love [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , dearly ; and loving [him]_{7914-my son} as [I]_0-i do , [I]_0-i would save [him]_{7914-my son} from working certain misery . [You]_{9093-dear madam} know of [his]_{7914-my son} attachment to [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} . [You]_{9093-dear madam} have abetted [him]_{7914-my son} in it , and very kind of [you]_{9093-dear madam} it was to do so . [I]_0-i am deeply obliged to [you]_{9093-dear madam} -- most deeply obliged to [you]_{9093-dear madam} -- for [your]_{9093-dear madam} interest in [his]_{7914-my son} behalf ; but [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} ma’am , it is a mistaken one , [I]_0-i do assure [you]_{9093-dear madam} . ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} stammered that [she]_{219-mrs varden} was sorry-- ‘_[0-i] Sorry , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} ma’am , ’ [he]_0-i interposed . ‘_[0-i] Never be sorry for what is so very amiable , so very good in intention , so perfectly like [yourself]_{9093-dear madam} . But there are grave and weighty reasons , pressing family considerations , and apart even from these , points of religious difference , which interpose themselves , and render [their]_2527-their union impossible ; utterly im - possible . [I]_0-i should have mentioned these circumstances to [[your]_{9093-dear madam} husband]_{8607-your husband} ; but [he]_{8607-your husband} has -- [you]_{9093-dear madam} will excuse [my]_0-i saying this so freely -- [he]_{8607-your husband} has NOT [your]_{9093-dear madam} quickness of apprehension or depth of moral sense . What [an extremely airy house]_{2529-an extremely airy house} this is , and how beautifully kept ! For one like [myself]_0-i -- [a widower]_{2530-a widower} so long -- these tokens of female care and superintendence have inexpressible charms . ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} began to think ( [she]_{219-mrs varden} scarcely knew why ) that [the young Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} must be in the wrong and [the old Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} must be in the right . ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , ’ resumed [[her]_{219-mrs varden} tempter]_{9114-her tempter} with [his]_7320-sir most winning air , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} has had , [I]_0-i am told , [[your]_0-i lovely daughter]_{2532-your lovely daughter} ’s aid , and [[your]_0-i open - hearted husband]_{2533-your open - hearted husband} ’s . ’ ‘_[0-i] --Much more than [mine]_0-i , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ; ‘_[0-i] a great deal more . [I]_0-i have often had [my]_0-i doubts . It ’s a-- ’ ‘_[0-i] A bad example , ’ suggested [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[0-i] It is . No doubt it is . [[Your]_0-i daughter]_{2493-your daughter} is at that age when to set before [her]_{2493-your daughter} an encouragement for [young persons]_{2536-young persons} to rebel against [[their]_{2536-young persons} parents]_{2537-their parents} on this most important point , is particularly injudicious . [You]_0-i are quite right . [I]_0-i ought to have thought of that [myself]_0-i , but it escaped [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i confess -- so far superior are [your]_0-i sex to [ours]_2538-ours , [dear madam]_{9093-dear madam} , in point of penetration and sagacity . ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} looked as wise as if [she]_{219-mrs varden} had really said something to deserve this compliment -- firmly believed [she]_{219-mrs varden} had , in short -- and [her]_{219-mrs varden} faith in [her]_{219-mrs varden} own shrewdness increased considerably . ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[1503-ma’am]} [you]_1503-ma’am embolden [me]_0-i to be plain with [you]_1503-ma’am . [[My]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} and [I]_0-i are at variance on this point . [The young lady]_{7328-the young lady} and [[her]_{7328-the young lady} natural guardian]_{2544-her natural guardian} differ upon it , also . And the closing point is , that [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} is bound by [his]_{7914-my son} duty to [me]_0-i , by [his]_{7914-my son} honour , by every solemn tie and obligation , to marry [some one else]_{2546-some one else} . ’ ‘_{[7914-my son]} Engaged to marry [another lady]_{2547-another lady} ! ’ quoth [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , holding up [her]_{219-mrs varden} hands . ‘_{[2501-my dear madam]} [[My]_0-i dear madam]_{2501-my dear madam} , brought up , educated , and trained , expressly for that purpose . Expressly for that purpose.--Miss [Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , [I]_0-i am told , is [a very charming creature]_{2549-a very charming creature} . ’ ‘_{[2549-a very charming creature]} [I]_0-i am [[her]_{199-miss haredale} foster - mother]_{2550-her foster - mother} , and should know -- [the best young lady in [the world]_{511-the world}]_{2551-the best young lady in the world} , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not the smallest doubt of it . [I]_0-i am sure [she]_{199-miss haredale} is . And [you]_2553-you , who have stood in that tender relation towards [her]_{199-miss haredale} , are bound to consult [her]_{199-miss haredale} happiness . Now , can [I]_0-i -- as [I]_0-i have said to [Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , who quite agrees -- can [I]_0-i possibly stand by , and suffer [her]_{199-miss haredale} to throw [herself]_{199-miss haredale} away ( although [she]_{199-miss haredale} IS of [a Catholic family]_{2554-a catholic family} ) , upon [a young fellow who , as yet , has no heart at all]_{2555-a young fellow who , as yet , has no heart at all} ? It is no imputation upon [him]_{2555-a young fellow who , as yet , has no heart at all} to say [he]_{2555-a young fellow who , as yet , has no heart at all} has not , because [young men who have plunged deeply into the frivolities and conventionalities of society]_{2556-young men who have plunged deeply into the frivolities and conventionalities of society} , very seldom have . [Their]_{2556-young men who have plunged deeply into the frivolities and conventionalities of society} hearts never grow , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , till after thirty . [I]_0-i do n’t believe , no , [I]_0-i do NOT believe , that [I]_0-i had any heart [myself]_0-i when [I]_0-i was [Ned]_{228-mr chester} ’s age . ’ ‘_[0-i] Oh sir , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [you]_{2555-a young fellow who , as yet , has no heart at all} must have had . It ’s impossible that [you]_{2555-a young fellow who , as yet , has no heart at all} , who have so much now , can ever have been without any . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope , ’ [he]_0-i answered , shrugging [his]_0-i shoulders meekly , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have a little ; [I]_0-i hope , a very little -- Heaven knows ! But to return to [Ned]_{228-mr chester} ; [I]_0-i have no doubt [you]_0-i thought , and therefore interfered benevolently in [his]_{228-mr chester} behalf , that [I]_0-i objected to [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} . How very natural ! [[My]_0-i dear madam]_{2501-my dear madam} , [I]_0-i object to [him]_{228-mr chester} -- to [him]_{228-mr chester} -- emphatically to [Ned]_{228-mr chester} [himself]_{228-mr chester} . ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was perfectly aghast at the disclosure . ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [He]_{228-mr chester} has , if [he]_{228-mr chester} honourably fulfils this solemn obligation of which [I]_0-i have told [you]_0-i -- and [he]_{228-mr chester} must be honourable , [dear [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden}]_{2560-dear mrs varden} , or [he]_{228-mr chester} is [no son of mine]_{2561-no son of mine} -- a fortune within [his]_{228-mr chester} reach . [He]_{228-mr chester} is of most expensive , ruinously expensive habits ; and if , in a moment of caprice and wilfulness , [he]_{228-mr chester} were to marry [this young lady]_{2562-this young lady} , and so deprive [himself]_{228-mr chester} of the means of gratifying the tastes to which [he]_{228-mr chester} has been so long accustomed , [he]_{228-mr chester} would -- [[my]_0-i dear madam]_{2501-my dear madam} , [he]_{228-mr chester} would break [the gentle creature]_{2564-the gentle creature} ’s heart . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , [[my]_0-i good lady]_{2565-my good lady} , [my]_0-i dear soul , [I]_0-i put it to [you]_{219-mrs varden} -- is such a sacrifice to be endured ? Is the female heart a thing to be trifled with in this way ? Ask [your]_{219-mrs varden} own , [[my]_0-i dear madam]_{2501-my dear madam} . Ask [your]_{219-mrs varden} own , [I]_0-i beseech [you]_{219-mrs varden} . ’ ‘_[0-i] Truly , ’ thought [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ‘_{[755-this gentleman]} [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} is [a saint]_{2568-a saint} . But , ’ [she]_{219-mrs varden} added aloud , and not unnaturally , ‘_[0-i] if [you]_0-i take [[Miss Emma]_230-emma ’s lover]_{2569-miss emma ’s lover} away , [sir]_7320-sir , what becomes of [the poor thing]_{2571-the poor thing} ’s heart then ? ’ ‘_[0-i] The very point , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , not at all abashed , ‘_[0-i] to which [I]_0-i wished to lead [you]_{219-mrs varden} . A marriage with [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} , whom [I]_0-i should be compelled to disown , would be followed by years of misery ; [they]_2573-they would be separated , [[my]_0-i dear madam]_{2501-my dear madam} , in a twelvemonth . To break off this attachment , which is more fancied than real , as [you]_{219-mrs varden} and [I]_0-i know very well , will cost [the dear girl]_{2575-the dear girl} but a few tears , and [she]_{2575-the dear girl} is happy again . Take the case of [[your]_{219-mrs varden} own daughter]_{2576-your own daughter} , [the young lady [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs}]_{2577-the young lady downstairs} , who is [your]_{219-mrs varden} breathing image’--Mrs [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} coughed and simpered--‘there is [a young man]_{1637-a young man} ( [I]_0-i am sorry to say , [a dissolute fellow , of very indifferent character]_{2580-a dissolute fellow , of very indifferent character} ) of whom [I]_0-i have heard [Ned]_{228-mr chester} speak -- Bullet was it -- Pullet -- Mullet-- ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} There is [a young man of the name of [Joseph Willet]_197-joe]_{2581-a young man of the name of joseph willet} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , folding [her]_{219-mrs varden} hands loftily . ‘_{[2581-a young man of the name of joseph willet]} That ’s [he]_{2581-a young man of the name of joseph willet} , ’ cried [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_{[2581-a young man of the name of joseph willet]} Suppose this [Joseph Willet]_197-joe now , were to aspire to the affections of [[your]_7320-sir charming daughter]_{2583-your charming daughter} , and were to engage [them]_{2583-your charming daughter} . ’ ‘_[197-joe] It would be like [his]_{2581-a young man of the name of joseph willet} impudence , ’ interposed [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , bridling , ‘_{[2581-a young man of the name of joseph willet]} to dare to think of such a thing ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear madam]_{2501-my dear madam} , that ’s the whole case . [I]_0-i know it would be like [his]_{2581-a young man of the name of joseph willet} impudence . It is like [Ned]_{228-mr chester} ’s impudence to do as [he]_{2581-a young man of the name of joseph willet} has done ; but [you]_{2501-my dear madam} would not on that account , or because of a few tears from [[your]_{2501-my dear madam} beautiful daughter]_{2585-your beautiful daughter} , refrain from checking [their]_{2583-your charming daughter} inclinations in [their]_{2583-your charming daughter} birth . [I]_0-i meant to have reasoned thus with [[your]_{2501-my dear madam} husband]_{8607-your husband} when [I]_0-i saw [him]_{8607-your husband} at [Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} ’s this evening-- ’ ‘_{[2587-my husband]} [[My]_0-i husband]_{2587-my husband} , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , interposing with emotion , ‘_{[2587-my husband]} would be a great deal better at [home]_7189-home than going to [Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} ’s so often . [I]_0-i do n’t know what [he]_{8607-your husband} does [there]_7220-there . [I]_0-i do n’t see what occasion [he]_{8607-your husband} has to busy [himself]_{8607-your husband} in [her]_{229-mrs rudge} affairs at all , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_[0-i] If [I]_0-i do n’t appear to express [my]_0-i concurrence in those last sentiments of [yours]_{2501-my dear madam} , ’ returned [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[2501-my dear madam]} quite so strongly as [you]_{2501-my dear madam} might desire , it is because [his]_{8607-your husband} being [there]_7220-there , [[my]_0-i dear madam]_{2501-my dear madam} , and not proving conversational , led [me]_0-i hither , and procured [me]_0-i the happiness of this interview with one , in whom the whole management , conduct , and prosperity of [[her]_{229-mrs rudge} family]_{2593-her family} are centred , [I]_0-i perceive . ’ With that [he]_0-i took [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s hand again , and having pressed it to [his]_0-i lips with the highflown gallantry of the day -- a little burlesqued to render it the more striking in [the good lady]_{8195-the good lady} ’s unaccustomed eyes -- proceeded in the same strain of mingled sophistry , cajolery , and flattery , to entreat that [her]_{219-mrs varden} utmost influence might be exerted to restrain [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} and [daughter]_{9117-daughter} from any further promotion of [Edward]_{228-mr chester} ’s suit to [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , and from aiding or abetting [either party]_{9118-either party} in any way . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was but [a woman]_{7605-a woman} , and had [her]_{219-mrs varden} share of vanity , obstinacy , and love of power . [She]_{219-mrs varden} entered into a secret treaty of alliance , offensive and defensive , with [[her]_{219-mrs varden} insinuating visitor]_{9120-her insinuating visitor} ; and really did believe , as many others would have done who saw and heard [him]_0-i , that in so doing [she]_{219-mrs varden} furthered the ends of truth , justice , and morality , in a very uncommon degree . Overjoyed by the success of [his]_0-i negotiation , and mightily amused within [himself]_0-i , [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} conducted [her]_{219-mrs varden} [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} in the same state as before ; and having repeated the previous ceremony of salutation , which also as before comprehended [Dolly]_216-dolly , took [his]_0-i leave ; first completing the conquest of [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs ’s heart , by inquiring if ‘_{[2562-this young lady]} [this young lady]_{2562-this young lady} ’ would light [him]_0-i to the door . ‘_{[2562-this young lady]} Oh , mim , ’ said [Miggs]_239-miggs , returning with the candle . ‘_{[2562-this young lady]} Oh gracious [me]_0-i , [mim]_7753-mim , there ’s [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} ! Was there ever such [an angel]_{529-an angel} to talk as [he]_{1239-a gentleman} is -- and such [a sweet - looking man]_{2598-a sweet - looking man} ! So upright and noble , that [he]_{1239-a gentleman} seems to despise the very ground [he]_{1239-a gentleman} walks on ; and yet so mild and condescending , that [he]_{1239-a gentleman} seems to say “ but [I]_0-i will take notice on it too . ” And to think of [his]_{1239-a gentleman} taking [you]_2599-you for [Miss Dolly]_216-dolly , and [Miss Dolly]_{2600-miss dolly} for [[your]_2599-you sister]_{2494-your sister} -- Oh , [my]_0-i goodness [me]_0-i , if [I]_0-i was [master]_7428-master would n’t [I]_0-i be jealous of [him]_{1239-a gentleman} ! ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} reproved [[her]_{219-mrs varden} handmaid]_{9122-her handmaid} for this vain - speaking ; but very gently and mildly -- quite smilingly indeed -- remarking that [she]_216-dolly was [a foolish , giddy , light - headed girl]_{9123-a foolish , giddy , light - headed girl} , whose spirits carried [her]_216-dolly beyond all bounds , and who did n’t mean half [she]_216-dolly said , or [she]_216-dolly would be quite angry with [her]_216-dolly . ‘_[0-i] For [my]_0-i part , ’ said [Dolly]_216-dolly , in a thoughtful manner , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i half believe [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} is something like [Miggs]_239-miggs in that respect . For all [his]_{228-mr chester} politeness and pleasant speaking , [I]_0-i am pretty sure [he]_{228-mr chester} was making game of [us]_2603-us , more than once . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} If [you]_0-i venture to say such a thing again , and to speak ill of [people]_7575-people behind [their]_7575-people backs in [my]_0-i presence , [miss]_8193-miss , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall insist upon [your]_0-i taking a candle and going to bed directly . How dare [you]_0-i , [Dolly]_216-dolly ? [I]_0-i ’m astonished at [you]_0-i . The rudeness of [your]_0-i whole behaviour this evening has been disgraceful . Did [anybody]_7183-anybody ever hear , ’_{[2606-the enraged matron]} cried [the enraged matron]_{2606-the enraged matron} , bursting into tears , ‘ of [a daughter]_{7335-a daughter} telling [[her]_{7335-a daughter} own mother]_{9126-her own mother} [she]_{7335-a daughter} has been made game of ! ’_{[2606-the enraged matron]} What a very uncertain temper [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s was ! Chapter 28 Repairing to [a noted coffee - house in [Covent Garden]_{58-covent garden}]_{2607-a noted coffee - house in covent garden} when [he]_0-i left [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s]_{2609-the locksmith ’s} , [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} sat long over a late dinner , entertaining [himself]_0-i exceedingly with the whimsical recollection of [his]_0-i recent proceedings , and congratulating [himself]_0-i very much on [his]_0-i great cleverness . Influenced by these thoughts , [his]_0-i face wore an expression so benign and tranquil , that [the waiter in immediate attendance]_{2610-the waiter in immediate attendance} upon [him]_0-i felt [he]_0-i could almost have died in [his]_0-i defence , and settled in [his]_0-i own mind ( until the receipt of the bill , and a very small fee for very great trouble disabused [it]_2611-it of the idea ) that [such an apostolic customer]_{2612-such an apostolic customer} was worth half - a - dozen of the ordinary run of [visitors]_{2613-visitors} , at least . A visit to the gaming - table -- not as [a heated , anxious venturer]_{2614-a heated , anxious venturer} , but one whom it was quite a treat to see staking [his]_{228-mr chester} two or three pieces in deference to [the follies of society]_{2615-the follies of society} , and smiling with equal benevolence on [winners and losers]_{2616-winners and losers} -- made it late before [he]_0-i reached [home]_7189-home . It was [his]_0-i custom to bid [[his]_0-i servant]_{2232-his servant} go to bed at [his]_0-i own time unless [he]_0-i had orders to the contrary , and to leave a candle on [the common stair]_{2619-the common stair} . There was a lamp on the landing by which [he]_0-i could always light it when [he]_0-i came [home]_7189-home late , and having a key of the door about [him]_0-i [he]_0-i could enter and go to bed at [his]_0-i pleasure . [He]_0-i opened the glass of the dull lamp , whose wick , burnt up and swollen like [a drunkard]_{2621-a drunkard} ’s nose , came flying off in little carbuncles at the candle ’s touch , and scattering hot sparks about , rendered it matter of some difficulty to kindle the lazy taper ; when a noise , as of [a man snoring deeply some steps higher up]_{2622-a man snoring deeply some steps higher up} , caused [him]_0-i to pause and listen . It was the heavy breathing of [a sleeper , close at hand]_{2623-a sleeper , close at hand} . [Some fellow]_{2624-some fellow} had lain down on the open staircase , and was slumbering soundly . Having lighted the candle at length and opened [his]_0-i own door , [he]_0-i softly ascended , holding the taper high above [his]_0-i head , and peering cautiously about ; curious to see what kind of man had chosen so comfortless a shelter for [[his]_0-i lodging]_{2625-his lodging} . With [his]_0-i head upon the landing and [his]_0-i great limbs flung over half - a - dozen stairs , as carelessly as though [he]_0-i were [a dead man]_{8413-a dead man} whom [drunken bearers had thrown down by chance]_{2627-drunken bearers had thrown down by chance} , there lay [Hugh]_198-hugh , face uppermost , [his]_0-i long hair drooping like some wild weed upon [his]_0-i wooden pillow , and [his]_0-i huge chest heaving with the sounds which so unwontedly disturbed [the place]_{7219-the place} and hour . [He]_2629-his who came upon [him]_198-hugh so unexpectedly was about to break [his]_2629-his rest by thrusting [him]_198-hugh with [his]_2629-his foot , when , glancing at [his]_198-hugh upturned face , [he]_2629-his arrested [himself]_2629-his in the very action , and stooping down and shading the candle with [his]_2629-his hand , examined [his]_198-hugh features closely . Close as [his]_2629-his first inspection was , it did not suffice , for [he]_2629-his passed the light , still carefully shaded as before , across and across [his]_198-hugh face , and yet observed [him]_2629-his with a searching eye . While [he]_2629-his was thus engaged , [the sleeper , without any starting or turning round]_{2630-the sleeper , without any starting or turning round} , awoke . There was a kind of fascination in meeting [his]_2629-his steady gaze so suddenly , which took from the other the presence of mind to withdraw [his]_2629-his eyes , and forced [him]_2629-his , as it were , to meet [his]_2629-his look . So [they]_2631-they remained staring at [each other]_{7381-each other} , until [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} at last broke silence , and asked [him]_198-hugh in a low voice , why [he]_198-hugh lay sleeping there . ‘ [I]_198-hugh thought , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , struggling into a sitting posture and gazing at [him]_198-hugh intently , still , ‘ that [you]_198-hugh were a part of [my]_198-hugh dream . It was a curious one . [I]_198-hugh hope it may never come true , [master]_7428-master . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ What makes [you]_198-hugh shiver ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ The -- the cold , [I]_198-hugh suppose , ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh growled , as [he]_198-hugh shook [himself]_198-hugh and rose . ‘ [I]_198-hugh hardly know where [I]_198-hugh am yet . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Do [you]_198-hugh know [me]_{228-mr chester} ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ Ay , [I]_{228-mr chester} know [you]_198-hugh , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} answered . ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} was dreaming of [you]_198-hugh -- we’re not where [I]_{228-mr chester} thought [we]_9128-we were . That ’s a comfort . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [He]_{228-mr chester} looked round [him]_{228-mr chester} as [he]_{228-mr chester} spoke , and in particular looked above [his]_{228-mr chester} head , as though [he]_{228-mr chester} half expected to be standing under some object which had had existence in [his]_{228-mr chester} dream . Then [he]_{228-mr chester} rubbed [his]_{228-mr chester} eyes and shook [himself]_{228-mr chester} again , and followed [his]_{228-mr chester} conductor into [[his]_{228-mr chester} own rooms]_{2633-his own rooms} . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} lighted the candles which stood upon [his]_{228-mr chester} dressing - table , and wheeling an easy - chair towards the fire , which was yet burning , stirred up a cheerful blaze , sat down before it , and bade [his]_{228-mr chester} uncouth visitor ‘ Come here , ’_{[228-mr chester]} and draw [his]_{228-mr chester} boots off . ‘ [You]_198-hugh have been drinking again , [[my]_{228-mr chester} fine fellow]_{9129-my fine fellow} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said , as [Hugh]_198-hugh went down on one knee , and did as [he]_198-hugh was told . ‘ As [I]_{228-mr chester} ’m_{[228-mr chester]} alive , [master]_7428-master , [I]_0-i ’ve walked the twelve long miles , and waited [here]_7326-here [I]_0-i do n’t know how long , and had no drink between [my]_0-i lips since dinner - time at noon . ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} And can [you]_198-hugh do nothing better , [[my]_0-i pleasant friend]_{2636-my pleasant friend} , than fall asleep , and shake [the very building]_{2637-the very building} with [your]_198-hugh snores ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[198-hugh] Ca n’t [you]_198-hugh dream in [your]_198-hugh straw at [home]_7189-home , dull dog as [you]_198-hugh are , that [you]_198-hugh need come here to do it?--Reach [me]_0-i those slippers , and tread softly . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh obeyed in silence . ‘_{[2640-young gentleman]} And harkee , [[my]_0-i dear [young gentleman]_{2640-young gentleman}]_{2639-my dear young gentleman} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , as [he]_0-i put them on , ‘_{[2640-young gentleman]} the next time [you]_198-hugh dream , do n’t let it be of [me]_0-i , but of some dog or horse with whom [you]_198-hugh are better acquainted . Fill the glass once -- you’ll find it and the bottle in the same place -- and empty it to keep [yourself]_198-hugh awake . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh obeyed again even more zealously -- and having done so , presented [himself]_198-hugh before [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} . ‘_[198-hugh] Now , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_[198-hugh] what do [you]_198-hugh want with [me]_0-i ? ’ ‘_[198-hugh] There was news to - day , ’ returned [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] [[Your]_0-i son]_{1394-your son} was at [[our]_2642-our house]_{8237-our house} -- came down on [horseback]_{2644-horseback} . [He]_{1394-your son} tried to see [the young woman]_{2645-the young woman} , but could n’t get sight of [her]_{2645-the young woman} . [He]_{1394-your son} left some letter or some message which [[our]_2642-our Joe]_{2646-our joe} had charge of , but [he]_{1394-your son} and [the old one]_{2647-the old one} quarrelled about it when [[your]_0-i son]_{1394-your son} had gone , and [the old one]_{2647-the old one} would n’t let it be delivered . [He]_{1394-your son} says ( that ’s [the old one]_{2647-the old one} does ) that [none of [[his]_{1394-your son} people]_{2652-his people}]_{2651-none of his people} shall interfere and get [him]_{1394-your son} into trouble . [He]_{1394-your son} ’s [a landlord]_{2653-a landlord} , [he]_{1394-your son} says , and lives on [everybody]_{587-everybody} ’s custom . ’ ‘_{[1394-your son]} [He]_{1394-your son} ’s a jewel , ’ smiled [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[1394-your son]} and the better for being [a dull one.--Well]_{2655-a dull one.--well} ? ’ ‘_{[2656-varden ’s daughter]} [[Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s daughter]_{2656-varden ’s daughter} -- that ’s the girl [I]_0-i kissed-- ’ ‘_{[2656-varden ’s daughter]} --and stole the bracelet from upon [[the king]_{7438-the king} ’s highway]_{7439-the king ’s highway} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , composedly . ‘_{[2656-varden ’s daughter]} Yes ; what of [her]_{2656-varden ’s daughter} ? ’ ‘_{[2656-varden ’s daughter]} [She]_{2656-varden ’s daughter} wrote a note at [[our]_2659-our house]_{8237-our house} to [the young woman]_{2645-the young woman} , saying [she]_{2656-varden ’s daughter} lost the letter [I]_0-i brought to [you]_2662-you , and [you]_2662-you burnt . [[Our]_2659-our [Joe]_197-joe]_{2646-our joe} was to carry it , but [the old one]_{2647-the old one} kept [him]_{2647-the old one} at [home]_7189-home all next day , on purpose that [he]_{2647-the old one} should n’t . Next morning [he]_{2647-the old one} gave it to [me]_0-i to take ; and here it is . ’ ‘_{[2647-the old one]} [You]_0-i did n’t deliver it then , [[my]_0-i good friend]_{2264-my good friend} ? ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , twirling [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s note between [his]_{228-mr chester} finger and thumb , and feigning to be surprised . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i supposed [you]_0-i ’d want to have it , ’ retorted [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] Burn one , burn all , [I]_0-i thought . ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i devil - may - care acquaintance]_{2667-my devil - may - care acquaintance} , ’ said [Mr Chester--‘really]_{9131-mr chester--‘really} if [you]_{2667-my devil - may - care acquaintance} do not draw some nicer distinctions , [your]_{2667-my devil - may - care acquaintance} career will be cut short with most surprising suddenness . Do n’t [you]_{2667-my devil - may - care acquaintance} know that the letter [you]_{2667-my devil - may - care acquaintance} brought to [me]_0-i , was directed to [[my]_0-i son who resides in [this very place]_{9133-this very place}]_{9132-my son who resides in this very place} ? And can [you]_{2667-my devil - may - care acquaintance} descry no difference between [his]_{9132-my son who resides in this very place} letters and those addressed to [other people]_{7437-other people} ? ’_[0-i] ‘ If [you]_{2667-my devil - may - care acquaintance} do n’t want it , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , disconcerted by this reproof , for [he]_198-hugh had expected high praise , ‘ give it [me]_198-hugh back , and [I]_198-hugh ’ll deliver it . [I]_198-hugh do n’t know how to please [you]_{2667-my devil - may - care acquaintance} , [master]_7428-master . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [I]_{2259-his patron} shall deliver it , ’_{[2259-his patron]} returned [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} , putting it away after a moment ’s consideration , ‘ [myself]_{2259-his patron} . Does [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} walk out , on fine mornings ? ’_{[2259-his patron]} ‘ Mostly -- about noon is [her]_{7328-the young lady} usual time . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Alone ? ’_{[2259-his patron]} ‘ Yes , alone . ’_{[2259-his patron]} ‘ Where ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ In [the grounds before the house.--Them that [the footpath]_{9138-the footpath} crosses]_{9137-the grounds before the house.--them that the footpath crosses} . ’_{[2259-his patron]} ‘ If the weather should be fine , [I]_{228-mr chester} may throw [myself]_{228-mr chester} in [her]_{2259-his patron} way to - morrow , perhaps , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , as coolly as if [she]_{2259-his patron} were one of [[his]_{228-mr chester} ordinary acquaintance]_{2669-his ordinary acquaintance} . ‘ [Mr Hugh]_306-hugh , if [I]_{228-mr chester} should ride up to the Maypole door , [you]_306-hugh will do [me]_{228-mr chester} the favour only to have seen [me]_{228-mr chester} once . [You]_306-hugh must suppress [your]_306-hugh gratitude , and endeavour to forget [my]_{228-mr chester} forbearance in the matter of the bracelet . It is natural it should break out , and it does [you]_306-hugh honour ; but when [other folks]_{9139-other folks} are by , [you]_306-hugh must , for [your]_306-hugh own sake and safety , be as like [your]_306-hugh usual self as though [you]_306-hugh owed [me]_{228-mr chester} no obligation whatever , and had never stood within these walls . [You]_306-hugh comprehend [me]_{228-mr chester} ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Hugh]_306-hugh understood [him]_{228-mr chester} perfectly . After a pause [he]_306-hugh muttered that [he]_306-hugh hoped [[his]_306-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} would involve [him]_306-hugh in no trouble about this last letter ; for [he]_306-hugh had kept it back solely with the view of pleasing [him]_{2259-his patron} . [He]_306-hugh was continuing in this strain , when [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} with a most beneficent and patronising air cut [him]_306-hugh short by saying : ‘ [[My]_{228-mr chester} good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , [you]_306-hugh have [my]_{228-mr chester} promise , [my]_{228-mr chester} word , [my]_{228-mr chester} sealed bond ( for a verbal pledge with [me]_{228-mr chester} is quite as good ) , that [I]_{228-mr chester} will always protect [you]_306-hugh so long as [you]_306-hugh deserve it . Now , do set [your]_306-hugh mind at rest . Keep it at ease , [I]_{228-mr chester} beg of [you]_306-hugh . When [a man]_{7264-a man} puts [himself]_{7264-a man} in [my]_{228-mr chester} power so thoroughly as [you]_306-hugh have done , [I]_{228-mr chester} really feel as though [he]_{7264-a man} had a kind of claim upon [me]_{228-mr chester} . [I]_{228-mr chester} am more disposed to mercy and forbearance under such circumstances than [I]_{228-mr chester} can tell [you]_306-hugh , [Hugh]_306-hugh . Do look upon [me]_{228-mr chester} as [[your]_306-hugh protector]_{9142-your protector} , and rest assured , [I]_{228-mr chester} entreat [you]_306-hugh , that on the subject of that indiscretion , [you]_306-hugh may preserve , as long as [you]_306-hugh and [I]_{228-mr chester} are [friends]_8069-friends , the lightest heart that ever beat within a human breast . Fill that glass once more to cheer [you]_306-hugh on [[your]_306-hugh road]_{9144-your road} homewards -- [I]_{228-mr chester} am really quite ashamed to think how far [you]_306-hugh have to go -- and then [God]_217-god bless [you]_306-hugh for the night . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [They]_9145-they think , ’_[306-hugh] said [Hugh]_306-hugh , when [he]_306-hugh had tossed the liquor down , ‘ that [I]_306-hugh am sleeping soundly in [the stable]_{7926-the stable} . Ha ha ha ! [The stable]_{7926-the stable} door is shut , but [the steed]_{9148-the steed} ’s gone , [master]_7428-master . ’_[306-hugh] ‘ [You]_306-hugh are [a most convivial fellow]_{9150-a most convivial fellow} , ’_{[7570-his friend]} returned [[his]_306-hugh friend]_{7570-his friend} , ‘ and [I]_{7570-his friend} love [your]_306-hugh humour of all things . Good night ! Take the greatest possible care of [yourself]_306-hugh , for [my]_{7570-his friend} sake ! ’_{[7570-his friend]} It was remarkable that during the whole interview , [each]_2672-each had endeavoured to catch stolen glances of [the other]_{483-the other} ’s face , and had never looked full at it . [They]_2674-they interchanged one brief and hasty glance as [Hugh]_306-hugh went out , averted [their]_2674-they eyes directly , and so separated . [Hugh]_306-hugh closed the double doors behind [him]_306-hugh , carefully and without noise ; and [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} remained in [his]_{228-mr chester} easy - chair , with [his]_{228-mr chester} gaze intently fixed upon the fire . ‘ Well ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said , after meditating for a long time -- and said with a deep sigh and an uneasy shifting of [his]_{228-mr chester} attitude , as though [he]_{228-mr chester} dismissed some other subject from [his]_{228-mr chester} thoughts , and returned to that which had held possession of them all the day--‘the plot thickens ; [I]_0-i have thrown the shell ; it will explode , [I]_0-i think , in eight - and - forty hours , and should scatter [these good folks]_{2675-these good folks} amazingly . [We]_2676-we shall see ! ’ [He]_{228-mr chester} went to bed and fell asleep , but had not slept long when [he]_{228-mr chester} started up and thought that [Hugh]_306-hugh was at the outer door , calling in a strange voice , very different from [his]_{228-mr chester} own , to be admitted . The delusion was so strong upon [him]_{228-mr chester} , and was so full of that vague terror of the night in which such visions have their being , that [he]_{228-mr chester} rose , and taking [his]_{228-mr chester} sheathed sword in [his]_{228-mr chester} hand , opened the door , and looked out upon the staircase , and towards the spot where [Hugh]_306-hugh had lain asleep ; and even spoke to [him]_306-hugh by name . But all was dark and quiet , and creeping back to bed again , [he]_{228-mr chester} fell , after an hour ’s uneasy watching , into a second sleep , and woke no more till morning . Chapter 29 The thoughts of [worldly men]_{9151-worldly men} are for ever regulated by a moral law of gravitation , which , like the physical one , holds [them]_{9151-worldly men} down to [earth]_8952-earth . The bright glory of day , and the silent wonders of a starlit night , appeal to [their]_{9151-worldly men} minds in vain . There are no signs in the sun , or in the moon , or in the stars , for [their]_{9151-worldly men} reading . [They]_{9151-worldly men} are like [some wise men , who , learning to know each planet by [its]_9154-its Latin name]_{9153-some wise men , who , learning to know each planet by its latin name} , have quite forgotten such small heavenly constellations as Charity , Forbearance , Universal Love , and Mercy , although they shine by night and day so brightly that [the blind]_{9155-the blind} may see [them]_{9151-worldly men} ; and [who , looking upward at the spangled sky]_{9156-who , looking upward at the spangled sky} , see nothing there but the reflection of [their]_{9156-who , looking upward at the spangled sky} own great wisdom and book - learning . It is curious to imagine [these people of [the world]_{511-the world}]_{9157-these people of the world} , busy in thought , turning [their]_{9157-these people of the world} eyes towards the countless spheres that shine above [us]_9159-us , and making [them]_{9157-these people of the world} reflect the only images [their]_{9157-these people of the world} minds contain . [The man who lives but in the breath of princes]_{9160-the man who lives but in the breath of princes} , has nothing in [his]_{9160-the man who lives but in the breath of princes} sight but stars for [courtiers]_{9161-courtiers} ’_[2676-we] breasts . [The envious man]_{2677-the envious man} beholds [[his]_{2677-the envious man} neighbours]_{2678-his neighbours} ’ honours even in the sky ; to [the money - hoarder]_{9162-the money - hoarder} , and the mass of [worldly folk]_{9163-worldly folk} , the whole great universe above glitters with sterling coin -- fresh from the mint -- stamped with [the sovereign]_{9164-the sovereign} ’s head -- coming always between [them]_{9164-the sovereign} and [heaven]_8961-heaven , turn where [they]_{9164-the sovereign} may . So do the shadows of [our]_9159-us own desires stand between [us]_9159-us and [[our]_9159-us better angels]_{9166-our better angels} , and thus their brightness is eclipsed . Everything was fresh and gay , as though [the world]_{511-the world} were but that morning made , when [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} rode at a tranquil pace along [the Forest road]_{9168-the forest road} . Though early in the season , it was warm and genial weather ; the trees were budding into leaf , the hedges and the grass were green , the air was musical with songs of birds , and high above [them]_{9164-the sovereign} all the lark poured out [her]_9169-her richest melody . In shady spots , the morning dew sparkled on each young leaf and blade of grass ; and where the sun was shining , some diamond drops yet glistened brightly , as in unwillingness to leave so fair [a world]_{9170-a world} , and have such brief existence . Even the light wind , whose rustling was as gentle to the ear as softly - falling water , had its hope and promise ; and , leaving a pleasant fragrance in its track as it went fluttering by , whispered of its intercourse with Summer , and of [his]_{228-mr chester} happy coming . [The solitary rider]_{9171-the solitary rider} went glancing on among the trees , from sunlight into shade and back again , at the same even pace -- looking about [him]_{9171-the solitary rider} , certainly , from time to time , but with no greater thought of the day or the scene through which [he]_{9171-the solitary rider} moved , than that [he]_{9171-the solitary rider} was fortunate ( being choicely dressed ) to have such favourable weather . [He]_{9171-the solitary rider} smiled very complacently at such times , but rather as if [he]_{9171-the solitary rider} were satisfied with [himself]_{9171-the solitary rider} than with anything else : and so went riding on , upon [his]_{9171-the solitary rider} chestnut cob , as pleasant to look upon as [his]_{9171-the solitary rider} own horse , and probably far less sensitive to the many cheerful influences by which [he]_{9171-the solitary rider} was surrounded . In the course of time , [the Maypole]_198-hugh ’s massive chimneys rose upon [his]_{9171-the solitary rider} view : but [he]_{9171-the solitary rider} quickened not [his]_{9171-the solitary rider} pace one jot , and with the same cool gravity rode up to [the tavern porch]_{9172-the tavern porch} . [John Willet]_193-john , who was toasting [his]_193-john red face before a great fire in [the bar]_{8134-the bar} , and who , with surpassing foresight and quickness of apprehension , had been thinking , as [he]_193-john looked at the blue sky , that if that state of things lasted much longer , it might ultimately become necessary to leave off fires and throw the windows open , issued forth to hold [his]_193-john stirrup ; calling lustily for [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[2679-you] Oh , [you]_2679-you ’re here , are [you]_2679-you , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , rather surprised by the quickness with which [he]_2679-you appeared . ‘ Take [this here valuable animal]_{9175-this here valuable animal} into [the stable]_{7926-the stable} , and have more than particular care of [him]_{9175-this here valuable animal} if [you]_2679-you want to keep [your]_2679-you place . [A mortal lazy fellow]_{9177-a mortal lazy fellow} , [sir]_7320-sir ; [he]_{9175-this here valuable animal} needs a deal of looking after . ’_[193-john] ‘ But [you]_2679-you have [a son]_{8073-a son} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} returned [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , giving [his]_{228-mr chester} bridle to [Hugh]_198-hugh as [he]_{228-mr chester} dismounted , and acknowledging [his]_{228-mr chester} salute by a careless motion of [his]_{228-mr chester} hand towards [his]_{228-mr chester} hat . ‘ Why do n’t [you]_2679-you make [HIM]_{8073-a son} useful ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Why , the truth is , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] replied [John]_193-john with great importance , ‘ that [[my]_193-john son]_{7914-my son} -- what , [you]_{228-mr chester} ’re_[193-john] a - listening are [you]_{228-mr chester} , [villain]_1244-villain ? ’ ‘_{[1244-villain]} Who ’s listening ? ’ returned [Hugh]_198-hugh angrily . ‘_{[1244-villain]} A treat , indeed , to hear [YOU]_{228-mr chester} speak ! Would [you]_{228-mr chester} have [me]_0-i take [him]_198-hugh in till [he]_198-hugh ’s cool ? ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Walk [him]_198-hugh up and down further off then , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ cried [old John]_193-john , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} and when [you]_{228-mr chester} see [me]_0-i and [a noble gentleman]_{2682-a noble gentleman} entertaining [ourselves]_{2683-ourselves} with talk , keep [your]_{228-mr chester} distance . If [you]_{228-mr chester} do n’t know [your]_{228-mr chester} distance , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ added [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , after an enormously long pause , during which [he]_{194-mr willet} fixed [his]_{194-mr willet} great dull eyes on [Hugh]_198-hugh , and waited with exemplary patience for any little property in the way of ideas that might come to [him]_198-hugh , ‘_{[2683-ourselves]} [we]_{2683-ourselves} ’ll find a way to teach [you]_{228-mr chester} , pretty soon . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh shrugged [his]_198-hugh shoulders scornfully , and in [his]_198-hugh reckless swaggering way , crossed to the other side of [the little green]_{9182-the little green} , and there , with the bridle slung loosely over [his]_198-hugh shoulder , led the horse to and fro , glancing at [[his]_198-hugh master]_{586-his master} every now and then from under [his]_198-hugh bushy eyebrows , with as sinister an aspect as [one]_503-one would desire to see . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , who , without appearing to do so , had eyed [him]_198-hugh attentively during this brief dispute , stepped into [the porch]_{700-the porch} , and turning abruptly to [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , said , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [You]_{228-mr chester} keep [strange servants]_{2685-strange servants} , [John]_193-john . ’ ‘_{[2685-strange servants]} Strange enough to look at , [sir]_7320-sir , certainly , ’ answered [the host]_{1087-the host} ; ‘_[7320-sir] but out of doors ; for horses , dogs , and the likes of that ; there an’t [a better man in [England]_1-england]_{2687-a better man in england} than is that [Maypole Hugh yonder]_198-hugh . [He]_198-hugh an’t fit for [indoors]_2688-indoors , ’ added [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , with the confidential air of [a man who felt [his]_{9187-a man who felt his own superior nature} own superior nature]_{9187-a man who felt his own superior nature} . ‘_[198-hugh] [I]_0-i do that ; but if [that chap]_{8012-that chap} had only a little imagination , [sir--]_1557-sir-- ’ ‘_[1557-sir--] [He]_{8012-that chap} ’s [an active fellow]_{2691-an active fellow} now , [I]_0-i dare swear , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , in a musing tone , which seemed to suggest that [he]_0-i would have said the same had there been [nobody]_7945-nobody to hear [him]_0-i . ‘_{[2691-an active fellow]} Active , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’ retorted [John]_193-john , with quite an expression in [his]_193-john face ; ‘_{[8012-that chap]} [that chap]_{8012-that chap} ! Hallo there ! [You]_7320-sir , [sir]_7320-sir ! Bring that horse here , and go and hang [my]_0-i wig on the weathercock , to show [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} whether [you]_7320-sir ’re [one of the lively sort]_{9189-one of the lively sort} or not . ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh made no answer , but throwing the bridle to [[his]_198-hugh master]_{586-his master} , and snatching [his]_198-hugh wig from [his]_198-hugh head , in a manner so unceremonious and hasty that the action discomposed [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} not a little , though performed at [his]_{194-mr willet} own special desire , climbed nimbly to [the very summit of the maypole before [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{2697-the very summit of the maypole before the house} , and hanging the wig upon the weathercock , sent it twirling round like a roasting jack . Having achieved this performance , [he]_{194-mr willet} cast it on the ground , and sliding down the pole with inconceivable rapidity , alighted on [his]_{194-mr willet} feet almost as soon as it had touched the earth . ‘ There , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , relapsing into [his]_193-john usual stolid state , ‘ [you]_7320-sir wo n’t see that at [many houses]_{9191-many houses} , besides [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} , where there ’s good accommodation for [man]_7337-man and beast -- nor that neither , though that with [him]_{194-mr willet} is nothing . ’_[193-john] This last remark bore reference to [his]_{194-mr willet} vaulting on horseback , as upon [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} ’s first visit , and quickly disappearing by [the stable gate]_{2699-the stable gate} . ‘ That with [him]_{194-mr willet} is nothing , ’_{[194-mr willet]} repeated [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , brushing [his]_{194-mr willet} wig with [his]_{194-mr willet} wrist , and inwardly resolving to distribute a small charge for dust and damage to that article of dress , through the various items of [[his]_{194-mr willet} guest]_{7304-his guest} ’s bill ; ‘ [he]_{194-mr willet} ’ll get out of a’most any winder in [the house]_{7210-the house} . There never was such a chap for flinging [himself]_{194-mr willet} about and never hurting [his]_{194-mr willet} bones . It ’s [my]_{194-mr willet} opinion , [sir]_7320-sir , that it ’s pretty nearly allowing to [his]_{194-mr willet} not having any imagination ; and that if imagination could be ( which it ca n’t ) knocked into [him]_{194-mr willet} , [he]_{194-mr willet} ’d never be able to do it any more . But [we]_9196-we was a - talking , [sir]_7320-sir , about [[my]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7914-my son} . ’_{[194-mr willet]} ‘ True , [Willet]_{194-mr willet} , true , ’_{[194-mr willet]} said [[his]_{194-mr willet} visitor]_{1266-his visitor} , turning again towards [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} with [his]_{194-mr willet} accustomed serenity of face . ‘ [[My]_{194-mr willet} good friend]_{2264-my good friend} , what about [him]_{7914-my son} ? ’_{[194-mr willet]} It has been reported that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , previously to making answer , winked . But as [he]_{439-the landlord} was never known to be guilty of such lightness of conduct either before or afterwards , this may be looked upon as a malicious invention of [[his]_{439-the landlord} enemies]_{2703-his enemies} -- founded , perhaps , upon the undisputed circumstance of [his]_{439-the landlord} taking [[his]_{439-the landlord} guest]_{7304-his guest} by the third breast button of [his]_{439-the landlord} coat , counting downwards from the chin , and pouring [his]_{439-the landlord} reply into [his]_{439-the landlord} ear : ‘ [Sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] whispered [John]_193-john , with dignity , ‘ [I]_193-john know [my]_193-john duty . [We]_9201-we want no love - making here , [sir]_7320-sir , unbeknown to [parents]_2522-parents . [I]_193-john respect [a certain young gentleman]_{9204-a certain young gentleman} , taking [him]_{7914-my son} in the light of [a young gentleman]_{9205-a young gentleman} ; [I]_193-john respect [a certain young lady]_{7673-a certain young lady} , taking [her]_{7673-a certain young lady} in the light of [a young lady]_{2330-a young lady} ; but of the two as [a couple]_{9208-a couple} , [I]_193-john have no knowledge , [sir]_7320-sir , none whatever . [[My]_193-john son]_{7914-my son} , [sir]_7320-sir , is upon [his]_{7914-my son} patrole . ’_[193-john] ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} thought [I]_{228-mr chester} saw [him]_{7914-my son} looking through the corner window but this moment , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , who naturally thought that being on patrole , implied walking about somewhere . ‘ No doubt [you]_7320-sir did , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] returned [John]_193-john . ‘ [He]_{7914-my son} is upon [his]_{7914-my son} patrole of honour , [sir]_7320-sir , not to leave [the premises]_{8102-the premises} . [Me]_193-john and [some friends of [mine]_193-john that use the Maypole of an evening , [sir]_7320-sir]_{9215-some friends of mine that use the maypole of an evening , sir} , considered what was best to be done with [him]_{7914-my son} , to prevent [his]_{7914-my son} doing anything unpleasant in opposing [your]_7320-sir desires ; and [we]_9217-we ’ve put [him]_{7914-my son} on [his]_{7914-my son} patrole . And what ’s more , [sir]_7320-sir , [he]_{7914-my son} wo n’t be off [his]_{7914-my son} patrole for a pretty long time to come , [I]_193-john can tell [you]_7320-sir that . ’_[193-john] When [he]_193-john had communicated this bright idea , which had its origin in the perusal by the village cronies of a newspaper , containing , among other matters , an account of how [some officer pending the sentence of some court - martial]_{2705-some officer pending the sentence of some court - martial} had been enlarged on parole , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} drew back from [[his]_{194-mr willet} guest]_{7304-his guest} ’s ear , and without any visible alteration of feature , chuckled thrice audibly . This nearest approach to a laugh in which [he]_193-john ever indulged ( and that but seldom and only on extreme occasions ) , never even curled [his]_193-john lip or effected the smallest change in -- no , not so much as a slight wagging of -- [his]_193-john great , fat , double chin , which at these times , as at all others , remained a perfect desert in the broad map of [his]_193-john face ; one changeless , dull , tremendous blank . Lest it should be matter of surprise to any , that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} adopted this bold course in opposition to one whom [he]_{194-mr willet} had often entertained , and who had always paid [his]_193-john way at the Maypole gallantly , it may be remarked that it was [his]_193-john very penetration and sagacity in this respect , which occasioned [him]_193-john to indulge in those unusual demonstrations of jocularity , just now recorded . For [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , after carefully balancing [father]_7315-father and [son]_1413-son in [his]_{194-mr willet} mental scales , had arrived at the distinct conclusion that [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} was [a better sort of a customer]_{2710-a better sort of a customer} than [the young one]_{2711-the young one} . Throwing [[his]_{194-mr willet} landlord]_{8032-his landlord} into the same scale , which was already turned by this consideration , and heaping upon [him]_{8032-his landlord} , again , [his]_{8032-his landlord} strong desires to run counter to [the unfortunate Joe]_{2713-the unfortunate joe} , and [his]_{8032-his landlord} opposition as a general principle to all matters of love and matrimony , it went down to the very ground straightway , and sent the light cause of [the younger gentleman]_{2714-the younger gentleman} flying upwards to the ceiling . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} was not the kind of man to be by any means dim - sighted to [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s motives , but [he]_{228-mr chester} thanked [him]_{228-mr chester} as graciously as if [he]_{228-mr chester} had been one of [the most disinterested martyrs that ever shone on earth]_{2715-the most disinterested martyrs that ever shone on earth} ; and leaving [him]_{228-mr chester} , with many complimentary reliances on [his]_{228-mr chester} great taste and judgment , to prepare whatever dinner [he]_{228-mr chester} might deem most fitting the occasion , bent [his]_{228-mr chester} steps towards [the Warren]_{14-the warren} . Dressed with more than [his]_{228-mr chester} usual elegance ; assuming a gracefulness of manner , which , though it was the result of long study , sat easily upon [him]_{228-mr chester} and became [him]_{228-mr chester} well ; composing [his]_{228-mr chester} features into their most serene and prepossessing expression ; and setting in short that guard upon [himself]_{228-mr chester} , at every point , which denoted that [he]_{228-mr chester} attached no slight importance to the impression [he]_{228-mr chester} was about to make ; [he]_{228-mr chester} entered the bounds of [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ’s usual walk . [He]_{228-mr chester} had not gone far , or looked about [him]_{228-mr chester} long , when [he]_{228-mr chester} descried coming towards [him]_{228-mr chester} , [a female figure]_{2716-a female figure} . A glimpse of the form and dress as [she]_{2716-a female figure} crossed [a little wooden bridge which lay between [them]_2718-them]_{2717-a little wooden bridge which lay between them} , satisfied [him]_{228-mr chester} that [he]_{228-mr chester} had found [her]_{2716-a female figure} whom [he]_{228-mr chester} desired to see . [He]_{228-mr chester} threw [himself]_{228-mr chester} in [her]_{2716-a female figure} way , and a very few paces brought [them]_2718-them close together . [He]_{228-mr chester} raised [his]_{228-mr chester} hat from [his]_{228-mr chester} head , and yielding the path , suffered [her]_{2716-a female figure} to pass [him]_{228-mr chester} . Then , as if the idea had but that moment occurred to [him]_{228-mr chester} , [he]_{228-mr chester} turned hastily back and said in an agitated voice : ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} beg pardon -- do [I]_{228-mr chester} address [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} [She]_{2716-a female figure} stopped in some confusion at being so unexpectedly accosted by [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} ; and answered ‘ Yes . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Something told [me]_{228-mr chester} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said , LOOKING a compliment to [her]_{2716-a female figure} beauty , ‘ that it could be no other . [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , [I]_{228-mr chester} bear a name which is not unknown to [you]_{199-miss haredale} -- which it is a pride , and yet a pain to [me]_{228-mr chester} to know , sounds pleasantly in [your]_{199-miss haredale} ears . [I]_{228-mr chester} am [a man advanced in life]_{9219-a man advanced in life} , as [you]_{199-miss haredale} see . [I]_{228-mr chester} am [the father of [him]_{228-mr chester} whom [you]_{199-miss haredale} honour and distinguish above [all other men]_{2119-all other men}]_{9220-the father of him whom you honour and distinguish above all other men} . May [I]_{228-mr chester} for weighty reasons which fill [me]_{228-mr chester} with distress , beg but a minute ’s conversation with [you]_{199-miss haredale} here ? ’_{[228-mr chester]} Who that was inexperienced in deceit , and had a frank and youthful heart , could doubt [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} ’s truth -- could doubt it too , when the voice that spoke , was like the faint echo of one [she]_{2716-a female figure} knew so well , and so much loved to hear ? [She]_{2716-a female figure} inclined [her]_{2716-a female figure} head , and stopping , cast [her]_{2716-a female figure} eyes upon the ground . ‘ A little more apart -- among these trees . It is [an old man]_{7251-an old man} ’s hand , [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ; [an honest one]_{9223-an honest one} , believe [me]_{2716-a female figure} . ’_{[2716-a female figure]} [She]_{2716-a female figure} put [hers]_{2716-a female figure} in it as [he]_{7395-the speaker} said these words , and suffered [him]_{7395-the speaker} to lead [her]_{2716-a female figure} to a neighbouring seat . ‘ [You]_{7395-the speaker} alarm [me]_{2716-a female figure} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[2716-a female figure]} [she]_{2716-a female figure} said in a low voice . ‘ [You]_{7395-the speaker} are not [the bearer of any ill news]_{9225-the bearer of any ill news} , [I]_{2716-a female figure} hope ? ’_{[2716-a female figure]} ‘ Of none that [you]_{2716-a female figure} anticipate , ’_{[7395-the speaker]} [he]_{7395-the speaker} answered , sitting down beside [her]_{2716-a female figure} . ‘ [Edward]_{228-mr chester} is well -- quite well . It is of [him]_{228-mr chester} [I]_{7395-the speaker} wish to speak , certainly ; but [I]_{7395-the speaker} have no misfortune to communicate . ’_{[7395-the speaker]} [She]_{2716-a female figure} bowed [her]_{2716-a female figure} head again , and made as though [she]_{2716-a female figure} would have begged [him]_{7395-the speaker} to proceed ; but said nothing . ‘ [I]_{2716-a female figure} am sensible that [I]_{2716-a female figure} speak to [you]_{2716-a female figure} at a disadvantage , [dear Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} . Believe [me]_{2716-a female figure} that [I]_{2716-a female figure} am not so forgetful of the feelings of [my]_{2716-a female figure} younger days as not to know that [you]_{2716-a female figure} are little disposed to view [me]_{2716-a female figure} with favour . [You]_{2716-a female figure} have heard [me]_{2716-a female figure} described as [cold - hearted , calculating , selfish--]_{9226-cold - hearted , calculating , selfish--} ’_{[2716-a female figure]} ‘ [I]_0-i have never , [sir,’--she]_{307-sir,’--she} interposed with an altered manner and a firmer voice ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have never heard [you]_{7395-the speaker} spoken of in harsh or disrespectful terms . [You]_{7395-the speaker} do a great wrong to [Edward]_{228-mr chester} ’s nature if [you]_{7395-the speaker} believe [him]_{228-mr chester} capable of any mean or base proceeding . ’ ‘_{[7395-the speaker]} Pardon [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i sweet [young lady]_{2722-young lady}]_{2721-my sweet young lady} , but [[your]_{2722-young lady} uncle--]_{2723-your uncle--} ’ ‘_{[2723-your uncle--]} Nor is it [[my]_0-i uncle]_{2724-my uncle} ’s nature either , ’ [she]_{2722-young lady} replied , with a heightened colour in [her]_{2722-young lady} cheek . ‘_{[2724-my uncle]} It is not [his]_{2724-my uncle} nature to stab in the dark , nor is it [mine]_0-i to love such deeds . ’ [She]_{2722-young lady} rose as [she]_{2722-young lady} spoke , and would have left [him]_0-i ; but [he]_0-i detained [her]_{2722-young lady} with a gentle hand , and besought [her]_{2722-young lady} in such persuasive accents to hear [him]_0-i but another minute , that [she]_{2722-young lady} was easily prevailed upon to comply , and so sat down again . ‘_[0-i] And it is , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , looking upward , and apostrophising the air ; ‘_[0-i] it is this frank , ingenuous , noble nature , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , that [you]_{228-mr chester} can wound so lightly . Shame -- shame upon [you]_{228-mr chester} , [boy]_7433-boy ! ’ [She]_{2722-young lady} turned towards [him]_0-i quickly , and with a scornful look and flashing eyes . There were tears in [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} ’s eyes , but [he]_0-i dashed them hurriedly away , as though unwilling that [his]_0-i weakness should be known , and regarded [her]_{2722-young lady} with mingled admiration and compassion . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i never until now , ’ [he]_0-i said , ‘_[0-i] believed , that the frivolous actions of [a young man]_{1637-a young man} could move [me]_0-i like these of [[my]_0-i own son]_{2727-my own son} . [I]_0-i never knew till now , the worth of [a woman]_{7605-a woman} ’s heart , which [boys]_518-boys so lightly win , and lightly fling away . Trust [me]_0-i , [dear young lady]_{8958-dear young lady} , that [I]_0-i never until now did know [your]_{8958-dear young lady} worth ; and though an abhorrence of deceit and falsehood has impelled [me]_0-i to seek [you]_{8958-dear young lady} out , and would have done so had [you]_{8958-dear young lady} been [the poorest and least gifted of [your]_{8958-dear young lady} sex]_{2731-the poorest and least gifted of your sex} , [I]_0-i should have lacked the fortitude to sustain this interview could [I]_0-i have pictured [you]_{8958-dear young lady} to [my]_0-i imagination as [you]_{8958-dear young lady} really are . ’ Oh ! If [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} could have seen [the virtuous gentleman]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} as [he]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} said these words , with indignation sparkling from [his]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} eyes -- if [she]_{219-mrs varden} could have heard [his]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} broken , quavering voice -- if [she]_{219-mrs varden} could have beheld [him]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} as [he]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} stood bareheaded in the sunlight , and with unwonted energy poured forth [his]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} eloquence ! With a haughty face , but pale and trembling too , [Emma]_230-emma regarded [him]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} in silence . [She]_230-emma neither spoke nor moved , but gazed upon [him]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} as though [she]_230-emma would look into [his]_{9227-the virtuous gentleman} heart . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i throw off , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_[0-i] the restraint which natural affection would impose on [some men]_{8514-some men} , and reject all bonds but those of truth and duty . [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , [you]_{199-miss haredale} are deceived ; [you]_{199-miss haredale} are deceived by [[your]_{199-miss haredale} unworthy lover]_{2733-your unworthy lover} , and [[my]_0-i unworthy son]_{2734-my unworthy son} . ’ Still [she]_{199-miss haredale} looked at [him]_{228-mr chester} steadily , and still said not one word . ‘_{[2734-my unworthy son]} [I]_0-i have ever opposed [his]_{2734-my unworthy son} professions of love for [you]_{199-miss haredale} ; [you]_{199-miss haredale} will do [me]_0-i the justice , [dear Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , to remember that . [[Your]_{199-miss haredale} uncle]_{2735-your uncle} and [myself]_0-i were [enemies]_8078-enemies in early life , and if [I]_0-i had sought retaliation , [I]_0-i might have found it here . But as [we]_2737-we grow older , [we]_2737-we grow wiser -- bitter , [I]_0-i would fain hope -- and from the first , [I]_0-i have opposed [him]_{2734-my unworthy son} in this attempt . [I]_0-i foresaw the end , and would have spared [you]_{199-miss haredale} , if [I]_0-i could . ’ ‘_[0-i] Speak plainly , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [she]_{199-miss haredale} faltered . ‘_{[199-miss haredale]} [You]_{199-miss haredale} deceive [me]_0-i , or are deceived [yourself]_{199-miss haredale} . [I]_0-i do not believe [you]_{199-miss haredale} -- [I]_0-i cannot -- [I]_0-i should not . ’ ‘_[0-i] First , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , soothingly , ‘_{[199-miss haredale]} for there may be in [your]_{199-miss haredale} mind some latent angry feeling to which [I]_0-i would not appeal , pray take this letter . It reached [my]_0-i hands by chance , and by mistake , and should have accounted to [you]_{199-miss haredale} ( as [I]_0-i am told ) for [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} ’s not answering some other note of [yours]_{199-miss haredale} . God forbid , [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , ’ said [the good gentleman]_{9228-the good gentleman} , with great emotion , ‘_{[199-miss haredale]} that there should be in [your]_{199-miss haredale} gentle breast one causeless ground of quarrel with [him]_{7914-my son} . [You]_{199-miss haredale} should know , and [you]_{199-miss haredale} will see , that [he]_{7914-my son} was in no fault [here]_7326-here . ’ There appeared something so very candid , so scrupulously honourable , so very truthful and just in this course -- something which rendered [the upright person who resorted to it , so worthy of belief]_{9229-the upright person who resorted to it , so worthy of belief} -- that [Emma]_230-emma ’s heart , for the first time , sunk within [her]_230-emma . [She]_230-emma turned away and burst into tears . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i would , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , leaning over [her]_{2741-dear girl} , and speaking in mild and quite venerable accents ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i would , [dear girl]_{2741-dear girl} , it were [my]_0-i task to banish , not increase , those tokens of [your]_{2741-dear girl} grief . [[My]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} , [[my]_0-i erring son,--I]_{2743-my erring son,--i} will not call [him]_{7914-my son} deliberately criminal in this , for men so young , who have been inconstant twice or thrice before , act without reflection , almost without a knowledge of the wrong [they]_2744-they do,--will break [his]_{7914-my son} plighted faith to [you]_{2741-dear girl} ; has broken it even now . Shall [I]_0-i stop here , and having given [you]_{2741-dear girl} this warning , leave it to be fulfilled ; or shall [I]_0-i go on ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i will go on , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [she]_{2741-dear girl} answered , ‘_[0-i] and speak more plainly yet , in justice both to [him]_{7914-my son} and [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear girl]_{2746-my dear girl} , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , bending over [her]_{2741-dear girl} more affectionately still ; ‘_[0-i] whom [I]_0-i would call [[my]_0-i daughter]_{2495-my daughter} , but the Fates forbid , [Edward]_{228-mr chester} seeks to break with [you]_{2741-dear girl} upon a false and most unwarrantable pretence . [I]_0-i have it on [his]_{7914-my son} own showing ; in [his]_{7914-my son} own hand . Forgive [me]_0-i , if [I]_0-i have had a watch upon [his]_{7914-my son} conduct ; [I]_0-i am [[his]_{7914-my son} father]_{470-his father} ; [I]_0-i had a regard for [your]_{2741-dear girl} peace and [his]_{7914-my son} honour , and no better resource was left [me]_0-i . There lies on [his]_{7914-my son} desk at this present moment , ready for transmission to [you]_{2741-dear girl} , a letter , in which [he]_{7914-my son} tells [you]_{2741-dear girl} that [our]_2749-our poverty -- [our]_2749-our poverty ; [his]_{7914-my son} and [mine]_2750-mine , [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} -- forbids [him]_{7914-my son} to pursue [his]_{7914-my son} claim upon [your]_{2741-dear girl} hand ; in which [he]_{7914-my son} offers , voluntarily proposes , to free [you]_{2741-dear girl} from [your]_{2741-dear girl} pledge ; and talks magnanimously ( [men]_624-men do so , very commonly , in such cases ) of being in time more worthy of [your]_{2741-dear girl} regard -- and so forth . A letter , to be plain , in which [he]_{7914-my son} not only jilts [you]_{2741-dear girl} -- pardon the word ; [I]_0-i would summon to [your]_{2741-dear girl} aid [your]_{2741-dear girl} pride and dignity -- not only jilts [you]_{2741-dear girl} , [I]_0-i fear , in favour of the object whose slighting treatment first inspired [his]_{7914-my son} brief passion for [yourself]_{2741-dear girl} and gave it birth in wounded vanity , but affects to make a merit and a virtue of the act . ’ [She]_{2741-dear girl} glanced proudly at [him]_{7914-my son} once more , as by an involuntary impulse , and with a swelling breast rejoined , ‘_{[7914-my son]} If what [you]_{7914-my son} say be true , [he]_{7914-my son} takes much needless trouble , [sir]_7320-sir , to compass [his]_{7914-my son} design . [He]_{7914-my son} ’s very tender of [my]_0-i peace of mind . [I]_0-i quite thank [him]_{7914-my son} . ’ ‘_[0-i] The truth of what [I]_0-i tell [you]_{2741-dear girl} , [dear young lady]_{8958-dear young lady} , ’ [he]_0-i replied , ‘_[0-i] [you]_{2741-dear girl} will test by the receipt or non - receipt of the letter of which [I]_0-i speak . [Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , [[my]_0-i dear fellow]_{1623-my dear fellow} , [I]_0-i am delighted to see [you]_{2741-dear girl} , although [we]_2755-them meet under singular circumstances , and upon a melancholy occasion . [I]_0-i hope [you]_{2741-dear girl} are very well . ’ At these words [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} raised [her]_{7328-the young lady} eyes , which were filled with tears ; and seeing that [[her]_{7328-the young lady} uncle]_{7565-her uncle} indeed stood before [them]_2755-them , and being quite unequal to the trial of hearing or of speaking one word more , hurriedly withdrew , and left [them]_2755-them . [They]_2755-them stood looking at [each other]_{7381-each other} , and at [her]_2756-her retreating figure , and for a long time [neither of [them]_2755-them]_{9233-neither of them} spoke . ‘_[0-i] What does this mean ? Explain it , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} at length . ‘_[0-i] Why are [you]_{2741-dear girl} here , and why with [her]_2756-her ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear friend]_{9039-my dear friend} , ’ rejoined [the other]_{483-the other} , resuming [his]_0-i accustomed manner with infinite readiness , and throwing [himself]_0-i upon the bench with a weary air , ‘_{[2741-dear girl]} [you]_{2741-dear girl} told [me]_0-i not very long ago , at [that delightful old tavern of which [you]_{2741-dear girl} are [the esteemed proprietor]_{2759-the esteemed proprietor}]_{2758-that delightful old tavern of which you are the esteemed proprietor} ( and [a most charming establishment it is for [persons of rural pursuits and in robust health , who are not liable to take cold )]_{2761-persons of rural pursuits and in robust health , who are not liable to take cold )}]_{2760-a most charming establishment it is for persons of rural pursuits and in robust health , who are not liable to take cold )} , that [I]_0-i had the head and heart of an evil spirit in all matters of deception . [I]_0-i thought at the time ; [I]_0-i really did think ; [you]_{2741-dear girl} flattered [me]_0-i . But now [I]_0-i begin to wonder at [your]_{2741-dear girl} discernment , and vanity apart , do honestly believe [you]_{2741-dear girl} spoke the truth . Did [you]_{2741-dear girl} ever counterfeit extreme ingenuousness and honest indignation ? [[My]_0-i dear fellow]_{1623-my dear fellow} , [you]_{2741-dear girl} have no conception , if [you]_{2741-dear girl} never did , how faint the effort makes one . ’ [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} surveyed [him]_{2741-dear girl} with a look of cold contempt . ‘_{[2741-dear girl]} [You]_{2741-dear girl} may evade an explanation , [I]_0-i know , ’ [he]_0-i said , folding [his]_0-i arms . ‘_{[2741-dear girl]} But [I]_0-i must have it . [I]_0-i can wait . ’ ‘_[0-i] Not at all . Not at all , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} . [You]_{2741-dear girl} shall not wait a moment , ’ returned [[his]_0-i friend]_{7570-his friend} , as [he]_0-i lazily crossed [his]_0-i legs . ‘_{[2741-dear girl]} The simplest thing in [the world]_{511-the world} . It lies in a nutshell . [Ned]_{228-mr chester} has written [her]_2765-her a letter -- a boyish , honest , sentimental composition , which remains as yet in [his]_{228-mr chester} desk , because [he]_{228-mr chester} has n’t had the heart to send it . [I]_0-i have taken a liberty , for which [my]_0-i parental affection and anxiety are a sufficient excuse , and possessed [myself]_0-i of the contents . [I]_0-i have described [them]_2766-their to [[your]_{2741-dear girl} niece]_{1581-your niece} ( [a most enchanting person]_{2768-a most enchanting person} , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ; quite [an angelic creature]_{2769-an angelic creature} ) , with a little colouring and description adapted to [our]_2770-our purpose . It ’s done . [You]_{2741-dear girl} may be quite easy . It ’s all over . Deprived of [[their]_2766-their adherents]_{2771-their adherents} and [mediators]_{2772-mediators} ; [her]_2765-her pride and jealousy roused to the utmost ; with [nobody]_7945-nobody to undeceive [her]_2765-her , and [you]_{2741-dear girl} to confirm [me]_0-i ; [you]_{2741-dear girl} will find that [their]_2766-their intercourse will close with [her]_2765-her answer . If [she]_2765-her receives [Ned]_{228-mr chester} ’s letter by to - morrow noon , [you]_{2741-dear girl} may date [their]_2766-their parting from to - morrow night . No thanks , [I]_0-i beg ; [you]_{2741-dear girl} owe [me]_0-i none . [I]_0-i have acted for [myself]_0-i ; and if [I]_0-i have forwarded [our]_2774-our compact with all the ardour even [you]_{2741-dear girl} could have desired , [I]_0-i have done so selfishly , indeed . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i curse the compact , as [you]_{2741-dear girl} call it , with [my]_0-i whole heart and soul , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_[0-i] It was made in an evil hour . [I]_0-i have bound [myself]_0-i to a lie ; [I]_0-i have leagued [myself]_0-i with [you]_{2741-dear girl} ; and though [I]_0-i did so with a righteous motive , and though it cost [me]_0-i such an effort as [haply few men]_{2775-haply few men} know , [I]_0-i hate and despise [myself]_0-i for the deed . ’ ‘_{[2741-dear girl]} [You]_{2741-dear girl} are very warm , ’ said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} with a languid smile . ‘_{[2741-dear girl]} [I]_0-i AM warm . [I]_0-i am maddened by [your]_{2741-dear girl} coldness . ‘ Death , [Chester]_{228-mr chester} , if [your]_{2741-dear girl} blood ran warmer in [your]_{2741-dear girl} veins , and there were no restraints upon [me]_{228-mr chester} , such as those that hold and drag [me]_{228-mr chester} back -- well ; it is done ; [you]_{2741-dear girl} tell [me]_{228-mr chester} so , and on such a point [I]_{228-mr chester} may believe [you]_{2741-dear girl} . When [I]_{228-mr chester} am most remorseful for this treachery , [I]_{228-mr chester} will think of [you]_{2741-dear girl} and [your]_{2741-dear girl} marriage , and try to justify [myself]_{228-mr chester} in such remembrances , for having torn asunder [Emma]_230-emma and [[your]_{2741-dear girl} son]_{1394-your son} , at any cost . [Our]_9238-our bond is cancelled now , and [we]_9238-our may part . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} kissed [his]_{228-mr chester} hand gracefully ; and with the same tranquil face [he]_{228-mr chester} had preserved throughout -- even when [he]_{228-mr chester} had seen [[his]_{228-mr chester} companion]_{1096-his companion} so tortured and transported by [his]_{228-mr chester} passion that [his]_{228-mr chester} whole frame was shaken -- lay in [his]_{228-mr chester} lounging posture on the seat and watched [him]_{228-mr chester} as [he]_{228-mr chester} walked away . ‘ [[My]_{228-mr chester} scapegoat]_{9239-my scapegoat} and [my]_{228-mr chester} drudge at [school]_7407-school , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [he]_{228-mr chester} said , raising [his]_{228-mr chester} head to look after [him]_{1096-his companion} ; ‘ [[my]_{228-mr chester} friend of later days , who could not keep [[his]_{9241-my friend of later days , who could not keep his mistress when he had won her , and threw me in her way to carry off the prize} mistress]_{8633-his mistress} when [he]_{9241-my friend of later days , who could not keep his mistress when he had won her , and threw me in her way to carry off the prize} had won [her]_{8633-his mistress} , and threw [me]_{228-mr chester} in [her]_{8633-his mistress} way to carry off the prize]_{9241-my friend of later days , who could not keep his mistress when he had won her , and threw me in her way to carry off the prize} ; [I]_{228-mr chester} triumph in the present and the past . [Bark on , ill - favoured , ill - conditioned cur]_{9243-bark on , ill - favoured , ill - conditioned cur} ; fortune has ever been with [me]_{228-mr chester} -- [I]_{228-mr chester} like to hear [you]_{206-mr haredale} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} The spot where [they]_2777-they had met , was in an avenue of trees . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} not passing out on either hand , had walked straight on . [He]_{228-mr chester} chanced to turn [his]_{228-mr chester} head when at some considerable distance , and seeing that [[his]_{228-mr chester} late companion]_{2778-his late companion} had by that time risen and was looking after [him]_{228-mr chester} , stood still as though [he]_{228-mr chester} half expected [him]_{228-mr chester} to follow and waited for [his]_{228-mr chester} coming up . ‘ It MAY come to that one day , but not yet , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , waving [his]_{228-mr chester} hand , as though [they]_2777-they were the best of [friends]_8069-friends , and turning away . ‘ Not yet , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . Life is pleasant enough to [me]_{228-mr chester} ; dull and full of heaviness to [you]_{206-mr haredale} . No . To cross swords with [such a man]_{9244-such a man} -- to indulge [his]_{9244-such a man} humour unless upon extremity -- would be weak indeed . ’_{[228-mr chester]} For all that , [he]_{228-mr chester} drew [his]_{228-mr chester} sword as [he]_{228-mr chester} walked along , and in an absent humour ran [his]_{228-mr chester} eye from hilt to point full twenty times . But thoughtfulness begets wrinkles ; remembering this , [he]_{228-mr chester} soon put it up , smoothed [his]_{228-mr chester} contracted brow , hummed a gay tune with greater gaiety of manner , and was [his]_{228-mr chester} unruffled self again . Chapter 30 A homely proverb recognises the existence of [a troublesome class of persons who , having an inch conceded [them]_{2780-a troublesome class of persons who , having an inch conceded them}]_{2780-a troublesome class of persons who , having an inch conceded them} , will take an ell . Not to quote the illustrious examples of [those heroic scourges of [mankind , whose amiable path in life has been from birth to death through blood , and fire , and ruin , and who would seem to have existed for no better purpose]_{2782-mankind , whose amiable path in life has been from birth to death through blood , and fire , and ruin , and who would seem to have existed for no better purpose} than to teach [mankind that as the absence of pain is pleasure]_{2783-mankind that as the absence of pain is pleasure} , so [the earth]_{8411-the earth} , purged of [their]_{8411-the earth} presence]_{2781-those heroic scourges of mankind , whose amiable path in life has been from birth to death through blood , and fire , and ruin , and who would seem to have existed for no better purpose than to teach mankind that as the absence of pain is pleasure , so the earth , purged of their presence} , may be deemed [a blessed place]_{2785-a blessed place} -- not to quote such mighty instances , it will be sufficient to refer to [old John Willet]_193-john . [Old John]_{258-old john} having long encroached a good standard inch , full measure , on the liberty of [Joe]_197-joe , and having snipped off a Flemish ell in the matter of the parole , grew so despotic and so great , that [his]_{258-old john} thirst for conquest knew no bounds . The more [young Joe]_197-joe submitted , the more absolute [old John]_193-john became . The ell soon faded into nothing . Yards , furlongs , miles arose ; and on went [old John]_193-john in the pleasantest manner possible , trimming off an exuberance in [this place]_{551-this place} , shearing away some liberty of speech or action in that , and conducting [himself]_193-john in [his]_193-john small way with as much high mightiness and majesty , as [the most glorious tyrant that ever had [his]_193-john statue reared in the public ways , of ancient or of modern times]_{2787-the most glorious tyrant that ever had his statue reared in the public ways , of ancient or of modern times} . As [great men]_{2788-great men} are urged on to the abuse of power ( when [they]_{2788-great men} need urging , which is not often ) , by [[their]_{2788-great men} flatterers]_{2789-their flatterers} and [dependents]_{2790-dependents} , so [old John]_193-john was impelled to these exercises of authority by the applause and admiration of [[his]_193-john Maypole cronies , who , in the intervals of [their]_{2791-his maypole cronies , who , in the intervals of their nightly pipes and pots} nightly pipes and pots]_{2791-his maypole cronies , who , in the intervals of their nightly pipes and pots} , would shake [their]_{2791-his maypole cronies , who , in the intervals of their nightly pipes and pots} heads and say that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} was [a father of the good old English sort]_{2792-a father of the good old english sort} ; that there were no new - fangled notions or modern ways in [him]_{194-mr willet} ; that [he]_{194-mr willet} put [them]_{2791-his maypole cronies , who , in the intervals of their nightly pipes and pots} in mind of what [[their]_{2791-his maypole cronies , who , in the intervals of their nightly pipes and pots} fathers]_{8919-their fathers} were when [they]_{2791-his maypole cronies , who , in the intervals of their nightly pipes and pots} were [boys]_518-boys ; that there was no mistake about [him]_{194-mr willet} ; that it would be well for [the country]_{609-the country} if there were more like [him]_{194-mr willet} , and more was the pity that there were not ; with many other original remarks of that nature . Then [they]_{2791-his maypole cronies , who , in the intervals of their nightly pipes and pots} would condescendingly give [Joe]_197-joe to understand that it was all for [his]_197-joe good , and [he]_197-joe would be thankful for it one day ; and in particular , [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} would acquaint [him]_197-joe , that when [he]_197-joe was [his]_197-joe age , [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} thought no more of giving [him]_197-joe a parental kick , or a box on the ears , or a cuff on the head , or some little admonition of that sort , than [he]_197-joe did of any other ordinary duty of life ; and [he]_197-joe would further remark , with looks of great significance , that but for this judicious bringing up , [he]_197-joe might have never been [the man [he]_197-joe was at that present speaking]_{2797-the man he was at that present speaking} ; which was probable enough , as [he]_197-joe was , beyond all question , [the dullest dog of the party]_{2798-the dullest dog of the party} . In short , between [old John]_193-john and [[old John]_193-john ’s friends]_{2799-old john ’s friends} , there never was [an unfortunate young fellow so bullied , badgered , worried , fretted , and brow - beaten]_{2800-an unfortunate young fellow so bullied , badgered , worried , fretted , and brow - beaten} ; so constantly beset , or made so tired of [his]_{2800-an unfortunate young fellow so bullied , badgered , worried , fretted , and brow - beaten} life , as poor [Joe Willet]_197-joe . This had come to be the recognised and established state of things ; but as [John]_193-john was very anxious to flourish [his]_193-john supremacy before the eyes of [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , [he]_193-john did that day exceed [himself]_193-john , and did so goad and chafe [[his]_193-john son]_{7374-his son} and [heir]_2124-heir , that but for [Joe]_197-joe ’s having made a solemn vow to keep [his]_197-joe hands in [his]_197-joe pockets when [they]_2803-they were not otherwise engaged , it is impossible to say what [he]_197-joe might have done with [them]_2803-they . But the longest day has an end , and at length [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} came [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} to mount [his]_{228-mr chester} horse , which was ready at the door . As [old John]_193-john was not in the way at the moment , [Joe]_197-joe , who was sitting in the bar ruminating on [his]_197-joe dismal fate and the manifold perfections of [Dolly Varden]_216-dolly , ran out to hold [the guest]_{599-the guest} ’s stirrup and assist [him]_197-joe to mount . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} was scarcely in the saddle , and [Joe]_197-joe was in the very act of making [him]_197-joe a graceful bow , when [old John]_193-john came diving out of [the porch]_{700-the porch} , and collared [him]_197-joe . ‘ None of that , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , ‘ none of that , [sir]_7320-sir . No breaking of patroles . How dare [you]_7320-sir come out of the door , [sir]_7320-sir , without leave ? [You]_197-joe ’re_[193-john] trying to get away , [sir]_7320-sir , are [you]_197-joe , and to make [a traitor of [yourself]_197-joe]_{2808-a traitor of yourself} again ? What do [you]_197-joe mean , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ ‘_[197-joe] Let [me]_0-i go , [father]_7315-father , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe , imploringly , as [he]_197-joe marked the smile upon [[their]_9248-their visitor]_{9249-their visitor} ’s face , and observed the pleasure [his]_197-joe disgrace afforded [him]_197-joe . ‘_{[7315-father]} This is too bad . Who wants to get away ? ’ ‘_[197-joe] Who wants to get away ! ’ cried [John]_193-john , shaking [him]_197-joe . ‘_[197-joe] Why [you]_197-joe do , [sir]_7320-sir , [you]_197-joe do . [You]_197-joe ’re [the boy]_{7488-the boy} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] added [John]_193-john , collaring with one hand , and aiding the effect of a farewell bow to [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} with the other , ‘ that wants to sneak into [houses]_1720-houses , and stir up differences between [noble gentlemen]_{9253-noble gentlemen} and [[their]_{9253-noble gentlemen} sons]_{9254-their sons} , are [you]_197-joe , eh ? Hold [your]_197-joe tongue , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_[193-john] [Joe]_197-joe made no effort to reply . It was the crowning circumstance of [his]_197-joe degradation . [He]_197-joe extricated [himself]_197-joe from [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} ’s grasp , darted an angry look at [the departing guest]_{2814-the departing guest} , and returned into [the house]_{7210-the house} . ‘ But for [her]_{2814-the departing guest} , ’_[197-joe] thought [Joe]_197-joe , as [he]_197-joe threw [his]_197-joe arms upon a table in [the common room]_{676-the common room} , and laid [his]_197-joe head upon [them]_2817-them , ‘ but for [Dolly]_216-dolly , who [I]_197-joe could n’t bear should think [me]_197-joe the rascal [they]_2817-them would make [me]_197-joe out to be if [I]_197-joe ran away , [this house]_{927-this house} and [I]_197-joe should part to - night . ’_[197-joe] It being evening by this time , [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , [Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} , and [Long Parkes]_202-parkes , were all in [the common room]_{676-the common room} too , and had from the window been witnesses of what had just occurred . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} joining [them]_2819-them soon afterwards , received the compliments of [the company]_{473-the company} with great composure , and lighting [his]_{194-mr willet} pipe , sat down among [them]_2819-them . ‘ [We]_2819-them ’ll see , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , after a long pause , ‘ who ’s [the master of [this house]_{927-this house}]_{9258-the master of this house} , and who is n’t . [We]_2819-them ’ll see whether [boys]_518-boys are to govern [men]_624-men , or [men]_624-men are to govern [boys]_518-boys . ’_[193-john] ‘ And quite right too , ’_{[205-solomon]} assented [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon with some approving nods ; ‘ quite right , [Johnny]_259-johnny . Very good , [Johnny]_259-johnny . Well said , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . [Brayvo]_309-brayvo , [sir]_7320-sir . ’_{[205-solomon]} [John]_193-john slowly brought [his]_193-john eyes to bear upon [him]_193-john , looked at [him]_193-john for a long time , and finally made answer , to the unspeakable consternation of [[his]_193-john hearers]_{833-his hearers} , ‘ When [I]_193-john want encouragement from [you]_7320-sir , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_193-john ’ll ask [you]_7320-sir for it . [You]_7320-sir let [me]_193-john alone , [sir]_7320-sir . [I]_193-john can get on without [you]_7320-sir , [I]_193-john hope . Do n’t [you]_7320-sir tackle [me]_193-john , [sir]_7320-sir , if [you]_7320-sir please . ’_[193-john] ‘ Do n’t take it ill , [Johnny]_259-johnny ; [I]_{7269-the little man} did n’t mean any harm , ’_{[7269-the little man]} pleaded [the little man]_{7269-the little man} . ‘ Very good , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , more than usually obstinate after [his]_193-john late success . ‘ Never mind , [sir]_7320-sir . [I]_193-john can stand pretty firm of [myself]_193-john , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_193-john believe , without being shored up by [you]_7320-sir . ’_[193-john] And having given utterance to this retort , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} fixed [his]_{194-mr willet} eyes upon the boiler , and fell into a kind of tobacco - trance . The spirits of [the company]_{473-the company} being somewhat damped by this embarrassing line of conduct on the part of [[their]_{473-the company} host]_{1170-their host} , nothing more was said for a long time ; but at length [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} took upon [himself]_{308-mr cobb} to remark , as [he]_{308-mr cobb} rose to knock the ashes out of [his]_{308-mr cobb} pipe , that [he]_{308-mr cobb} hoped [Joe]_197-joe would thenceforth learn to obey [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} in all things ; that [he]_{308-mr cobb} had found , that day , [he]_197-joe was not one of [the sort of men who were to be trifled with]_{2826-the sort of men who were to be trifled with} ; and that [he]_{308-mr cobb} would recommend [him]_197-joe , poetically speaking , to mind [his]_{308-mr cobb} eye for the future . ‘ [I]_197-joe ’d recommend [you]_{308-mr cobb} , in return , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , looking up with a flushed face , ‘ not to talk to [me]_197-joe . ’_[197-joe] ‘ Hold [your]_197-joe tongue , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[194-mr willet]} cried [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , suddenly rousing [himself]_{194-mr willet} , and turning round . ‘ [I]_197-joe wo n’t , [father]_7315-father , ’_[197-joe] cried [Joe]_197-joe , smiting the table with [his]_197-joe fist , so that the jugs and glasses rung again ; ‘ these things are hard enough to bear from [you]_{308-mr cobb} ; from [anybody else]_{9273-anybody else} [I]_197-joe never will endure them any more . Therefore [I]_197-joe say , [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} , do n’t talk to [me]_197-joe . ’_[197-joe] ‘ Why , who are [you]_197-joe , ’_{[308-mr cobb]} said [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} , sneeringly , ‘ that [you]_197-joe ’re_{[308-mr cobb]} not to be talked to , eh , [Joe]_197-joe ? ’ To which [Joe]_197-joe returned no answer , but with a very ominous shake of the head , resumed [his]_197-joe old position , which [he]_197-joe would have peacefully preserved until [the house]_{7210-the house} shut up at night , but that [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} , stimulated by the wonder of [the company]_{473-the company} at [the young man]_{476-the young man} ’s presumption , retorted with sundry taunts , which proved too much for flesh and blood to bear . Crowding into one moment the vexation and the wrath of years , [Joe]_197-joe started up , overturned the table , fell upon [[his]_197-joe long enemy]_{9277-his long enemy} , pummelled [him]_{9277-his long enemy} with all [his]_197-joe might and main , and finished by driving [him]_{9277-his long enemy} with surprising swiftness against a heap of spittoons in one corner ; plunging into which , head foremost , with a tremendous crash , [he]_197-joe lay at full length among [the ruins]_{9278-the ruins} , stunned and motionless . Then , without waiting to receive the compliments of [the bystanders]_{1821-the bystanders} on the victory [he]_197-joe had won , [he]_197-joe retreated to [[his]_197-joe own bedchamber]_{9280-his own bedchamber} , and considering [himself]_197-joe in a state of siege , piled all the portable furniture against the door by way of barricade . ‘_[197-joe] [I]_0-i have done it now , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe , as [he]_197-joe sat down upon [his]_197-joe bedstead and wiped [his]_197-joe heated face . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew it would come at last . [The Maypole]_198-hugh and [I]_0-i must part [company]_685-company . [I]_0-i ’m [a roving vagabond]_{9281-a roving vagabond} -- [she]_9282-she hates [me]_0-i for evermore -- it ’s all over ! ’_[0-i] Chapter 31 Pondering on [his]_0-i unhappy lot , [Joe]_197-joe sat and listened for a long time , expecting every moment to hear [their]_2828-their creaking footsteps on the stairs , or to be greeted by [[his]_0-i worthy father]_{2829-his worthy father} with a summons to capitulate unconditionally , and deliver [himself]_0-i up straightway . But neither voice nor footstep came ; and though some distant echoes , as of closing doors and [people]_7575-people hurrying in and out of [rooms]_2831-rooms , resounding from time to time through [the great passages]_{2832-the great passages} , and penetrating to [his]_0-i remote seclusion , gave note of unusual commotion [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} , no nearer sound disturbed [his]_0-i place of retreat , which seemed the quieter for these far - off noises , and was as dull and full of gloom as [[any hermit]_{2834-any hermit} ’s cell]_{2835-any hermit ’s cell} . It came on darker and darker . The old - fashioned furniture of [the chamber]_{1862-the chamber} , which was [a kind of hospital for all the invalided movables in [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{2837-a kind of hospital for all the invalided movables in the house} , grew indistinct and shadowy in its many shapes ; chairs and tables , which by day were as honest cripples as need be , assumed a doubtful and mysterious character ; and one old leprous screen of faded India leather and gold binding , which had kept out many a cold breath of air in days of yore and shut in many a jolly face , frowned on [him]_0-i with a spectral aspect , and stood at full height in [its]_2839-its allotted corner , like [some gaunt ghost who waited to be questioned]_{2840-some gaunt ghost who waited to be questioned} . A portrait opposite the window -- [a queer , old grey - eyed general , in an oval frame]_{2841-a queer , old grey - eyed general , in an oval frame} -- seemed to wink and doze as the light decayed , and at length , when the last faint glimmering speck of day went out , to shut its eyes in good earnest , and fall sound asleep . There was such a hush and mystery about everything , that [Joe]_197-joe could not help following its example ; and so went off into a slumber likewise , and dreamed of [Dolly]_216-dolly , till the clock of [Chigwell church]_{59-chigwell church} struck two . Still [nobody]_7945-nobody came . The distant noises in [the house]_{7210-the house} had ceased , and out of doors all was quiet ; save for the occasional barking of some deep - mouthed dog , and the shaking of the branches by the night wind . [He]_197-joe gazed mournfully out of window at each well - known object as it lay sleeping in the dim light of the moon ; and creeping back to [his]_197-joe former seat , thought about the late uproar , until , with long thinking of , it seemed to have occurred a month ago . Thus , between dozing , and thinking , and walking to the window and looking out , the night wore away ; the grim old screen , and the kindred chairs and tables , began slowly to reveal themselves in their accustomed forms ; [the grey - eyed general]_{2844-the grey - eyed general} seemed to wink and yawn and rouse [himself]_{2844-the grey - eyed general} ; and at last [he]_{2844-the grey - eyed general} was broad awake again , and very uncomfortable and cold and haggard [he]_{2844-the grey - eyed general} looked , in the dull grey light of morning . The sun had begun to peep above [the forest trees]_{2845-the forest trees} , and already flung across the curling mist bright bars of gold , when [Joe]_197-joe dropped from [his]_197-joe window on the ground below , a little bundle and [his]_197-joe trusty stick , and prepared to descend [himself]_197-joe . It was not a very difficult task ; for there were so many projections and gable ends in the way , that they formed a series of clumsy steps , with no greater obstacle than a jump of some few feet at last . [Joe]_197-joe , with [his]_197-joe stick and bundle on [his]_197-joe shoulder , quickly stood on [the firm earth]_{2846-the firm earth} , and looked up at [the old Maypole]_{2847-the old maypole} , it might be for the last time . [He]_197-joe did n’t apostrophise it , for [he]_197-joe was [no great scholar]_{2848-no great scholar} . [He]_197-joe did n’t curse it , for [he]_197-joe had little ill - will to give to anything on [earth]_8952-earth . [He]_197-joe felt more affectionate and kind to it than ever [he]_197-joe had done in all [his]_197-joe life before , so said with all [his]_197-joe heart , ‘ [God]_217-god bless [you]_197-joe ! ’_[197-joe] as a parting wish , and turned away . [He]_197-joe walked along at a brisk pace , big with great thoughts of going for [a soldier]_{1534-a soldier} and dying in [some foreign country where it was very hot and sandy , and leaving [God]_217-god knows what unheard - of wealth in prize - money]_{2851-some foreign country where it was very hot and sandy , and leaving god knows what unheard - of wealth in prize - money} to [Dolly]_216-dolly , who would be very much affected when [she]_216-dolly came to know of it ; and full of such youthful visions , which were sometimes sanguine and sometimes melancholy , but always had [her]_216-dolly for [their]_2852-their main point and centre , pushed on vigorously until the noise of [London]_2-london sounded in [his]_197-joe ears , and [the Black Lion]_{310-the black lion} hove in sight . It was only eight o’clock then , and very much astonished [the Black Lion]_{310-the black lion} was , to see [him]_197-joe come walking in with dust upon [his]_197-joe feet at that early hour , with no grey mare to bear [him]_197-joe company . But as [he]_197-joe ordered breakfast to be got ready with all speed , and on its being set before [him]_197-joe gave indisputable tokens of a hearty appetite , [the Lion]_{2853-the lion} received [him]_197-joe , as usual , with a hospitable welcome ; and treated [him]_197-joe with those marks of distinction , which , as [a regular customer]_{2854-a regular customer} , and one within [the freemasonry of the trade]_{2855-the freemasonry of the trade} , [he]_197-joe had a right to claim . [This Lion]_{2856-this lion} or landlord,--for [he]_197-joe was called both [man]_7337-man and beast , by reason of [his]_197-joe having instructed [the artist who painted [his]_197-joe sign , to convey into the features of [the lordly brute whose effigy it]_{2859-the lordly brute whose effigy it} bore , as near a counterpart of [his]_197-joe own face as [his]_197-joe skill could compass and devise,--was [a gentleman almost as quick of apprehension , and of almost as subtle a wit]_{2860-a gentleman almost as quick of apprehension , and of almost as subtle a wit} , as the mighty [John]_193-john [himself]_193-john]_{2858-the artist who painted his sign , to convey into the features of the lordly brute whose effigy it bore , as near a counterpart of his own face as his skill could compass and devise,--was a gentleman almost as quick of apprehension , and of almost as subtle a wit , as the mighty john himself} . But the difference between [them]_2861-them lay in this : that whereas [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s extreme sagacity and acuteness were the efforts of unassisted nature , [the Lion]_{2853-the lion} stood indebted , in no small amount , to beer ; of which [he]_{2853-the lion} swigged such copious draughts , that most of [his]_{2853-the lion} faculties were utterly drowned and washed away , except the one great faculty of sleep , which [he]_{2853-the lion} retained in surprising perfection . The creaking Lion over the house - door was , therefore , to say the truth , rather a drowsy , tame , and feeble lion ; and as [these social representatives of a savage class]_{2863-these social representatives of a savage class} are usually of a conventional character ( being depicted , for the most part , in impossible attitudes and of unearthly colours ) , [he]_{2853-the lion} was frequently supposed by [the more ignorant and uninformed among [the neighbours]_{802-the neighbours}]_{2864-the more ignorant and uninformed among the neighbours} , to be the veritable portrait of [the host]_{1087-the host} as [he]_{2853-the lion} appeared on the occasion of some great funeral ceremony or public mourning . ‘ [What noisy fellow]_{9283-what noisy fellow} is that in [the next room]_{9284-the next room} ? ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , when [he]_197-joe had disposed of [his]_197-joe breakfast , and had washed and brushed [himself]_197-joe . ‘ [A recruiting serjeant]_{9285-a recruiting serjeant} , ’_{[2853-the lion]} replied [the Lion]_{2853-the lion} . [Joe]_197-joe started involuntarily . Here was the very thing [he]_197-joe had been dreaming of , all the way along . ‘ And [I]_{2853-the lion} wish , ’_{[2853-the lion]} said [the Lion]_{2853-the lion} , ‘ [he]_{2853-the lion} was anywhere else but [here]_7326-here . [The party]_{8112-the party} make noise enough , but do n’t call for much . There ’s great cry there , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , but very little wool . [[Your]_197-joe father]_{7354-your father} would n’t like ‘_[2869-em] [em]_2869-em , [I]_0-i know . ’ Perhaps not much under any circumstances . Perhaps if [he]_2870-he could have known what was passing at that moment in [Joe]_197-joe ’s mind , [he]_2870-he would have liked [them]_2869-em still less . ‘_{[2853-the lion]} Is [he]_2870-he recruiting for a -- for [a fine regiment]_{2871-a fine regiment} ? ’ said [Joe]_197-joe , glancing at a little round mirror that hung in the bar . ‘_[2870-he] [I]_0-i believe [he]_2870-he is , ’ replied [the host]_{1087-the host} . ‘_[0-i] It ’s much the same thing , [whatever regiment [he]_2870-he ’s recruiting for]_{2872-whatever regiment he ’s recruiting for} . [I]_0-i ’m told there an’t a deal of difference between [a fine man]_{9290-a fine man} and [another one]_{9291-another one} , when [they]_2873-they ’re_[0-i] shot through and through . ’ ‘_[2873-they] [They]_2873-they ’re not all shot , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ No , ’_{[2853-the lion]} [the Lion]_{2853-the lion} answered , ‘ not all . Those that are -- supposing it ’s done easy -- are the best off in [my]_{2853-the lion} opinion . ’_{[2853-the lion]} ‘ Ah ! ’_[197-joe] retorted [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ but [you]_{2853-the lion} do n’t care for glory . ’_[197-joe] ‘ For what ? ’_{[310-the black lion]} said [the Lion]_{310-the black lion} . ‘ Glory . ’_{[310-the black lion]} ‘ No , ’_{[2853-the lion]} returned [the Lion]_{2853-the lion} , with supreme indifference . ‘ [I]_{2853-the lion} do n’t . [You]_7320-sir ’re_{[2853-the lion]} right in that , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . When [Glory]_311-glory comes here , and calls for anything to drink and changes a guinea to pay for it , [I]_0-i ’ll give it [him]_2870-he for nothing . It ’s [my]_0-i belief , [sir]_7320-sir , that [the Glory]_311-glory ’s arms would n’t do a very strong business . ’ These remarks were not at all comforting . [Joe]_197-joe walked out , stopped at the door of [the next room]_{9284-the next room} , and listened . [The serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} was describing a military life . It was all drinking , [he]_{9293-the serjeant} said , except that there were frequent intervals of eating and love - making . A battle was the finest thing in [the world]_{511-the world} -- when [your]_197-joe side won it -- and [Englishmen]_{9295-englishmen} always did that . ‘_[311-glory] Supposing [you]_197-joe should be killed , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ said [a timid voice in one corner]_{9296-a timid voice in one corner} . ‘_[7320-sir] Well , [sir]_7320-sir , supposing [you]_197-joe should be , ’ said [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , ‘_[7320-sir] what then ? [[Your]_197-joe country]_{2879-your country} loves [you]_197-joe , [sir]_7320-sir ; [his]_2881-his Majesty [King George the Third]_{312-king george} loves [you]_197-joe ; [your]_197-joe memory is honoured , revered , respected ; [everybody]_{587-everybody} ’s fond of [you]_197-joe , and grateful to [you]_197-joe ; [your]_197-joe name ’s wrote down at full length in a book in [the War Office]_{2883-the war office} . [Damme]_279-damme , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , [we]_2885-we must all die some time , or another , eh ? ’ The voice coughed , and said no more . [Joe]_197-joe walked into [the room]_{462-the room} . [A group of half - a - dozen fellows]_{9299-a group of half - a - dozen fellows} had gathered together in [the taproom]_{9300-the taproom} , and were listening with greedy ears . [One of [them]_{9299-a group of half - a - dozen fellows}]_{9301-one of them} , [a carter in a smockfrock]_{9302-a carter in a smockfrock} , seemed wavering and disposed to enlist . [The rest , who were by no means disposed]_{9303-the rest , who were by no means disposed} , strongly urged [him]_197-joe to do so ( according to the custom of mankind ) , backed [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} ’s arguments , and grinned among [themselves]_{9303-the rest , who were by no means disposed} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i say nothing , [boys]_518-boys , ’ said [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , who sat a little apart , drinking [his]_{9293-the serjeant} liquor . ‘_[0-i] For [lads of spirit’--here]_{2887-lads of spirit’--here} [he]_0-i cast an eye on [Joe--‘this]_{313-joe--‘this} is the time . [I]_0-i do n’t want to inveigle [you]_518-boys . [The king]_{7438-the king} ’s not come to that , [I]_0-i hope . [Brisk young blood]_{2889-brisk young blood} is what [we]_2890-we want ; not milk and water . [We]_2890-we wo n’t take [five men]_{2891-five men} out of six . [We]_2890-we want [top - sawyers]_{2892-top - sawyers} , [we]_2890-we do . [I]_0-i ’m not a - going to tell tales out of [school]_7407-school , but , [damme]_279-damme , if [[every gentleman]_{9307-every gentleman} ’s son that carries arms in [[our]_2890-we corps]_{9309-our corps} , through being under a cloud and having little differences with [[his]_{9307-every gentleman} relations]_{9310-his relations}]_{9308-every gentleman ’s son that carries arms in our corps , through being under a cloud and having little differences with his relations} , was counted up’--here [his]_0-i eye fell on [Joe]_197-joe again , and so good - naturedly , that [Joe]_197-joe beckoned [him]_0-i out . [He]_0-i came directly . ‘_[2893-you] [You]_2893-you ’re [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} , by [G--]_314-g-- ! ’_[0-i] was [his]_0-i first remark , as [he]_0-i slapped [him]_0-i on the back . ‘ [You]_2893-you ’re_[0-i] [a gentleman in disguise]_{2894-a gentleman in disguise} . So am [I.]_0-i Let ’s swear a friendship . ’ [Joe]_197-joe did n’t exactly do that , but [he]_197-joe shook hands with [him]_0-i , and thanked [him]_0-i for [his]_0-i good opinion . ‘_[2893-you] [You]_2893-you want to serve , ’ said [[his]_197-joe new friend]_{9312-his new friend} . ‘_[2893-you] [You]_2893-you shall . [You]_2893-you were made for it . [You]_2893-you ’re one of [us]_9313-us by nature . What ’ll [you]_2893-you take to drink ? ’_[2893-you] ‘ Nothing just now , ’_[197-joe] replied [Joe]_197-joe , smiling faintly . ‘ [I]_197-joe have n’t quite made up [my]_197-joe mind . ’_[197-joe] ‘ [A mettlesome fellow like [you]_2893-you]_{9314-a mettlesome fellow like you} , and not made up [his]_{9314-a mettlesome fellow like you} mind ! ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} cried [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} . ‘ Here -- let [me]_{9293-the serjeant} give the bell a pull , and [you]_2893-you ’ll make up [your]_2893-you mind in half a minute , [I]_{9293-the serjeant} know . ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} ‘ [You]_2896-you ’re_[197-joe] right so far’--answered [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ for if [you]_2896-you pull the bell here , where [I]_197-joe ’m_[197-joe] known , there ’ll be an end of [my]_0-i soldiering inclinations in no time . Look in [my]_0-i face . [You]_2896-you see [me]_0-i , do [you]_2896-you ? ’ ‘_[2896-you] [I]_0-i do , ’ replied [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} with an oath , ‘_[2896-you] and [a finer young fellow or one better qualified to serve [his]_{2897-a finer young fellow or one better qualified to serve his king} king]_{2897-a finer young fellow or one better qualified to serve his king} and [country]_2898-country , [I]_0-i never set [my--]_2899-my-- ’ [he]_0-i used an adjective in [this place--‘eyes]_{9316-this place--‘eyes} on . ’_[197-joe] ‘ Thank [you]_2896-you , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ [I]_197-joe did n’t ask [you]_2896-you for want of a compliment , but thank [you]_2896-you all the same . Do [I]_197-joe look like [a sneaking fellow]_{9317-a sneaking fellow} or [a liar]_{9318-a liar} ? ’_[197-joe] [The serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} rejoined with many choice asseverations that [he]_{9293-the serjeant} did n’t ; and that if [[his]_{9293-the serjeant} ( [[the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} ’s ) own father]_{2903-the serjeant ’s ) own father}]_{2901-his ( the serjeant ’s ) own father} were to say [he]_{2901-his ( the serjeant ’s ) own father} did , [he]_{2901-his ( the serjeant ’s ) own father} would run [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} through the body cheerfully , and consider it a meritorious action . [Joe]_197-joe expressed [his]_197-joe obligations , and continued , ‘ [You]_2896-you can trust [me]_197-joe then , and credit what [I]_197-joe say . [I]_197-joe believe [I]_197-joe shall enlist in [your]_2896-you regiment to - night . The reason [I]_197-joe do n’t do so now is , because [I]_197-joe do n’t want until to - night , to do what [I]_197-joe ca n’t recall . Where shall [I]_197-joe find [you]_2896-you , this evening ? ’_[197-joe] [[His]_197-joe friend]_{7570-his friend} replied with some unwillingness , and after much ineffectual entreaty having for its object the immediate settlement of the business , that [[his]_{7570-his friend} quarters]_{2906-his quarters} would be at [the Crooked Billet in [Tower Street]_{60-tower street}]_{2907-the crooked billet in tower street} ; where [he]_{7570-his friend} would be found waking until midnight , and sleeping until breakfast time to - morrow . ‘ And if [I]_197-joe do come -- which it ’s a million to one , [I]_197-joe shall -- when will [you]_2896-you take [me]_197-joe out of [London]_2-london ? ’_[197-joe] demanded [Joe]_197-joe . ‘ To - morrow morning , at half after eight o’clock , ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} replied [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} . ‘ [You]_2896-you ’ll go abroad -- [a country where it ’s all sunshine and plunder -- the finest climate in [the world]_{511-the world}]_{9319-a country where it ’s all sunshine and plunder -- the finest climate in the world} . ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} ‘ To go abroad , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , shaking hands with [him]_197-joe , ‘ is the very thing [I]_197-joe want . [You]_2896-you may expect [me]_197-joe . ’_[197-joe] ‘ [You]_197-joe ’re_{[9293-the serjeant]} [the kind of lad for [us]_2910-us]_{2909-the kind of lad for us} , ’ cried [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , holding [Joe]_197-joe ’s hand in [his]_{9293-the serjeant} , in the excess of [his]_{9293-the serjeant} admiration . ‘_[197-joe] [You]_197-joe ’re [the boy]_{7488-the boy} to push [your]_197-joe fortune . [I]_197-joe do n’t say it because [I]_197-joe bear [you]_197-joe any envy , or would take away from the credit of the rise [you]_197-joe ’ll make , but if [I]_197-joe had been bred and taught like [you]_197-joe , [I]_197-joe ’d have been [a colonel]_{9323-a colonel} by this time . ’_[197-joe] ‘ Tush , [man]_7337-man ! ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ [I]_197-joe ’m_[197-joe] not so young as that . Needs must when [the devil]_{8395-the devil} drives ; and the devil that drives [me]_0-i is an empty pocket and [an unhappy home]_{2912-an unhappy home} . For the present , good - bye . ’ ‘_[197-joe] For king and country ! ’ cried [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , flourishing [his]_{9293-the serjeant} cap . ‘_[197-joe] For bread and meat ! ’ cried [Joe]_197-joe , snapping [his]_197-joe fingers . And so [they]_9326-they parted . [He]_197-joe had very little money in [his]_197-joe pocket ; so little indeed , that after paying for [his]_197-joe breakfast ( which [he]_197-joe was too honest and perhaps too proud to score up to [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} ’s charge ) [he]_197-joe had but a penny left . [He]_197-joe had courage , notwithstanding , to resist all the affectionate importunities of [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , who waylaid [him]_197-joe at the door with many protestations of eternal friendship , and did in particular request that [he]_197-joe would do [him]_197-joe the favour to accept of only one shilling as a temporary accommodation . Rejecting [his]_197-joe offers both of cash and credit , [Joe]_197-joe walked away with stick and bundle as before , bent upon getting through the day as [he]_197-joe best could , and going down to [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s]_{2609-the locksmith ’s} in the dusk of the evening ; for it should go hard , [he]_197-joe had resolved , but [he]_197-joe would have a parting word with [charming Dolly Varden]_216-dolly . [He]_197-joe went out by [Islington]_61-islington and so on to [Highgate]_62-highgate , and sat on many stones and gates , but there were no voices in the bells to bid [him]_197-joe turn . Since the time of [noble Whittington]_{315-noble whittington} , [fair flower of [merchants]_{9332-merchants}]_{9331-fair flower of merchants} , bells have come to have less sympathy with [humankind]_{9333-humankind} . They only ring for money and on state occasions . [Wanderers]_{9334-wanderers} have increased in number ; [ships]_9335-ships leave [the Thames]_{38-the thames} for [distant regions]_{9336-distant regions} , carrying from stem to stern no other cargo ; the bells are silent ; they ring out no entreaties or regrets ; they are used to it and have grown worldly . [Joe]_197-joe bought a roll , and reduced [his]_197-joe purse to the condition ( with a difference ) of that celebrated purse of Fortunatus , which , whatever were [its]_9337-its favoured owner ’s necessities , had one unvarying amount in it . In these real times , when [all the Fairies]_{9338-all the fairies} are dead and buried , there are still a great many purses which possess that quality . The sum - total they contain is expressed in arithmetic by a circle , and whether it be added to or multiplied by its own amount , the result of the problem is more easily stated than any known in figures . Evening drew on at last . With the desolate and solitary feeling of one who had [no home or shelter]_{9339-no home or shelter} , and was alone utterly in [the world]_{511-the world} for the first time , [he]_197-joe bent [his]_197-joe steps towards [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s house]_{1050-the locksmith ’s house} . [He]_197-joe had delayed till now , knowing that [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} sometimes went out alone , or with [Miggs]_239-miggs for [[her]_{219-mrs varden} sole attendant]_{9343-her sole attendant} , to lectures in the evening ; and devoutly hoping that this might be one of [her]_{219-mrs varden} nights of moral culture . [He]_197-joe had walked up and down before [the house]_{7210-the house} , on the opposite side of the way , two or three times , when as [he]_197-joe returned to [it]_{7210-the house} again , [he]_197-joe caught a glimpse of a fluttering skirt at the door . It was [Dolly’s]_{316-dolly’s} -- to whom else could it belong ? no dress but [hers]_{316-dolly’s} had such a flow as that . [He]_197-joe plucked up [his]_197-joe spirits , and followed [it]_{316-dolly’s} into [the workshop of the Golden Key]_{9345-the workshop of the golden key} . [His]_197-joe darkening the door caused [her]_2913-she to look round . Oh that face ! ‘_[197-joe] If it had n’t been for that , ’ thought [Joe]_197-joe , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i should never have walked into poor [Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} . [She]_2913-she ’s twenty times handsomer than ever . [She]_2913-she might marry [a Lord]_{8757-a lord} ! ’ [He]_197-joe did n’t say this . [He]_197-joe only thought it -- perhaps looked it also . [Dolly]_216-dolly was glad to see [him]_197-joe , and was SO sorry [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} and [mother]_8432-mother were away from [home]_7189-home . [Joe]_197-joe begged [she]_216-dolly would n’t mention it on any account . [Dolly]_216-dolly hesitated to lead the way into [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} , for there it was nearly dark ; at the same time [she]_216-dolly hesitated to stand talking in [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , which was yet light and open to [the street]_{780-the street} . [They]_9352-they had got by some means , too , before [the little forge]_{9353-the little forge} ; and [Joe]_197-joe having [her]_216-dolly hand in [his]_197-joe ( which [he]_197-joe had no right to have , for [Dolly]_216-dolly only gave it [him]_197-joe to shake ) , it was so like standing before [some homely altar being married]_{9354-some homely altar being married} , that it was the most embarrassing state of things in [the world]_{511-the world} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have come , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘_[0-i] to say good - bye -- to say good - bye for [I]_0-i do n’t know how many years ; perhaps for ever . [I]_0-i am going abroad . ’ Now this was exactly what [he]_0-i should not have said . Here [he]_0-i was , talking like [a gentleman at large who was free to come and go and roam about]_{9356-a gentleman at large who was free to come and go and roam about} [the world]_{511-the world} at pleasure , when [that gallant coachmaker]_{9358-that gallant coachmaker} had vowed but the night before that [Miss Varden]_{282-miss varden} held [him]_0-i bound in adamantine chains ; and had positively stated in so many words that [she]_{282-miss varden} was killing [him]_0-i by inches , and that in a fortnight more or thereabouts [he]_0-i expected to make a decent end and leave the business to [[his]_0-i mother]_{756-his mother} . [Dolly]_216-dolly released [her]_216-dolly hand and said ‘_[0-i] Indeed ! ’ [She]_216-dolly remarked in the same breath that it was a fine night , and in short , betrayed no more emotion than the forge itself . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i could n’t go , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘_[0-i] without coming to see [you]_2915-you . [I]_0-i had n’t the heart to . ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly was more sorry than [she]_216-dolly could tell , that [he]_0-i should have taken so much trouble . It was such a long way , and [he]_0-i must have such a deal to do . And how WAS [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} -- [that dear old gentleman--]_{9360-that dear old gentleman--} ‘_[0-i] Is this all [you]_2915-you say ! ’ cried [Joe]_197-joe . All ! Good gracious , what did [the man]_{472-the man} expect ! [She]_216-dolly was obliged to take [her]_216-dolly apron in [her]_216-dolly hand and run [her]_216-dolly eyes along the hem from corner to corner , to keep [herself]_216-dolly from laughing in [his]_0-i face;--not because [his]_0-i gaze confused [her]_216-dolly -- not at all . [Joe]_197-joe had small experience in love affairs , and had no notion how [different young ladies]_{9362-different young ladies} are at different times ; [he]_197-joe had expected to take [Dolly]_216-dolly up again at the very point where [he]_197-joe had left [her]_216-dolly after that delicious evening ride , and was no more prepared for such an alteration than to see the sun and moon change places . [He]_197-joe had buoyed [himself]_197-joe up all day with an indistinct idea that [she]_216-dolly would certainly say ‘_[2915-you] Do n’t go , ’ or ‘_[2915-you] Do n’t leave [us]_2916-us , ’ or ‘_[2915-you] Why do [you]_2917-you go ? ’ or ‘_[2917-you] Why do [you]_2917-you leave [us]_2916-us ? ’ or would give [him]_197-joe some little encouragement of that sort ; [he]_197-joe had even entertained the possibility of [her]_216-dolly bursting into tears , of [her]_216-dolly throwing [herself]_216-dolly into [his]_197-joe arms , of [her]_216-dolly falling down in a fainting fit without previous word or sign ; but any approach to such a line of conduct as this , had been so far from [his]_197-joe thoughts that [he]_197-joe could only look at [her]_216-dolly in silent wonder . [Dolly]_216-dolly in the meanwhile , turned to the corners of [her]_216-dolly apron , and measured the sides , and smoothed out the wrinkles , and was as silent as [he]_197-joe . At last after a long pause , [Joe]_197-joe said good - bye . ‘_[2917-you] Good - bye’--said [Dolly]_216-dolly -- with as pleasant a smile as if [he]_2917-you were going into [the next street]_{2918-the next street} , and were coming back to supper ; ‘ good - bye . ’_[2917-you] ‘ Come , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , putting out both hands , ‘ [Dolly]_216-dolly , [dear Dolly]_{9363-dear dolly} , do n’t let [us]_9364-us part like this . [I]_197-joe love [you]_216-dolly dearly , with all [my]_197-joe heart and soul ; with as much truth and earnestness as ever [man]_7337-man loved woman in [this world]_{1411-this world} , [I]_197-joe do believe . [I]_197-joe am [a poor fellow]_{8670-a poor fellow} , as [you]_216-dolly know -- poorer now than ever , for [I]_197-joe have fled from [home]_7189-home , not being able to bear it any longer , and must fight [my]_197-joe own way without help . [You]_216-dolly are beautiful , admired , are loved by [everybody]_{587-everybody} , are well off and happy ; and may [you]_216-dolly ever be so ! Heaven forbid [I]_197-joe should ever make [you]_216-dolly otherwise ; but give [me]_197-joe a word of comfort . Say something kind to [me]_197-joe . [I]_197-joe have no right to expect it of [you]_216-dolly , [I]_197-joe know , but [I]_197-joe ask it because [I]_197-joe love [you]_216-dolly , and shall treasure the slightest word from [you]_216-dolly all through [my]_197-joe life . [Dolly]_216-dolly , dearest , have [you]_216-dolly nothing to say to [me]_197-joe ? ’_[197-joe] No . Nothing . [Dolly]_216-dolly was [a coquette by nature]_{2919-a coquette by nature} , and [a spoilt child]_{2920-a spoilt child} . [She]_216-dolly had no notion of being carried by storm in this way . [The coachmaker]_{2921-the coachmaker} would have been dissolved in tears , and would have knelt down , and called [himself]_{2921-the coachmaker} names , and clasped [his]_{2921-the coachmaker} hands , and beat [his]_{2921-the coachmaker} breast , and tugged wildly at [his]_{2921-the coachmaker} cravat , and done all kinds of poetry . [Joe]_197-joe had no business to be going [abroad]_2922-abroad . [He]_197-joe had no right to be able to do it . If [he]_197-joe was in adamantine chains , [he]_197-joe could n’t . ‘ [I]_216-dolly have said good - bye , ’_[216-dolly] said [Dolly]_216-dolly , ‘ twice . Take [your]_197-joe arm away directly , [Mr Joseph]_264-joe , or [I]_216-dolly ’ll call [Miggs]_239-miggs . ’_[216-dolly] ‘ [I]_197-joe ’ll not reproach [you]_216-dolly , ’_[197-joe] answered [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ it ’s [my]_197-joe fault , no doubt . [I]_197-joe have thought sometimes that [you]_216-dolly did n’t quite despise [me]_197-joe , but [I]_197-joe was [a fool]_{7487-a fool} to think so . [Every one]_{9371-every one} must , who has seen the life [I]_197-joe have led -- [you]_216-dolly most of all . [God]_217-god bless [you]_216-dolly ! ’_[197-joe] [He]_197-joe was gone , actually gone . [Dolly]_216-dolly waited a little while , thinking [he]_197-joe would return , peeped out at the door , looked up [the street]_{780-the street} and down as well as the increasing darkness would allow , came in again , waited a little longer , went [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} humming a tune , bolted [herself]_216-dolly in , laid [her]_216-dolly head down on [her]_216-dolly bed , and cried as if [her]_216-dolly heart would break . And yet such natures are made up of so many contradictions , that if [Joe Willet]_197-joe had come back that night , next day , next week , next month , the odds are a hundred to one [she]_216-dolly would have treated [him]_197-joe in the very same manner , and have wept for it afterwards with the very same distress . [She]_216-dolly had no sooner left [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} than there cautiously peered out from behind the chimney of [the forge]_{1045-the forge} , a face which had already emerged from the same concealment twice or thrice , unseen , and which , after satisfying [itself]_2927-itself that it was now alone , was followed by a leg , a shoulder , and so on by degrees , until the form of [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} stood confessed , with a brown - paper cap stuck negligently on one side of its head , and its arms very much a - kimbo . ‘ Have [my]_0-i ears deceived [me]_0-i , ’_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} said [the ‘ prentice]_{7550-the ‘ prentice} , ‘_{[7550-the ‘ prentice]} or do [I]_0-i dream ! am [I]_0-i to thank [thee]_2928-thee , [Fortun]_317-fortun ’ , or to cus [thee]_2928-thee -- which ? ’_[0-i] [He]_0-i gravely descended from [his]_0-i elevation , took down [his]_0-i piece of looking - glass , planted it against the wall upon the usual bench , twisted [his]_0-i head round , and looked closely at [his]_0-i legs . ‘ If they ’re_[0-i] a dream , ’ said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘_[0-i] let [sculptures]_{2929-sculptures} have such wisions , and chisel ‘ em out when [they]_{2929-sculptures} wake . This is reality . Sleep has no such limbs as them . [Tremble]_318-tremble , [Willet]_197-joe , and despair . [She]_239-miggs ’s mine ! [She]_239-miggs ’s mine ! ’_[0-i] With these triumphant expressions , [he]_0-i seized a hammer and dealt a heavy blow at a vice , which in [his]_0-i mind ’s eye represented the sconce or head of [Joseph Willet]_197-joe . That done , [he]_0-i burst into a peal of laughter which startled [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs even in [[her]_239-miggs distant kitchen]_{2930-her distant kitchen} , and dipping [his]_0-i head into a bowl of water , had recourse to a jack - towel inside the closet door , which served the double purpose of smothering [his]_0-i feelings and drying [his]_0-i face . [Joe]_197-joe , disconsolate and down - hearted , but full of courage too , on leaving [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s house]_{1050-the locksmith ’s house} made the best of [his]_197-joe way to [the Crooked Billet]_{63-the crooked billet} , and there inquired for [[his]_197-joe friend]_{7570-his friend} [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , who , expecting [no man]_{7346-no man} less , received [him]_197-joe with open arms . In the course of five minutes after [his]_197-joe arrival at [that house of entertainment]_{2936-that house of entertainment} , [he]_197-joe was enrolled among [the gallant defenders of [[his]_197-joe native land]_{2938-his native land}]_{2937-the gallant defenders of his native land} ; and within half an hour , was regaled with a steaming supper of boiled tripe and onions , prepared , as [[his]_197-joe friend]_{7570-his friend} assured [him]_197-joe more than once , at the express command of [[his]_197-joe most Sacred Majesty [the King]_{7438-the king}]_{2940-his most sacred majesty the king} . To this meal , which tasted very savoury after [his]_197-joe long fasting , [he]_197-joe did ample justice ; and when [he]_197-joe had followed it up , or down , with a variety of loyal and patriotic toasts , [he]_197-joe was conducted to a straw mattress in [a loft over [the stable]_{7926-the stable}]_{2942-a loft over the stable} , and locked in [there]_7220-there for the night . The next morning , [he]_197-joe found that the obliging care of [[his]_197-joe martial friend]_{2945-his martial friend} had decorated [his]_197-joe hat with sundry particoloured streamers , which made a very lively appearance ; and in company with [that officer]_{2946-that officer} , and [three other military gentlemen newly enrolled , who were under a cloud so dense that it only left three shoes , a boot , and a coat and a half visible among them]_{2947-three other military gentlemen newly enrolled , who were under a cloud so dense that it only left three shoes , a boot , and a coat and a half visible among them} , repaired to [the riverside]_{2948-the riverside} . Here [they]_2949-they were joined by [a corporal]_{2950-a corporal} and [four more heroes , of whom two were drunk and daring]_{2951-four more heroes , of whom two were drunk and daring} , and [two sober and penitent]_{2952-two sober and penitent} , but each of whom , like [Joe]_197-joe , had [his]_197-joe dusty stick and bundle . [The party]_{8112-the party} embarked in [a passage - boat]_{2954-a passage - boat} bound for [Gravesend]_64-gravesend , whence [they]_2949-they were to proceed on foot to [Chatham]_65-chatham ; the wind was in [their]_2949-they favour , and [they]_2949-they soon left [London]_2-london behind [them]_2949-they , a mere dark mist -- a giant phantom in the air . Chapter 32 Misfortunes , saith the adage , never come singly . There is little doubt that troubles are exceedingly gregarious in [their]_2949-they nature , and flying in flocks , are apt to perch capriciously ; crowding on the heads of [some poor wights]_{2955-some poor wights} until there is not an inch of room left on [their]_{2955-some poor wights} unlucky crowns , and taking no more notice of others who offer as good resting - places for the soles of [their]_{2955-some poor wights} feet , than if [they]_{2955-some poor wights} had no existence . It may have happened that a flight of troubles brooding over [London]_2-london , and looking out for [Joseph Willet]_197-joe , whom [they]_2949-they could n’t find , darted down haphazard on [the first young man that caught [their]_2949-they fancy]_{2956-the first young man that caught their fancy} , and settled on [him]_{2956-the first young man that caught their fancy} instead . However this may be , certain it is that on the very day of [Joe]_197-joe ’s departure [they]_2949-they swarmed about the ears of [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} , and did so buzz and flap [their]_2949-they wings , and persecute [him]_{228-mr chester} , that [he]_{228-mr chester} was most profoundly wretched . It was evening , and just eight o’clock , when [he]_{228-mr chester} and [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} , having wine and dessert set before [them]_2949-they , were left to [themselves]_2949-they for the first time that day . [They]_2949-they had dined together , but [a third person]_{2958-a third person} had been present during the meal , and until [they]_2949-they met at table [they]_2949-they had not seen [each other]_{7381-each other} since the previous night . [Edward]_{228-mr chester} was reserved and silent . [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} was more than usually gay ; but not caring , as it seemed , to open a conversation with one whose humour was so different , [he]_{228-mr chester} vented the lightness of [his]_{228-mr chester} spirit in smiles and sparkling looks , and made no effort to awaken [his]_{228-mr chester} attention . So [they]_2949-they remained for some time : [the father]_{8306-the father} lying on a sofa with [his]_{8306-the father} accustomed air of graceful negligence ; [the son seated opposite to [him]_{8306-the father}]_{2961-the son seated opposite to him} with downcast eyes , busied , it was plain , with painful and uneasy thoughts . ‘ [[My]_{228-mr chester} dear]_{812-my dear} [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} at length , with a most engaging laugh , ‘ do not extend [your]_{228-mr chester} drowsy influence to the decanter . Suffer THAT to circulate , let [your]_{228-mr chester} spirits be never so stagnant . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Edward]_{228-mr chester} begged [his]_{228-mr chester} pardon , passed it , and relapsed into [his]_{228-mr chester} former state . ‘ [You]_{228-mr chester} do wrong not to fill [your]_{228-mr chester} glass , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , holding up [his]_{228-mr chester} own before the light . ‘ Wine in moderation -- not in excess , for that makes [men]_624-men ugly -- has a thousand pleasant influences . It brightens the eye , improves the voice , imparts a new vivacity to one ’s thoughts and conversation : [you]_{228-mr chester} should try it , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [[Ah]_9375-ah [father]_7315-father]_{9376-ah father} ! ’_{[7374-his son]} cried [[his]_{228-mr chester} son]_{7374-his son} , ‘ if-- ’_{[7374-his son]} ‘ [[My]_{2963-the parent} good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , ’_{[2963-the parent]} interposed [the parent]_{2963-the parent} hastily , as [he]_{2963-the parent} set down [his]_{2963-the parent} glass , and raised [his]_{2963-the parent} eyebrows with a startled and horrified expression , ‘ for Heaven ’s sake do n’t call [me]_{2963-the parent} by that obsolete and ancient name . Have some regard for delicacy . Am [I]_{2963-the parent} grey , or wrinkled , do [I]_{2963-the parent} go on crutches , have [I]_{2963-the parent} lost [my]_{2963-the parent} teeth , that [you]_7315-father adopt such a mode of address ? [Good God]_217-god , how very coarse ! ’_{[2963-the parent]} ‘ [I]_{7374-his son} was about to speak to [you]_7315-father from [my]_{7374-his son} heart , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7374-his son]} returned [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ in the confidence which should subsist between [us]_9380-us ; and [you]_7315-father check [me]_{228-mr chester} in the outset . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Now DO , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , DO not , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , raising [his]_{228-mr chester} delicate hand imploringly , ‘ talk in that monstrous manner . About to speak from [your]_{228-mr chester} heart . Do n’t [you]_{228-mr chester} know that the heart is an ingenious part of [our]_9380-us formation -- the centre of the blood - vessels and all that sort of thing -- which has no more to do with what [you]_{228-mr chester} say or think , than [your]_{228-mr chester} knees have ? How can [you]_{228-mr chester} be so very vulgar and absurd ? These anatomical allusions should be left to [gentlemen of the medical profession]_{9381-gentlemen of the medical profession} . They are really not agreeable in society . [You]_{228-mr chester} quite surprise [me]_{228-mr chester} , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Well ! there are no such things to wound , or heal , or have regard for . [I]_{7374-his son} know [your]_7315-father creed , [sir]_7320-sir , and will say no more , ’_{[7374-his son]} returned [[his]_{228-mr chester} son]_{7374-his son} . ‘ There again , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , sipping [his]_{228-mr chester} wine , ‘ [you]_{228-mr chester} are wrong . [I]_{228-mr chester} distinctly say there are such things . [We]_9383-we know there are . The hearts of animals -- of bullocks , sheep , and so forth -- are cooked and devoured , as [I]_{228-mr chester} am told , by [the lower classes]_{9384-the lower classes} , with a vast deal of relish . [Men]_624-men are sometimes stabbed to the heart , shot to the heart ; but as to speaking from the heart , or to the heart , or being warm - hearted , or cold - hearted , or broken - hearted , or being all heart , or having no heart -- pah ! these things are nonsense , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ No doubt , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7374-his son]} returned [[his]_{228-mr chester} son]_{7374-his son} , seeing that [he]_{228-mr chester} paused for [him]_{228-mr chester} to speak . ‘ No doubt . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ There ’s [[Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s niece]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} , [[your]_7320-sir late flame]_{9388-your late flame} , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} , as a careless illustration of [his]_{228-mr chester} meaning . ‘ No doubt in [your]_{228-mr chester} mind [she]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} was all heart once . Now [she]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} has none at all . Yet [she]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} is [the same person]_{9389-the same person} , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} , exactly . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [She]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} is [a changed person]_{9390-a changed person} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[228-mr chester]} cried [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , reddening ; ‘ and changed by vile means , [I]_{228-mr chester} believe . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [You]_{228-mr chester} have had a cool dismissal , have [you]_{228-mr chester} ? ’_{[470-his father]} said [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} . ‘ [Poor [Ned]_{228-mr chester}]_{9392-poor ned} ! [I]_{470-his father} told [you]_{228-mr chester} last night what would happen.--May [I]_{470-his father} ask [you]_{228-mr chester} for the nutcrackers ? ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ [She]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} has been tampered with , and most treacherously deceived , ’_{[228-mr chester]} cried [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , rising from [his]_{228-mr chester} seat . ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} never will believe that the knowledge of [my]_{228-mr chester} real position , given [her]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} by [myself]_{228-mr chester} , has worked this change . [I]_{228-mr chester} know [she]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} is beset and tortured . But though [our]_9393-our contract is at an end , and broken past all redemption ; though [I]_{228-mr chester} charge upon [her]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} want of firmness and want of truth , both to [herself]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} and [me]_{228-mr chester} ; [I]_{228-mr chester} do not now , and never will believe , that any sordid motive , or [her]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} own unbiassed will , has led [her]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} to this course -- never ! ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [You]_{228-mr chester} make [me]_{470-his father} blush , ’_{[470-his father]} returned [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} gaily , ‘ for the folly of [your]_{228-mr chester} nature , in which -- but [we]_9393-our never know [ourselves]_9393-our -- [I]_{470-his father} devoutly hope there is no reflection of [my]_{470-his father} own . With regard to [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} [herself]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} , [she]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} has done what is very natural and proper , [[my]_{470-his father} dear fellow]_{1623-my dear fellow} ; what [you]_{228-mr chester} [yourself]_{228-mr chester} proposed , as [I]_{470-his father} learn from [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ; and what [I]_{470-his father} predicted -- with no great exercise of sagacity -- [she]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} would do . [She]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} supposed [you]_{228-mr chester} to be rich , or at least quite rich enough ; and found [you]_{228-mr chester} poor . Marriage is a civil contract ; [people]_7575-people marry to better [their]_7575-people worldly condition and improve appearances ; it is an affair of [house]_7312-house and furniture , of liveries , [servants]_{9398-servants} , equipage , and so forth . [The lady]_{1941-the lady} being poor and [you]_{228-mr chester} poor also , there is an end of the matter . [You]_{228-mr chester} can not enter upon these considerations , and have no manner of business with the ceremony . [I]_{470-his father} drink [her]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} health in this glass , and respect and honour [her]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} for [her]_{9387-haredale ’s niece} extreme good sense . It is a lesson to [you]_{228-mr chester} . Fill [yours]_{228-mr chester} , [Ned]_{228-mr chester} . ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ It is a lesson , ’_{[7374-his son]} returned [[his]_2968-his son]_{7374-his son} , ‘ by which [I]_{7374-his son} hope [I]_{7374-his son} may never profit , and if years and experience impress it on-- ’_{[7374-his son]} ‘ Do n’t say on the heart , ’_{[470-his father]} interposed [[his]_{7374-his son} father]_{470-his father} . ‘ On men whom [the world]_{511-the world} and its hypocrisy have spoiled , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} warmly , ‘ [Heaven]_210-heaven keep [me]_{228-mr chester} from its knowledge . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Come , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[470-his father]} returned [[his]_{7374-his son} father]_{470-his father} , raising [himself]_{470-his father} a little on the sofa , and looking straight towards [him]_{228-mr chester} ; ‘ [we]_9402-we have had enough of this . Remember , if [you]_7320-sir please , [your]_7320-sir interest , [your]_7320-sir duty , [your]_7320-sir moral obligations , [your]_7320-sir filial affections , and all that sort of thing , which it is so very delightful and charming to reflect upon ; or [you]_7320-sir will repent it . ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} shall never repent the preservation of [my]_{228-mr chester} self - respect , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ Forgive [me]_{228-mr chester} if [I]_{228-mr chester} say that [I]_{228-mr chester} will not sacrifice it at [your]_7320-sir bidding , and that [I]_{228-mr chester} will not pursue the track which [you]_7320-sir would have [me]_{228-mr chester} take , and to which the secret share [you]_7320-sir have had in this late separation tends . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [[His]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} rose a little higher still , and looking at [him]_{228-mr chester} as though curious to know if [he]_{228-mr chester} were quite resolved and earnest , dropped gently down again , and said in the calmest voice -- eating [his]_{470-his father} nuts meanwhile , ‘ [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , [[my]_{470-his father} father]_{1599-my father} had [a son]_{8073-a son} , who being [a fool like [you]_{228-mr chester}]_{9406-a fool like you} , and , like [you]_{228-mr chester} , entertaining low and disobedient sentiments , [he]_{1599-my father} disinherited and cursed one morning after breakfast . The circumstance occurs to [me]_{470-his father} with a singular clearness of recollection this evening . [I]_{470-his father} remember eating muffins at the time , with marmalade . [He]_{1599-my father} led a miserable life ( [the son]_{7610-the son} , [I]_{470-his father} mean ) and died early ; it was a happy release on all accounts ; [he]_{1599-my father} degraded [the family]_{1261-the family} very much . It is a sad circumstance , [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , when [a father]_{8799-a father} finds it necessary to resort to such strong measures . ‘_{[470-his father]} It is , ’ replied [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_{[470-his father]} and it is sad when [a son]_{8073-a son} , proffering [him]_{8073-a son} [his]_{8073-a son} love and duty in [their]_2974-their best and truest sense , finds [himself]_{8073-a son} repelled at every turn , and forced to disobey . [Dear father]_{2975-dear father} , ’ [he]_0-i added , more earnestly though in a gentler tone , ‘_{[2975-dear father]} [I]_0-i have reflected many times on what occurred between [us]_2976-us when [we]_2976-us first discussed this subject . Let there be a confidence between [us]_2976-us ; not in terms , but truth . Hear what [I]_0-i have to say . ’ ‘_[0-i] As [I]_0-i anticipate what it is , and can not fail to do so , [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ’ returned [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} coldly , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i decline . [I]_0-i could n’t possibly . [I]_0-i am sure it would put [me]_0-i out of temper , which is a state of mind [I]_0-i ca n’t endure . If [you]_{228-mr chester} intend to mar [my]_0-i plans for [your]_{228-mr chester} establishment in life , and the preservation of that gentility and becoming pride , which [[our]_2976-us family]_{2977-our family} have so long sustained -- if , in short , [you]_{228-mr chester} are resolved to take [your]_{228-mr chester} own course , [you]_{228-mr chester} must take it , and [my]_0-i curse with it . [I]_0-i am very sorry , but there ’s really no alternative . ’ ‘_[0-i] The curse may pass [your]_0-i lips , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘_[0-i] but it will be but empty breath . [I]_0-i do not believe that [any man on [earth]_8952-earth]_{2978-any man on earth} has greater power to call one down upon [[his]_{2978-any man on earth} fellow]_{2980-his fellow} -- least of all , upon [[his]_{2978-any man on earth} own child]_{2981-his own child} -- than [he]_{2978-any man on earth} has to make one drop of rain or flake of snow fall from the clouds above [us]_2976-us at [his]_{2978-any man on earth} impious bidding . Beware , [sir]_7320-sir , what [you]_{228-mr chester} do . ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} [You]_{228-mr chester} are so very irreligious , so exceedingly undutiful , so horribly profane , ’ rejoined [[his]_{228-mr chester} father]_{470-his father} , turning [his]_{470-his father} face lazily towards [him]_{228-mr chester} , and cracking another nut , ‘_{[228-mr chester]} that [I]_0-i positively must interrupt [you]_{228-mr chester} here . It is quite impossible [we]_2976-us can continue to go on , upon such terms as these . If [you]_{228-mr chester} will do [me]_0-i the favour to ring the bell , [the servant]_{2235-the servant} will show [you]_{228-mr chester} to the door . Return to [this roof]_{2984-this roof} no more , [I]_0-i beg [you]_7320-sir . Go , [sir]_7320-sir , since [you]_7320-sir have no moral sense remaining ; and go to [the Devil]_{8395-the devil} , at [my]_0-i express desire . Good day . ’ [Edward]_{228-mr chester} left [the room]_{462-the room} without another word or look , and turned [his]_{228-mr chester} back upon [the house]_{7210-the house} for ever . [The father]_{8306-the father} ’s face was slightly flushed and heated , but [his]_{8306-the father} manner was quite unchanged , as [he]_{8306-the father} rang the bell again , and addressed [the servant]_{2235-the servant} on [his]_{8306-the father} entrance . ‘_[7320-sir] Peak -- if [that gentleman who has just gone out--]_{2987-that gentleman who has just gone out--} ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_7320-sir pardon , [sir]_7320-sir , [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} ? ’ ‘_{[228-mr chester]} Were there more than one , [dolt]_2989-dolt , that [you]_7320-sir ask [the question?--If that gentleman]_{2990-the question?--if that gentleman} should send [here]_7326-here for [his]_{2987-that gentleman who has just gone out--} wardrobe , let [him]_{2987-that gentleman who has just gone out--} have it , do [you]_7320-sir hear ? If [he]_{2987-that gentleman who has just gone out--} should call [himself]_{2987-that gentleman who has just gone out--} at any time , [I]_0-i ’m not at [home]_7189-home . [You]_7320-sir ’ll tell [him]_{2987-that gentleman who has just gone out--} so , and shut the door . ’_[0-i] So , it soon got whispered about , that [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} was very unfortunate in [[his]_{228-mr chester} son]_{7374-his son} , who had occasioned [him]_{228-mr chester} great grief and sorrow . And [the good people who heard this and told it]_{2993-the good people who heard this and told it} again , marvelled the more at [his]_{228-mr chester} equanimity and even temper , and said what an amiable nature that [man]_7337-man must have , who , having undergone so much , could be so placid and so calm . And when [Edward]_{228-mr chester} ’s name was spoken , [Society]_319-society shook [its]_319-society head , and laid its finger on its lip , and sighed , and looked very grave ; and [those who had sons about [his]_{228-mr chester} age]_{2995-those who had sons about his age} , waxed wrathful and indignant , and hoped , for Virtue ’s sake , that [he]_{228-mr chester} was dead . And [the world]_{511-the world} went on turning round , as usual , for five years , concerning which this Narrative is silent . Chapter 33 One wintry evening , early in the year of [our]_2997-our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty , a keen north wind arose as it grew dark , and night came on with black and dismal looks . A bitter storm of sleet , sharp , dense , and icy - cold , swept [the wet streets]_{2998-the wet streets} , and rattled on the trembling windows . Signboards , shaken past endurance in their creaking frames , fell crashing on the pavement ; old tottering chimneys reeled and staggered in the blast ; and many a steeple rocked again that night , as though [the earth]_{8411-the earth} were troubled . It was not a time for [those who could by any means get light and warmth , to brave the fury of the weather]_{3000-those who could by any means get light and warmth , to brave the fury of the weather} . In [coffee - houses of the better sort]_{3001-coffee - houses of the better sort} , [guests]_3002-guests crowded round the fire , forgot to be political , and told [each other]_{7381-each other} with a secret gladness that the blast grew fiercer every minute . [Each humble tavern by the water - side]_{3004-each humble tavern by the water - side} , had [its]_{3004-each humble tavern by the water - side} group of [uncouth figures round the hearth , who talked of vessels foundering at sea , and all hands lost]_{3005-uncouth figures round the hearth , who talked of vessels foundering at sea , and all hands lost} ; related many a dismal tale of [shipwreck and drowned men]_{3006-shipwreck and drowned men} , and hoped that some [they]_{2995-those who had sons about his age} knew were safe , and shook [their]_{2995-those who had sons about his age} heads in doubt . In [private dwellings]_{3007-private dwellings} , [children]_{7942-children} clustered near the blaze ; listening with timid pleasure to tales of ghosts and goblins , and [tall figures clad in white standing by bed - sides]_{3009-tall figures clad in white standing by bed - sides} , and [people who had gone to sleep in old churches and being overlooked]_{3010-people who had gone to sleep in old churches and being overlooked} had found [themselves]_{3010-people who had gone to sleep in old churches and being overlooked} alone [there]_7220-there at the dead hour of the night : until [they]_{3010-people who had gone to sleep in old churches and being overlooked} shuddered at the thought of [the dark rooms]_{3012-the dark rooms} [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , yet loved to hear the wind moan too , and hoped it would continue bravely . From time to time [these happy indoor people]_{3014-these happy indoor people} stopped to listen , or one held up [his]_3015-his finger and cried ‘ Hark ! ’_[3015-his] and then , above the rumbling in the chimney , and the fast pattering on the glass , was heard a wailing , rushing sound , which shook the walls as though [a giant]_{3016-a giant} ’s hand were on them ; then a hoarse roar as if [the sea]_{3017-the sea} had risen ; then such a whirl and tumult that the air seemed mad ; and then , with a lengthened howl , the waves of wind swept on , and left a moment ’s interval of rest . Cheerily , though there were [none abroad to see it]_{3018-none abroad to see it} , shone the Maypole light that evening . Blessings on the red -- deep , ruby , glowing red -- old curtain of the window ; blending into one rich stream of brightness , fire and candle , meat , drink , and company , and gleaming like a jovial eye upon the bleak waste out of doors ! Within , what carpet like its crunching sand , what music merry as its crackling logs , what perfume like [its]_3019-its kitchen ’s dainty breath , what weather genial as its hearty warmth ! Blessings on [the old house]_{7250-the old house} , how sturdily [it]_{7250-the old house} stood ! How did the vexed wind chafe and roar about [its]_3019-its stalwart roof ; how did it pant and strive with [its]_3019-its wide chimneys , which still poured forth from [their]_3019-its hospitable throats , great clouds of smoke , and puffed defiance in [its]_3019-its face ; how , above all , did it drive and rattle at the casement , emulous to extinguish that cheerful glow , which would not be put down and seemed the brighter for the conflict ! The profusion too , the rich and lavish bounty , of [that goodly tavern]_{3021-that goodly tavern} ! It was not enough that one fire roared and sparkled on [its]_3019-its spacious hearth ; in the tiles which paved and compassed [it]_3019-its , five hundred flickering fires burnt brightly also . It was not enough that one red curtain shut the wild night out , and shed its cheerful influence on [the room]_{462-the room} . In every saucepan lid , and candlestick , and vessel of copper , brass , or tin that hung upon the walls , were countless ruddy hangings , flashing and gleaming with every motion of the blaze , and offering , let the eye wander where it might , interminable vistas of the same rich colour . The old oak wainscoting , the beams , the chairs , the seats , reflected it in a deep , dull glimmer . There were fires and red curtains in the very eyes of [the drinkers]_{3023-the drinkers} , in [their]_{3023-the drinkers} buttons , in [their]_{3023-the drinkers} liquor , in the pipes [they]_{3023-the drinkers} smoked . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} sat in what had been [[his]_{194-mr willet} accustomed place]_{3024-his accustomed place} five years before , with [his]_{194-mr willet} eyes on the eternal boiler ; and had sat there since the clock struck eight , giving no other signs of life than breathing with a loud and constant snore ( though [he]_{194-mr willet} was wide awake ) , and from time to time putting [his]_{194-mr willet} glass to [his]_{194-mr willet} lips , or knocking the ashes out of [his]_{194-mr willet} pipe , and filling it anew . It was now half - past ten . [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} and [long Phil Parkes]_{196-long phil parkes} were [[his]_{308-mr cobb} companions]_{3025-his companions} , as of old , and for two mortal hours and a half , [none of [the company]_{473-the company}]_{3026-none of the company} had pronounced one word . Whether [people]_7575-people , by dint of sitting together in the same place and the same relative positions , and doing exactly the same things for a great many years , acquire a sixth sense , or some unknown power of influencing each other which serves [them]_7575-people in its stead , is a question for philosophy to settle . But certain it is that [old John Willet]_193-john , [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} , and [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} , were one and all firmly of opinion that [they]_7575-people were [very jolly companions]_{3029-very jolly companions} -- rather choice spirits than otherwise ; that [they]_7575-people looked at [each other]_{7381-each other} every now and then as if there were a perpetual interchange of ideas going on among [them]_7575-people ; that [no man]_{7346-no man} considered [himself]_{7346-no man} or [[his]_{7346-no man} neighbour]_{1318-his neighbour} by any means silent ; and that each of [them]_7575-people nodded occasionally when [he]_{308-mr cobb} caught the eye of another , as if [he]_{308-mr cobb} would say , ‘ [You]_{308-mr cobb} have expressed [yourself]_{308-mr cobb} extremely well , [sir]_7320-sir , in relation to that sentiment , and [I]_{308-mr cobb} quite agree with [you]_7320-sir . ’_{[308-mr cobb]} [The room]_{462-the room} was so very warm , the tobacco so very good , and the fire so very soothing , that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} by degrees began to doze ; but as [he]_{194-mr willet} had perfectly acquired , by dint of long habit , the art of smoking in [his]_{194-mr willet} sleep , and as [his]_{194-mr willet} breathing was pretty much the same , awake or asleep , saving that in the latter case [he]_{194-mr willet} sometimes experienced a slight difficulty in respiration ( such as [a carpenter]_{3034-a carpenter} meets with when [he]_{3034-a carpenter} is planing and comes to a knot ) , [neither of [[his]_{194-mr willet} companions]_{3025-his companions}]_{3035-neither of his companions} was aware of the circumstance , until [he]_{194-mr willet} met with one of these impediments and was obliged to try again . ‘ [Johnny]_259-johnny ’s dropped off , ’_{[204-mr parkes]} said [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} in a whisper . ‘ Fast as a top , ’_{[308-mr cobb]} said [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} . [Neither of [them]_{3025-his companions}]_{9233-neither of them} said any more until [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} came to another knot -- one of surpassing obduracy -- which bade fair to throw [him]_{194-mr willet} into convulsions , but which [he]_{194-mr willet} got over at last without waking , by an effort quite superhuman . ‘ [He]_{194-mr willet} sleeps uncommon hard , ’_{[308-mr cobb]} said [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} . [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} , who was possibly [a hard - sleeper]_{3038-a hard - sleeper} [himself]_{204-mr parkes} , replied with some disdain , ‘ Not a bit on it ; ’_{[204-mr parkes]} and directed [his]_{204-mr parkes} eyes towards a handbill pasted over the chimney - piece , which was decorated at the top with a woodcut representing [a youth of tender years]_{3039-a youth of tender years} running away very fast , with a bundle over [his]_{204-mr parkes} shoulder at the end of a stick , and -- to carry out the idea -- a finger - post and a milestone beside [him]_{204-mr parkes} . [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} likewise turned [his]_{308-mr cobb} eyes in the same direction , and surveyed the placard as if that were the first time [he]_{308-mr cobb} had ever beheld it . Now , this was a document which [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} had [himself]_{194-mr willet} indited on the disappearance of [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} [Joseph]_197-joe , acquainting [the nobility and gentry]_{3041-the nobility and gentry} and [the public]_{3042-the public} in general with the circumstances of [his]_{194-mr willet} having left [[his]_{194-mr willet} home]_{2357-his home} ; describing [his]_{194-mr willet} dress and appearance ; and offering a reward of five pounds to [any person or persons who would pack [him]_{194-mr willet} up and return [him]_{194-mr willet} safely to the Maypole at [Chigwell]_11-chigwell]_{3044-any person or persons who would pack him up and return him safely to the maypole at chigwell} , or lodge [him]_{194-mr willet} in any of [[[his]_{194-mr willet} Majesty]_{3045-his majesty} ’s jails]_{3046-his majesty ’s jails} until such time as [[his]_{194-mr willet} father]_{470-his father} should come and claim [him]_{194-mr willet} . In this advertisement [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} had obstinately persisted , despite the advice and entreaties of [[his]_{194-mr willet} friends]_{7345-his friends} , in describing [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} as [a ‘ young boy]_{9418-a ‘ young boy} ; ’_{[194-mr willet]} and furthermore as being from eighteen inches to a couple of feet shorter than [he]_{194-mr willet} really was ; two circumstances which perhaps accounted , in some degree , for its never having been productive of any other effect than the transmission to [Chigwell]_11-chigwell at various times and at a vast expense , of [some five - and - forty runaways varying from six years old to twelve]_{3050-some five - and - forty runaways varying from six years old to twelve} . [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} and [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} looked mysteriously at this composition , at [each other]_{7381-each other} , and at [old John]_193-john . From the time [he]_{194-mr willet} had pasted it up with [his]_{194-mr willet} own hands , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} had never by word or sign alluded to the subject , or encouraged [any one else]_{3052-any one else} to do so . [Nobody]_7945-nobody had the least notion what [his]_{194-mr willet} thoughts or opinions were , connected with it ; whether [he]_{194-mr willet} remembered it or forgot it ; whether [he]_{194-mr willet} had any idea that such an event had ever taken place . Therefore , even while [he]_{194-mr willet} slept , [no one]_{7986-no one} ventured to refer to it in [his]_{194-mr willet} presence ; and for such sufficient reasons , these [[his]_{194-mr willet} chosen friends]_{3055-his chosen friends} were silent now . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} had got by this time into such a complication of knots , that it was perfectly clear [he]_{194-mr willet} must wake or die . [He]_{194-mr willet} chose the former alternative , and opened [his]_{194-mr willet} eyes . ‘ If [he]_205-solomon do n’t come in five minutes , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , ‘ [I]_193-john shall have supper without [him]_205-solomon . ’_[193-john] The antecedent of this pronoun had been mentioned for the last time at eight o’clock . [Messrs Parkes]_320-parkes and [Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} being used to this style of conversation , replied without difficulty that to be sure [Solomon]_205-solomon was very late , and [they]_{3055-his chosen friends} wondered what had happened to detain [him]_205-solomon . ‘ [He]_205-solomon an’t blown away , [I]_320-parkes suppose , ’_[320-parkes] said [Parkes]_320-parkes . ‘ It ’s enough to carry [a man of [his]_205-solomon figure]_{9419-a man of his figure} off [his]_205-solomon legs , and easy too . Do [you]_193-john hear it ? It blows great guns , indeed . There ’ll be many a crash in [the Forest]_{8445-the forest} to - night , [I]_320-parkes reckon , and many a broken branch upon the ground to - morrow . ’_[320-parkes] ‘ It wo n’t break anything in [the Maypole]_198-hugh , [I]_193-john take it , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] returned [old John]_193-john . ‘ Let [it]_198-hugh try . [I]_193-john give it leave -- what ’s that ? ’_[193-john] ‘ The wind , ’_[320-parkes] cried [Parkes]_320-parkes . ‘ It ’s howling like [a Christian]_{9422-a christian} , and has been all night long . ’_[320-parkes] ‘ Did [you]_7320-sir ever , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] asked [John]_193-john , after a minute ’s contemplation , ‘ hear the wind say “ Maypole ” ? ’_[193-john] ‘ Why , what [man]_7337-man ever did ? ’_[320-parkes] said [Parkes]_320-parkes . ‘ Nor “ ahoy , ” perhaps ? ’_[193-john] added [John]_193-john . ‘ No . Nor that neither . ’_[193-john] ‘ Very good , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[194-mr willet]} said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , perfectly unmoved ; ‘ then if that was the wind just now , and [you]_7320-sir ’ll wait a little time without speaking , [you]_7320-sir ’ll hear it say both words very plain . ’_{[194-mr willet]} [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} was right . After listening for a few moments , [they]_3056-they could clearly hear , above the roar and tumult out of doors , this shout repeated ; and that with a shrillness and energy , which denoted that it came from [some person in great distress or terror]_{3057-some person in great distress or terror} . [They]_3056-they looked at [each other]_{7381-each other} , turned pale , and held [their]_3056-they breath . [No man]_{7346-no man} stirred . It was in this emergency that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} displayed something of that strength of mind and plenitude of mental resource , which rendered [him]_{194-mr willet} the admiration of all [[his]_{194-mr willet} friends]_{7345-his friends} and [neighbours]_{3061-neighbours} . After looking at [Messrs Parkes]_320-parkes and [Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} for some time in silence , [he]_{194-mr willet} clapped [his]_{194-mr willet} two hands to [his]_{194-mr willet} cheeks , and sent forth a roar which made the glasses dance and rafters ring -- a long - sustained , discordant bellow , that rolled onward with the wind , and startling every echo , made the night a hundred times more boisterous -- a deep , loud , dismal bray , that sounded like a human gong . Then , with every vein in [his]_{194-mr willet} head and face swollen with the great exertion , and [his]_{194-mr willet} countenance suffused with a lively purple , [he]_{194-mr willet} drew a little nearer to the fire , and turning [his]_{194-mr willet} back upon it , said with dignity : ‘ If that ’s any comfort to [anybody]_7183-anybody , [they]_7183-anybody ’re_{[194-mr willet]} welcome to it . If it an’t , [I]_0-i ’m sorry for ‘_{[194-mr willet]} [em]_3062-you . If either of [[you]_3062-you two gentlemen]_{3063-you two gentlemen} likes to go out and see what ’s the matter , [you]_3062-you can . [I]_0-i ’m not curious , [myself]_{194-mr willet} . ’_{[194-mr willet]} While [he]_{194-mr willet} spoke the cry drew nearer and nearer , footsteps passed the window , the latch of the door was raised , it opened , was violently shut again , and [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , with a lighted lantern in [his]_205-solomon hand , and the rain streaming from [his]_205-solomon disordered dress , dashed into [the room]_{462-the room} . A more complete picture of terror than [the little man]_{7269-the little man} presented , it would be difficult to imagine . The perspiration stood in beads upon [his]_205-solomon face , [his]_205-solomon knees knocked together , [his]_205-solomon every limb trembled , the power of articulation was quite gone ; and there [he]_205-solomon stood , panting for breath , gazing on [them]_{3063-you two gentlemen} with such livid ashy looks , that [they]_{3063-you two gentlemen} were infected with [his]_205-solomon fear , though ignorant of its occasion , and , reflecting [his]_205-solomon dismayed and horror - stricken visage , stared back again without venturing to question [him]_205-solomon ; until [old John Willet]_193-john , in a fit of temporary insanity , made a dive at [his]_205-solomon cravat , and , seizing [him]_205-solomon by that portion of [his]_205-solomon dress , shook [him]_205-solomon to and fro until [his]_205-solomon very teeth appeared to rattle in [his]_205-solomon head . ‘ Tell [us]_9427-us what ’s the matter , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , ‘ or [I]_193-john ’ll kill [you]_7320-sir . Tell [us]_9427-us what ’s the matter , [sir]_7320-sir , or in another second [I]_193-john ’ll have [your]_7320-sir head under the biler . How dare [you]_7320-sir look like that ? Is [anybody a - following of [you]_7320-sir]_{9430-anybody a - following of you} ? What do [you]_7320-sir mean ? Say something , or [I]_193-john ’ll be the death of [you]_7320-sir , [I]_193-john will . ’_[193-john] [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , in [his]_{194-mr willet} frenzy , was so near keeping [his]_{194-mr willet} word to the very letter ( [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon ’s eyes already beginning to roll in an alarming manner , and certain guttural sounds , as of [a choking man]_{3066-a choking man} , to issue from [his]_{3066-a choking man} throat ) , that [the two bystanders , recovering in some degree]_{3067-the two bystanders , recovering in some degree} , plucked [him]_{3066-a choking man} off [[his]_{3066-a choking man} victim]_{3068-his victim} by main force , and placed [the little clerk of Chigwell]_{3069-the little clerk of chigwell} in a chair . Directing a fearful gaze all round [the room]_{462-the room} , [he]_{194-mr willet} implored [them]_{3067-the two bystanders , recovering in some degree} in a faint voice to give [him]_{194-mr willet} some drink ; and above all to lock [the house]_{7210-the house} - door and close and bar the shutters of [the room]_{462-the room} , without a moment ’s loss of time . The latter request did not tend to reassure [[his]_{194-mr willet} hearers]_{833-his hearers} , or to fill [them]_{3067-the two bystanders , recovering in some degree} with the most comfortable sensations ; [they]_{3067-the two bystanders , recovering in some degree} complied with it , however , with the greatest expedition ; and having handed [him]_{194-mr willet} a bumper of brandy - and - water , nearly boiling hot , waited to hear what [he]_{194-mr willet} might have to tell [them]_{3067-the two bystanders , recovering in some degree} . ‘ Oh , [Johnny]_259-johnny , ’_{[205-solomon]} said [Solomon]_205-solomon , shaking [him]_{194-mr willet} by the hand . ‘ Oh , [Parkes]_320-parkes . Oh , [Tommy Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} . Why did [I]_205-solomon leave [this house]_{927-this house} to - night ! On the nineteenth of March -- of all nights in the year , on the nineteenth of March ! ’_{[205-solomon]} [They]_{3067-the two bystanders , recovering in some degree} all drew closer to the fire . [Parkes]_320-parkes , who was nearest to the door , started and looked over [his]_320-parkes shoulder . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , with great indignation , inquired what the devil [he]_{194-mr willet} meant by that -- and then said , ‘ [God]_217-god forgive [me]_{194-mr willet} , ’_{[194-mr willet]} and glanced over [his]_{194-mr willet} own shoulder , and came a little nearer . ‘ When [I]_205-solomon left [here]_7326-here to - night , ’_{[205-solomon]} said [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , ‘ [I]_205-solomon little thought what day of the month it was . [I]_205-solomon have never gone alone into [the church]_{566-the church} after dark on this day , for seven - and - twenty years . [I]_205-solomon have heard it said that as [we]_9434-we keep [our]_9434-we birthdays when [we]_9434-we are alive , so the ghosts of [dead people , who are not easy in [their]_{9435-dead people , who are not easy in their graves} graves]_{9435-dead people , who are not easy in their graves} , keep the day [they]_{9435-dead people , who are not easy in their graves} died upon.--How the wind roars ! ’_{[205-solomon]} [Nobody]_7945-nobody spoke . All eyes were fastened on [Solomon]_205-solomon . ‘ [I]_205-solomon might have known , ’_{[205-solomon]} [he]_205-solomon said , ‘ what night it was , by the foul weather . There ’s no such night in the whole year round as this is , always . [I]_205-solomon never sleep quietly in [my]_205-solomon bed on the nineteenth of March . ’_{[205-solomon]} ‘ Go on , ’_{[195-tom cobb]} said [Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} , in a low voice . ‘ Nor [I]_{195-tom cobb} neither . ’_{[195-tom cobb]} [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon raised [his]_205-solomon glass to [his]_205-solomon lips ; put it down upon the floor with such a trembling hand that the spoon tinkled in it like a little bell ; and continued thus : ‘ Have [I]_205-solomon ever said that [we]_9436-we are always brought back to this subject in some strange way , when the nineteenth of this month comes round ? Do [you]_9437-you suppose it was by accident , [I]_205-solomon forgot to wind up the church - clock ? [I]_205-solomon never forgot it at any other time , though it ’s such a clumsy thing that it has to be wound up every day . Why should it escape [my]_205-solomon memory on this day of all others ? ‘_{[205-solomon]} [I]_0-i made as much haste down there as [I]_0-i could when [I]_0-i went from here , but [I]_0-i had to go [home]_7189-home first for the keys ; and the wind and rain being dead against [me]_0-i all the way , it was pretty well as much as [I]_0-i could do at times to keep [my]_0-i legs . [I]_0-i got [there]_7220-there at last , opened the church - door , and went in . [I]_0-i had not met [a soul]_{3077-a soul} all the way , and [you]_3078-you may judge whether it was dull or not . Neither of [you]_3078-you would bear [me]_0-i company . If [you]_3078-you could have known what was to come , [you]_3078-you ’d have been in the right . ‘ The wind was so strong , that it was as much as [I]_3078-you could do to shut the church - door by putting [my]_3078-you whole weight against it ; and even as it was , it burst wide open twice , with such strength that any of [you]_3078-you would have sworn , if [you]_3078-you had been leaning against it , as [I]_3078-you was , that [somebody]_{7782-somebody} was pushing on the other side . However , [I]_3078-you got the key turned , went into [the belfry]_{9439-the belfry} , and wound up the clock -- which was very near run down , and would have stood stock - still in half an hour . ‘_[3078-you] As [I]_0-i took up [my]_0-i lantern again to leave [the church]_{566-the church} , it came upon [me]_0-i all at once that this was the nineteenth of [March]_321-march . It came upon [me]_0-i with a kind of shock , as if a hand had struck the thought upon [my]_0-i forehead ; at the very same moment , [I]_0-i heard a voice outside [the tower]_{3080-the tower} -- rising from among the graves . ’ Here [old John]_193-john precipitately interrupted [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} , and begged that if [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} ( who was seated opposite to [him]_193-john and was staring directly over [his]_{204-mr parkes} head ) saw anything , [he]_{204-mr parkes} would have the goodness to mention it . [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} apologised , and remarked that [he]_{204-mr parkes} was only listening ; to which [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} angrily retorted , that [his]_{204-mr parkes} listening with that kind of expression in [his]_{204-mr parkes} face was not agreeable , and that if [he]_{204-mr parkes} could n’t look like [other people]_{7437-other people} , [he]_{204-mr parkes} had better put [his]_{204-mr parkes} pocket - handkerchief over [his]_{204-mr parkes} head . [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} with great submission pledged [himself]_{204-mr parkes} to do so , if again required , and [John Willet]_193-john turning to [Solomon]_205-solomon desired [him]_{204-mr parkes} to proceed . After waiting until a violent gust of wind and rain , which seemed to shake [even that sturdy house to [its]_{9442-even that sturdy house to its foundation} foundation]_{9442-even that sturdy house to its foundation} , had passed away , [the little man]_{7269-the little man} complied : ‘_[0-i] Never tell [me]_0-i that it was [my]_0-i fancy , or that it was any other sound which [I]_0-i mistook for that [I]_0-i tell [you]_3081-you of . [I]_0-i heard the wind whistle through the arches of [the church]_{566-the church} . [I]_0-i heard the steeple strain and creak . [I]_0-i heard the rain as it came driving against the walls . [I]_0-i felt the bells shake . [I]_0-i saw the ropes sway to and fro . And [I]_0-i heard that voice . ’ ‘_[0-i] What did it say ? ’ asked [Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know what ; [I]_0-i do n’t know that it spoke . [It]_3083-it gave a kind of cry , as any one of [us]_3084-us might do , if something dreadful followed [us]_3084-us in a dream , and came upon [us]_3084-us unawares ; and then it died off : seeming to pass quite round [the church]_{566-the church} . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t see much in that , ’ said [John]_193-john , drawing a long breath , and looking round [him]_7320-sir like [a man who felt relieved]_{9444-a man who felt relieved} . ‘_[0-i] Perhaps not , ’ returned [[his]_193-john friend]_{7570-his friend} , ‘_[0-i] but that ’s not all . ’ ‘_[0-i] What more do [you]_0-i mean to say , [sir]_7320-sir , is to come ? ’ asked [John]_193-john , pausing in the act of wiping [his]_193-john face upon [his]_193-john apron . ‘_[0-i] What are [you]_0-i a - going to tell [us]_3084-us of next ? ’ ‘_[0-i] What [I]_0-i saw . ’ ‘_[0-i] Saw ! ’ echoed [all three]_{9446-all three} , bending forward . ‘_[0-i] When [I]_0-i opened [the church]_{566-the church} - door to come out , ’ said [the little man]_{7269-the little man} , with an expression of face which bore ample testimony to the sincerity of [his]_0-i conviction , ‘_[0-i] when [I]_0-i opened [the church]_{566-the church} - door to come out , which [I]_0-i did suddenly , for [I]_0-i wanted to get it shut again before another gust of wind came up , there crossed [me]_0-i -- so close , that by stretching out [my]_0-i finger [I]_0-i could have touched it -- something in the likeness of [a man]_{7264-a man} . It was bare - headed to the storm . [It]_3090-it turned its face without stopping , and fixed its eyes on [mine]_0-i . It was a ghost -- a spirit . ’ ‘_[3090-it] Whose ? ’ [they]_{9446-all three} [all three]_{9446-all three} cried together . In the excess of [his]_0-i emotion ( for [he]_0-i fell back trembling in [his]_0-i chair , and waved [his]_0-i hand as if entreating [them]_{9446-all three} to question [him]_0-i no further ) , [his]_0-i answer was lost on all but [old [John Willet]_193-john , who happened to be seated close beside [him]_0-i]_{9449-old john willet , who happened to be seated close beside him} . ‘_[3090-it] Who ! ’ cried [Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} and [Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} , looking eagerly by turns at [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon and at [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ‘_[3090-it] Who was it ? ’ ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} [Gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} after a long pause , ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} [you]_{1335-gentlemen} need n’t ask . The likeness of [a murdered man]_{3092-a murdered man} . This is the nineteenth of [March]_321-march . ’ A profound silence ensued . ‘_[321-march] If [you]_{1335-gentlemen} ’ll take [my]_0-i advice , ’ said [John]_193-john , ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} [we]_3093-we had better , one and all , keep this a secret . Such tales would not be liked at [the Warren]_{14-the warren} . Let [us]_3093-we keep it to [ourselves]_3093-we for the present time at all events , or [we]_3093-we may get into trouble , and [Solomon]_205-solomon may lose [his]_205-solomon place . Whether it was really as [he]_205-solomon says , or whether it was n’t , is no matter . Right or wrong , [nobody]_7945-nobody would believe [him]_205-solomon . As to the probabilities , [I]_0-i do n’t [myself]_0-i think , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , eyeing the corners of [the room]_{462-the room} in a manner which showed that , like [some other philosophers]_{9451-some other philosophers} , [he]_0-i was not quite easy in [his]_0-i theory , ‘_[0-i] that [a ghost]_{3095-a ghost} as had been [a man of sense]_{3096-a man of sense} in [his]_205-solomon lifetime , would be out a - walking in such weather -- [I]_0-i only know that [I]_0-i would n’t , if [I]_0-i was [one]_503-one . ’ But this heretical doctrine was strongly opposed by [the other three]_{9452-the other three} , who quoted a great many precedents to show that bad weather was the very time for such appearances ; and [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} ( who had had a ghost in [[his]_{204-mr parkes} family]_{7730-his family} , by [the mother]_{9454-the mother} ’s side ) argued the matter with so much ingenuity and force of illustration , that [John]_193-john was only saved from having to retract [his]_193-john opinion by the opportune appearance of supper , to which [they]_{9452-the other three} applied [themselves]_{9452-the other three} with a dreadful relish . Even [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon [himself]_205-solomon , by dint of the elevating influences of fire , lights , brandy , and good company , so far recovered as to handle [his]_205-solomon knife and fork in a highly creditable manner , and to display a capacity both of eating and drinking , such as banished all fear of [his]_205-solomon having sustained any lasting injury from [his]_205-solomon fright . Supper done , [they]_{9452-the other three} crowded round the fire again , and , as is common on such occasions , propounded all manner of leading questions calculated to surround the story with new horrors and surprises . But [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , notwithstanding these temptations , adhered so steadily to [his]_205-solomon original account , and repeated it so often , with such slight variations , and with such solemn asseverations of its truth and reality , that [[his]_205-solomon hearers]_{833-his hearers} were ( with good reason ) more astonished than at first . As [he]_205-solomon took [John Willet]_193-john ’s view of the matter in regard to the propriety of not bruiting the tale abroad , unless the spirit should appear to [him]_205-solomon again , in which case it would be necessary to take immediate counsel with [the clergyman]_{9456-the clergyman} , it was solemnly resolved that it should be hushed up and kept quiet . And as [most men]_{7196-most men} like to have a secret to tell which may exalt [their]_{7196-most men} own importance , [they]_{7196-most men} arrived at this conclusion with perfect unanimity . As it was by this time growing late , and was long past [their]_{9452-the other three} usual hour of separating , [the cronies]_{7380-the cronies} parted for the night . [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , with a fresh candle in [his]_205-solomon lantern , repaired homewards under the escort of [long Phil Parkes]_{196-long phil parkes} and [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} , who were rather more nervous than [himself]_205-solomon . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , after seeing [them]_{9452-the other three} to the door , returned to collect [his]_{194-mr willet} thoughts with the assistance of the boiler , and to listen to the storm of wind and rain , which had not yet abated one jot of its fury . Chapter 34 Before [old John]_193-john had looked at the boiler quite twenty minutes , [he]_193-john got [his]_193-john ideas into a focus , and brought them to bear upon [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon ’s story . The more [he]_193-john thought of it , the more impressed [he]_193-john became with a sense of [his]_193-john own wisdom , and a desire that [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} should be impressed with it likewise . At length , to the end that [he]_193-john might sustain [a principal and important character in the affair]_{9459-a principal and important character in the affair} ; and might have the start of [Solomon]_205-solomon and [[his]_205-solomon two friends]_{9460-his two friends} , through whose means [he]_193-john knew the adventure , with a variety of exaggerations , would be known to at least [a score of [people]_7575-people]_{9461-a score of people} , and most likely to [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} [himself]_193-john , by breakfast - time to - morrow ; [he]_193-john determined to repair to [the Warren]_{546-the warren} before going to bed . ‘_[3098-he] [He]_3098-he ’s [[my]_0-i landlord]_{3099-my landlord} , ’ thought [John]_193-john , as [he]_193-john took a candle in [his]_193-john hand , and setting it down in a corner out of the wind ’s way , opened a casement in the rear of [the house]_{7210-the house} , looking towards [the stables]_{9465-the stables} . ‘_[3098-he] [We]_3100-we have n’t met of late years so often as [we]_3100-we used to do -- changes are taking place in [the family]_{1261-the family} -- it ’s desirable that [I]_0-i should stand as well with [them]_{1261-the family} , in point of dignity , as possible -- the whispering about of this here tale will anger [him]_3098-he -- it ’s good to have confidences with [a gentleman of [his]_3098-he natur]_{3102-a gentleman of his natur} ’ , and set one’s - self right besides . [Halloa]_236-halloa there ! [Hugh]_198-hugh -- [Hugh]_198-hugh . [Hal]_191-hal - loa ! ’_[0-i] When [he]_0-i had repeated this shout a dozen times , and startled every pigeon from its slumbers , a door in [one of [the ruinous old buildings]_{3104-the ruinous old buildings}]_{3103-one of the ruinous old buildings} opened , and a rough voice demanded what was amiss now , that [a man]_{7264-a man} could n’t even have [his]_{7264-a man} sleep in quiet . ‘ What ! Have n’t [you]_3106-you sleep enough , [growler]_9466-growler , that [you]_3106-you ’re_[0-i] not to be knocked up for once ? ’ said [John]_193-john . ‘_[0-i] No , ’ replied the voice , as [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} yawned and shook [himself]_{7395-the speaker} . ‘_[0-i] Not half enough . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know how [you]_3106-you CAN sleep , with the wind a bellowsing and roaring about [you]_3106-you , making the tiles fly like a pack of cards , ’ said [John]_193-john ; ‘_[0-i] but no matter for that . Wrap [yourself]_3106-you up in something or another , and come here , for [you]_3106-you must go as far as [the Warren]_{14-the warren} with [me]_0-i . And look sharp about it . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh , with much low growling and muttering , went back into [[his]_198-hugh lair]_{9468-his lair} ; and presently reappeared , carrying a lantern and a cudgel , and enveloped from head to foot in an old , frowzy , slouching horse - cloth . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} received [this figure]_{8524-this figure} at the back - door , and ushered [him]_198-hugh into [the bar]_{8134-the bar} , while [he]_198-hugh wrapped [himself]_198-hugh in sundry greatcoats and capes , and so tied and knotted [his]_198-hugh face in shawls and handkerchiefs , that how [he]_198-hugh breathed was a mystery . ‘_[3106-you] [You]_3106-you do n’t take [a man]_{7264-a man} out of doors at near midnight in such weather , without putting some heart into [him]_{7264-a man} , do [you]_3106-you , [master]_7428-master ? ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[3106-you] Yes [I]_0-i do , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i put the heart ( as [you]_7320-sir call it ) into [him]_{7264-a man} when [he]_{7264-a man} has brought [me]_0-i safe [home]_7189-home again , and [his]_{7264-a man} standing steady on [his]_{7264-a man} legs an’t of so much consequence . So hold that light up , if [you]_7320-sir please , and go on a step or two before , to show the way . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh obeyed with a very indifferent grace , and a longing glance at the bottles . [Old John]_{258-old john} , laying strict injunctions on [[his]_{258-old john} cook]_{7950-his cook} to keep the doors locked in [his]_{258-old john} absence , and to open to [nobody]_7945-nobody but [himself]_{258-old john} on pain of dismissal , followed [him]_{258-old john} into the blustering darkness out of doors . The way was wet and dismal , and the night so black , that if [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} had been [[his]_{194-mr willet} own pilot]_{9473-his own pilot} , [he]_{194-mr willet} would have walked into [a deep horsepond within a few hundred yards of [[his]_{194-mr willet} own house]_{7747-his own house}]_{9474-a deep horsepond within a few hundred yards of his own house} , and would certainly have terminated [his]_{194-mr willet} career in that ignoble sphere of action . But [Hugh]_198-hugh , who had a sight as keen as any hawk ’s , and , apart from that endowment , could have found [his]_198-hugh way blindfold to [any place within a dozen miles]_{9476-any place within a dozen miles} , dragged [old John]_193-john along , quite deaf to [his]_{258-old john} remonstrances , and took [his]_198-hugh own course without the slightest reference to , or notice of , [[his]_198-hugh master]_{586-his master} . So [they]_9478-they made head against the wind as [they]_9478-they best could ; [Hugh]_198-hugh crushing the wet grass beneath [his]_198-hugh heavy tread , and stalking on after [his]_198-hugh ordinary savage fashion ; [John Willet]_193-john following at arm ’s length , picking [his]_198-hugh steps , and looking about [him]_198-hugh , now for bogs and ditches , and now for such stray ghosts as might be wandering abroad , with looks of as much dismay and uneasiness as [his]_198-hugh immovable face was capable of expressing . At length [they]_9478-they stood upon the broad gravel - walk before [the Warren - house]_{9479-the warren - house} . [The building]_{7248-the building} was profoundly dark , and none were moving near [it]_{7248-the building} save [themselves]_9478-they . From [one solitary turret - chamber]_{9481-one solitary turret - chamber} , however , there shone a ray of light ; and towards this speck of comfort in the cold , cheerless , silent scene , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} bade [[his]_{194-mr willet} pilot]_{9482-his pilot} lead [him]_{194-mr willet} . ‘_[217-god] [The old room]_{7391-the old room} , ’ said [John]_193-john , looking timidly upward ; ‘_[217-god] [[Mr Reuben]_{206-mr haredale} ’s own apartment]_{3112-mr reuben ’s own apartment} , [God]_217-god be with [us]_3113-us ! [I]_0-i wonder [[his]_{206-mr haredale} brother]_{3114-his brother} likes to sit [there]_7220-there , so late at night -- on this night too . ’ ‘_{[3114-his brother]} Why , where else should [he]_{3114-his brother} sit ? ’ asked [Hugh]_198-hugh , holding the lantern to [his]_198-hugh breast , to keep the candle from the wind , while [he]_198-hugh trimmed it with [his]_198-hugh fingers . ‘_{[3114-his brother]} It ’s snug enough , an’t it ? ’ ‘_{[3114-his brother]} Snug ! ’ said [John]_193-john indignantly . ‘_{[3114-his brother]} [You]_0-i have a comfortable idea of snugness , [you]_0-i have , [sir]_7320-sir . Do [you]_0-i know what was done in [that room]_{1347-that room} , [[you]_0-i ruffian]_{3118-you ruffian} ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Why , what is it the worse for that ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , looking into [John]_193-john ’s fat face . ‘_{[3118-you ruffian]} Does it keep out the rain , and snow , and wind , the less for that ? Is it less warm or dry , because [a man]_{7264-a man} was killed [there]_7220-there ? Ha , ha , ha ! Never believe it , [master]_7428-master . [One man]_{1808-one man} ’s no such matter as that comes to . ’ [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} fixed [his]_{194-mr willet} dull eyes on [[his]_{194-mr willet} follower]_{1066-his follower} , and began -- by a species of inspiration -- to think it just barely possible that [he]_{1066-his follower} was [something of a dangerous character]_{9484-something of a dangerous character} , and that it might be advisable to get rid of [him]_{1066-his follower} one of these days . [He]_{194-mr willet} was too prudent to say anything , with the journey [home]_7189-home before [him]_{194-mr willet} ; and therefore turned to the iron gate before which this brief dialogue had passed , and pulled the handle of the bell that hung beside it . [The turret in which the light appeared being at one corner of [the building]_{7248-the building}]_{9486-the turret in which the light appeared being at one corner of the building} , and only divided from [the path]_{8165-the path} by one of [the garden - walks]_{9489-the garden - walks} , upon which this gate opened , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} threw up the window directly , and demanded who was there . ‘_{[1808-one man]} Begging pardon , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [John]_193-john , ‘_{[1808-one man]} [I]_0-i knew [you]_7320-sir sat up late , and made bold to come round , having a word to say to [you]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} [Willet]_{194-mr willet} -- is it not ? ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} Of [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} -- at [your]_7320-sir service , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} closed the window , and withdrew . [He]_{206-mr haredale} presently appeared at a door in the bottom of [the turret]_{9490-the turret} , and coming across [the garden - walk]_{9491-the garden - walk} , unlocked the gate and let [them]_9492-them in . ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_7320-sir are [a late visitor]_{3126-a late visitor} , [Willet]_{194-mr willet} . What is the matter ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Nothing to speak of , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [John]_193-john ; ‘_[7320-sir] an idle tale , [I]_0-i thought [you]_7320-sir ought to know of ; nothing more . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Let [[your]_7320-sir man]_{3128-your man} go forward with the lantern , and give [me]_0-i [your]_7320-sir hand . The stairs are crooked and narrow . Gently with [your]_7320-sir light , [friend]_541-friend . [You]_7320-sir swing it like a censer . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh , who had already reached [the turret]_{9490-the turret} , held [it]_{9490-the turret} more steadily , and ascended first , turning round from time to time to shed [his]_198-hugh light downward on the steps . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} following next , eyed [his]_198-hugh lowering face with no great favour ; and [Hugh]_198-hugh , looking down on [him]_198-hugh , returned [his]_198-hugh glances with interest , as [they]_9494-they climbed the winding stairs . [It]_{9490-the turret} terminated in [a little ante - room adjoining that from which [they]_9494-they had seen the light]_{9495-a little ante - room adjoining that from which they had seen the light} . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} entered first , and led the way through [it]_{9495-a little ante - room adjoining that from which they had seen the light} into [the latter chamber]_{9496-the latter chamber} , where [he]_{206-mr haredale} seated [himself]_{206-mr haredale} at a writing - table from which [he]_{206-mr haredale} had risen when [they]_9494-they had rung the bell . ‘_[7320-sir] Come in , ’ [he]_{206-mr haredale} said , beckoning to [old John]_193-john , who remained bowing at the door . ‘_[3130-you] Not [you]_3130-you , [friend]_541-friend , ’ [he]_{206-mr haredale} added hastily to [Hugh]_198-hugh , who entered also . ‘_[3130-you] [Willet]_{194-mr willet} , why do [you]_{194-mr willet} bring [that fellow]_{2350-that fellow} [here]_7326-here ? ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} Why , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [John]_193-john , elevating [his]_193-john eyebrows , and lowering [his]_193-john voice to the tone in which the question had been asked [him]_193-john , ‘_[7320-sir] [he]_{2350-that fellow} ’s [a good guard]_{3135-a good guard} , [you]_7320-sir see . ’ ‘_{[3135-a good guard]} Do n’t be too sure of that , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , looking towards [him]_541-friend as [he]_{206-mr haredale} spoke . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i doubt it . [He]_{2350-that fellow} has an evil eye . ’ ‘_{[2350-that fellow]} There ’s no imagination in [his]_{2350-that fellow} eye , ’ returned [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , glancing over [his]_{194-mr willet} shoulder at the organ in question , ‘_{[2350-that fellow]} certainly . ’ ‘_{[2350-that fellow]} There is no good there , be assured , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_{[2350-that fellow]} Wait in [that little room]_{3136-that little room} , [friend]_541-friend , and close the door between [us]_3138-us . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh shrugged [his]_198-hugh shoulders , and with a disdainful look , which showed , either that [he]_198-hugh had overheard , or that [he]_198-hugh guessed the purport of [their]_3138-us whispering , did as [he]_198-hugh was told . When [he]_198-hugh was shut out , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} turned to [John]_193-john , and bade [him]_193-john go on with what [he]_193-john had to say , but not to speak too loud , for there were quick ears yonder . Thus cautioned , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , in an oily whisper , recited all that [he]_{194-mr willet} had heard and said that night ; laying particular stress upon [his]_{194-mr willet} own sagacity , upon [his]_{194-mr willet} great regard for [the family]_{1261-the family} , and upon [his]_{194-mr willet} solicitude for [their]_{1261-the family} peace of mind and happiness . The story moved [his]_{194-mr willet} auditor much more than [he]_{194-mr willet} had expected . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} often changed [his]_{194-mr willet} attitude , rose and paced [the room]_{462-the room} , returned again , desired [him]_{194-mr willet} to repeat , as nearly as [he]_{194-mr willet} could , the very words that [Solomon]_205-solomon had used , and gave so many other signs of being disturbed and ill at ease , that even [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} was surprised . ‘_[3139-you] [You]_3139-you did quite right , ’ [he]_{206-mr haredale} said , at the end of a long conversation , ‘_[3139-you] to bid [them]_3140-them keep this story secret . It is a foolish fancy on the part of [this weak - brained man]_{3141-this weak - brained man} , bred in [his]_{3141-this weak - brained man} fears and superstition . But [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , though [she]_{199-miss haredale} would know it to be so , would be disturbed by it if it reached [her]_{199-miss haredale} ears ; it is too nearly connected with a subject very painful to [us]_3142-us all , to be heard with indifference . [You]_3139-you were most prudent , and have laid [me]_0-i under a great obligation . [I]_0-i thank [you]_3139-you very much . ’ This was equal to [John]_193-john ’s most sanguine expectations ; but [he]_193-john would have preferred [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s looking at [him]_193-john when [he]_193-john spoke , as if [he]_193-john really did thank [him]_193-john , to [his]_193-john walking up and down , speaking by fits and starts , often stopping with [his]_193-john eyes fixed on the ground , moving hurriedly on again , like one distracted , and seeming almost unconscious of what [he]_193-john said or did . This , however , was [his]_193-john manner ; and it was so embarrassing to [John]_193-john that [he]_193-john sat quite passive for a long time , not knowing what to do . At length [he]_193-john rose . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} stared at [him]_193-john for a moment as though [he]_{206-mr haredale} had quite forgotten [his]_{206-mr haredale} being present , then shook hands with [him]_193-john , and opened the door . [Hugh]_198-hugh , who was , or feigned to be , fast asleep on the ante - chamber floor , sprang up on [their]_9499-their entrance , and throwing [his]_198-hugh cloak about [him]_198-hugh , grasped [his]_198-hugh stick and lantern , and prepared to descend the stairs . ‘_[0-i] Stay , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[0-i] Will [this man]_{711-this man} drink ? ’ ‘_{[711-this man]} Drink ! [He]_{711-this man} ’d drink the Thames up , if it was strong enough , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ replied [John Willet]_193-john . ‘_{[711-this man]} [He]_{711-this man} ’ll have something when [he]_{711-this man} gets [home]_7189-home . [He]_{711-this man} ’s better without it , now , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_{[711-this man]} Nay . Half the distance is done , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[3147-a hard master]} What [a hard master]_{3147-a hard master} [you]_7320-sir are ! [I]_0-i shall go [home]_7189-home the better for one glassful , halfway . Come ! ’ As [John]_193-john made no reply , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} brought out a glass of liquor , and gave it to [Hugh]_198-hugh , who , as [he]_198-hugh took it in [his]_198-hugh hand , threw part of it upon the floor . ‘_[7320-sir] What do [you]_7320-sir mean by splashing [your]_7320-sir drink about [[a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} ’s house]_{3150-a gentleman ’s house} , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ said [John]_193-john . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m drinking a toast , ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh rejoined , holding the glass above [his]_0-i head , and fixing [his]_198-hugh eyes on [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s face ; ‘ a toast to [this house]_{927-this house} and [its master]_{8818-its master} . ’_[198-hugh] With that [he]_198-hugh muttered something to [himself]_198-hugh , and drank the rest , and setting down the glass , preceded [them]_3152-they without another word . [John]_193-john was a good deal scandalised by this observance , but seeing that [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} took little heed of what [Hugh]_198-hugh said or did , and that [his]_{206-mr haredale} thoughts were otherwise employed , [he]_{206-mr haredale} offered no apology , and went in silence down the stairs , across [the walk]_{3153-the walk} , and through the garden - gate . [They]_3152-they stopped upon the outer side for [Hugh]_198-hugh to hold the light while [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} locked it on the inner ; and then [John]_193-john saw with wonder ( as [he]_193-john often afterwards related ) , that [he]_{206-mr haredale} was very pale , and that [his]_{206-mr haredale} face had changed so much and grown so haggard since [their]_3152-they entrance , that [he]_{206-mr haredale} almost seemed [another man]_{3154-another man} . [They]_3152-they were in [the open road]_{3155-the open road} again , and [John Willet]_193-john was walking on behind [[his]_193-john escort]_{3156-his escort} , as [he]_193-john had come , thinking very steadily of what [he]_193-john had just now seen , when [Hugh]_198-hugh drew [him]_193-john suddenly aside , and almost at the same instant [three horsemen]_{3157-three horsemen} swept past -- the nearest brushed [his]_193-john shoulder even then -- who , checking [their]_{3157-three horsemen} steeds as suddenly as [they]_{3157-three horsemen} could , stood still , and waited for [their]_{3157-three horsemen} coming up . Chapter 35 When [John Willet]_193-john saw that the horsemen wheeled smartly round , and drew up three abreast in [the narrow road]_{3158-the narrow road} , waiting for [him]_193-john and [[his]_193-john man]_{7928-his man} to join [them]_{3157-three horsemen} , it occurred to [him]_193-john with unusual precipitation that [they]_{3157-three horsemen} must be [highwaymen]_{7310-highwaymen} ; and had [Hugh]_198-hugh been armed with a blunderbuss , in place of [his]_198-hugh stout cudgel , [he]_193-john would certainly have ordered [him]_198-hugh to fire it off at a venture , and would , while the word of command was obeyed , have consulted [his]_193-john own personal safety in immediate flight . Under the circumstances of disadvantage , however , in which [he]_193-john and [[his]_193-john guard]_{3161-his guard} were placed , [he]_193-john deemed it prudent to adopt a different style of generalship , and therefore whispered [[his]_193-john attendant]_{3162-his attendant} to address [them]_{3157-three horsemen} in the most peaceable and courteous terms . By way of acting up to the spirit and letter of this instruction , [Hugh]_198-hugh stepped forward , and flourishing [his]_198-hugh staff before the very eyes of [the rider nearest to [him]_198-hugh]_{3163-the rider nearest to him} , demanded roughly what [he]_193-john and [[his]_198-hugh fellows]_{3164-his fellows} meant by so nearly galloping over [them]_{3157-three horsemen} , and why [they]_{3157-three horsemen} scoured [[the king]_{7438-the king} ’s highway]_{7439-the king ’s highway} at that late hour of night . [The man whom [he]_198-hugh addressed]_{3167-the man whom he addressed} was beginning an angry reply in the same strain , when [he]_198-hugh was checked by [the horseman in the centre , who , interposing with an air of authority]_{3168-the horseman in the centre , who , interposing with an air of authority} , inquired in a somewhat loud but not harsh or unpleasant voice : ‘ Pray , is this [the London road]_{9502-the london road} ? ’_{[3168-the horseman in the centre , who , interposing with an air of authority]} ‘ If [you]_{9389-the same person} follow it right , it is , ’_[198-hugh] replied [Hugh]_198-hugh roughly . ‘ Nay , [brother]_9503-brother , ’_{[9389-the same person]} said [the same person]_{9389-the same person} , ‘ [you]_198-hugh ’re_{[9389-the same person]} but [a churlish Englishman]_{3170-a churlish englishman} , if [Englishman]_{3171-englishman} [you]_198-hugh be -- which [I]_0-i should much doubt but for [your]_198-hugh tongue . [[Your]_198-hugh companion]_{3172-your companion} , [I]_0-i am sure , will answer [me]_0-i more civilly . How say [you]_198-hugh , [friend]_541-friend ? ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [I]_0-i say it IS [the London road]_{9502-the london road} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ answered [John]_193-john . ‘_[7320-sir] And [I]_0-i wish , ’ [he]_0-i added in a subdued voice , as [he]_0-i turned to [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘_[0-i] that [you]_198-hugh was in [any other road]_{3176-any other road} , [you]_198-hugh vagabond . Are [you]_198-hugh tired of [your]_198-hugh life , [sir]_7320-sir , that [you]_198-hugh go a - trying to provoke three great neck - or - nothing chaps , that could keep on running over [us]_3178-us , back’ards and for’ards , till [we]_3178-us was dead , and then take [our]_3178-us bodies up behind ‘ [em]_9504-em , and drown [us]_3178-us ten miles off ? ’_{[3179-the same speaker]} ‘ How far is it to [London]_2-london ? ’_{[3179-the same speaker]} inquired [the same speaker]_{3179-the same speaker} . ‘ Why , from here , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] answered [John]_193-john , persuasively , ‘ it ’s thirteen very easy mile . ’_[193-john] The adjective was thrown in , as an inducement to [the travellers]_{8241-the travellers} to ride away with all speed ; but instead of having the desired effect , it elicited from [the same person]_{9389-the same person} , the remark , ‘ Thirteen miles ! That ’s a long distance ! ’_{[9389-the same person]} which was followed by a short pause of indecision . ‘ Pray , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , ‘ are there any inns hereabouts ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} At the word ‘ inns , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} [John]_193-john plucked up [his]_193-john spirit in a surprising manner ; [his]_193-john fears rolled off like smoke ; [all the landlord]_{3183-all the landlord} stirred within [him]_193-john . ‘ There are [no inns]_{9506-no inns} , ’_{[194-mr willet]} rejoined [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , with a strong emphasis on the plural number ; ‘ but there ’s [a Inn]_{9507-a inn} -- [one Inn]_{9508-one inn} -- [the Maypole Inn]_{7255-the maypole inn} . That ’s [a Inn]_{9507-a inn} indeed . [You]_193-john wo n’t see the like of [that Inn]_{9511-that inn} often . ’_{[194-mr willet]} ‘ [You]_193-john keep it , perhaps ? ’_{[3184-the horseman]} said [the horseman]_{3184-the horseman} , smiling . ‘ [I]_193-john do , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[193-john] replied [John]_193-john , greatly wondering how [he]_193-john had found this out . ‘ And how far is [the Maypole]_198-hugh from here ? ’_[193-john] ‘ About a mile’--John was going to add that it was the easiest mile in [all the world]_{789-all the world} , when [the third rider , who had hitherto kept a little in the rear]_{9514-the third rider , who had hitherto kept a little in the rear} , suddenly interposed : ‘_{[3184-the horseman]} And have [you]_193-john one excellent bed , [landlord]_{7982-landlord} ? Hem ! [A bed that [you]_193-john can recommend]_{3186-a bed that you can recommend} -- [a bed that [you]_193-john are sure is well aired]_{3187-a bed that you are sure is well aired} -- [a bed that has been slept in by [some perfectly respectable and unexceptionable person]_{3189-some perfectly respectable and unexceptionable person}]_{3188-a bed that has been slept in by some perfectly respectable and unexceptionable person} ? ’ ‘_[3190-our] [We]_3190-our do n’t take in no tagrag and bobtail at [[our]_3190-our house]_{8237-our house} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ answered [John]_193-john . ‘_[7320-sir] And as to the bed itself-- ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Say , as to three beds , ’ interposed [the gentleman who had spoken before]_{9515-the gentleman who had spoken before} ; ‘_[7320-sir] for [we]_3190-our shall want three if [we]_3190-our stay , though [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} only speaks of one . ’ ‘_{[1009-my friend]} No , no , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ; [you]_193-john are too good , [you]_193-john are too kind ; but [your]_193-john life is of far too much importance to [the nation]_{3195-the nation} in these portentous times , to be placed upon a level with one so useless and so poor as [mine]_0-i . A great cause , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , a mighty cause , depends on [you]_193-john . [You]_193-john are its leader and [its]_3197-its champion , its advanced guard and [its]_3197-its van . It is the cause of [[our]_3190-our altars]_{3198-our altars} and [[our]_3190-our homes]_{3199-our homes} , [[our]_3190-our country]_{3200-our country} and [our]_3190-our faith . Let [ME]_0-i sleep on a chair -- the carpet -- anywhere . [No one]_{7986-no one} will repine if [I]_0-i take cold or fever . Let [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} pass the night beneath the open sky -- [no one]_{7986-no one} will repine for [HIM]_{322-john grueby} . But [forty thousand men of [[this]_3204-this [our]_3190-our island]_{3205-this our island} in the wave ( [exclusive of [women]_648-women and [children]_{7942-children}]_{3206-exclusive of women and children}]_{3203-forty thousand men of this our island in the wave ( exclusive of women and children} ) rivet [their]_{3203-forty thousand men of this our island in the wave ( exclusive of women and children} eyes and thoughts on [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} ; and every day , from the rising up of the sun to the going down of the same , pray for [his]_{323-lord george} health and vigour . [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ said [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} , rising in [his]_0-i stirrups , ‘_{[3194-my lord]} it is a glorious cause , and must not be forgotten . [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , it is a mighty cause , and must not be endangered . [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , it is a holy cause , and must not be deserted . ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} It IS a holy cause , ’ exclaimed [[his]_{323-lord george} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} , lifting up [his]_{9517-his lordship} hat with great solemnity . ‘_{[3194-my lord]} Amen . ’ ‘_{[322-john grueby]} [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , ’ said [the long - winded gentleman]_{9518-the long - winded gentleman} , in a tone of mild reproof , ‘_{[9517-his lordship]} [[his]_{323-lord george} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} said Amen . ’ ‘_{[9517-his lordship]} [I]_0-i heard [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [the man]_{472-the man} , sitting like a statue on [his]_0-i horse . ‘_[7320-sir] And do not [YOU]_7320-sir say Amen , likewise ? ’ To which [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} made no reply at all , but sat looking straight before [him]_{472-the man} . ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_7320-sir surprise [me]_0-i , [Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , ’ said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} . ‘_{[322-john grueby]} At a crisis like the present , when [Queen Elizabeth]_{192-queen elizabeth} , [that maiden monarch]_{3215-that maiden monarch} , weeps within [[her]_{192-queen elizabeth} tomb]_{3216-her tomb} , and [Bloody Mary]_{324-bloody mary} , with a brow of gloom and shadow , stalks triumphant-- ’ ‘_{[324-bloody mary]} Oh , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ cried [the man]_{472-the man} , gruffly , ‘_[7320-sir] where ’s the use of talking of [Bloody Mary]_{324-bloody mary} , under such circumstances as the present , when [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ’s wet through , and tired with hard riding ? Let ’s either go on to [London]_2-london , [sir]_7320-sir , or put up at once ; or [that unfort’nate Bloody Mary]_{3220-that unfort’nate bloody mary} will have more to answer for -- and [she]_{324-bloody mary} ’s done a deal more harm in [her]_{324-bloody mary} grave than [she]_{324-bloody mary} ever did in [her]_{324-bloody mary} lifetime , [I]_0-i believe . ’ By this time [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , who had never [heard so many words spoken together at one time , or delivered with such volubility and emphasis as by the long - winded gentleman]_{9522-heard so many words spoken together at one time , or delivered with such volubility and emphasis as by the long - winded gentleman} ; and whose brain , being wholly unable to sustain or compass them , had quite given itself up for lost ; recovered so far as to observe that there was ample accommodation at [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} for [all the party]_{9524-all the party} : good beds ; neat wines ; excellent entertainment for [man and beast]_{9525-man and beast} ; [private rooms for large and small parties]_{9526-private rooms for large and small parties} ; dinners dressed upon the shortest notice ; choice stabling , and [a lock - up coach - house]_{9527-a lock - up coach - house} ; and , in short , to run over such recommendatory scraps of language as were painted up on various portions of [the building]_{7248-the building} , and which in the course of some forty years [he]_325-gashford had learnt to repeat with tolerable correctness . [He]_325-gashford was considering whether it was at all possible to insert any novel sentences to the same purpose , when [the gentleman who had spoken first]_{9529-the gentleman who had spoken first} , turning to [him]_7320-sir of the long wind , exclaimed , ‘_{[324-bloody mary]} What say [you]_7320-sir , [Gashford]_325-gashford ? Shall [we]_3221-we tarry at [this house]_{927-this house} [he]_0-i speaks of , or press forward ? [You]_7320-sir shall decide . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [I]_0-i would submit , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , then , ’ returned [the person [he]_0-i appealed to]_{9530-the person he appealed to} , in a silky tone , ‘_[0-i] that [your]_7320-sir health and spirits -- so important , under Providence , to [our]_3221-we great cause , [our]_3221-we pure and truthful cause’--here [[his]_0-i lordship]_{9517-his lordship} pulled off [his]_0-i hat again , though it was raining hard--‘require refreshment and repose . ’ ‘_{[9517-his lordship]} Go on before , [landlord]_{7982-landlord} , and show the way , ’ said [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} ; ‘_{[7982-landlord]} [we]_3221-we will follow at a footpace . ’ ‘_{[7982-landlord]} If [you]_{7982-landlord} ’ll give [me]_0-i leave , [my lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ said [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , in a low voice , ‘_{[7982-landlord]} [I]_0-i ’ll change [my]_0-i proper place , and ride before [you]_{7982-landlord} . The looks of [[the landlord]_{439-the landlord} ’s friend]_{3228-the landlord ’s friend} are not over honest , and it may be as well to be cautious with [him]_{3228-the landlord ’s friend} . ’ ‘_{[322-john grueby]} [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} is quite right , ’ interposed [Mr Gashford]_326-gashford , falling back hastily . ‘_{[322-john grueby]} [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , a life so precious as [yours]_{7982-landlord} must not be put in peril . Go forward , [John]_{322-john grueby} , by all means . If [you]_{7982-landlord} have any reason to suspect [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , blow [his]_{879-the fellow} brains out . ’ [John]_{322-john grueby} made no answer , but looking straight before [him]_{322-john grueby} , as [his]_{322-john grueby} custom seemed to be when [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} spoke , bade [Hugh]_198-hugh push on , and followed close behind [him]_{322-john grueby} . Then came [[his]_{439-the landlord} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} , with [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} at [his]_{439-the landlord} bridle rein ; and , last of all , [[[his]_{439-the landlord} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} ’s secretary]_{9534-his lordship ’s secretary} -- for that , it seemed , was [[Gashford]_325-gashford ’s office]_{9535-gashford ’s office} . [Hugh]_198-hugh strode briskly on , often looking back at [the servant]_{2235-the servant} , whose horse was close upon [his]_198-hugh heels , and glancing with a leer at [his]_198-hugh holster case of pistols , by which [he]_198-hugh seemed to set great store . [He]_198-hugh was [a square - built , strong - made , bull - necked fellow , of the true English breed]_{9537-a square - built , strong - made , bull - necked fellow , of the true english breed} ; and as [Hugh]_198-hugh measured [him]_198-hugh with [his]_198-hugh eye , [he]_198-hugh measured [Hugh]_198-hugh , regarding [him]_198-hugh meanwhile with a look of bluff disdain . [He]_198-hugh was much older than [the Maypole man]_{9538-the maypole man} , being to [all appearance five - and - forty]_{9539-all appearance five - and - forty} ; but was one of [those self - possessed , hard - headed , imperturbable fellows , who , if [they]_{9540-those self - possessed , hard - headed , imperturbable fellows , who , if they are ever beaten at fisticuffs , or other kind of warfare , never know it , and go on coolly till they win} [are ever beaten at fisticuffs , or other kind of warfare]_{9541-are ever beaten at fisticuffs , or other kind of warfare} , never know it , and go on coolly till [they]_{9540-those self - possessed , hard - headed , imperturbable fellows , who , if they are ever beaten at fisticuffs , or other kind of warfare , never know it , and go on coolly till they win} win]_{9540-those self - possessed , hard - headed , imperturbable fellows , who , if they are ever beaten at fisticuffs , or other kind of warfare , never know it , and go on coolly till they win} . ‘_{[7982-landlord]} If [I]_0-i led [you]_3231-you wrong now , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , tauntingly , ‘_[0-i] you’d -- ha ha ha!--you’d shoot [me]_0-i through the head , [I]_0-i suppose . ’ [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} took no more notice of this remark than if [he]_{322-john grueby} had been deaf and [Hugh]_198-hugh dumb ; but kept riding on quite comfortably , with [his]_{322-john grueby} eyes fixed on the horizon . ‘_[0-i] Did [you]_3231-you ever try a fall with [a man]_{7264-a man} when [you]_3231-you were young , [master]_7428-master ? ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[3231-you] Can [you]_3231-you make any play at single - stick ? ’ [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} looked at [him]_198-hugh sideways with the same contented air , but deigned not a word in answer . ‘_[3231-you] --Like this ? ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , giving [his]_198-hugh cudgel one of those skilful flourishes , in which [the rustic of that time]_{9542-the rustic of that time} delighted . ‘_[3231-you] Whoop ! ’ ‘_[3231-you] --Or that , ’ returned [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , beating down [his]_{322-john grueby} guard with [his]_{322-john grueby} whip , and striking [him]_198-hugh on the head with its butt end . ‘_[3231-you] Yes , [I]_0-i played a little once . [You]_3231-you wear [your]_3231-you hair too long ; [I]_0-i should have cracked [your]_3231-you crown if it had been a little shorter . ’ It was a pretty smart , loud - sounding rap , as it was , and evidently astonished [Hugh]_198-hugh ; who , for the moment , seemed disposed to drag [[his]_198-hugh new acquaintance]_{9543-his new acquaintance} from [his]_198-hugh saddle . But [his]_198-hugh face betokening neither malice , triumph , rage , nor any lingering idea that [he]_198-hugh had given [him]_198-hugh offence ; [his]_198-hugh eyes gazing steadily in the old direction , and [his]_198-hugh manner being as careless and composed as if [he]_198-hugh had merely brushed away a fly ; [Hugh]_198-hugh was so puzzled , and so disposed to look upon [him]_198-hugh as [a customer of almost supernatural toughness]_{9544-a customer of almost supernatural toughness} , that [he]_198-hugh merely laughed , and cried ‘_[0-i] Well done ! ’ then , sheering off a little , led the way in silence . Before the lapse of many minutes [the party]_{8112-the party} halted at the Maypole door . [Lord George]_{323-lord george} and [[his]_{323-lord george} secretary]_{9546-his secretary} quickly dismounting , gave [[their]_9547-their horses]_{9548-their horses} to [[their]_9547-their servant]_{9549-their servant} , who , under the guidance of [Hugh]_198-hugh , repaired to [the stables]_{9465-the stables} . Right glad to escape from the inclemency of the night , [they]_9547-their followed [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} into [the common room]_{676-the common room} , and stood warming [themselves]_9547-their and drying [their]_9547-their clothes before the cheerful fire , while [he]_{194-mr willet} busied [himself]_{194-mr willet} with such orders and preparations as [[his]_{194-mr willet} guest]_{7304-his guest} ’s high quality required . As [he]_{194-mr willet} bustled in and out of [the room]_{462-the room} , intent on these arrangements , [he]_{194-mr willet} had an opportunity of observing [the two travellers]_{9554-the two travellers} , of whom , as yet , [he]_{194-mr willet} knew nothing but the voice . [The lord]_{9062-the lord} , [the great personage who did the Maypole so much honour]_{9556-the great personage who did the maypole so much honour} , was about the middle height , of a slender make , and sallow complexion , with an aquiline nose , and long hair of a reddish brown , combed perfectly straight and smooth about [his]_{9062-the lord} ears , and slightly powdered , but without the faintest vestige of a curl . [He]_{9062-the lord} was attired , under [his]_{9062-the lord} greatcoat , in a full suit of black , quite free from any ornament , and of the most precise and sober cut . The gravity of [his]_{9062-the lord} dress , together with a certain lankness of cheek and stiffness of deportment , added nearly ten years to [his]_{9062-the lord} age , but [his]_{9062-the lord} figure was that of one not yet past thirty . As [he]_{194-mr willet} stood musing in the red glow of the fire , it was striking to observe [his]_{9062-the lord} very bright large eye , which betrayed a restlessness of thought and purpose , singularly at variance with the studied composure and sobriety of [[his]_{9062-the lord} mien]_{9557-his mien} , and with [his]_{9062-the lord} quaint and sad apparel . It had nothing harsh or cruel in its expression ; neither had [his]_{9062-the lord} face , which was thin and mild , and wore an air of melancholy ; but it was suggestive of an indefinable uneasiness ; which infected those who looked upon [him]_{9062-the lord} , and filled [them]_{9554-the two travellers} with a kind of pity for [the man]_{472-the man} : though why it did so , [they]_{9554-the two travellers} would have had some trouble to explain . [Gashford]_325-gashford , [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , was taller , angularly made , high - shouldered , bony , and ungraceful . [His]_{9062-the lord} dress , in imitation of [[his]_{9062-the lord} superior]_{9560-his superior} , was demure and staid in the extreme ; [his]_{9062-the lord} manner , formal and constrained . [This gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} had an overhanging brow , great hands and feet and ears , and a pair of eyes that seemed to have made an unnatural retreat into [his]_{9062-the lord} head , and to have dug [themselves]_{9554-the two travellers} a cave to hide in . [His]_{9062-the lord} manner was smooth and humble , but very sly and slinking . [He]_{9062-the lord} wore the aspect of [a man who was always lying in wait for something that WOULDN’T come to pass]_{9562-a man who was always lying in wait for something that wouldn’t come to pass} ; but [he]_{9062-the lord} looked patient -- very patient -- and fawned like a spaniel dog . Even now , while [he]_{9062-the lord} warmed and rubbed [his]_{9062-the lord} hands before the blaze , [he]_{9062-the lord} had the air of one who only presumed to enjoy it in [his]_{9062-the lord} degree as [a commoner]_{9563-a commoner} ; and though [he]_{9062-the lord} knew [[his]_{9062-the lord} lord]_{9564-his lord} was not regarding [him]_{9062-the lord} , [he]_{9062-the lord} looked into [his]_{9062-the lord} face from time to time , and with a meek and deferential manner , smiled as if for practice . Such were [the guests whom [old John Willet]_193-john , with a fixed and leaden eye , surveyed a hundred times , and to whom [he]_{9062-the lord} now advanced with a state candlestick in each hand , beseeching [them]_{9565-the guests whom old john willet , with a fixed and leaden eye , surveyed a hundred times , and to whom he now advanced with a state candlestick in each hand , beseeching them to follow him into a worthier chamber} to follow [him]_{9062-the lord} into [a worthier chamber]_{9566-a worthier chamber}]_{9565-the guests whom old john willet , with a fixed and leaden eye , surveyed a hundred times , and to whom he now advanced with a state candlestick in each hand , beseeching them to follow him into a worthier chamber} . ‘_[0-i] For [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ said [John]_193-john -- it is odd enough , but [certain people]_{9567-certain people} seem to have as great a pleasure in pronouncing titles as [[their]_{9567-certain people} owners]_{9568-their owners} have in wearing [them--‘this room]_{9569-them--‘this room} , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , is n’t at all the sort of place for [[your]_{3194-my lord} lordship]_{9571-your lordship} , and [I]_0-i have to beg [[your]_{3194-my lord} lordship]_{9571-your lordship} ’s pardon for keeping [you]_{3194-my lord} [here]_7326-here , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , one minute . ’_[0-i] With this address , [John]_193-john ushered [them]_3235-them [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} into [the state apartment]_{3237-the state apartment} , which , like many other things of state , was cold and comfortless . [Their]_3235-them own footsteps , reverberating through [the spacious room]_{3238-the spacious room} , struck upon [their]_3235-them hearing with a hollow sound ; and [its]_{3238-the spacious room} damp and chilly atmosphere was rendered doubly cheerless by contrast with the homely warmth [they]_3235-them had deserted . It was of no use , however , to propose a return to [the place [they]_3235-them had quitted]_{3239-the place they had quitted} , for the preparations went on so briskly that there was no time to stop [them]_3235-them . [John]_193-john , with the tall candlesticks in [his]_193-john hands , bowed them up to the fireplace ; [Hugh]_198-hugh , striding in with a lighted brand and pile of firewood , cast it down upon the hearth , and set it in a blaze ; [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} ( who had a great blue cockade in [his]_{322-john grueby} hat , which [he]_{322-john grueby} appeared to despise mightily ) brought in the portmanteau [he]_{322-john grueby} had carried on [his]_{322-john grueby} horse , and placed it on the floor ; and presently [all three]_{9446-all three} were busily engaged in drawing out the screen , laying the cloth , inspecting the beds , lighting fires in [the bedrooms]_{3241-the bedrooms} , expediting the supper , and making everything as cosy and as snug as might be , on so short a notice . In less than an hour ’s time , supper had been served , and ate , and cleared away ; and [Lord George]_{323-lord george} and [[his]_{323-lord george} secretary]_{9546-his secretary} , with slippered feet , and legs stretched out before the fire , sat over some hot mulled wine together . ‘ So ends , [[my]_325-gashford lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , filling [his]_325-gashford glass with great complacency , ‘ the blessed work of a most blessed day . ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ And of a blessed yesterday , ’_{[9517-his lordship]} said [[his]_{323-lord george} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} , raising [his]_{9517-his lordship} head . ‘ Ah!’--and here [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} clasped [his]_{9531-the secretary} hands--‘a blessed yesterday indeed ! [The Protestants of [Suffolk]_67-suffolk]_{9577-the protestants of suffolk} are [godly men]_{9578-godly men} and true . Though [others of [[our]_9580-our countrymen]_{9581-our countrymen}]_{9579-others of our countrymen} have lost [their]_{9579-others of our countrymen} way in darkness , even as [we]_9580-our , [[my]_{9517-his lordship} lord]_{3194-my lord} , did lose [[our]_9580-our road]_{9583-our road} to - night , theirs is the light and glory . ’_{[9517-his lordship]} ‘ Did [I]_{323-lord george} move [them]_{9577-the protestants of suffolk} , [Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’_{[323-lord george]} said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} . ‘ Move [them]_{9577-the protestants of suffolk} , [[my]_{323-lord george} lord]_{3194-my lord} ! Move [them]_{9577-the protestants of suffolk} ! [They]_{9577-the protestants of suffolk} cried to be led on against [the Papists]_{9585-the papists} , [they]_{9577-the protestants of suffolk} vowed a dreadful vengeance on [their]_{9577-the protestants of suffolk} heads , [they]_{9577-the protestants of suffolk} roared like [men]_624-men possessed-- ’_{[323-lord george]} ‘ But not by [devils]_2438-devils , ’_{[9564-his lord]} said [[his]_{323-lord george} lord]_{9564-his lord} . ‘ By [devils]_2438-devils ! [[my]_{9564-his lord} lord]_{3194-my lord} ! By angels . ’_{[9564-his lord]} ‘ Yes -- oh surely -- by angels , no doubt , ’_{[323-lord george]} said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , thrusting [his]_{323-lord george} hands into [his]_{323-lord george} pockets , taking them out again to bite [his]_{323-lord george} nails , and looking uncomfortably at the fire . ‘ Of course by [angels]_7503-angels -- eh [Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’_{[9564-his lord]} ‘ [You]_{9531-the secretary} do not doubt it , [[my]_{9531-the secretary} lord]_{3194-my lord} ? ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘ No -- No , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} returned [[his]_{323-lord george} lord]_{9564-his lord} . ‘ No . Why should [I]_{9564-his lord} ? [I]_{9564-his lord} suppose it would be decidedly irreligious to doubt it -- wouldn’t it , [Gashford]_325-gashford ? Though there certainly were , ’_{[9564-his lord]} [he]_{9564-his lord} added , without waiting for an answer , ‘ [some plaguy ill - looking characters among [them]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them}]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} . ’_{[9564-his lord]} ‘ When [you]_{9531-the secretary} warmed , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , looking sharply at the other ’s downcast eyes , which brightened slowly as [he]_{9564-his lord} spoke ; ‘ when [you]_{9531-the secretary} warmed into that noble outbreak ; when [you]_{9531-the secretary} told [them]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} that [you]_{9531-the secretary} were never of the lukewarm or [the timid tribe]_{9593-the timid tribe} , and bade [them]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} take heed that [they]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} were prepared to follow one who would lead [them]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} on , though to the very death ; when [you]_{9531-the secretary} spoke of [a hundred and twenty thousand men across [the [Scottish]_68-scottish border]_{9595-the scottish border} who would take [their]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} own redress at any time , if it were not conceded ; when [you]_{9531-the secretary} cried “ Perish [the Pope]_{9596-the pope} and all [[his]_{9596-the pope} base adherents]_{9597-his base adherents}]_{9594-a hundred and twenty thousand men across the scottish border who would take their own redress at any time , if it were not conceded ; when you cried “ perish the pope and all his base adherents} ; the penal laws against [them]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} shall never be repealed while [Englishmen]_{9295-englishmen} have hearts and hands”--and waved [your]_{9531-the secretary} own and touched [your]_{9531-the secretary} sword ; and when [they]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} cried “ [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} ! ” and [you]_{9531-the secretary} cried “ No ; not even if [we]_9600-we wade in blood , ” and [they]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} threw up [their]_{9592-some plaguy ill - looking characters among them} hats and cried “ Hurrah ! not even if [we]_9600-we wade in blood ; [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} ! [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ! Down with [the Papists]_{9585-the papists} -- Vengeance on [their]_{9585-the papists} heads : ” when this was said and done , and a word from [you]_{9531-the secretary} , [[my]_{9531-the secretary} lord]_{3194-my lord} , could raise or still the tumult -- ah ! then [I]_{9531-the secretary} felt what greatness was indeed , and thought , When was there ever power like this of [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} ’s ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ It ’s a great power . [You]_0-i ’re_{[9564-his lord]} right . It is a great power ! ’ [he]_0-i cried with sparkling eyes . ‘_{[9564-his lord]} But -- [dear Gashford]_325-gashford -- did [I]_0-i really say all that ? ’ ‘_[0-i] And how much more ! ’ cried [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , looking upwards . ‘_[0-i] Ah ! how much more ! ’ ‘_[0-i] And [I]_0-i told [them]_3248-them what [you]_0-i say , about [the one hundred and forty thousand men in [Scotland]_69-scotland]_{3249-the one hundred and forty thousand men in scotland} , did [I]_0-i ! ’ [he]_0-i asked with evident delight . ‘_[0-i] That was bold . ’ ‘_[0-i] [Our]_3250-ours cause is boldness . Truth is always bold . ’ ‘_{[325-gashford]} Certainly . So is religion . [She]_3251-she ’s bold , [Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’ ‘_{[325-gashford]} The true religion is , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} . ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} And that ’s [ours]_3250-ours , ’ [he]_0-i rejoined , moving uneasily in [his]_0-i seat , and biting [his]_0-i nails as though [he]_0-i would pare them to the quick . ‘_[3250-ours] There can be no doubt of [ours]_3250-ours being the true one . [You]_325-gashford feel as certain of that as [I]_0-i do , [Gashford]_325-gashford , do n’t [you]_325-gashford ? ’ ‘_{[325-gashford]} Does [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ask [ME]_0-i , ’ whined [Gashford]_325-gashford , drawing [his]_0-i chair nearer with an injured air , and laying [his]_0-i broad flat hand upon the table ; ‘_[0-i] [ME]_0-i , ’ [he]_325-gashford repeated , bending the dark hollows of [his]_325-gashford eyes upon [him]_325-gashford with an unwholesome smile , ‘_[0-i] who , stricken by the magic of [his]_3254-his eloquence in [Scotland]_69-scotland but a year ago , abjured the errors of [the Romish church]_{3255-the romish church} , and clung to [him]_3254-his as one whose timely hand had plucked [me]_0-i from a pit ? ’ ‘_[0-i] True . No -- No . [I]_0-i -- [I]_0-i did n’t mean it , ’ replied [the other]_{483-the other} , shaking [him]_325-gashford by the hand , rising from [his]_0-i seat , and pacing restlessly about [the room]_{462-the room} . ‘_[0-i] It ’s a proud thing to lead [the people]_{8916-the people} , [Gashford]_325-gashford , ’ [he]_0-i added as [he]_0-i made a sudden halt . ‘_{[325-gashford]} By force of reason too , ’ returned [the pliant secretary]_{9607-the pliant secretary} . ‘_{[325-gashford]} Ay , to be sure . [They]_{8916-the people} may cough and jeer , and groan in Parliament , and call [me]_0-i [fool and madman]_{3257-fool and madman} , but which of [them]_{8916-the people} can raise this human sea and make it swell and roar at pleasure ? Not one . ’ ‘_{[8916-the people]} Not one , ’ repeated [Gashford]_325-gashford . ‘_{[8916-the people]} Which of [them]_{8916-the people} can say for [his]_3254-his honesty , what [I]_0-i can say for [mine]_0-i ; which of [them]_{8916-the people} has refused [a minister]_{3258-a minister} ’s bribe of one thousand pounds a year , to resign [his]_3254-his seat in favour of another ? Not one . ’ ‘_{[8916-the people]} Not one , ’ repeated [Gashford]_325-gashford again -- taking the lion ’s share of the mulled wine between whiles . ‘_{[8916-the people]} And as [we]_3259-we are honest , true , and in a sacred cause , [Gashford]_325-gashford , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} with a heightened colour and in a louder voice , as [he]_{323-lord george} laid [his]_{323-lord george} fevered hand upon [his]_0-i shoulder , ‘_{[325-gashford]} and are [the only men who regard the mass of people out of doors]_{3260-the only men who regard the mass of people out of doors} , or are regarded by [them]_{8916-the people} , [we]_3259-we will uphold [them]_{8916-the people} to the last ; and will raise a cry against these un - English Papists which shall re - echo through [the country]_{609-the country} , and roll with a noise like thunder . [I]_0-i will be worthy of the motto on [my]_0-i coat of arms , “ Called and chosen and faithful . ” ’ ‘_{[8916-the people]} Called , ’ said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , ‘_{[8916-the people]} by Heaven . ’ ‘_{[8916-the people]} [I]_0-i am . ’ ‘_[0-i] Chosen by [the people]_{8916-the people} . ’ ‘_{[8916-the people]} Yes . ’ ‘_{[8916-the people]} [Faithful to both]_{3263-faithful to both} . ’ ‘_{[3263-faithful to both]} To the block ! ’ It would be difficult to convey an adequate idea of the excited manner in which [he]_325-gashford gave these answers to [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ’s promptings ; of the rapidity of [his]_325-gashford utterance , or the violence of [his]_325-gashford tone and gesture ; in which , struggling through [his]_325-gashford Puritan ’s demeanour , was something wild and ungovernable which broke through all restraint . For some minutes [he]_325-gashford walked rapidly up and down [the room]_{462-the room} , then stopping suddenly , exclaimed , ‘_{[325-gashford]} [Gashford]_325-gashford -- [YOU]_325-gashford moved [them]_3264-them yesterday too . Oh yes ! [You]_325-gashford did . ’ ‘_{[325-gashford]} [I]_0-i shone with a reflected light , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ replied [the humble secretary]_{9611-the humble secretary} , laying [his]_{9611-the humble secretary} hand upon [his]_{9611-the humble secretary} heart . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i did [my]_0-i best . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_325-gashford did well , ’ said [[his]_0-i master]_{586-his master} , ‘_{[325-gashford]} and are [a great and worthy instrument]_{3266-a great and worthy instrument} . If [you]_325-gashford will ring for [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} to carry [the portmanteau]_{3267-the portmanteau} into [[my]_0-i room]_{3268-my room} , and will wait here while [I]_0-i undress , [we]_3269-we will dispose of business as usual , if [you]_325-gashford ’re not too tired . ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ Too tired , [[my]_{9531-the secretary} lord!--But]_{9613-my lord!--but} this is [his]_{3273-the deluded lord} consideration ! Christian from head to foot . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} With which soliloquy , [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} tilted the jug , and looked very hard into the mulled wine , to see how much remained . [John Willet]_193-john and [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} appeared together . [The one bearing the great candlesticks]_{3271-the one bearing the great candlesticks} , and [the other the portmanteau]_{3272-the other the portmanteau} , showed [the deluded lord]_{3273-the deluded lord} into [[his]_{3273-the deluded lord} chamber]_{7936-his chamber} ; and left [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} alone , to yawn and shake [himself]_{9531-the secretary} , and finally to fall asleep before the fire . ‘ Now , [Mr Gashford sir]_326-gashford , ’_{[322-john grueby]} said [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} in [his]_{322-john grueby} ear , after what appeared to [him]_{322-john grueby} a moment of unconsciousness ; ‘ [[my]_{322-john grueby} lord]_{3194-my lord} ’s abed . ’_{[322-john grueby]} ‘ Oh . Very good , [John]_193-john , ’_{[322-john grueby]} was [his]_{322-john grueby} mild reply . ‘ Thank [you]_193-john , [John]_193-john . [Nobody]_7945-nobody need sit up . [I]_{322-john grueby} know [[my]_{322-john grueby} room]_{3268-my room} . ’_{[322-john grueby]} ‘ [I]_{322-john grueby} hope [you]_{322-john grueby} ’re_{[322-john grueby]} not a - going to trouble [your]_{322-john grueby} head to - night , or [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ’s head neither , with anything more about [Bloody Mary]_{324-bloody mary} , ’ said [John]_193-john . ‘_{[324-bloody mary]} [I]_0-i wish [the blessed old creetur]_{3277-the blessed old creetur} had never been born . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i said [you]_0-i might go to bed , [John]_193-john , ’ returned [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i did n’t hear [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i think . ’ ‘_[0-i] Between [Bloody Marys]_{327-bloody marys} , and blue cockades , and [glorious Queen Besses]_{328-glorious queen besses} , and [no Poperys]_{3278-no poperys} , and [Protestant associations]_{3279-protestant associations} , and making of speeches , ’ pursued [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , looking , as usual , a long way off , and taking no notice of this hint , ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ’s half off [his]_{3194-my lord} head . When [we]_3281-we go out o ’ doors , such a set of ragamuffins comes a - shouting after [us]_3281-we , “ [Gordon]_{323-lord george} forever ! ” that [I]_{3194-my lord} ’m_{[3194-my lord]} ashamed of [myself]_0-i and do n’t know where to look . When [we]_3281-we ’re [indoors]_2688-indoors , [they]_3282-they come a - roaring and screaming about [the house]_{7210-the house} like [so many devils]_{9620-so many devils} ; and [[my]_3282-they lord]_{3194-my lord} instead of ordering [them]_3282-they to be drove away , goes out into [the balcony]_{9622-the balcony} and demeans [himself]_{3194-my lord} by making speeches to ‘_[3282-they] [em]_3282-they , and calls ‘ [em]_3282-they “ [Men of [England]_1-england]_{9623-men of england} , ” and “ [Fellow - countrymen]_{9624-fellow - countrymen} , ” as if [he]_{3194-my lord} was fond of ‘_[3282-they] [em]_3282-they and thanked [‘]_3282-they [em]_3282-they for coming . [I]_3282-they ca n’t make it out , but [they]_3282-they ’re_[3282-they] all mixed up somehow or another with [that unfort’nate Bloody Mary]_{3220-that unfort’nate bloody mary} , and call [her]_{3220-that unfort’nate bloody mary} name out till [they]_3282-they ’re hoarse . [They]_3282-they ’re_[3282-they] [all Protestants]_{3284-all protestants} too -- [every man and [boy among ‘ em]_{9626-boy among ‘ em}]_{9625-every man and boy among ‘ em} : and [Protestants]_{9627-protestants} are very fond of spoons , [I]_{3285-the man that blows the fire} find , and silver - plate in general , whenever area - gates is left open accidentally . [I]_{3285-the man that blows the fire} wish that was the worst of it , and that no more harm might be to come ; but if [you]_3286-you do n’t stop [these ugly customers]_{9628-these ugly customers} in time , [Mr Gashford]_326-gashford ( and [I]_{3285-the man that blows the fire} know [you]_3286-you ; [you]_3286-you ’re_{[3285-the man that blows the fire]} [the man that blows the fire]_{3285-the man that blows the fire} ) , [you]_3286-you ’ll find ‘ em grow a little bit too strong for [you]_3286-you . One of these evenings , when the weather gets warmer and [Protestants]_{329-protestants} are thirsty , [they]_{329-protestants} ’ll be pulling [London]_2-london down,--and [I]_3286-you never heard that [Bloody Mary]_{324-bloody mary} went as far as THAT . ’_[3286-you] [Gashford]_326-gashford had vanished long ago , and these remarks had been bestowed on empty air . Not at all discomposed by the discovery , [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} fixed [his]_{322-john grueby} hat on , wrongside foremost that [he]_{322-john grueby} might be unconscious of the shadow of the obnoxious cockade , and withdrew to bed ; shaking [his]_{322-john grueby} head in a very gloomy and prophetic manner until [he]_{322-john grueby} reached [[his]_{322-john grueby} chamber]_{7936-his chamber} . Chapter 36 [Gashford]_326-gashford , with a smiling face , but still with looks of profound deference and humility , betook [himself]_326-gashford towards [[[his]_326-gashford master]_{586-his master} ’s room]_{3289-his master ’s room} , smoothing [his]_326-gashford hair down as [he]_326-gashford went , and humming a psalm tune . As [he]_326-gashford approached [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ’s door , [he]_326-gashford cleared [his]_326-gashford throat and hummed more vigorously . There was a remarkable contrast between [this man]_{711-this man} ’s occupation at the moment , and the expression of [his]_{711-this man} countenance , which was singularly repulsive and malicious . [His]_{711-this man} beetling brow almost obscured [his]_{711-this man} eyes ; [his]_{711-this man} lip was curled contemptuously ; [his]_{711-this man} very shoulders seemed to sneer in stealthy whisperings with [his]_{711-this man} great flapped ears . ‘ Hush ! ’_{[711-this man]} [he]_{711-this man} muttered softly , as [he]_{711-this man} peeped in at the chamber - door . ‘ [He]_{711-this man} seems to be asleep . Pray [Heaven]_8961-heaven [he]_{711-this man} is ! Too much watching , too much care , too much thought -- ah ! [Lord]_9630-lord preserve [him]_{711-this man} for [a martyr]_{9631-a martyr} ! [He]_{711-this man} is [a saint]_{2568-a saint} , if ever [saint]_9633-saint drew breath on [this bad earth]_{9634-this bad earth} . ’_{[711-this man]} Placing [his]_326-gashford light upon a table , [he]_326-gashford walked on tiptoe to the fire , and sitting in a chair before it with [his]_326-gashford back towards the bed , went on communing with [himself]_326-gashford like one who thought aloud : ‘ [The saviour of [[his]_326-gashford country]_{8742-his country} and [[his]_326-gashford country]_{8742-his country} ’s religion]_{9635-the saviour of his country and his country ’s religion} , [the friend of [[his]_326-gashford poor countrymen]_{9639-his poor countrymen}]_{9638-the friend of his poor countrymen} , [the enemy of the proud and harsh]_{9640-the enemy of the proud and harsh} ; beloved of [the rejected and oppressed]_{9641-the rejected and oppressed} , adored by [forty thousand bold and loyal English hearts]_{9642-forty thousand bold and loyal english hearts} -- what happy slumbers [his]_326-gashford should be ! ’_{[326-gashford]} And here [he]_326-gashford sighed , and warmed [his]_326-gashford hands , and shook [his]_326-gashford head as [men]_624-men do when [their]_624-men hearts are full , and heaved another sigh , and warmed [his]_326-gashford hands again . ‘ Why , [Gashford]_326-gashford ? ’_{[323-lord george]} said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , who was lying broad awake , upon [his]_326-gashford side , and had been staring at [him]_326-gashford from [his]_326-gashford entrance . ‘ [My]_326-gashford -- [[my]_326-gashford lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’_{[326-gashford]} said [Gashford]_326-gashford , starting and looking round as though in great surprise . ‘ [I]_326-gashford have disturbed [you]_{3194-my lord} ! ’_{[326-gashford]} ‘ [I]_{9531-the secretary} have not been sleeping . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ Not sleeping ! ’_{[326-gashford]} [he]_326-gashford repeated , with assumed confusion . ‘ What can [I]_{9531-the secretary} say for having in [your]_{3194-my lord} presence given utterance to thoughts -- but they were sincere -- they were sincere ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} exclaimed [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , drawing [his]_{9531-the secretary} sleeve in a hasty way across [his]_{9531-the secretary} eyes ; ‘ and why should [I]_{9531-the secretary} regret [your]_{3194-my lord} having heard them ? ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ [Gashford]_326-gashford , ’_{[3293-the poor lord]} said [the poor lord]_{3293-the poor lord} , stretching out [his]_{3293-the poor lord} hand with manifest emotion . ‘ Do not regret it . [You]_{3194-my lord} love [me]_{3293-the poor lord} well , [I]_{3293-the poor lord} know -- too well . [I]_{3293-the poor lord} do n’t deserve such homage . ’_{[3293-the poor lord]} [Gashford]_326-gashford made no reply , but grasped the hand and pressed it to [his]_326-gashford lips . Then rising , and taking from the trunk a little desk , [he]_326-gashford placed it on a table near the fire , unlocked it with a key [he]_326-gashford carried in [his]_326-gashford pocket , sat down before it , took out a pen , and , before dipping it in the inkstand , sucked it -- to compose the fashion of [his]_326-gashford mouth perhaps , on which a smile was hovering yet . ‘ How do [our]_9644-we numbers stand since last enrolling - night ? ’_{[323-lord george]} inquired [Lord George]_{323-lord george} . ‘ Are [we]_9644-we really forty thousand strong , or do [we]_9644-we still speak in round numbers when [we]_9644-we take the Association at that amount ? ’_{[323-lord george]} ‘ [Our]_9644-we total now exceeds that number by a score and three , ’_{[326-gashford]} [Gashford]_326-gashford replied , casting [his]_326-gashford eyes upon [his]_326-gashford papers . ‘ The funds ? ’_{[326-gashford]} ‘ Not VERY improving ; but there is some manna in [the wilderness]_{9645-the wilderness} , [[my]_{323-lord george} lord]_{3194-my lord} . Hem ! On Friday night [the widows]_{9647-the widows} ’_{[323-lord george]} mites dropped in . “ [Forty scavengers]_{3294-forty scavengers} , three and fourpence . [An aged pew - opener of [St Martin ’s parish]_{70-st martin ’s parish}]_{3295-an aged pew - opener of st martin ’s parish} , sixpence . [A bell - ringer of the established church]_{3296-a bell - ringer of the established church} , sixpence . [A Protestant infant]_{3297-a protestant infant} , [newly born]_{3298-newly born} , one halfpenny . [The United Link Boys]_{3299-the united link boys} , three shillings -- one bad . [The anti - popish prisoners]_{3300-the anti - popish prisoners} in [Newgate]_71-newgate , five and fourpence . [A friend in Bedlam]_{3301-a friend in bedlam} , half - a - crown . [Dennis the hangman]_187-dennis , one shilling . ” ’ ‘_[187-dennis] That [Dennis]_187-dennis , ’ said [[his]_0-i lordship]_{9517-his lordship} , ‘_{[3302-an earnest man]} is [an earnest man]_{3302-an earnest man} . [I]_0-i marked [him]_187-dennis in the crowd in [Welbeck Street]_{72-welbeck street} , last Friday . ’ ‘_[0-i] [A good man]_{707-a good man} , ’ rejoined [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , ‘_{[707-a good man]} [a staunch , sincere , and truly zealous man]_{3304-a staunch , sincere , and truly zealous man} . ’ ‘_{[3304-a staunch , sincere , and truly zealous man]} [He]_187-dennis should be encouraged , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} . ‘_{[3304-a staunch , sincere , and truly zealous man]} Make a note of [Dennis]_187-dennis . [I]_0-i ’ll talk with [him]_187-dennis . ’ [Gashford]_326-gashford obeyed , and went on reading from [his]_326-gashford list : ‘_{[3304-a staunch , sincere , and truly zealous man]} “ [The Friends of Reason]_{3305-the friends of reason} , half - a - guinea . [The Friends of Liberty]_{3306-the friends of liberty} , half - a - guinea . [The Friends of Peace]_{3307-the friends of peace} , half - a - guinea . [The Friends of Charity]_{3308-the friends of charity} , half - a - guinea . [The Friends of Mercy]_{3309-the friends of mercy} , half - a - guinea . [The Associated Rememberers of [Bloody Mary]_{324-bloody mary}]_{3310-the associated rememberers of bloody mary} , half - a - guinea . [The United Bulldogs]_{3311-the united bulldogs} , half - a - guinea . ” ’ ‘_{[3311-the united bulldogs]} [The United Bulldogs]_{3311-the united bulldogs} , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , biting [his]_{323-lord george} nails most horribly , ‘_{[3311-the united bulldogs]} are [a new society]_{3313-a new society} , are [they]_{3313-a new society} not ? ’ ‘_{[7832-the ‘ prentice knights]} Formerly [the ‘ Prentice Knights]_{7832-the ‘ prentice knights} , [[my]_{3311-the united bulldogs} lord]_{3194-my lord} . The indentures of [the old members expiring by degrees]_{9652-the old members expiring by degrees} , [they]_3314-they changed [their]_3314-they name , it seems , though [they]_3314-they still have ‘_{[3311-the united bulldogs]} prentices among [them]_3314-they , as well as [workmen]_3315-workmen . ’ ‘_{[3311-the united bulldogs]} What is [[their]_3314-they president]_{3316-their president} ’s name ? ’ inquired [Lord George]_{323-lord george} . ‘_{[3317-president]} [President]_{3317-president} , ’ said [Gashford]_326-gashford , reading , ‘_{[3317-president]} [Mr Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [I]_0-i remember [him]_{223-mr tappertit} . [The little man , who sometimes brings [an elderly sister]_{3319-an elderly sister} to [our]_3320-our meetings]_{3318-the little man , who sometimes brings an elderly sister to our meetings} , and sometimes another female too , who is conscientious , [I]_0-i have no doubt , but not well - favoured ? ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} The very same , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} . ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} is [an earnest man]_{3302-an earnest man} , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , thoughtfully . ‘_{[3302-an earnest man]} Eh , [Gashford]_326-gashford ? ’ ‘_{[326-gashford]} [One of the foremost among [them]_3314-they all , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord}]_{3323-one of the foremost among them all , my lord} . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} snuffs the battle from afar , like the war - horse . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} throws [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hat up in [the street]_{780-the street} as if [he]_{223-mr tappertit} were inspired , and makes most stirring speeches from the shoulders of [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} friends]_{7345-his friends} . ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} Make a note of [Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ’ said [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [We]_3327-we may advance [him]_{223-mr tappertit} to a place of trust . ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} That , ’ rejoined [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , doing as [he]_{9531-the secretary} was told , ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} is all -- except [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s box ( fourteenth time of opening ) , seven shillings and sixpence in silver and copper , and half - a - guinea in gold ; and [Miggs]_239-miggs ( being the saving of a quarter ’s wages ) , one - and - threepence . ’ ‘_[239-miggs] [Miggs]_239-miggs , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} . ‘_[239-miggs] Is that [a man]_{7264-a man} ? ’ ‘_{[7264-a man]} The name is entered on the list as [a woman]_{7605-a woman} , ’ replied [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘_{[7605-a woman]} [I]_0-i think [she]_3330-she is [the tall spare female of whom [you]_3332-you spoke just now , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , as not being well - favoured , who sometimes comes to hear the speeches -- along with [Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} and [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden}]_{3331-the tall spare female of whom you spoke just now , my lord , as not being well - favoured , who sometimes comes to hear the speeches -- along with tappertit and mrs varden} . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} is [the elderly lady]_{3334-the elderly lady} then , is [she]_{219-mrs varden} ? ’ [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} nodded , and rubbed the bridge of [his]_{9531-the secretary} nose with the feather of [his]_{9531-the secretary} pen . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [She]_{219-mrs varden} is [a zealous sister]_{3335-a zealous sister} , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [Her]_{219-mrs varden} collection goes on prosperously , and is pursued with fervour . Has [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} joined ? ’ ‘_{[3337-a malignant]} [A malignant]_{3337-a malignant} , ’ returned [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , folding up [his]_{9531-the secretary} papers . ‘_{[3337-a malignant]} [Unworthy such a wife]_{3338-unworthy such a wife} . [He]_{453-her husband} remains in outer darkness and steadily refuses . ’ ‘_{[3337-a malignant]} The consequences be upon [his]_{453-her husband} own head!--Gashford ! ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ! ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [You]_{3194-my lord} do n’t think , ’ [he]_0-i turned restlessly in [his]_0-i bed as [he]_0-i spoke , ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [these people]_{3340-these people} will desert [me]_0-i , when the hour arrives ? [I]_0-i have spoken boldly for [them]_{3340-these people} , ventured much , suppressed nothing . [They]_{3340-these people} ’ll not fall off , will [they]_{3340-these people} ? ’ ‘_{[3340-these people]} No fear of that , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ said [Gashford]_326-gashford , with a meaning look , which was rather the involuntary expression of [his]_326-gashford own thoughts than intended as any confirmation of [his]_326-gashford words , for the other ’s face was turned away . ‘_{[3340-these people]} Be sure there is no fear of that . ’ ‘_{[3340-these people]} Nor , ’ [he]_0-i said with a more restless motion than before , ‘_{[3340-these people]} of [their]_{3340-these people} -- but [they]_{3340-these people} CAN sustain no harm from leaguing for this purpose . [Right]_330-right is on [our]_3342-our side , though Might may be against [us]_3342-our . [You]_3343-you feel as sure of that as [I]_0-i -- honestly , [you]_3343-you do ? ’ [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} was beginning with ‘_[3343-you] [You]_3343-you do not doubt , ’ when [the other]_{483-the other} interrupted [him]_{9531-the secretary} , and impatiently rejoined : ‘_[3343-you] Doubt . No . Who says [I]_0-i doubt ? If [I]_0-i doubted , should [I]_0-i cast away [relatives]_{3344-relatives} , [friends]_8069-friends , everything , for [this unhappy country]_{3346-this unhappy country} ’s sake ; [this unhappy country]_{3346-this unhappy country} , ’ [he]_0-i cried , springing up in bed , after repeating the phrase ‘_[0-i] [unhappy country]_{3348-unhappy country} ’s sake ’ to [himself]_0-i , at least a dozen times , ‘_[0-i] forsaken of [God]_217-god and [man]_7337-man , delivered over to [a dangerous confederacy of Popish powers]_{3350-a dangerous confederacy of popish powers} ; the prey of corruption , idolatry , and despotism ! Who says [I]_0-i doubt ? Am [I]_0-i called , and chosen , and faithful ? Tell [me]_0-i . Am [I]_0-i , or am [I]_0-i not ? ’ ‘_[0-i] To [God]_217-god , [the country]_{609-the country} , and [yourself]_{3352-yourself} , ’ cried [Gashford]_326-gashford . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am . [I]_0-i will be . [I]_0-i say again , [I]_0-i will be : to the block . Who says as much ! Do [you]_{3352-yourself} ? Does [any man alive]_{3353-any man alive} ? ’ [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} drooped [his]_{9531-the secretary} head with an expression of perfect acquiescence in anything that had been said or might be ; and [Lord George]_{323-lord george} gradually sinking down upon [his]_{323-lord george} pillow , fell asleep . Although there was something very ludicrous in [his]_{323-lord george} vehement manner , taken in conjunction with [his]_{323-lord george} meagre aspect and ungraceful presence , it would scarcely have provoked a smile in [any man of kindly feeling]_{9660-any man of kindly feeling} ; or even if it had , [he]_{323-lord george} would have felt sorry and almost angry with [himself]_{323-lord george} next moment , for yielding to the impulse . [This lord]_{9661-this lord} was sincere in [his]_{323-lord george} violence and in [his]_{323-lord george} wavering . A nature prone to false enthusiasm , and the vanity of being [a leader]_{9662-a leader} , were the worst qualities apparent in [his]_{323-lord george} composition . All the rest was weakness -- sheer weakness ; and it is [the unhappy lot of [thoroughly weak men]_{9664-thoroughly weak men}]_{9663-the unhappy lot of thoroughly weak men} , that [their]_{9663-the unhappy lot of thoroughly weak men} very sympathies , affections , confidences -- all the qualities which in better constituted minds are virtues -- dwindle into foibles , or turn into downright vices . [Gashford]_326-gashford , with many a sly look towards the bed , sat chuckling at [[his]_326-gashford master]_{586-his master} ’s folly , until [his]_326-gashford deep and heavy breathing warned [him]_326-gashford that [he]_326-gashford might retire . Locking [his]_326-gashford desk , and replacing it within the trunk ( but not before [he]_326-gashford had taken from a secret lining two printed handbills ) , [he]_326-gashford cautiously withdrew ; looking back , as [he]_326-gashford went , at the pale face of [the slumbering man , above whose head the dusty plumes that crowned the Maypole couch]_{9666-the slumbering man , above whose head the dusty plumes that crowned the maypole couch} , waved drearily and sadly as though it were a bier . Stopping on the staircase to listen that all was quiet , and to take off [his]_326-gashford shoes lest [his]_326-gashford footsteps should alarm [any light sleeper who might be near at hand]_{9667-any light sleeper who might be near at hand} , [he]_326-gashford descended to [the ground floor]_{9668-the ground floor} , and thrust one of [his]_326-gashford bills beneath the great door of [the house]_{7210-the house} . That done , [he]_326-gashford crept softly back to [[his]_326-gashford own chamber]_{9670-his own chamber} , and from the window let another fall -- carefully wrapt round a stone to save it from the wind -- into [the yard below]_{9671-the yard below} . [They]_9672-they were addressed on the back ‘_{[3352-yourself]} To [every Protestant into whose hands this shall come]_{3354-every protestant into whose hands this shall come} , ’ and bore within what follows : ‘_{[3352-yourself]} [Men]_624-men and [Brethren]_{3356-brethren} . Whoever shall find this letter , will take it as a warning to join , without delay , [the friends of [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george}]_{3357-the friends of lord george gordon} . There are great events at hand ; and the times are dangerous and troubled . Read this carefully , keep it clean , and drop it somewhere else . For King and [Country]_73-country . Union . ’ ‘_[0-i] More seed , more seed , ’ said [Gashford]_326-gashford as [he]_326-gashford closed the window . ‘_[0-i] When will the harvest come ! ’ Chapter 37 To surround anything , however monstrous or ridiculous , with an air of mystery , is to invest it with a secret charm , and power of attraction which to [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} is irresistible . [False priests]_{9674-false priests} , [false prophets]_{9675-false prophets} , [false doctors]_{9676-false doctors} , [false patriots]_{9677-false patriots} , [false prodigies of every kind]_{9678-false prodigies of every kind} , veiling [their]_{9678-false prodigies of every kind} proceedings in mystery , have always addressed [themselves]_{9678-false prodigies of every kind} at an immense advantage to the popular credulity , and have been , perhaps , more indebted to that resource in gaining and keeping for a time the upper hand of Truth and Common Sense , than to any half - dozen items in the whole catalogue of imposture . Curiosity is , and has been from the creation of [the world]_{511-the world} , a master - passion . To awaken it , to gratify it by slight degrees , and yet leave something always in suspense , is to establish the surest hold that can be had , in wrong , on the unthinking portion of [mankind]_7745-mankind . If [a man]_{7264-a man} had stood on [London Bridge]_{25-london bridge} , calling till [he]_{7264-a man} was hoarse , upon [the passers - by]_{9682-the passers - by} , to join with [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} , although for an object which [no man understood , and which in that very incident had a charm of its own,--the probability]_{9683-no man understood , and which in that very incident had a charm of its own,--the probability} is , that [he]_{7264-a man} might have influenced a score of [people]_7575-people in a month . If [all zealous Protestants]_{9685-all zealous protestants} had been publicly urged to join an association for the avowed purpose of singing a hymn or two occasionally , and hearing some indifferent speeches made , and ultimately of petitioning Parliament not to pass an act for abolishing the penal laws against [Roman Catholic priests]_{9686-roman catholic priests} , the penalty of perpetual imprisonment denounced against those who educated [children in that persuasion]_{9687-children in that persuasion} , and the disqualification of [all members of [the Romish church]_{3255-the romish church}]_{9688-all members of the romish church} to inherit real property in [the United Kingdom]_{9690-the united kingdom} by right of purchase or [descent,--matters]_{9691-descent,--matters} so far removed from the business and bosoms of the mass , might perhaps have called together [a hundred people]_{9692-a hundred people} . But when vague rumours got abroad , that in [this Protestant association a secret power]_{9693-this protestant association a secret power} was mustering against [the government]_{9694-the government} for undefined and mighty purposes ; when the air was filled with whispers of [a confederacy among the Popish powers to degrade and enslave [England]_1-england , establish an inquisition in [London]_2-london , and turn [the pens of [Smithfield]_{46-smithfield} market]_{9696-the pens of smithfield market}]_{9695-a confederacy among the popish powers to degrade and enslave england , establish an inquisition in london , and turn the pens of smithfield market} into stakes and cauldrons ; when terrors and alarms which [no man]_{7346-no man} understood were perpetually broached , both in and out of Parliament , by [one enthusiast who did not understand [himself]_{7264-a man} , and bygone bugbears which had lain quietly in [their]_{9698-one enthusiast who did not understand himself , and bygone bugbears which had lain quietly in their graves for centuries} graves for centuries]_{9698-one enthusiast who did not understand himself , and bygone bugbears which had lain quietly in their graves for centuries} , were raised again to haunt [the ignorant and credulous]_{9699-the ignorant and credulous} ; when all this was done , as it were , in the dark , and secret invitations to join [the Great Protestant Association]_{9700-the great protestant association} in defence of religion , life , and liberty , were dropped in the public ways , thrust under the house - doors , tossed in at windows , and pressed into the hands of those who trod [the streets]_{448-the streets} by night ; when [they]_{9698-one enthusiast who did not understand himself , and bygone bugbears which had lain quietly in their graves for centuries} glared from every wall , and shone on every post and pillar , so that stocks and stones appeared infected with the common fear , urging [all men]_{823-all men} to join together blindfold in resistance of [they]_{9698-one enthusiast who did not understand himself , and bygone bugbears which had lain quietly in their graves for centuries} knew not what , [they]_{9698-one enthusiast who did not understand himself , and bygone bugbears which had lain quietly in their graves for centuries} knew not why;--then the mania spread indeed , and the body , still increasing every day , grew forty thousand strong . So said , at least , in this month of March , 1780 , [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} , [[the Association]_{9703-the association} ’s president]_{9704-the association ’s president} . Whether it was the fact or otherwise , [few men]_{1381-few men} knew or cared to ascertain . [It]_9706-it had never made any public demonstration ; had scarcely ever been heard of , save through [him]_{323-lord george} ; had never been seen ; and was supposed by many to be the mere creature of [his]_{323-lord george} disordered brain . [He]_{323-lord george} was accustomed to talk largely about numbers of [men]_624-men -- stimulated , as it was inferred , by certain successful disturbances , arising out of the same subject , which had occurred in [Scotland]_69-scotland in the previous year ; was looked upon as [a cracked - brained member of the lower house]_{9708-a cracked - brained member of the lower house} , who attacked all parties and sided with [none]_9709-none , and was very little regarded . It was known that there was discontent abroad -- there always is ; [he]_{323-lord george} had been accustomed to address [the people]_{8916-the people} by placard , speech , and pamphlet , upon other questions ; nothing had come , in [England]_1-england , of [his]_{323-lord george} past exertions , and nothing was apprehended from [his]_{323-lord george} present . Just as [he]_{323-lord george} has come upon [the reader]_{9711-the reader} , [he]_{323-lord george} had come , from time to time , upon [the public]_{3042-the public} , and been forgotten in a day ; as suddenly as [he]_{323-lord george} appears in these pages , after a blank of five long years , did [he]_{323-lord george} and [his]_{323-lord george} proceedings begin to force [themselves]_{9713-themselves} , about this period , upon the notice of thousands of [people , who had mingled in active life during the whole interval , and who , without being deaf or blind to passing events]_{9714-people , who had mingled in active life during the whole interval , and who , without being deaf or blind to passing events} , had scarcely ever thought of [him]_{323-lord george} before . ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ said [Gashford]_326-gashford in [his]_0-i ear , as [he]_326-gashford drew the curtains of [his]_326-gashford bed betimes ; ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ! ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} Yes -- who ’s that ? What is it ? ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} The clock has struck nine , ’ returned [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , with meekly folded hands . ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [You]_0-i have slept well ? [I]_0-i hope [you]_0-i have slept well ? If [my]_0-i prayers are heard , [you]_0-i are refreshed indeed . ’ ‘_[0-i] To say the truth , [I]_0-i have slept so soundly , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , rubbing [his]_0-i eyes and looking round [the room]_{462-the room} , ‘_[0-i] that [I]_0-i do n’t remember quite -- what place is this ? ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ! ’ cried [Gashford]_326-gashford , with a smile . ‘_{[3194-my lord]} Oh ! ’ returned [[his]_326-gashford superior]_{9560-his superior} . ‘_{[3194-my lord]} Yes . [You]_0-i ’re not [a Jew]_{9718-a jew} then ? ’_{[3361-the pious secretary]} ‘ [A Jew]_{9718-a jew} ! ’_{[3361-the pious secretary]} exclaimed [the pious secretary]_{3361-the pious secretary} , recoiling . ‘ [I]_{3361-the pious secretary} dreamed that [we]_9720-we were [Jews]_331-jews , [Gashford]_326-gashford . [You]_326-gashford and [I]_{3361-the pious secretary} -- both of [us]_9720-we -- [Jews with long beards]_{9721-jews with long beards} . ’_{[3361-the pious secretary]} ‘ Heaven forbid , [[my]_{3361-the pious secretary} lord]_{3194-my lord} ! [We]_9720-we might as well be [Papists]_9723-papists . ’_{[3361-the pious secretary]} ‘ [I]_{483-the other} suppose [we]_9720-we might , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} , very quickly . ‘ [Eh]_9724-eh ? [You]_326-gashford really think so , [Gashford]_326-gashford ? ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ Surely [I]_{9531-the secretary} do , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} cried , with looks of great surprise . ‘ Humph ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} [he]_{9531-the secretary} muttered . ‘ Yes , that seems reasonable . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ [I]_{9531-the secretary} hope [my]_{9531-the secretary} lord-- ’_{[9531-the secretary]} [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} began . ‘ Hope ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} [he]_{9531-the secretary} echoed , interrupting [him]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘ Why do [you]_{9531-the secretary} say , [you]_{9531-the secretary} hope ? There ’s no harm in thinking of such things . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ Not in dreams , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} returned [the Secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘ In dreams ! No , nor waking either . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} --‘“Called , and chosen , and faithful , ” ’ said [Gashford]_326-gashford , taking up [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ’s watch which lay upon a chair , and seeming to read the inscription on the seal , abstractedly . It was the slightest action possible , not obtruded on [his]_326-gashford notice , and apparently the result of a moment ’s absence of mind , not worth remark . But as the words were uttered , [Lord George , who had been going on impetuously]_{9725-lord george , who had been going on impetuously} , stopped short , reddened , and was silent . Apparently quite unconscious of this change in [his]_326-gashford demeanour , [the wily Secretary]_{9726-the wily secretary} stepped a little apart , under pretence of pulling up the window - blind , and returning when [the other]_{483-the other} had had time to recover , said : ‘_{[9531-the secretary]} The holy cause goes bravely on , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} . [I]_0-i was not idle , even last night . [I]_0-i dropped two of the handbills before [I]_0-i went to bed , and both are gone this morning . [Nobody in [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{3367-nobody in the house} has mentioned the circumstance of finding them , though [I]_0-i have been [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} full half - an - hour . [One or two recruits]_{3370-one or two recruits} will be [their]_{3370-one or two recruits} first fruit , [I]_0-i predict ; and who shall say how many more , with Heaven ’s blessing on [your]_3371-you inspired exertions ! ’ ‘_[3371-you] It was a famous device in the beginning , ’ replied [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ; ‘_[3371-you] an excellent device , and did good service in [Scotland]_69-scotland . It was quite worthy of [you]_3371-you . [You]_3371-you remind [me]_0-i not to be a sluggard , [Gashford]_326-gashford , when [the vineyard]_{3372-the vineyard} is menaced with destruction , and may be trodden down by Papist feet . Let the horses be saddled in half - an - hour . [We]_3373-we must be up and doing ! ’ [He]_0-i said this with a heightened colour , and in a tone of such enthusiasm , that [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} deemed all further prompting needless , and withdrew . --‘Dreamed [he]_0-i was [a Jew]_{9718-a jew} , ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i said thoughtfully , as [he]_0-i closed the [bedroom]_3374-bedroom door . ‘ [He]_0-i may come to that before [he]_0-i dies . It ’s like enough . Well ! After a time , and provided [I]_0-i lost nothing by it , [I]_0-i do n’t see why that religion should n’t suit [me]_0-i as well as any other . There are [rich men]_{8740-rich men} among [the Jews]_{9731-the jews} ; shaving is very troublesome;--yes , it would suit [me]_0-i well enough . For the present , though , [we]_9732-we must be Christian to the core . [Our]_9732-we prophetic motto will suit all creeds in [their]_9733-their turn , that ’s a comfort . ’_[0-i] Reflecting on this source of consolation , [he]_0-i reached [the sitting - room]_{3375-the sitting - room} , and rang the bell for breakfast . [Lord George]_{323-lord george} was quickly dressed ( for [his]_0-i plain toilet was easily made ) , and as [he]_0-i was no less frugal in [his]_0-i repasts than in [his]_0-i Puritan attire , [his]_0-i share of the meal was soon dispatched . [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , however , more devoted to the good things of [this world]_{1411-this world} , or more intent on sustaining [his]_0-i strength and spirits for the sake of the Protestant cause , ate and drank to the last minute , and required indeed some three or four reminders from [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , before [he]_0-i could resolve to tear [himself]_0-i away from [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s plentiful providing . At length [he]_0-i came [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} , wiping [his]_0-i greasy mouth , and having paid [John Willet]_193-john ’s bill , climbed into [his]_0-i saddle . [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , who had been walking up and down before [the house]_{7210-the house} talking to [himself]_{323-lord george} with earnest gestures , mounted [his]_{323-lord george} horse ; and returning [old John Willet]_193-john ’s stately bow , as well as the parting salutation of [a dozen idlers whom the rumour of a live lord]_{3380-a dozen idlers whom the rumour of a live lord} being about to leave [the Maypole]_198-hugh had gathered round [the porch]_{700-the porch} , [they]_3382-they rode away , with stout [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} in the rear . If [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} had appeared in the eyes of [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , overnight , [a nobleman of somewhat quaint and odd exterior , the impression was confirmed this morning]_{3383-a nobleman of somewhat quaint and odd exterior , the impression was confirmed this morning} , and increased a hundredfold . Sitting bolt upright upon [his]_0-i bony steed , with [his]_0-i long , straight hair , dangling about [his]_0-i face and fluttering in the wind ; [his]_0-i limbs all angular and rigid , [his]_0-i elbows stuck out on either side ungracefully , and [his]_0-i whole frame jogged and shaken at every motion of [his]_0-i horse ’s feet ; [a more grotesque or more ungainly figure]_{3384-a more grotesque or more ungainly figure} can hardly be conceived . In lieu of whip , [he]_0-i carried in [his]_0-i hand a great gold - headed cane , as large as [any footman]_{3385-any footman} carries in these days , and [his]_0-i various modes of holding this unwieldy weapon -- now upright before [his]_0-i face like the sabre of [a horse - soldier]_{3386-a horse - soldier} , now over [his]_0-i shoulder like a musket , now between [his]_0-i finger and thumb , but always in some uncouth and awkward fashion -- contributed in no small degree to the absurdity of [his]_0-i appearance . Stiff , lank , and solemn , dressed in an unusual manner , and ostentatiously exhibiting -- whether by design or accident -- all [his]_0-i peculiarities of carriage , gesture , and conduct , all the qualities , natural and artificial , in which [he]_0-i differed from [other men]_{3387-other men} ; [he]_0-i might have moved [the sternest looker - on]_{3388-the sternest looker - on} to laughter , and fully provoked the smiles and whispered jests which greeted [his]_0-i departure from [the Maypole inn]_{7255-the maypole inn} . Quite unconscious , however , of the effect [he]_0-i produced , [he]_0-i trotted on beside [[his]_0-i secretary]_{9546-his secretary} , talking to [himself]_0-i nearly all the way , until [they]_3391-they came within a mile or two of [London]_2-london , when now and then [some passenger]_{3392-some passenger} went by who knew [him]_0-i by sight , and pointed [him]_0-i out to [some one else]_{2546-some one else} , and perhaps stood looking after [him]_0-i , or cried in jest or earnest as it might be , ‘ Hurrah Geordie ! No Popery ! ’_[0-i] At which [he]_0-i would gravely pull off [his]_0-i hat , and bow . When [they]_3391-they reached [the town]_{661-the town} and rode along [the streets]_{448-the streets} , these notices became more frequent ; [some]_1792-some laughed , [some]_1792-some hissed , [some]_1792-some turned [their]_1792-some heads and smiled , some wondered who [he]_0-i was , [some]_1792-some ran along [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} by [his]_0-i side and cheered . When this happened in a crush of carts and chairs and [coaches]_8992-coaches , [he]_0-i would make a dead stop , and pulling off [his]_0-i hat , cry , ‘ [Gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} ! ’_[0-i] to which [the gentlemen]_{1351-the gentlemen} would respond with lusty voices , and with three times three ; and then , on [he]_0-i would go again with a score or so of the raggedest , following at [his]_0-i horse ’s heels , and shouting till [their]_{1351-the gentlemen} throats were parched . [The old ladies]_{3403-the old ladies} too -- there were [a great many old ladies in [the streets]_{448-the streets}]_{3404-a great many old ladies in the streets} , and [these all]_{3406-these all} knew [him]_0-i . [Some of [them]_{3406-these all}]_{3407-some of them} -- not [those of the highest rank]_{3408-those of the highest rank} , but such as sold fruit from baskets and carried burdens -- clapped [their]_{3407-some of them} shrivelled hands , and raised a weazen , piping , shrill ‘ Hurrah , [[my]_{3407-some of them} lord]_{3194-my lord} . ’_{[3407-some of them]} [Others]_7490-others waved [their]_7490-others hands or handkerchiefs , or shook [their]_7490-others fans or parasols , or threw up windows and called in haste to [those within]_{3410-those within} , to come and see . All these marks of popular esteem , [he]_0-i received with profound gravity and respect ; bowing very low , and so frequently that [his]_0-i hat was more off [his]_0-i head than on ; and looking up at [the houses]_{567-the houses} as [he]_0-i passed along , with the air of [one who was making a public entry , and yet was not puffed up or proud]_{3412-one who was making a public entry , and yet was not puffed up or proud} . So [they]_3413-they rode ( to the deep and unspeakable disgust of [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} ) the whole length of [Whitechapel]_{21-whitechapel} , [Leadenhall Street]_{74-leadenhall street} , and [Cheapside]_75-cheapside , and into [St Paul ’s Churchyard]_{76-st paul ’s churchyard} . Arriving close to [the cathedral]_{3414-the cathedral} , [he]_0-i halted ; spoke to [Gashford]_326-gashford ; and looking upward at [its]_{3414-the cathedral} lofty dome , shook [his]_0-i head , as though [he]_0-i said , ‘ The Church in Danger ! ’_[0-i] Then to be sure , [the bystanders]_{1821-the bystanders} stretched [their]_{1821-the bystanders} throats indeed ; and [he]_0-i went on again with mighty acclamations from [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , and lower bows than ever . So along [the Strand]_{3417-the strand} , up [Swallow Street]_{77-swallow street} , into [the Oxford Road]_{8392-the oxford road} , and thence to [[his]_0-i house in [Welbeck Street]_{72-welbeck street}]_{3419-his house in welbeck street} , near [Cavendish Square]_{78-cavendish square} , whither [he]_0-i was attended by [a few dozen idlers]_{3420-a few dozen idlers} ; of whom [he]_0-i took leave on the steps with this brief parting , ‘ [Gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} . Good day . God bless [you]_{1335-gentlemen} . ’_[0-i] This being rather a shorter address than [they]_{3420-a few dozen idlers} expected , was received with some displeasure , and cries of ‘ A speech ! a speech ! ’_[0-i] which might have been complied with , but that [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , making a mad charge upon [them]_{3420-a few dozen idlers} with all three horses , on [his]_{322-john grueby} way to [the stables]_{9465-the stables} , caused [them]_{3420-a few dozen idlers} to disperse into [the adjoining fields]_{3422-the adjoining fields} , where [they]_{3420-a few dozen idlers} presently fell to pitch and toss , chuck - farthing , odd or even , dog - fighting , and other Protestant recreations . In the afternoon [Lord George]_{323-lord george} came forth again , dressed in a black velvet coat , and trousers and waistcoat of the Gordon plaid , all of the same Quaker cut ; and in this costume , which made [him]_0-i look a dozen times more strange and singular than before , went down on foot to [Westminster]_{79-westminster} . [Gashford]_326-gashford , meanwhile , bestirred [himself]_326-gashford in business matters ; with which [he]_326-gashford was still engaged when , shortly after dusk , [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} entered and announced [a visitor]_{3423-a visitor} . ‘ Let [him]_{3423-a visitor} come in , ’_{[326-gashford]} said [Gashford]_326-gashford . ‘ Here ! come in ! ’_{[322-john grueby]} growled [John]_{322-john grueby} to [somebody without]_{3424-somebody without} ; ‘ [You]_{322-john grueby} ’re_{[3425-a protestant]} [a Protestant]_{3425-a protestant} , an’t [you]_{322-john grueby} ? ’ ‘_{[322-john grueby]} [I]_0-i should think so , ’ replied a deep , gruff voice . ‘_[0-i] [You]_{322-john grueby} ’ve the looks of it , ’ said [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} . ‘_{[322-john grueby]} [I]_0-i ’d have known [you]_{322-john grueby} for one , anywhere . ’ With which remark [he]_0-i gave [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} admission , retired , and shut the door . [The man who now confronted [Gashford]_326-gashford]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} , was [a squat , thickset personage , with a low , retreating forehead , a coarse shock head of hair , and eyes so small and near together]_{9741-a squat , thickset personage , with a low , retreating forehead , a coarse shock head of hair , and eyes so small and near together} , that [his]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} broken nose alone seemed to prevent [their]_9742-their meeting and fusing into one of the usual size . A dingy handkerchief twisted like a cord about [his]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} neck , left its great veins exposed to view , and they were swollen and starting , as though with gulping down strong passions , malice , and ill - will . [His]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} dress was of threadbare velveteen -- a faded , rusty , whitened black , like the ashes of a pipe or a coal fire after a day ’s extinction ; discoloured with the soils of [many a stale debauch]_{9743-many a stale debauch} , and reeking yet with pot - house odours . In lieu of buckles at [his]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} knees , [he]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} wore unequal loops of packthread ; and in [his]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} grimy hands [he]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} held a knotted stick , the knob of which was carved into a rough likeness of [his]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} own vile face . Such was [the visitor who doffed [his]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} three - cornered hat in [Gashford]_326-gashford ’s presence]_{9744-the visitor who doffed his three - cornered hat in gashford ’s presence} , and waited , leering , for [his]_{9740-the man who now confronted gashford} notice . ‘_{[322-john grueby]} Ah ! [Dennis]_187-dennis ! ’ cried [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘_[187-dennis] Sit down . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i see [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} down yonder-- ’ cried [the man]_{472-the man} , with a jerk of [his]_0-i thumb towards the quarter that [he]_0-i spoke of , ‘_{[3194-my lord]} and [he]_{3194-my lord} says to [me]_0-i , says [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , “ If [you]_187-dennis ’ve nothing to do , [Dennis]_187-dennis , go up to [[my]_0-i house]_{7186-my house} and talk with [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford . ” Of course [I]_0-i ’d nothing to do , [you]_187-dennis know . These an’t [my]_0-i working hours . [Ha]_3429-ha ha ! [I]_0-i was a - taking the air when [I]_0-i see [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , that ’s what [I]_0-i was doing . [I]_0-i takes the air by night , as the howls does , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford . ’ And sometimes in the day - time , eh ? ’_{[325-gashford]} said the secretary--‘when [you]_187-dennis go out in state , [you]_187-dennis know . ’ ‘_[187-dennis] Ha ha ! ’ roared [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , smiting [his]_{879-the fellow} leg ; ‘_[187-dennis] for [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} as ‘ ull say a pleasant thing in a pleasant way , give [me]_{9531-the secretary} Muster [Gashford]_325-gashford agin ’_{[9531-the secretary]} [all [London]_2-london and [Westminster]_{79-westminster}]_{3432-all london and westminster} ! [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} an’t a bad ‘ un at that , but [he]_{3194-my lord} ’s [a fool]_{7487-a fool} to [you]_187-dennis . [Ah]_9749-ah to be sure,--when [I]_{3194-my lord} go out in state . ’_{[3194-my lord]} ‘ And have [[your]_187-dennis carriage]_{9750-your carriage} , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ; ‘ and [[your]_187-dennis chaplain]_{9751-your chaplain} , eh ? and all the rest of it ? ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ [You]_{9531-the secretary} ’ll be the death of [me]_187-dennis , ’_[187-dennis] cried [Dennis]_187-dennis , with another roar , ‘ [you]_{9531-the secretary} will . But what ’s in the wind now , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’_[187-dennis] [he]_187-dennis asked hoarsely , ‘ Eh ? Are [we]_9752-we to be under orders to pull down one of [them Popish chapels]_{9753-them popish chapels} -- or what ? ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Hush ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , suffering the faintest smile to play upon [his]_{9531-the secretary} face . ‘ Hush ! God bless [me]_{9531-the secretary} , [Dennis]_187-dennis ! [We]_9752-we associate , [you]_187-dennis know , for strictly peaceable and lawful purposes . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ [I]_{472-the man} know , bless [you]_187-dennis , ’_{[472-the man]} returned [the man]_{472-the man} , thrusting [his]_{472-the man} tongue into [his]_{472-the man} cheek ; ‘ [I]_{472-the man} entered a ’_{[472-the man]} purpose , did n’t [I]_0-i ! ’ ‘_[0-i] No doubt , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , smiling as before . And when [he]_325-gashford said so , [Dennis]_187-dennis roared again , and smote [his]_187-dennis leg still harder , and falling into fits of laughter , wiped [his]_187-dennis eyes with the corner of [his]_187-dennis neckerchief , and cried , ‘_[0-i] Muster Gashford agin ’ [all [England]_1-england hollow]_{9754-all england hollow} ! ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ [Lord George]_{323-lord george} and [I]_325-gashford were talking of [you]_187-dennis last night , ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , after a pause . ‘ [He]_{323-lord george} says [you]_187-dennis are [a very earnest fellow]_{9755-a very earnest fellow} . ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ So [I]_{3437-the hangman} am , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} returned [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘ And that [you]_187-dennis truly hate [the Papists]_{332-the papists} . ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ So [I]_{3437-the hangman} do , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} and [he]_{3437-the hangman} confirmed it with a good round oath . ‘ Lookye here , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’_{[879-the fellow]} said [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , laying [his]_{879-the fellow} hat and stick upon the floor , and slowly beating the palm of one hand with the fingers of the other ; ‘ Ob - serve . [I]_{879-the fellow} ’m_{[879-the fellow]} [a constitutional officer that works for [my]_0-i living , and does [my]_0-i work creditable]_{3439-a constitutional officer that works for my living , and does my work creditable} . Do [I]_0-i , or do [I]_0-i not ? ’ ‘_{[333-parliament]} Unquestionably . ’ ‘_{[333-parliament]} Very good . Stop a minute . [My]_0-i work , is sound , Protestant , constitutional , English work . Is it , or is it not ? ’ ‘_{[3440-no man alive]} [No man alive]_{3440-no man alive} can doubt it . ’ ‘_{[3440-no man alive]} Nor dead neither . [Parliament]_{333-parliament} says this here -- says [Parliament]_{333-parliament} , “ If [any man]_{1392-any man} , [woman]_7510-woman , or [child]_7465-child , does anything which goes again a certain number of [our]_3444-our acts”--how many hanging laws may there be at this present time , Muster [Gashford]_325-gashford ? [Fifty]_334-fifty ? ’ ‘_[334-fifty] [I]_0-i do n’t exactly know how many , ’ replied [Gashford]_325-gashford , leaning back in [his]_325-gashford chair and yawning ; ‘_[334-fifty] a great number though . ’ ‘_[334-fifty] Well , say fifty . Parliament says , “ If [any man]_{1392-any man} , [woman]_7510-woman , or [child]_7465-child , does anything again any one of [them]_3448-them fifty acts , [that man]_{591-that man} , [woman]_7510-woman , or [child]_7465-child , shall be worked off by [Dennis]_187-dennis . ” [George]_{323-lord george} [the Third]_{3452-the third} steps in when [they]_3448-them number very strong at the end of a sessions , and says , “ These are too many for [Dennis]_187-dennis . [I]_0-i ’ll have half for [myself]_0-i and [Dennis]_187-dennis shall have half for [himself]_187-dennis ; ” and sometimes [he]_{323-lord george} throws [me]_0-i in one over that [I]_0-i do n’t expect , as [he]_{323-lord george} did three year ago , when [I]_0-i got [Mary Jones]_188-polly , [a young woman of nineteen]_{3453-a young woman of nineteen} who come up to [Tyburn]_9-tyburn with a infant at [her]_188-polly breast , and was worked off for taking a piece of cloth off the counter of [a shop in [Ludgate Hill]_{80-ludgate hill}]_{3454-a shop in ludgate hill} , and putting it down again when [the shopman]_{451-the shopman} see [her]_188-polly ; and [who had never done any harm before , and only tried to do that]_{3456-who had never done any harm before , and only tried to do that} , in consequence of [[her]_188-polly husband]_{453-her husband} having been pressed three weeks previous , and [she]_188-polly being left to beg , with [two young children]_{3458-two young children} -- as was proved upon the trial . Ha ha!--Well ! That being the law and the practice of [England]_1-england , is the glory of [England]_1-england , an’t it , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’ ‘_{[325-gashford]} Certainly , ’ said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘_{[325-gashford]} And in times to come , ’ pursued [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , ‘_{[325-gashford]} if [[our]_3459-our grandsons]_{3460-our grandsons} should think of [[their]_{3460-our grandsons} grandfathers]_{3461-their grandfathers} ’ times , and find these things altered , [they]_{3460-our grandsons} ’ll say , “ Those were days indeed , and [we]_3459-our ’ve been going down [hill]_9758-hill ever since . ” Wo n’t [they]_{3460-our grandsons} , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ [I]_{9531-the secretary} have no doubt [they]_{3460-our grandsons} will , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘ Well then , look here , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘ If [these Papists]_{9759-these papists} gets into power , and begins to boil and roast instead of hang , what becomes of [my]_{3437-the hangman} work ! If [they]_{9759-these papists} touch [my]_{3437-the hangman} work that ’s a part of so many laws , what becomes of the laws in general , what becomes of the religion , what becomes of the country!--Did [you]_9760-you ever go to [church]_7410-church , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ Ever ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} repeated [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} with some indignation ; ‘ of course . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ Well , ’_{[3465-the ruffian]} said [the ruffian]_{3465-the ruffian} , ‘ [I]_{879-the fellow} ’ve been once -- twice , counting the time [I]_{879-the fellow} was christened -- and when [I]_{879-the fellow} heard [the Parliament]_{9762-the parliament} prayed for , and thought how many new hanging laws [they]_{9762-the parliament} made every sessions , [I]_{879-the fellow} considered that [I]_{879-the fellow} was prayed for . Now mind , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’_{[879-the fellow]} said [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , taking up [his]_{879-the fellow} stick and shaking it with a ferocious air , ‘ [I]_{879-the fellow} must n’t have [my]_{879-the fellow} Protestant work touched , nor this here Protestant state of things altered in no degree , if [I]_{879-the fellow} can help it ; [I]_{879-the fellow} must n’t have [no Papists]_{9763-no papists} interfering with [me]_{879-the fellow} , unless [they]_{9762-the parliament} come to be worked off in course of law ; [I]_{879-the fellow} must n’t have no biling , no roasting , no frying -- nothing but hanging . [[My]_{879-the fellow} lord]_{3194-my lord} may well call [me]_{879-the fellow} [an earnest fellow]_{9765-an earnest fellow} . In support of the great Protestant principle of having plenty of that , [I]_{879-the fellow} ’ll , ’_{[879-the fellow]} and here [he]_{879-the fellow} beat [his]_{879-the fellow} club upon the ground , ‘ burn , fight , kill -- do anything [you]_9766-you bid [me]_{879-the fellow} , so that it ’s bold and devilish -- though the end of it was , that [I]_{879-the fellow} got hung myself.--There , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ! ’_{[879-the fellow]} [He]_{879-the fellow} appropriately followed up this frequent prostitution of a noble word to the vilest purposes , by pouring out in a kind of ecstasy at least a score of most tremendous oaths ; then wiped [his]_{879-the fellow} heated face upon [his]_{879-the fellow} neckerchief , and cried , ‘ [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} ! [I]_{3467-a religious man} ’m_{[3467-a religious man]} [a religious man]_{3467-a religious man} , by [G--]_314-g-- ! ’ [Gashford]_325-gashford had leant back in [his]_325-gashford chair , regarding [him]_325-gashford with eyes so sunken , and so shadowed by [his]_325-gashford heavy brows , that for aught [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} saw of them , [he]_325-gashford might have been stone blind . [He]_325-gashford remained smiling in silence for a short time longer , and then said , slowly and distinctly : ‘_[3468-you] [You]_3468-you are indeed [an earnest fellow]_{9765-an earnest fellow} , [Dennis]_187-dennis -- [a most valuable fellow]_{3470-a most valuable fellow} -- [the staunchest man [I]_0-i know of in [our]_3472-our ranks]_{3471-the staunchest man i know of in our ranks} . But [you]_3468-you must calm [yourself]_3468-you ; [you]_3468-you must be peaceful , lawful , mild as any lamb . [I]_0-i am sure [you]_3468-you will be though . ’ ‘_[3468-you] Ay , ay , [we]_3472-our shall see , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , [we]_3472-our shall see . [You]_3468-you wo n’t have to complain of [me]_0-i , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , shaking [his]_0-i head . ‘_[3468-you] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i shall not , ’ said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} in the same mild tone , and with the same emphasis . ‘_[0-i] [We]_3472-our shall have , [we]_3472-our think , about next month , or May , when this Papist relief bill comes before [the house]_{7210-the house} , to convene [our]_3472-our whole body for the first time . [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} has thoughts of [our]_3472-our walking in procession through [the streets]_{448-the streets} -- just as an innocent display of strength -- and accompanying [our]_3472-our petition down to the door of [the House of Commons]_{7201-the house of commons} . ’ ‘_[0-i] The sooner the better , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , with another oath . ‘_[0-i] [We]_3472-our shall have to draw up in divisions , [our]_3472-our numbers being so large ; and , [I]_0-i believe [I]_0-i may venture to say , ’ resumed [Gashford]_325-gashford , affecting not to hear the interruption , ‘_[0-i] though [I]_0-i have no direct instructions to that effect -- that [Lord George]_{323-lord george} has thought of [you]_0-i as [an excellent leader for one of these parties]_{3477-an excellent leader for one of these parties} . [I]_0-i have no doubt [you]_0-i would be [an admirable one]_{3478-an admirable one} . ’ ‘_[0-i] Try [me]_0-i , ’ said [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} , with an ugly wink . ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i would be cool , [I]_0-i know , ’ pursued [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , still smiling , and still managing [his]_{9531-the secretary} eyes so that [he]_{9531-the secretary} could watch [him]_0-i closely , and really not be seen in turn , ‘_[0-i] obedient to orders , and perfectly temperate . [You]_0-i would lead [your]_0-i party into no danger , [I]_0-i am certain . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d lead [them]_3479-them , Muster [Gashford,’--the hangman]_{3480-gashford,’--the hangman} was beginning in a reckless way , when [Gashford]_325-gashford started forward , laid [his]_325-gashford finger on [his]_325-gashford lips , and feigned to write , just as the door was opened by [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} . ‘ Oh ! ’_{[322-john grueby]} said [John]_{322-john grueby} , looking in ; ‘ here ’s [another Protestant]_{9773-another protestant} . ’_{[322-john grueby]} ‘ [Some other room]_{9774-some other room} , [John]_{322-john grueby} , ’_{[325-gashford]} cried [Gashford]_325-gashford in [his]_325-gashford blandest voice . ‘ [I]_325-gashford am engaged just now . ’_{[325-gashford]} But [John]_{322-john grueby} had brought [this new visitor]_{3481-this new visitor} to the door , and [he]_{322-john grueby} walked in unbidden , as the words were uttered ; giving to view the form and features , rough attire , and reckless air , of [Hugh]_198-hugh . Chapter 38 [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} put [his]_{9531-the secretary} hand before [his]_{9531-the secretary} eyes to shade them from the glare of the lamp , and for some moments looked at [Hugh]_198-hugh with a frowning brow , as if [he]_{9531-the secretary} remembered to have seen [him]_198-hugh lately , but could not call to mind where , or on what occasion . [His]_198-hugh uncertainty was very brief , for before [Hugh]_198-hugh had spoken a word , [he]_198-hugh said , as [his]_198-hugh countenance cleared up : ‘ Ay , ay , [I]_198-hugh recollect . It ’s quite right , [John]_{322-john grueby} , [you]_{322-john grueby} need n’t wait . Do n’t go , [Dennis]_187-dennis . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [[Your]_{9531-the secretary} servant]_{9775-your servant} , [master]_7428-master , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , as [Grueby]_{322-john grueby} disappeared . ‘ [Yours]_{9531-the secretary} , [friend]_541-friend , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} returned [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} in [his]_{9531-the secretary} smoothest manner . ‘ What brings [YOU]_198-hugh here ? [We]_9778-we left nothing behind [us]_9778-we , [I]_{9531-the secretary} hope ? ’_{[9531-the secretary]} [Hugh]_198-hugh gave a short laugh , and thrusting [his]_198-hugh hand into [his]_198-hugh breast , produced one of the handbills , soiled and dirty from lying out of doors all night , which [he]_198-hugh laid upon [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ’s desk after flattening it upon [his]_198-hugh knee , and smoothing out the wrinkles with [his]_198-hugh heavy palm . ‘ Nothing but that , [master]_7428-master . It fell into good hands , [you]_7428-master see . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ What is this ! ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , turning it over with an air of perfectly natural surprise . ‘ Where did [you]_198-hugh get it from , [[my]_325-gashford good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} ; what does it mean ? [I]_325-gashford do n’t understand this at all . ’_{[325-gashford]} A little disconcerted by this reception , [Hugh]_198-hugh looked from [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} to [Dennis]_187-dennis , who had risen and was standing at the table too , observing [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} by stealth , and seeming to derive the utmost satisfaction from [his]_187-dennis manners and appearance . Considering [himself]_187-dennis silently appealed to by this action , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis shook [his]_187-dennis head thrice , as if to say of [Gashford]_325-gashford , ‘ No . [He]_187-dennis do n’t know anything at all about it . [I]_187-dennis know [he]_187-dennis do n’t . [I]_187-dennis ’ll take [my]_187-dennis oath [he]_187-dennis do n’t ; ’_[187-dennis] and hiding [his]_187-dennis profile from [Hugh]_198-hugh with one long end of [his]_198-hugh frowzy neckerchief , nodded and chuckled behind this screen in extreme approval of [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ’s proceedings . ‘ It tells [the man that finds it]_{9781-the man that finds it} , to come here , do n’t it ? ’_[198-hugh] asked [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [I]_{3488-no scholar} ’m_{[3488-no scholar]} [no scholar]_{3488-no scholar} , [myself]_0-i , but [I]_0-i showed it to [a friend]_{7434-a friend} , and [he]_{7434-a friend} said it did . ’ ‘_{[7434-a friend]} It certainly does , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , opening [his]_325-gashford eyes to their utmost width ; ‘_{[7434-a friend]} really this is the most remarkable circumstance [I]_0-i have ever known . How did [you]_198-hugh come by this piece of paper , [[my]_0-i good friend]_{2264-my good friend} ? ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’ wheezed [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} under [his]_{3437-the hangman} breath , ‘_{[325-gashford]} agin ’ all [Newgate]_71-newgate ! ’_[198-hugh] Whether [Hugh]_198-hugh heard [him]_198-hugh , or saw by [his]_198-hugh manner that [he]_198-hugh was being played upon , or perceived [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ’s drift of [himself]_198-hugh , [he]_198-hugh came in [his]_198-hugh blunt way to the point at once . ‘ Here ! ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh said , stretching out [his]_198-hugh hand and taking it back ; ‘ never mind the bill , or what it says , or what it do n’t say . [You]_198-hugh do n’t know anything about it , [master,--no]_{9783-master,--no} more do [I,--no]_{9783-master,--no} more does [he]_198-hugh , ’_[198-hugh] glancing at [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ [None of [us]_9785-us]_{9784-none of us} know what it means , or where it comes from : there ’s an end of that . Now [I]_198-hugh want to make one against [the Catholics]_{9786-the catholics} , [I]_198-hugh ’m_[198-hugh] [a No - Popery man]_{3492-a no - popery man} , and ready to be sworn in . That ’s what [I]_0-i ’ve come here for . ’ ‘_[0-i] Put [him]_198-hugh down on the roll , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis approvingly . ‘_{[325-gashford]} That ’s the way to go to work -- right to the end at once , and [no palaver]_{3493-no palaver} . ’ ‘_{[3493-no palaver]} What ’s the use of shooting wide of the mark , eh , [old boy]_{3494-old boy} ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] [My]_0-i sentiments all over ! ’ rejoined [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘_[0-i] This is the sort of chap for [[my]_0-i division]_{3495-my division} , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford . Down with [him]_198-hugh , [sir]_7320-sir . Put [him]_198-hugh on the roll . [I]_0-i ’d stand godfather to [him]_198-hugh , if [he]_198-hugh was to be christened in a bonfire , made of the ruins of [the Bank of [England]_1-england]_{3497-the bank of england} . ’ With these and other expressions of confidence of the like flattering kind , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis gave [him]_198-hugh a hearty slap on the back , which [Hugh]_198-hugh was not slow to return . ‘_[0-i] [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} , [brother]_9503-brother ! ’ cried [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘_{[9503-brother]} No Property , [brother]_9503-brother ! ’ responded [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[335-popery] Popery , [Popery]_335-popery , ’ said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} with [his]_{9531-the secretary} usual mildness . ‘_[335-popery] It ’s all the same ! ’ cried [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_[335-popery] It ’s all right . Down with [him]_198-hugh , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford . Down with [everybody]_{587-everybody} , down with everything ! Hurrah for the Protestant religion ! That ’s the time of day , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ! ’ [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} regarded [them]_9791-them both with a very favourable expression of countenance , while [they]_9791-them gave loose to these and other demonstrations of [their]_9791-them patriotic purpose ; and was about to make some remark aloud , when [Dennis]_187-dennis , stepping up to [him]_{9531-the secretary} , and shading [his]_187-dennis mouth with [his]_187-dennis hand , said , in a hoarse whisper , as [he]_187-dennis nudged [him]_{9531-the secretary} with [his]_187-dennis elbow : ‘_{[325-gashford]} Do n’t split upon [a constitutional officer]_{3502-a constitutional officer} ’s profession , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford . There are popular prejudices , [you]_3503-you know , and [he]_198-hugh might n’t like it . Wait till [he]_198-hugh comes to be more intimate with [me]_0-i . [He]_198-hugh ’s [a fine - built chap]_{3504-a fine - built chap} , an’t [he]_198-hugh ? ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [A powerful fellow]_{3505-a powerful fellow} indeed ! ’ ‘_{[3505-a powerful fellow]} Did [you]_3503-you ever , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’ whispered [Dennis]_187-dennis , with a horrible kind of admiration , such as that with which [a cannibal]_{9792-a cannibal} might regard [[his]_{9792-a cannibal} intimate friend]_{9793-his intimate friend} , when hungry,--‘did [you]_3503-you ever -- and here [he]_198-hugh drew still closer to [his]_198-hugh ear , and fenced [his]_198-hugh mouth with both [his]_198-hugh open hands--‘see such a throat as [his]_198-hugh ? Do but cast [your]_3503-you eye upon it . There ’s a neck for stretching , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ! ’_[3503-you] [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} assented to this proposition with the best grace [he]_{9531-the secretary} could assume -- it is difficult to feign a true professional relish : which is eccentric sometimes -- and after asking [the candidate]_{3507-the candidate} a few unimportant questions , proceeded to enrol [him]_{3507-the candidate} a member of [the Great Protestant Association of England]_{3508-the great protestant association of england} . If anything could have exceeded [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis ’s joy on the happy conclusion of this ceremony , it would have been the rapture with which [he]_187-dennis received the announcement that [the new member]_{3509-the new member} could neither read nor write : those two arts being ( as [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis swore ) the greatest possible curse [a civilised community]_{3510-a civilised community} could know , and militating more against the professional emoluments and usefulness of the great constitutional office [he]_187-dennis had the honour to hold , than any adverse circumstances that could present themselves to [his]_187-dennis imagination . The enrolment being completed , and [Hugh]_198-hugh having been informed by [Gashford]_325-gashford , in [his]_198-hugh peculiar manner , of the peaceful and strictly lawful objects contemplated by the body to which [he]_198-hugh now belonged -- during which recital [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis nudged [him]_198-hugh very much with [his]_187-dennis elbow , and made divers remarkable faces -- [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} gave [them]_3512-they both to understand that [he]_198-hugh desired to be alone . Therefore [they]_3512-they took [their]_3512-they leaves without delay , and came out of [the house]_{7210-the house} together . ‘ Are [you]_198-hugh walking , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ Ay ! ’_[187-dennis] returned [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Where [you]_198-hugh will . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ That ’s social , ’_{[9312-his new friend]} said [[his]_198-hugh new friend]_{9312-his new friend} . ‘ Which way shall [we]_3512-they take ? Shall [we]_3512-they go and have a look at doors that [we]_3512-they shall make a pretty good clattering at , before long -- eh , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh answering in the affirmative , [they]_3512-they went slowly down to [Westminster]_{79-westminster} , where [both houses of Parliament]_{3515-both houses of parliament} were then sitting . Mingling in the crowd of [carriages]_{3516-carriages} , horses , [servants]_{9398-servants} , [chairmen]_{1751-chairmen} , [link - boys]_{3519-link - boys} , [porters]_3520-porters , and [idlers of all kinds]_{3521-idlers of all kinds} , [they]_3512-they lounged about ; while [[Hugh]_198-hugh ’s new friend]_{3522-hugh ’s new friend} pointed out to [him]_198-hugh significantly [the weak parts of [the building]_{7248-the building}]_{3523-the weak parts of the building} , how easy it was to get into [the lobby]_{3525-the lobby} , and so to the very door of [the House of Commons]_{7201-the house of commons} ; and how plainly , when [they]_3512-they marched down there in grand array , [their]_3512-they roars and shouts would be heard by [the members inside]_{3527-the members inside} ; with a great deal more to the same purpose , all of which [Hugh]_198-hugh received with manifest delight . [He]_198-hugh told [him]_198-hugh , too , who [some of [the Lords]_{3529-the lords} and [Commons]_3530-commons]_{3528-some of the lords and commons} were , by name , as [they]_{3528-some of the lords and commons} came in and out ; whether [they]_{3528-some of the lords and commons} were friendly to [the Papists or otherwise]_{3531-the papists or otherwise} ; and bade [him]_198-hugh take notice of [their]_{3528-some of the lords and commons} liveries and equipages , that [he]_198-hugh might be sure of [them]_{3528-some of the lords and commons} , in case of need . Sometimes [he]_198-hugh drew [him]_198-hugh close to the windows of [a passing carriage]_{3532-a passing carriage} , that [he]_198-hugh might see [its master]_{8818-its master} ’s face by the light of the lamps ; and , both in respect of [people]_7575-people and [localities]_{3535-localities} , [he]_198-hugh showed so much acquaintance with everything around , that it was plain [he]_198-hugh had often studied [there]_7220-there before ; as indeed , when [they]_3537-they grew a little more confidential , [he]_198-hugh confessed [he]_198-hugh had . Perhaps the most striking part of all this was , the number of people -- never in [groups of more than two or three together]_{3538-groups of more than two or three together} -- who seemed to be skulking about [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} for the same purpose . To the greater part of these , a slight nod or a look from [[Hugh]_198-hugh ’s companion]_{3540-hugh ’s companion} was sufficient greeting ; but , now and then , [some man]_{3541-some man} would come and stand beside [him]_198-hugh in the throng , and , without turning [his]_{3541-some man} head or appearing to communicate with [him]_198-hugh , would say a word or two in a low voice , which [he]_{3541-some man} would answer in the same cautious manner . Then [they]_{3541-some man} would part , like [strangers]_{8440-strangers} . [Some of [these men]_{3544-these men}]_{3543-some of these men} often reappeared again unexpectedly in the crowd close to [Hugh]_198-hugh , and , as [they]_{3543-some of these men} passed by , pressed [his]_198-hugh hand , or looked [him]_198-hugh sternly in the face ; but [they]_{3543-some of these men} never spoke to [him]_198-hugh , nor [he]_198-hugh to [them]_{3543-some of these men} ; no , not a word . It was remarkable , too , that whenever [they]_{3541-some man} happened to stand where there was any press of [people]_7575-people , and [Hugh]_198-hugh chanced to be looking downward , [he]_198-hugh was sure to see an arm stretched out -- under [his]_198-hugh own perhaps , or perhaps across [him]_198-hugh -- which thrust some paper into the hand or pocket of [a bystander]_{3546-a bystander} , and was so suddenly withdrawn that it was impossible to tell from whom it came ; nor could [he]_198-hugh see in any face , on glancing quickly round , the least confusion or surprise . [They]_{3541-some man} often trod upon a paper like the one [he]_198-hugh carried in [his]_198-hugh breast , but [[his]_198-hugh companion]_{1096-his companion} whispered [him]_198-hugh not to touch it or to take it up,--not even to look towards it,--so there [they]_{3541-some man} let [them]_{3541-some man} lie , and passed on . When [they]_{3541-some man} had paraded [the street]_{780-the street} and [all the avenues of [the building]_{7248-the building}]_{3549-all the avenues of the building} in this manner for near two hours , [they]_{3541-some man} turned away , and [[his]_198-hugh friend]_{7570-his friend} asked [him]_198-hugh what [he]_198-hugh thought of what [he]_198-hugh had seen , and whether [he]_198-hugh was prepared for a good hot piece of work if it should come to that . ‘ [The hotter]_{9796-the hotter} the better , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘ [I]_198-hugh ’m_[198-hugh] prepared for anything . ’--‘So am [I]_{7570-his friend} , ’_{[7570-his friend]} said [[his]_198-hugh friend]_{7570-his friend} , ‘ and so are many of [us]_{3541-some man} ; and [they]_{3541-some man} shook hands upon it with a great oath , and with many terrible imprecations on [the Papists]_{332-the papists} . As [they]_{3541-some man} were thirsty by this time , [Dennis]_187-dennis proposed that [they]_{3541-some man} should repair together to [The Boot]_{83-the boot} , where there was [good company and strong liquor]_{9797-good company and strong liquor} . [Hugh]_198-hugh yielding a ready assent , [they]_{3541-some man} bent [their]_{3541-some man} steps that way with no loss of time . [This Boot]_{83-the boot} was [a lone house of public entertainment]_{9798-a lone house of public entertainment} , situated in [the fields at the back of [the Foundling Hospital]_{9800-the foundling hospital}]_{9799-the fields at the back of the foundling hospital} ; [a very solitary spot at that period , and quite deserted after dark]_{9801-a very solitary spot at that period , and quite deserted after dark} . [The tavern]_{680-the tavern} stood at some distance from [any high road]_{9803-any high road} , and was approachable only by [a dark and narrow lane]_{9804-a dark and narrow lane} ; so that [Hugh]_198-hugh was much surprised to find [several people]_{9805-several people} drinking [there]_7220-there , and great merriment going on . [He]_198-hugh was still more surprised to find among [them]_{9805-several people} almost every face that had caught [his]_198-hugh attention in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} ; but [[his]_198-hugh companion]_{1096-his companion} having whispered [him]_198-hugh outside the door , that it was not considered good manners at [The Boot]_{83-the boot} to appear at all curious about [the company]_{473-the company} , [he]_198-hugh kept [his]_198-hugh own counsel , and made no show of recognition . Before putting [his]_198-hugh lips to the liquor which was brought for [them]_{9805-several people} , [Dennis]_187-dennis drank in a loud voice the health of [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} , President of [the Great Protestant Association]_{9700-the great protestant association} ; which [toast Hugh]_198-hugh pledged likewise , with corresponding enthusiasm . [A fiddler who was present , and who appeared to act as [the appointed minstrel of [the company]_{473-the company}]_{9812-the appointed minstrel of the company} , forthwith struck up a Scotch reel]_{9811-a fiddler who was present , and who appeared to act as the appointed minstrel of the company , forthwith struck up a scotch reel} ; and that in tones so invigorating , that [Hugh]_198-hugh and [[his]_198-hugh friend]_{7570-his friend} ( who had [both been drinking before )]_{9815-both been drinking before )} rose from [their]_{9805-several people} seats as by previous concert , and , to the great admiration of [the assembled guests]_{9816-the assembled guests} , performed an extemporaneous No - Popery Dance . Chapter 39 The applause which the performance of [Hugh]_198-hugh and [[his]_198-hugh new friend]_{9312-his new friend} elicited from [the company at [The Boot]_{83-the boot}]_{9818-the company at the boot} , had not yet subsided , and [the two dancers]_{9819-the two dancers} were still panting from [their]_{9819-the two dancers} exertions , which had been of a rather extreme and violent character , when the party was reinforced by the arrival of [some more guests]_{9820-some more guests} , who , being [a detachment of [United Bulldogs]_{85-united bulldogs}]_{9821-a detachment of united bulldogs} , were received with very flattering marks of distinction and respect . [The leader of this small party]_{9822-the leader of this small party} -- for , including [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} , [they]_{9820-some more guests} were but three in number -- was [[our]_9823-our old acquaintance]_{9824-our old acquaintance} , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who seemed , physically speaking , to have grown smaller with years ( particularly as to [his]_3553-his legs , which were stupendously little ) , but who , in a moral point of view , in personal dignity and self - esteem , had swelled into a giant . Nor was it by any means difficult for [the most unobservant person]_{9825-the most unobservant person} to detect this state of feeling in the quondam ‘_{[7570-his friend]} prentice , for it not only proclaimed itself impressively and beyond mistake in [his]_3553-his majestic walk and kindling eye , but found a striking means of revelation in [his]_3553-his turned - up nose , which scouted all things of [earth]_8952-earth with deep disdain , and sought communion with its kindred skies . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , as [chief or captain of the Bulldogs]_{3555-chief or captain of the bulldogs} , was attended by [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} two lieutenants]_{3556-his two lieutenants} ; one , [the tall comrade of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} younger life]_{3557-the tall comrade of his younger life} ; [the other]_{483-the other} , [a ‘ Prentice Knight]_{9826-a ‘ prentice knight} in days of yore -- [Mark Gilbert]_{247-follows:--‘mark gilbert} , bound in the olden time to [Thomas Curzon of the Golden Fleece]_248-curzon . [These gentlemen]_{537-these gentlemen} , like [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} , were now emancipated from [their]_{3556-his two lieutenants} ‘_{[9826-a ‘ prentice knight]} prentice thraldom , and served as [journeymen]_{3559-journeymen} ; but [they]_{3556-his two lieutenants} were , in humble emulation of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} great example , bold and daring spirits , and aspired to a distinguished state in great political events . Hence [their]_{3556-his two lieutenants} connection with [the Protestant Association of [England]_1-england]_{3560-the protestant association of england} , sanctioned by the name of [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} ; and hence [their]_{3556-his two lieutenants} present visit to [The Boot]_{83-the boot} . ‘ [Gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , taking off [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hat as [a great general might in addressing [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} troops]_{3562-his troops}]_{3561-a great general might in addressing his troops} . ‘ Well met . [[My]_{223-mr tappertit} lord]_{3194-my lord} does [me]_{223-mr tappertit} and [you]_{1335-gentlemen} the honour to send [his]_{3194-my lord} compliments per self . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [You]_{1335-gentlemen} ’ve seen [[my]_187-dennis lord]_{3194-my lord} too , have [you]_{1335-gentlemen} ? ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ [I]_187-dennis see [him]_{3194-my lord} this afternoon . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ [My]_{223-mr tappertit} duty called [me]_{223-mr tappertit} to [the Lobby]_{3525-the lobby} when [[our]_9832-our shop]_{9833-our shop} shut up ; and [I]_{223-mr tappertit} saw [him]_{3194-my lord} there , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} replied , as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} and [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} lieutenants]_{3563-his lieutenants} took [their]_3564-their seats . ‘ How do [YOU]_{879-the fellow} do ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [Lively]_336-lively , [master]_7428-master , [lively]_9836-lively , ’_{[879-the fellow]} said [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} . ‘ Here ’s [a new brother]_{9837-a new brother} , regularly put down in black and white by [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ; a credit to the cause ; one of [the stick - at - nothing sort]_{9838-the stick - at - nothing sort} ; one arter [my]_{223-mr tappertit} own heart . [D’ye]_337-d’ye see [him]_{9837-a new brother} ? Has [he]_{9837-a new brother} got the looks of [a man that ’ll do]_{9839-a man that ’ll do} , do [you]_3567-you think ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [he]_{223-mr tappertit} cried , as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} slapped [Hugh]_198-hugh on the back . ‘ Looks or no looks , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , with a drunken flourish of [his]_198-hugh arm , ‘ [I]_198-hugh ’m_[198-hugh] [the man]_{472-the man} [you]_3567-you want . [I]_0-i hate [the Papists]_{9585-the papists} , [every one of [‘ em]_{8191-‘ em}]_{9840-every one of ‘ em} . [They]_{9585-the papists} hate [me]_187-dennis and [I]_187-dennis hate [them]_{9585-the papists} . [They]_{9585-the papists} do [me]_187-dennis all the harm [they]_{9585-the papists} can , and [I]_187-dennis ’ll do [them]_{9585-the papists} all the harm [I]_187-dennis can . Hurrah ! ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Was there ever , ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis , looking round [the room]_{462-the room} , when the echo of [his]_187-dennis boisterous voice had died away ; ‘ was there ever such [a game boy]_{9842-a game boy} ! Why , [I]_187-dennis mean to say , [brothers]_{9843-brothers} , that if [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford had gone a hundred mile and got together [fifty men of the common run]_{9844-fifty men of the common run} , [they]_{9844-fifty men of the common run} would n’t have been worth this one . ’_[187-dennis] [The greater part of [the company]_{473-the company}]_{3570-the greater part of the company} implicitly subscribed to this opinion , and testified [their]_{3570-the greater part of the company} faith in [Hugh]_198-hugh by nods and looks of great significance . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} sat and contemplated [him]_198-hugh for a long time in silence , as if [he]_{223-mr tappertit} suspended [his]_{223-mr tappertit} judgment ; then drew a little nearer to [him]_198-hugh , and eyed [him]_198-hugh over more carefully ; then went close up to [him]_198-hugh , and took [him]_198-hugh apart into a dark corner . ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} say , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [he]_{223-mr tappertit} began , with a thoughtful brow , ‘ have n’t [I]_{223-mr tappertit} seen [you]_198-hugh before ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ It ’s like [you]_198-hugh may , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , in [his]_198-hugh careless way . ‘ [I]_198-hugh do n’t know ; should n’t wonder . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ No , but it ’s very easily settled , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} returned [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ Look at [me]_198-hugh . Did [you]_198-hugh ever see [ME]_198-hugh before ? [You]_198-hugh would n’t be likely to forget it , [you]_198-hugh know , if [you]_198-hugh ever did . Look at [me]_198-hugh . Do n’t be afraid ; [I]_198-hugh wo n’t do [you]_198-hugh any harm . Take a good look -- steady now . ’_[198-hugh] The encouraging way in which [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} made this request , and coupled it with an assurance that [he]_198-hugh need n’t be frightened , amused [Hugh]_198-hugh mightily -- so much indeed , that [he]_198-hugh saw nothing at all of [the small man before [him]_198-hugh]_{3572-the small man before him} , through closing [his]_198-hugh eyes in a fit of hearty laughter , which shook [his]_198-hugh great broad sides until they ached again . ‘ Come ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , growing a little impatient under this disrespectful treatment . ‘ Do [you]_198-hugh know [me]_{223-mr tappertit} , [feller]_9845-feller ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Not [I]_198-hugh , ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Ha ha ha ! Not [I]_198-hugh ! But [I]_198-hugh should like to . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ And yet [I]_{223-mr tappertit} ’d have wagered a seven - shilling piece , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , folding [his]_{223-mr tappertit} arms , and confronting [him]_198-hugh with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs wide apart and firmly planted on the ground , ‘ that [you]_198-hugh once were [hostler]_9846-hostler at [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} . ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh opened [his]_198-hugh eyes on hearing this , and looked at [him]_{223-mr tappertit} in great surprise . ‘ --And so [you]_198-hugh were , too , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , pushing [him]_198-hugh away with a condescending playfulness . ‘ When did [MY]_{223-mr tappertit} eyes ever deceive -- unless it was [a young woman]_{9848-a young woman} ! Do n’t [you]_198-hugh know [me]_{223-mr tappertit} now ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Why it an’t-- ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh faltered . ‘ An’t it ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ Are [you]_198-hugh sure of that ? [You]_198-hugh remember [G. Varden]_{295-g. varden} , do n’t [you]_198-hugh ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} Certainly [Hugh]_198-hugh did , and [he]_198-hugh remembered [D. Varden]_{338-d. varden} too ; but that [he]_198-hugh did n’t tell [him]_198-hugh . ‘ [You]_198-hugh remember coming down there , before [I]_{223-mr tappertit} was out of [my]_{223-mr tappertit} time , to ask after [a vagabond that had bolted off , and left [[his]_{9849-a vagabond that had bolted off , and left his disconsolate father} disconsolate father]_{9850-his disconsolate father}]_{9849-a vagabond that had bolted off , and left his disconsolate father} a prey to the bitterest emotions , and all the rest of it -- don’t [you]_198-hugh ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ Of course [I]_198-hugh do ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ And [I]_198-hugh saw [you]_{223-mr tappertit} [there]_7220-there . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Saw [me]_{223-mr tappertit} [there]_7220-there ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ Yes , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} should think [you]_198-hugh did see [me]_{223-mr tappertit} [there]_7220-there . [The place]_{7219-the place} would be troubled to go on without [me]_{223-mr tappertit} . Do n’t [you]_198-hugh remember [my]_{223-mr tappertit} thinking [you]_198-hugh liked [the vagabond]_{9855-the vagabond} , and on that account going to quarrel with [you]_198-hugh ; and then finding [you]_198-hugh detested [him]_{9855-the vagabond} worse than poison , going to drink with [you]_198-hugh ? Do n’t [you]_198-hugh remember that ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ To be sure ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Well ! and are [you]_198-hugh in the same mind now ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ Yes ! ’_[198-hugh] roared [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [You]_198-hugh speak like [a man]_{7264-a man} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘ and [I]_{223-mr tappertit} ’ll shake hands with [you]_198-hugh . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} With these conciliatory expressions [he]_{223-mr tappertit} suited the action to the word ; and [Hugh]_198-hugh meeting [his]_{223-mr tappertit} advances readily , [they]_3573-they performed the ceremony with a show of great heartiness . ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} find , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , looking round on [the assembled guests]_{9816-the assembled guests} , ‘ [that brother]_{9857-that brother} What’s - [his]_{9857-that brother} - name and [I]_{223-mr tappertit} are old acquaintance.--You never heard anything more of [that rascal]_{9858-that rascal} , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} suppose , eh ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Not a syllable , ’_[198-hugh] replied [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [I]_198-hugh never want to . [I]_198-hugh do n’t believe [I]_198-hugh ever shall . [He]_{9857-that brother} ’s dead long ago , [I]_198-hugh hope . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ It ’s to be hoped , for the sake of mankind in general and the happiness of [society]_9033-society , that [he]_{9857-that brother} is , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , rubbing [his]_{223-mr tappertit} palm upon [his]_198-hugh legs , and looking at it between whiles . ‘ Is [your]_198-hugh other hand at all cleaner ? Much the same . Well , [I]_198-hugh ’ll owe [you]_198-hugh another shake . [We]_9860-we ’ll suppose it done , if [you]_198-hugh ’ve no objection . ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh laughed again , and with such thorough abandonment to [his]_198-hugh mad humour , that [his]_198-hugh limbs seemed dislocated , and [his]_198-hugh whole frame in danger of tumbling to pieces ; but [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , so far from receiving this extreme merriment with any irritation , was pleased to regard it with the utmost favour , and even to join in it , so far as one of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} gravity and station could , with any regard to that decency and decorum which [men in high places]_{3575-men in high places} are expected to maintain . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} did not stop [here]_7326-here , as [many public characters]_{3577-many public characters} might have done , but calling up [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} brace of [lieutenants]_{3579-lieutenants}]_{3578-his brace of lieutenants} , introduced [Hugh]_198-hugh to [them]_{3577-many public characters} with high commendation ; declaring [him]_198-hugh to be [a man who , at such times as those in which]_{3580-a man who , at such times as those in which} [they]_{3577-many public characters} lived , could not be too much cherished . Further , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} did [him]_198-hugh the honour to remark , that [he]_198-hugh would be an acquisition of which [even the United Bulldogs]_{3581-even the united bulldogs} might be proud ; and finding , upon sounding [him]_198-hugh , that [he]_198-hugh was quite ready and willing to enter the society ( for [he]_198-hugh was not at all particular , and would have leagued [himself]_198-hugh that night with anything , or [anybody]_7183-anybody , for any purpose whatsoever ) , caused the necessary preliminaries to be gone into upon the spot . This tribute to [his]_198-hugh great merit delighted [no man]_{7346-no man} more than [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , as [he]_187-dennis [himself]_187-dennis proclaimed with several rare and surprising oaths ; and indeed it gave unmingled satisfaction to [the whole assembly]_{3584-the whole assembly} . ‘ Make anything [you]_3585-you like of [me]_198-hugh ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , flourishing the can [he]_198-hugh had emptied more than once . ‘ Put [me]_{3128-your man} on any duty [you]_3585-you please . [I]_{3128-your man} ’m_{[3128-your man]} [[your]_3585-you man]_{3128-your man} . [I]_0-i ’ll do it . Here ’s [[my]_0-i captain]_{1094-my captain} -- here ’s [[my]_0-i leader]_{3588-my leader} . Ha ha ha ! Let [him]_{1094-my captain} give [me]_0-i the word of command , and [I]_0-i ’ll fight [the whole Parliament House]_{3589-the whole parliament house} single - handed , or set a lighted torch to [the King]_{7438-the king} ’s Throne itself ! ’ With that , [he]_0-i smote [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} on the back , with such violence that [his]_0-i little body seemed to shrink into a mere nothing ; and roared again until [the very foundlings near at hand]_{9861-the very foundlings near at hand} were startled in [their]_{9861-the very foundlings near at hand} beds . In fact , a sense of something whimsical in [their]_{9861-the very foundlings near at hand} companionship seemed to have taken entire possession of [his]_0-i rude brain . The bare fact of being patronised by [a great man whom [he]_0-i could have crushed with one hand]_{9862-a great man whom he could have crushed with one hand} , appeared in [his]_0-i eyes so eccentric and humorous , that a kind of ferocious merriment gained the mastery over [him]_0-i , and quite subdued [his]_0-i brutal nature . [He]_0-i roared and roared again ; toasted [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} a hundred times ; declared [himself]_0-i [a Bulldog to the core]_{9863-a bulldog to the core} ; and vowed to be faithful to [him]_{223-mr tappertit} to the last drop of blood in [his]_0-i veins . All these compliments [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} received as matters of course -- flattering enough in their way , but entirely attributable to [his]_{223-mr tappertit} vast superiority . [His]_{223-mr tappertit} dignified self - possession only delighted [Hugh]_198-hugh the more ; and in a word , [this giant and dwarf]_{9864-this giant and dwarf} struck up a friendship which bade fair to be of long continuance , as [the one]_{8044-the one} held it to be [his]_0-i right to command , and [the other]_{483-the other} considered it an exquisite pleasantry to obey . Nor was [Hugh]_198-hugh by any means [a passive follower , who scrupled to act without precise and definite orders]_{9867-a passive follower , who scrupled to act without precise and definite orders} ; for when [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} mounted on an empty cask which stood by way of rostrum in [the room]_{462-the room} , and volunteered a speech upon the alarming crisis then at hand , [he]_0-i placed [himself]_0-i beside [the orator]_{9869-the orator} , and though [he]_0-i grinned from ear to ear at every word [he]_0-i said , threw out such expressive hints to [scoffers]_{9870-scoffers} in the management of [his]_0-i cudgel , that [those who were at first the most disposed to interrupt]_{9871-those who were at first the most disposed to interrupt} , became remarkably attentive , and were the loudest in [their]_{9871-those who were at first the most disposed to interrupt} approbation . It was not all noise and jest , however , at The Boot , nor were [the whole party listeners to the speech]_{9872-the whole party listeners to the speech} . There were [some men at the other end of the room]_{9873-some men at the other end of the room} ( which was a long , low - roofed chamber ) in earnest conversation all the time ; and when [any of [this group]_{2366-this group}]_{9874-any of this group} went out , [fresh people]_{9876-fresh people} were sure to come in soon afterwards and sit down in [their]_{9876-fresh people} places , as though [the others]_{1071-the others} had relieved [them]_{9876-fresh people} on some watch or duty ; which it was pretty clear [they]_{9876-fresh people} did , for these changes took place by the clock , at intervals of half an hour . [These persons]_{9878-these persons} whispered very much among [themselves]_{9878-these persons} , and kept aloof , and often looked round , as jealous of [their]_{9878-these persons} speech being overheard ; [some two or three among [them]_{9878-these persons}]_{9879-some two or three among them} entered in books what seemed to be reports from the others ; when [they]_{9876-fresh people} were not thus employed [one of [them]_{9878-these persons}]_{9301-one of them} would turn to the newspapers which were strewn upon the table , and from [the St James]_{339-the st james} ’s Chronicle , [the Herald , Chronicle]_{9881-the herald , chronicle} , or Public Advertiser , would read to the rest in a low voice some passage having reference to the topic in which [they]_{9878-these persons} were all so deeply interested . But the great attraction was a pamphlet called [The Thunderer]_{9882-the thunderer} , which espoused [their]_{9878-these persons} own opinions , and was supposed at that time to emanate directly from [the Association]_{9703-the association} . This was always in request ; and whether read aloud , to an eager knot of [listeners]_{7402-listeners} , or by [some solitary man]_{9885-some solitary man} , was certain to be followed by stormy talking and excited looks . In the midst of all [his]_9886-his merriment , and admiration of [[his]_9886-his captain]_{9887-his captain} , [Hugh]_198-hugh was made sensible by these and other tokens , of the presence of an air of mystery , akin to that which had so much impressed [him]_9886-his out of doors . It was impossible to discard a sense that something serious was going on , and that under the noisy revel of [the public - house]_{9888-the public - house} , there lurked unseen and dangerous matter . Little affected by this , however , [he]_9886-his was perfectly satisfied with [[his]_9886-his quarters]_{2906-his quarters} and would have remained [there]_7220-there till morning , but that [his]_9886-his conductor rose soon after midnight , to go [home]_7189-home ; [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} following [his]_9886-his example , left [him]_9886-his no excuse to stay . So [they]_9892-they all three left [the house]_{7210-the house} together : roaring a No - Popery song until [the fields]_{1785-the fields} resounded with the dismal noise . ‘_{[7793-captain]} Cheer up , [captain]_7793-captain ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , when [they]_9892-they had roared [themselves]_9892-they out of breath . ‘_{[3592-another stave]} [Another stave]_{3592-another stave} ! ’ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , nothing loath , began again ; and so [the three]_{9895-the three} went staggering on , arm - in - arm , shouting like [madmen]_9896-madmen , and defying the watch with great valour . Indeed this did not require any unusual bravery or boldness , as [the watchmen of that time]_{9897-the watchmen of that time} , being selected for [the office]_{8659-the office} on account of excessive age and extraordinary infirmity , had a custom of shutting [themselves]_{9897-the watchmen of that time} up tight in [their]_{9897-the watchmen of that time} boxes on the first symptoms of disturbance , and remaining there until [they]_{9897-the watchmen of that time} disappeared . In these proceedings , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , who had [a gruff voice and lungs of considerable power]_{9899-a gruff voice and lungs of considerable power} , distinguished [himself]_187-dennis very much , and acquired great credit with [[his]_187-dennis two companions]_{9900-his two companions} . ‘_{[3592-another stave]} What [a queer fellow]_{3593-a queer fellow} [you]_{3593-a queer fellow} are ! ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘_{[3593-a queer fellow]} [You]_{3593-a queer fellow} ’re so precious sly and close . Why do n’t [you]_{3593-a queer fellow} ever tell what trade [you]_{3593-a queer fellow} ’re_{[3593-a queer fellow]} of ? ’ ‘_{[3593-a queer fellow]} Answer [the captain]_{1059-the captain} instantly , ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , beating [his]_198-hugh hat down on [his]_198-hugh head ; ‘_{[1059-the captain]} why do n’t [you]_{3593-a queer fellow} ever tell what trade [you]_{3593-a queer fellow} ’re of ? ’_{[1059-the captain]} ‘ [I]_{1059-the captain} ’m_{[1059-the captain]} of as [gen - teel a calling]_{3595-gen - teel a calling} , [brother]_9503-brother , as [any man in [England]_1-england]_{3597-any man in england} -- as light a business as [any gentleman]_{3598-any gentleman} could desire . ’ ‘_{[3593-a queer fellow]} Was [you]_{3593-a queer fellow} ‘ prenticed to it ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} asked [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ No . [Natural genius]_{9901-natural genius} , ’_[187-dennis] said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ No ‘_[187-dennis] prenticing . [It]_3599-it come by natur ’ . [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford knows [my]_187-dennis calling . Look at that hand of [mine]_187-dennis -- many and many a job that hand has done , with a neatness and dexterity , never known afore . When [I]_187-dennis look at that hand , ’_[187-dennis] said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , shaking it in the air , ‘ and remember the helegant bits of work it has turned off , [I]_187-dennis feel quite molloncholy to think it should ever grow old and feeble . But sich is life ! ’_[187-dennis] [He]_187-dennis heaved a deep sigh as [he]_187-dennis indulged in these reflections , and putting [his]_187-dennis fingers with an absent air on [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s throat , and particularly under [his]_198-hugh left ear , as if [he]_187-dennis were studying the anatomical development of that part of [his]_198-hugh frame , shook [his]_187-dennis head in a despondent manner and actually shed tears . ‘ [You]_0-i ’re_[187-dennis] [a kind of artist]_{3600-a kind of artist} , [I]_0-i suppose -- eh ! ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘_{[3600-a kind of artist]} Yes , ’ rejoined [Dennis]_187-dennis ; ‘_{[3600-a kind of artist]} yes -- [I]_0-i may call [myself]_0-i [a artist]_{3601-a artist} -- [a fancy workman]_{3602-a fancy workman} -- art improves natur’--that ’s [my]_0-i motto . ’ ‘_[0-i] And what do [you]_0-i call this ? ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} taking [his]_{223-mr tappertit} stick out of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hand . ‘_[0-i] That ’s [my]_0-i portrait atop , ’ [Dennis]_187-dennis replied ; ‘_[0-i] [d’ye]_3603-d’ye think it ’s like ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Why -- it ’s a little too handsome , ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘_[0-i] Who did it ? [You]_0-i ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ! ’ repeated [Dennis]_187-dennis , gazing fondly on [his]_187-dennis image . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i had the talent . That was carved by [a friend of mine]_{433-a friend of mine} , as is now no more . The very day afore [he]_{433-a friend of mine} died , [he]_{433-a friend of mine} cut that with [his]_{433-a friend of mine} pocket - knife from memory ! “ [I]_0-i ’ll die game , ” says [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} , “ and [my]_0-i last moments shall be dewoted to making [Dennis]_187-dennis ’s picter . ” That ’s it . ’ ‘_{[433-a friend of mine]} That was a queer fancy , was n’t it ? ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘_{[433-a friend of mine]} It WAS a queer fancy , ’ rejoined [the other]_{483-the other} , breathing on [his]_{483-the other} fictitious nose , and polishing it with the cuff of [his]_{483-the other} coat , ‘_[187-dennis] but [he]_187-dennis was a queer subject altogether -- a kind of gipsy -- [one of the finest , stand - up men]_{3606-one of the finest , stand - up men} , [you]_3607-you ever see . Ah ! [He]_187-dennis told [me]_0-i some things that would startle [you]_3607-you a bit , did [that friend of mine]_{3608-that friend of mine} , on the morning when [he]_187-dennis died . ’ ‘_[187-dennis] [You]_3607-you were with [him]_187-dennis at the time , were [you]_3607-you ? ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘_[3607-you] Yes , ’ [he]_0-i answered with a curious look , ‘_[3607-you] [I]_0-i was there . Oh ! yes certainly , [I]_0-i was [there]_7220-there . [He]_187-dennis would n’t have gone off half as comfortable without [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i had been with [three or four of [[his]_187-dennis family]_{7730-his family}]_{3610-three or four of his family} under the same circumstances . [They]_{3610-three or four of his family} were [all fine fellows]_{3612-all fine fellows} . ’ ‘_{[3610-three or four of his family]} [They]_{3610-three or four of his family} must have been fond of [you]_3607-you , ’ remarked [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , looking at [him]_3607-you sideways . ‘_{[3610-three or four of his family]} [I]_0-i do n’t know that [they]_{3610-three or four of his family} was exactly fond of [me]_0-i , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , with a little hesitation , ‘_{[3610-three or four of his family]} but [they]_{3610-three or four of his family} all had [me]_0-i near ‘ [em]_{3610-three or four of his family} when [they]_{3610-three or four of his family} departed . [I]_{3610-three or four of his family} come in for [their]_{3610-three or four of his family} wardrobes too . This very handkecher that [you]_9903-you see round [my]_{3610-three or four of his family} neck , belonged to [him]_{223-mr tappertit} that [I]_{3610-three or four of his family} ’ve been speaking of -- [him]_{223-mr tappertit} as did that likeness . ’_{[3610-three or four of his family]} [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} glanced at the article referred to , and appeared to think that [the deceased]_{3613-the deceased} ’s ideas of dress were of a peculiar and by no means an expensive kind . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} made no remark upon the point , however , and suffered [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} mysterious companion]_{3614-his mysterious companion} to proceed without interruption . ‘ These smalls , ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis , rubbing [his]_187-dennis legs ; ‘ these very smalls -- they belonged to [a friend of [mine]_187-dennis that ’s left off [sich]_9905-sich incumbrances]_{9904-a friend of mine that ’s left off sich incumbrances} for ever : this coat too -- [I’ve]_187-dennis often walked behind this coat , in [the street]_{780-the street} , and wondered whether it would ever come to [me]_187-dennis : this pair of shoes have danced a hornpipe for [another man]_{3154-another man} , afore [my]_187-dennis eyes , full half - a - dozen times at least : and as to [my]_187-dennis hat , ’_[187-dennis] [he]_187-dennis said , taking it off , and whirling it round upon [his]_187-dennis fist--‘Lord ! [I]_0-i ’ve seen this hat go up [Holborn]_86-holborn on the box of [a hackney - coach]_{3615-a hackney - coach} -- ah , many and many a day ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i do n’t mean to say [their old wearers]_{3616-their old wearers} are ALL dead , [I]_0-i hope ? ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , falling a little distance from [him]_187-dennis as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} spoke . ‘_{[9840-every one of ‘ em]} [Every one of ‘ [em]_{3616-their old wearers}]_{9840-every one of ‘ em} , ’_[187-dennis] replied [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ [Every man Jack]_{9909-every man jack} ! ’_[187-dennis] There was something so very ghastly in this circumstance , and it appeared to account , in such a very strange and dismal manner , for [his]_187-dennis faded dress -- which , in this new aspect , seemed discoloured by the earth from graves -- that [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} abruptly found [he]_187-dennis was going another way , and , stopping short , bade [him]_187-dennis good night with the utmost heartiness . As [they]_3617-their happened to be near [the Old Bailey]_{3618-the old bailey} , and [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis knew there were turnkeys in [the lodge]_{3619-the lodge} with whom [he]_187-dennis could pass the night , and discuss professional subjects of common interest among [them]_3617-their before a rousing fire , and over a social glass , [he]_187-dennis separated from [[his]_187-dennis companions]_{3025-his companions} without any great regret , and warmly shaking hands with [Hugh]_198-hugh , and making an early appointment for [their]_3617-their meeting at [The Boot]_{83-the boot} , left [them]_3617-their to pursue [[their]_3617-their road]_{3621-their road} . ‘ That ’s [a strange sort of man]_{9910-a strange sort of man} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , watching [the hackney - coachman]_{3622-the hackney - coachman} ’s hat as it went bobbing down [the street]_{780-the street} . ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} do n’t know what to make of [him]_{3622-the hackney - coachman} . Why ca n’t [he]_{3622-the hackney - coachman} have [his]_{3622-the hackney - coachman} smalls made to order , or wear live clothes at any rate ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [He]_{3622-the hackney - coachman} ’s [a lucky man]_{9911-a lucky man} , [captain]_7793-captain , ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} should like to have [such friends as [his]_{3622-the hackney - coachman}]_{9913-such friends as his} . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} hope [he]_{3622-the hackney - coachman} do n’t get ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [em]_3617-their to make [their]_3617-their wills , and then knock ‘ em on the head , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , musing . ‘ But come . The United B. ’s expect [me]_{223-mr tappertit} . On!--What ’s the matter ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [I]_198-hugh quite forgot , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , who had started at the striking of a neighbouring clock . ‘ [I]_198-hugh have [somebody]_{7782-somebody} to see to - night -- [I]_198-hugh must turn back directly . The drinking and singing put it out of [my]_198-hugh head . It ’s well [I]_198-hugh remembered it ! ’_[198-hugh] [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} looked at [him]_198-hugh as though [he]_{223-mr tappertit} were about to give utterance to some very majestic sentiments in reference to this act of desertion , but as it was clear , from [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s hasty manner , that the engagement was one of a pressing nature , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} graciously forbore , and gave [him]_{223-mr tappertit} [his]_{223-mr tappertit} permission to depart immediately , which [Hugh]_198-hugh acknowledged with a roar of laughter . ‘ Good night , [captain]_7793-captain ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [he]_{223-mr tappertit} cried . ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} am [yours]_7793-captain to the death , remember ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Farewell ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , waving [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hand . ‘ Be bold and vigilant ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} , [captain]_7793-captain ! ’_[198-hugh] roared [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [England]_1-england in blood first ! ’_{[3624-his desperate leader]} cried [[his]_198-hugh desperate leader]_{3624-his desperate leader} . [Whereat Hugh]_198-hugh cheered and laughed , and ran off like a greyhound . ‘ [That man]_{591-that man} will prove a credit to [[my]_{223-mr tappertit} corps]_{9919-my corps} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , turning thoughtfully upon [his]_{223-mr tappertit} heel . ‘ And let [me]_{223-mr tappertit} see . In an altered state of society -- which must ensue if [we]_9920-we break out and are victorious -- when [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s child]_{9922-the locksmith ’s child} is [mine]_0-i , [Miggs]_239-miggs must be got rid of somehow , or [she]_239-miggs ’ll poison the tea - kettle one evening when [I]_{223-mr tappertit} ’m_{[223-mr tappertit]} out . [He]_3625-he might marry [Miggs]_239-miggs , if [he]_3625-he was drunk enough . It shall be done . [I]_0-i ’ll make a note of it . ’ Chapter 40 Little thinking of the plan for [his]_198-hugh happy settlement in life which had suggested itself to the teeming brain of [[his]_198-hugh provident commander]_{9923-his provident commander} , [Hugh]_198-hugh made no pause until [[Saint Dunstan]_{341-saint dunstan} ’s giants]_{9924-saint dunstan ’s giants} struck the hour above [him]_198-hugh , when [he]_198-hugh worked the handle of a pump which stood hard by , with great vigour , and thrusting [his]_198-hugh head under the spout , let the water gush upon [him]_198-hugh until a little stream ran down from every uncombed hair , and [he]_198-hugh was wet to the waist . Considerably refreshed by this ablution , both in mind and body , and almost sobered for the time , [he]_198-hugh dried [himself]_198-hugh as [he]_198-hugh best could ; then crossed [the road]_{621-the road} , and plied the knocker of [the Middle Temple gate]_{9926-the middle temple gate} . [The night - porter]_{9927-the night - porter} looked through a small grating in the portal with a surly eye , and cried ‘_[0-i] [Halloa]_236-halloa ! ’ which greeting [Hugh]_198-hugh returned in kind , and bade [him]_{9927-the night - porter} open quickly . ‘_[0-i] [We]_3626-we do n’t sell beer [here]_7326-here , ’ cried [the man]_{472-the man} ; ‘_[0-i] what else do [you]_3628-you want ? ’ ‘_[3628-you] To come in , ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh replied , with a kick at the door . ‘_[3628-you] Where to go ? ’ ‘_[3628-you] [Paper Buildings]_{39-paper buildings} . ’ ‘_[3628-you] [Whose chambers]_{3629-whose chambers} ? ’ ‘_{[342-sir john]} [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} ’s . ’ Each of which answers , [he]_{472-the man} emphasised with another kick . After a little growling on the other side , the gate was opened , and [he]_198-hugh passed in : undergoing a close inspection from [the porter]_{9929-the porter} as [he]_198-hugh did so . ‘_[3628-you] [YOU]_3628-you wanting [Sir John]_{3630-sir john} , at this time of night ! ’ said [the man]_{472-the man} . ‘_[3628-you] Ay ! ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ! What of that ? ’ ‘_[3628-you] Why , [I]_0-i must go with [you]_3628-you and see that [you]_3628-you do , for [I]_0-i do n’t believe it . ’ ‘_[0-i] Come along then . ’ Eyeing [him]_198-hugh with suspicious looks , [the man , with key and lantern]_{9931-the man , with key and lantern} , walked on at [his]_198-hugh side , and attended [him]_198-hugh to [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} ’s door , at which [Hugh]_198-hugh gave one knock , that echoed through [the dark staircase]_{9932-the dark staircase} like a ghostly summons , and made the dull light tremble in the drowsy lamp . ‘_[0-i] Do [you]_3628-you think [he]_{3630-sir john} wants [me]_0-i now ? ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . Before [the man]_{472-the man} had time to answer , a footstep was heard within , a light appeared , and [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , in [his]_{342-sir john} dressing - gown and slippers , opened the door . ‘_[3628-you] [I]_0-i ask [your]_3628-you pardon , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’ said [the porter]_{9929-the porter} , pulling off [his]_{9929-the porter} hat . ‘_{[342-sir john]} Here ’s [a young man]_{1637-a young man} says [he]_{1637-a young man} wants to speak to [you]_3628-you . It ’s late for [strangers]_{8440-strangers} . [I]_0-i thought it best to see that all was right . ’ ‘_[0-i] Aha ! ’ cried [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , raising [his]_{342-sir john} eyebrows . ‘_[0-i] It ’s [you]_3628-you , [messenger]_{3633-messenger} , is it ? Go in . Quite right , [friend]_541-friend . [I]_0-i commend [your]_541-friend prudence highly . Thank [you]_541-friend . [God]_217-god bless [you]_541-friend . Good night . ’ To be commended , thanked , God - blessed , and bade good night by one who carried ‘_[217-god] [Sir]_7320-sir ’ before [his]_{9929-the porter} name , and wrote [himself]_{9929-the porter} M.P. to boot , was something for [a porter]_{9935-a porter} . [He]_{9929-the porter} withdrew with much humility and reverence . [Sir John]_{342-sir john} followed [[his]_{342-sir john} late visitor]_{9936-his late visitor} into [the dressing - room]_{9937-the dressing - room} , and sitting in [his]_{342-sir john} easy - chair before the fire , and moving [it]_9938-it so that [he]_{342-sir john} could see [him]_{9936-his late visitor} as [he]_{342-sir john} stood , hat in hand , beside the door , looked at [him]_{9936-his late visitor} from head to foot . [The old face , calm and pleasant as ever]_{9939-the old face , calm and pleasant as ever} ; the complexion , quite juvenile in its bloom and clearness ; the same smile ; the wonted precision and elegance of dress ; the white , well - ordered teeth ; the delicate hands ; the composed and quiet manner ; everything as it used to be : no mark of age or passion , envy , hate , or discontent : all unruffled and serene , and quite delightful to behold . [He]_{342-sir john} wrote [himself]_{9929-the porter} M.P.--but how ? Why , thus . It was [a proud family]_{9940-a proud family} -- more proud , indeed , than wealthy . [He]_{342-sir john} had stood in danger of arrest ; of [bailiffs]_{9941-bailiffs} , and [a jail]_{9942-a jail} -- [a vulgar jail]_{9943-a vulgar jail} , to which [the common people with small incomes]_{9944-the common people with small incomes} went . [Gentlemen of ancient houses]_{9945-gentlemen of ancient houses} have no privilege of exemption from such cruel laws -- unless [they]_{9945-gentlemen of ancient houses} are of [one great house]_{9946-one great house} , and then [they]_{9945-gentlemen of ancient houses} have . [A proud man of [his]_{342-sir john} stock and kindred]_{9947-a proud man of his stock and kindred} had the means of sending [him]_{342-sir john} [there]_7220-there . [He]_{342-sir john} offered -- not indeed to pay [his]_{342-sir john} debts , but to let [him]_{342-sir john} sit for a close borough until [[his]_{342-sir john} own son]_{9949-his own son} came of age , which , if [he]_{342-sir john} lived , would come to pass in twenty years . It was quite as good as an Insolvent Act , and infinitely more genteel . So [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} was [a member of Parliament]_{9950-a member of parliament} . But how [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ? Nothing so simple , or so easy . One touch with a sword of state , and the transformation was effected . [John Chester]_{342-sir john} , [Esquire]_9951-esquire , [M.P.]_9952-m.p. , attended court -- went up with an address -- headed [a deputation]_{9953-a deputation} . Such elegance of manner , so many graces of deportment , such powers of conversation , could never pass unnoticed . [Mr]_9954-mr was too common for such merit . [A man so gentlemanly]_{9955-a man so gentlemanly} should have been -- but Fortune is capricious -- born [a Duke]_{9956-a duke} : just as [some dukes]_{9957-some dukes} should have been born [labourers]_{9958-labourers} . [He]_{342-sir john} caught the fancy of [the king]_{7438-the king} , knelt down a grub , and rose a butterfly . [John Chester]_{342-sir john} , [Esquire]_9951-esquire , was knighted and became [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘_[217-god] [I]_0-i thought when [you]_0-i left [me]_0-i this evening , [[my]_0-i esteemed acquaintance]_{3636-my esteemed acquaintance} , ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} after a pretty long silence , ‘_[0-i] that [you]_0-i intended to return with all despatch ? ’ ‘_[0-i] So [I]_0-i did , [master]_7428-master . ’ ‘_[0-i] And so [you]_0-i have ? ’ [he]_7428-master retorted , glancing at [his]_7428-master watch . ‘_[0-i] Is that what [you]_0-i would say ? ’ Instead of replying , [Hugh]_198-hugh changed the leg on which [he]_198-hugh leant , shuffled [his]_198-hugh cap from one hand to the other , looked at the ground , the wall , the ceiling , and finally at [Sir John]_{342-sir john} [himself]_{342-sir john} ; before whose pleasant face [he]_{342-sir john} lowered [his]_{342-sir john} eyes again , and fixed them on the floor . ‘_[0-i] And how have [you]_0-i been employing [yourself]_0-i in the meanwhile ? ’ quoth [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , lazily crossing [his]_{342-sir john} legs . ‘_[0-i] Where have [you]_0-i been ? what harm have [you]_0-i been doing ? ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} No harm at all , [master]_7428-master , ’ growled [Hugh]_198-hugh , with humility . ‘_{[7428-master]} [I]_0-i have only done as [you]_7428-master ordered . ’ ‘_[0-i] As [I]_0-i WHAT ? ’ returned [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘_[0-i] Well then , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh uneasily , ‘_{[7428-master]} as [you]_7428-master advised , or said [I]_0-i ought , or said [I]_0-i might , or said that [you]_7428-master would do , if [you]_7428-master was [me]_0-i . Do n’t be so hard upon [me]_0-i , [master]_7428-master . ’ Something like an expression of triumph in the perfect control [he]_0-i had established over this rough instrument appeared in [the knight]_{9961-the knight} ’s face for an instant ; but it vanished directly , as [he]_0-i said -- paring [his]_0-i nails while speaking : ‘_{[7428-master]} When [you]_7428-master say [I]_0-i ordered [you]_7428-master , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , [you]_7428-master imply that [I]_0-i directed [you]_7428-master to do something for [me]_0-i -- something [I]_0-i wanted done -- something for [my]_0-i own ends and purposes -- [you]_7428-master see ? Now [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i need n’t enlarge upon the extreme absurdity of such an idea , however unintentional ; so please-- ’ and here [he]_0-i turned [his]_0-i eyes upon [him--‘to]_{9962-him--‘to} be more guarded . Will [you]_7428-master ? ’_{[7428-master]} ‘ [I]_198-hugh meant to give [you]_{2259-his patron} no offence , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [I]_198-hugh do n’t know what to say . [You]_{2259-his patron} catch [me]_198-hugh up so very short . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [You]_{2259-his patron} will be caught up much shorter , [[my]_{2259-his patron} good friend]_{2264-my good friend} -- infinitely shorter -- one of these days , depend upon it , ’_{[2259-his patron]} replied [[his]_198-hugh patron]_{2259-his patron} calmly . ‘ By - the - bye , instead of wondering why [you]_{2259-his patron} have been so long , [my]_{2259-his patron} wonder should be why [you]_{2259-his patron} came at all . Why did [you]_{2259-his patron} ? ’_{[2259-his patron]} ‘ [You]_{2259-his patron} know , [master]_7428-master , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘ that [I]_198-hugh could n’t read the bill [I]_198-hugh found , and that supposing it to be something particular from the way it was wrapped up , [I]_198-hugh brought it [here]_7326-here . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ And could [you]_{2259-his patron} ask [no one else]_{9966-no one else} to read it , [Bruin]_343-bruin ? ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘ No one that [I]_{342-sir john} could trust with secrets , [master]_7428-master . Since [Barnaby Rudge]_220-barnaby was lost sight of for good and all -- and that ’s five years ago -- [I]_{342-sir john} have n’t talked with [any one]_{969-any one} but [you]_7428-master . ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [You]_{2259-his patron} have done [me]_198-hugh honour , [I]_198-hugh am sure . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [I]_198-hugh have come to and fro , [master]_7428-master , all through that time , when there was anything to tell , because [I]_198-hugh knew that [you]_7428-master ’d be angry with [me]_198-hugh if [I]_198-hugh stayed away , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , blurting the words out , after an embarrassed silence ; ‘ and because [I]_198-hugh wished to please [you]_7428-master if [I]_198-hugh could , and not to have [you]_7428-master go against [me]_198-hugh . There . That ’s the true reason why [I]_198-hugh came to - night . [You]_7428-master know that , [master]_7428-master , [I]_198-hugh am sure . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [You]_198-hugh are [a specious fellow]_{9971-a specious fellow} , ’_{[342-sir john]} returned [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , fixing [his]_{342-sir john} eyes upon [him]_198-hugh , ‘ and carry two faces under [your]_198-hugh hood , as well as the best . Did n’t [you]_198-hugh give [me]_{342-sir john} in [this room]_{7368-this room} , this evening , any other reason ; no dislike of anybody who has slighted [you]_198-hugh lately , on all occasions , abused [you]_198-hugh , treated [you]_198-hugh with rudeness ; acted towards [you]_198-hugh , more as if [you]_198-hugh were a mongrel dog than [a man like [himself]_{9973-a man like himself}]_{9973-a man like himself} ? ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ To be sure [I]_198-hugh did ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , [his]_198-hugh passion rising , as the other meant it should ; ‘ and [I]_198-hugh say it all over now , again . [I]_198-hugh ’d do anything to have some revenge on [him]_{9973-a man like himself} -- anything . And when [you]_198-hugh told [me]_198-hugh that [he]_{9973-a man like himself} and all [the Catholics]_{9786-the catholics} would suffer from [those who joined together under that handbill]_{9975-those who joined together under that handbill} , [I]_198-hugh said [I]_198-hugh ’d make [one of ‘_[198-hugh] em]_{8023-one of ‘ em} , if [[their]_3642-i master]_{3643-their master} was the devil [himself]_{3643-their master} . [I]_0-i AM one of [‘ em]_{8191-‘ em} . See whether [I]_3642-i am as good as [my]_3642-i word and turn out to be among the foremost , or no . [I]_3642-i may n’t have much head , [master]_7428-master , but [I]_3642-i ’ve head enough to remember those that use [me]_3642-i ill . [You]_7428-master shall see , and so shall [he]_{3643-their master} , and so shall [hundreds more]_{9979-hundreds more} , how [my]_3642-i spirit backs [me]_3642-i when the time comes . [My]_3642-i bark is nothing to [my]_3642-i bite . [Some that [I]_3642-i know]_{9980-some that i know} had better have a wild lion among ‘_[3642-i] [em]_3642-i than [me]_0-i , when [I]_0-i am fairly loose -- [they]_3642-i had ! ’ [The knight]_{9961-the knight} looked at [him]_0-i with a smile of far deeper meaning than ordinary ; and pointing to the old cupboard , followed [him]_0-i with [his]_0-i eyes while [he]_0-i filled and drank a glass of liquor ; and smiled when [his]_0-i back was turned , with deeper meaning yet . ‘_[3644-you] [You]_3644-you are in a blustering mood , [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} , ’ [he]_0-i said , when [Hugh]_198-hugh confronted [him]_3644-you again . ‘_[3644-you] Not [I]_0-i , [master]_7428-master ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[7428-master]} [I]_0-i do n’t say half [I]_0-i mean . [I]_0-i ca n’t . [I]_0-i have n’t got the gift . There are [talkers]_3647-talkers enough among [us]_3648-us ; [I]_0-i ’ll be one of [the doers]_{3649-the doers} . ’ ‘_[0-i] Oh ! [you]_7428-master have joined [those fellows]_{3650-those fellows} then ? ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , with an air of most profound indifference . ‘_{[7428-master]} Yes . [I]_0-i went up to [the house]_{7210-the house} [you]_7428-master told [me]_0-i of ; and got put down upon the muster . There was [another man there]_{3652-another man there} , named [Dennis--]_344-dennis-- ’ ‘_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis , eh ! ’ cried [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , laughing . ‘_[187-dennis] Ay , ay ! [a pleasant fellow]_{3653-a pleasant fellow} , [I]_0-i believe ? ’ ‘_{[3654-a roaring dog]} [A roaring dog]_{3654-a roaring dog} , [master]_7428-master -- one after [my]_0-i own heart -- hot upon the matter too -- red hot . ’ ‘_{[3654-a roaring dog]} So [I]_0-i have heard , ’ replied [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , carelessly . ‘_{[3654-a roaring dog]} [You]_7428-master do n’t happen to know [his]_{3652-another man there} trade , do [you]_7428-master ? ’ ‘_{[3652-another man there]} [He]_{3652-another man there} would n’t say , ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[3652-another man there]} [He]_{3652-another man there} keeps it secret . ’ ‘_{[3652-another man there]} Ha ha ! ’ laughed [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘_{[3652-another man there]} A strange fancy -- a weakness with [some persons]_{3656-some persons} -- [you’ll]_{3657-you’ll} know it one day , [I]_0-i dare swear . ’ ‘_[0-i] [We]_3658-we ’re intimate already , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Quite natural ! And have been drinking together , eh ? ’_[198-hugh] pursued [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘ Did [you]_198-hugh say what place [you]_198-hugh went to in [company]_685-company , when [you]_198-hugh left [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ’s ? ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh had not said or thought of saying , but [he]_198-hugh told [him]_{342-sir john} ; and this inquiry being followed by a long train of questions , [he]_198-hugh related all that had passed both in and out of doors , the kind of people [he]_198-hugh had seen , [their]_3659-their numbers , state of feeling , mode of conversation , apparent expectations and intentions . [His]_198-hugh questioning was so artfully contrived , that [he]_198-hugh seemed even in [his]_198-hugh own eyes to volunteer all this information rather than to have it wrested from [him]_198-hugh ; and [he]_198-hugh was brought to this state of feeling so naturally , that when [Mr Chester]_{228-mr chester} yawned at length and declared [himself]_{228-mr chester} quite wearied out , [he]_{228-mr chester} made a rough kind of excuse for having talked so much . ‘ There -- get [you]_198-hugh gone , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , holding the door open in [his]_{342-sir john} hand . ‘ [You]_198-hugh have made a pretty evening ’s work . [I]_{342-sir john} told [you]_198-hugh not to do this . [You]_198-hugh may get into trouble . [You]_198-hugh ’ll have an opportunity of revenging [yourself]_198-hugh on [[your]_198-hugh proud friend]_{9983-your proud friend} [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , though , and for that , [you]_198-hugh ’d hazard anything , [I]_{342-sir john} suppose ? ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [I]_198-hugh would , ’_[198-hugh] retorted [Hugh]_198-hugh , stopping in [his]_198-hugh passage out and looking back ; ‘ but what do [I]_198-hugh risk ! What do [I]_198-hugh stand a chance of losing , [master]_7428-master ? [Friends]_8069-friends , [home]_7189-home ? A fig for ‘_[198-hugh] [em]_3660-em all ; [I]_0-i have none ; [they]_3660-em are nothing to [me]_0-i . Give [me]_0-i a good scuffle ; let [me]_0-i pay off old scores in a bold riot where there are [men]_624-men to stand by [me]_0-i ; and then use [me]_0-i as [you]_3662-you like -- it do n’t matter much to [me]_0-i what the end is ! ’ ‘_[198-hugh] What have [you]_198-hugh done with that paper ? ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘_[198-hugh] [I]_0-i have it here , [master]_7428-master . ’ ‘_[0-i] Drop it again as [you]_198-hugh go along ; it ’s as well not to keep such things about [you]_198-hugh . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh nodded , and touching [his]_198-hugh cap with an air of as much respect as [he]_198-hugh could summon up , departed . [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , fastening the doors behind [him]_0-i , went back to [[his]_{342-sir john} dressing - room]_{9987-his dressing - room} , and sat down once again before the fire , at which [he]_{342-sir john} gazed for a long time , in earnest meditation . ‘_[0-i] This happens fortunately , ’ [he]_0-i said , breaking into a smile , ‘_[0-i] and promises well . Let [me]_0-i see . [[My]_0-i relative]_{3664-my relative} and [I]_0-i , who are [the most Protestant fellows in [the world]_{511-the world}]_{3665-the most protestant fellows in the world} , give [our]_3667-us worst wishes to the Roman Catholic cause ; and to [Saville]_345-saville , who introduces [their]_3668-their bill , [I]_0-i have a personal objection besides ; but as each of [us]_3667-us has [himself]_345-saville for the first article in [his]_345-saville creed , [we]_3667-us can not commit [ourselves]_3667-us by joining with [a very extravagant madman]_{3669-a very extravagant madman} , such as [this Gordon]_{3670-this gordon} most undoubtedly is . Now really , to foment [his]_345-saville disturbances in secret , through the medium of such a very apt instrument as [[my]_0-i savage friend]_{3671-my savage friend} here , may further [our]_3667-us real ends ; and to express at all becoming seasons , in moderate and polite terms , a disapprobation of [his]_345-saville proceedings , though [we]_3667-us agree with [him]_345-saville in principle , will certainly be to gain a character for honesty and uprightness of purpose , which can not fail to do [us]_3667-us infinite service , and to raise [us]_3667-us into some importance . Good ! So much for public grounds . As to private considerations , [I]_0-i confess that if [these vagabonds]_{3672-these vagabonds} WOULD make some riotous demonstration ( which does not appear impossible ) , and WOULD inflict some little chastisement on [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} as [a not inactive man among [[his]_{206-mr haredale} sect]_{3674-his sect}]_{3673-a not inactive man among his sect} , it would be extremely agreeable to [my]_0-i feelings , and would amuse [me]_0-i beyond measure . Good again ! Perhaps better ! ’ When [he]_345-saville came to this point , [he]_345-saville took a pinch of snuff ; then beginning slowly to undress , [he]_345-saville resumed [his]_345-saville meditations , by saying with a smile : ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i fear , [I]_0-i DO fear exceedingly , that [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} is following fast in the footsteps of [[his]_{1009-my friend} mother]_{756-his mother} . [His]_{1009-my friend} intimacy with [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis is very ominous . But [I]_0-i have no doubt [he]_{1009-my friend} must have come to that end any way . If [I]_0-i lend [him]_{1009-my friend} a helping hand , the only difference is , that [he]_{1009-my friend} may , upon the whole , possibly drink a few gallons , or puncheons , or hogsheads , less in this life than [he]_{1009-my friend} otherwise would . It ’s no business of mine . It ’s a matter of very small importance ! ’ So [he]_345-saville took another pinch of snuff , and went to bed . Chapter 41 From [the workshop of the Golden Key]_{9345-the workshop of the golden key} , there issued forth a tinkling sound , so merry and good - humoured , that it suggested the idea of [some one working blithely , and made quite pleasant music]_{9989-some one working blithely , and made quite pleasant music} . [No man who hammered on at a dull monotonous duty , could have brought such cheerful notes from steel and iron]_{9990-no man who hammered on at a dull monotonous duty , could have brought such cheerful notes from steel and iron} ; [none but a chirping , healthy , honest - hearted fellow , who made the best of everything , and felt kindly]_{9991-none but a chirping , healthy , honest - hearted fellow , who made the best of everything , and felt kindly} towards [everybody]_{587-everybody} , could have done it for an instant . [He]_345-saville might have been [a coppersmith , and still been musical]_{9993-a coppersmith , and still been musical} . If [he]_345-saville had sat in a jolting waggon , full of rods of iron , it seemed as if [he]_345-saville would have brought some harmony out of it . Tink , tink , tink -- clear as a silver bell , and audible at every pause of [the streets]_{448-the streets} ’_[648-women] harsher noises , as though it said , ‘ [I]_648-women do n’t care ; nothing puts [me]_648-women out ; [I]_648-women am resolved to be happy . ’_[648-women] [Women]_648-women scolded , [children]_{7942-children} squalled , [heavy carts]_{3679-heavy carts} went rumbling by , horrible cries proceeded from the lungs of [hawkers]_3680-hawkers ; still it struck in again , no higher , no lower , no louder , no softer ; not thrusting itself on [people]_7575-people ’s notice a bit the more for having been outdone by louder sounds -- tink , tink , tink , tink , tink . It was a perfect embodiment of the still small voice , free from all cold , hoarseness , huskiness , or unhealthiness of any kind ; [foot - passengers]_{3682-foot - passengers} slackened [their]_{3682-foot - passengers} pace , and were disposed to linger near it ; [neighbours who had got up splenetic that morning]_{3683-neighbours who had got up splenetic that morning} , felt good - humour stealing on [them]_{3683-neighbours who had got up splenetic that morning} as [they]_{3683-neighbours who had got up splenetic that morning} heard it , and by degrees became quite sprightly ; [mothers]_8920-mothers danced [[their]_8920-mothers babies]_{3685-their babies} to its ringing ; still [the same magical tink , tink , tink]_{3686-the same magical tink , tink , tink} , came gaily from [the workshop of the Golden Key]_{9345-the workshop of the golden key} . Who but [the locksmith could have made such music]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} ! A gleam of sun shining through the unsashed window , and chequering [the dark workshop]_{3689-the dark workshop} with a broad patch of light , fell full upon [him]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} , as though attracted by [his]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} sunny heart . There [he]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} stood working at [his]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} anvil , [his]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} face all radiant with exercise and gladness , [his]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} sleeves turned up , [his]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} wig pushed off [his]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} shining forehead -- [the easiest , freest , happiest man in all [the world]_{511-the world}]_{3690-the easiest , freest , happiest man in all the world} . Beside [him]_{3688-the locksmith could have made such music} sat a sleek cat , purring and winking in the light , and falling every now and then into an idle doze , as from excess of comfort . [Toby]_231-toby looked on from a tall bench hard by ; one beaming smile , from [his]_231-toby broad nut - brown face down to the slack - baked buckles in [his]_231-toby shoes . [The very locks that hung around]_{3692-the very locks that hung around} had something jovial in their rust , and seemed like [gouty gentlemen of hearty natures]_{3693-gouty gentlemen of hearty natures} , disposed to joke on [their]_{3693-gouty gentlemen of hearty natures} infirmities . There was nothing surly or severe in the whole scene . It seemed impossible that any one of the innumerable keys could fit a churlish strong - box or a prison - door . [Cellars of beer and wine]_{3694-cellars of beer and wine} , rooms where there were fires , books , gossip , and cheering laughter -- these were [their]_{3693-gouty gentlemen of hearty natures} proper sphere of action . Places of distrust and cruelty , and restraint , [they]_{3693-gouty gentlemen of hearty natures} would have left quadruple - locked for ever . [Tink]_346-tink , tink , tink . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} paused at last , and wiped [his]_{7447-the locksmith} brow . The silence roused the cat , who , jumping softly down , crept to the door , and watched with tiger eyes a bird - cage in an opposite window . [Gabriel]_212-gabriel lifted [Toby]_231-toby to [his]_212-gabriel mouth , and took a hearty draught . Then , as [he]_212-gabriel stood upright , with [his]_212-gabriel head flung back , and [his]_212-gabriel portly chest thrown out , [you]_3696-you would have seen that [[Gabriel]_212-gabriel ’s lower man]_{3697-gabriel ’s lower man} was clothed in military gear . Glancing at the wall beyond , there might have been espied , hanging on [their]_{3693-gouty gentlemen of hearty natures} several pegs , a cap and feather , broadsword , sash , and coat of scarlet ; which [any man learned in such matters]_{3698-any man learned in such matters} would have known from [their]_{3693-gouty gentlemen of hearty natures} make and pattern to be the uniform of [a serjeant in [the Royal East [London]_2-london Volunteers]_{88-the royal east london volunteers}]_{3699-a serjeant in the royal east london volunteers} . As [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} put [his]_{7447-the locksmith} mug down , empty , on the bench whence it had smiled on [him]_{7447-the locksmith} before , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} glanced at these articles with a laughing eye , and looking at them with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head a little on one side , as though [he]_{7447-the locksmith} would get them all into a focus , said , leaning on [his]_{7447-the locksmith} hammer : ‘ Time was , now , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} remember , when [I]_{7447-the locksmith} was like to run mad with the desire to wear a coat of that colour . If [any one]_{969-any one} ( except [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} father]_{1599-my father} ) had called [me]_{7447-the locksmith} [a fool]_{7487-a fool} for [my]_{7447-the locksmith} pains , how [I]_{7447-the locksmith} should have fired and fumed ! But what [a fool]_{7487-a fool} [I]_{7447-the locksmith} must have been , sure - ly ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Ah ! ’_{[219-mrs varden]} sighed [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , who had entered unobserved . ‘ [A fool]_{7487-a fool} indeed . [A man at [your]_{7447-the locksmith} time of life]_{10000-a man at your time of life} , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , should know better now . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} ‘ Why , what [a ridiculous woman]_{10001-a ridiculous woman} [you]_{219-mrs varden} are , [Martha]_213-martha , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , turning round with a smile . ‘ Certainly , ’_{[265-mrs v.]} replied [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} with great demureness . ‘ Of course [I]_{265-mrs v.} am . [I]_{265-mrs v.} know that , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . Thank [you]_{7447-the locksmith} . ’_{[265-mrs v.]} ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} mean-- ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} began [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Yes , ’_{[7765-his wife]} said [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} , ‘ [I]_{7765-his wife} know what [you]_{7447-the locksmith} mean . [You]_{7447-the locksmith} speak quite plain enough to be understood , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . It ’s very kind of [you]_{7447-the locksmith} to adapt [yourself]_{7447-the locksmith} to [my]_{7765-his wife} capacity , [I]_{7765-his wife} am sure . ’_{[7765-his wife]} ‘ Tut , tut , [Martha]_213-martha , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} rejoined [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ; ‘ do n’t take offence at nothing . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} mean , how strange it is of [you]_213-martha to run down volunteering , when it ’s done to defend [you]_213-martha and all [the other women]_{10002-the other women} , and [our]_10003-our own fireside and [everybody else]_{10004-everybody else} ’s , in case of need . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ It ’s unchristian , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} cried [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , shaking [her]_{219-mrs varden} head . ‘ Unchristian ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Why , what the devil-- ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} looked at the ceiling , as in expectation that the consequence of this profanity would be the immediate descent of the four - post bedstead on [the second floor]_{3706-the second floor} , together with [the best sitting - room on the first]_{3707-the best sitting - room on the first} ; but no visible judgment occurring , [she]_{219-mrs varden} heaved a deep sigh , and begged [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} , in a tone of resignation , to go on , and by all means to blaspheme as much as possible , because [he]_{453-her husband} knew [she]_{219-mrs varden} liked it . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} did for a moment seem disposed to gratify [her]_{219-mrs varden} , but [he]_{7447-the locksmith} gave a great gulp , and mildly rejoined : ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} was going to say , what on earth do [you]_{219-mrs varden} call it unchristian for ? Which would be most unchristian , [Martha]_213-martha -- to sit quietly down and let [[our]_10005-our houses]_{10006-our houses} be sacked by [a foreign army]_{10007-a foreign army} , or to turn out like [men]_624-men and drive ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} [em]_3710-em off ? Should n’t [I]_0-i be [a nice sort of a Christian]_{3711-a nice sort of a christian} , if [I]_0-i crept into a corner of [my]_0-i own chimney and looked on while a parcel of [whiskered savages]_{3712-whiskered savages} bore off [Dolly]_216-dolly -- or [you]_{219-mrs varden} ? ’ When [he]_0-i said ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} or [you]_{219-mrs varden} , ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , despite [herself]_{219-mrs varden} , relaxed into a smile . There was something complimentary in the idea . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} In such a state of things as that , indeed-- ’ [she]_{219-mrs varden} simpered . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} As that ! ’ repeated [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Well , that would be the state of things directly . Even [Miggs]_239-miggs would go . [Some black tambourine - player]_{3713-some black tambourine - player} , with a great turban on , would be bearing [HER]_239-miggs off , and , unless [the tambourine - player]_{3714-the tambourine - player} was proof against kicking and scratching , it ’s [my]_0-i belief [he]_{3713-some black tambourine - player} ’d have the worst of it . Ha ha ha ! [I]_0-i ’d forgive [the tambourine - player]_{3714-the tambourine - player} . [I]_0-i would n’t have [him]_{3713-some black tambourine - player} interfered with on any account , [poor fellow]_{8763-poor fellow} . ’ And here [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} laughed again so heartily , that tears came into [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eyes -- much to [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s indignation , who thought the capture of so sound [a Protestant and estimable a private character]_{10011-a protestant and estimable a private character} as [Miggs]_239-miggs by [a pagan negro]_{10012-a pagan negro} , a circumstance too shocking and awful for contemplation . The picture [Gabriel]_212-gabriel had drawn , indeed , threatened serious consequences , and would indubitably have led to [them]_10013-them , but luckily at that moment a light footstep crossed the threshold , and [Dolly]_216-dolly , running in , threw [her]_216-dolly arms round [[her]_216-dolly old father]_{10014-her old father} ’s neck and hugged [him]_{10014-her old father} tight . ‘_[0-i] Here [she]_3717-you is at last ! ’ cried [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘_[3717-you] And how well [you]_3717-you look , [Doll]_216-dolly , and how late [you]_3717-you are , [[my]_0-i darling]_{8605-my darling} ! ’ How well [she]_216-dolly looked ? Well ? Why , if [he]_212-gabriel had exhausted every laudatory adjective in the dictionary , it would n’t have been praise enough . When and where was there ever [such a plump , roguish , comely , bright - eyed , enticing , bewitching , captivating , maddening little puss]_{10015-such a plump , roguish , comely , bright - eyed , enticing , bewitching , captivating , maddening little puss} in [all this world]_{10016-all this world} , as [Dolly]_216-dolly ! What was the Dolly of five years ago , to the Dolly of that day ! How many [coachmakers]_{10017-coachmakers} , [saddlers]_{10018-saddlers} , [cabinet - makers]_{10019-cabinet - makers} , and [professors of other useful arts]_{10020-professors of other useful arts} , had deserted [[their]_10021-their fathers]_{8919-their fathers} , [mothers]_8920-mothers , [sisters]_{10024-sisters} , [brothers]_{9843-brothers} , and , most of all , [[their]_10021-their cousins]_{10026-their cousins} , for the love of [her]_216-dolly ! How many [unknown gentlemen]_{10027-unknown gentlemen} -- supposed to be of mighty fortunes , if not titles -- had waited round the corner after dark , and tempted [Miggs]_239-miggs the incorruptible , with golden guineas , to deliver offers of marriage folded up in love - letters ! How [many disconsolate fathers]_{10028-many disconsolate fathers} and [substantial tradesmen]_{10029-substantial tradesmen} had waited on [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} for the same purpose , with dismal tales of how [[their]_{10028-many disconsolate fathers} sons]_{9254-their sons} had lost [their]_{9254-their sons} appetites , and taken to shut [themselves]_{9254-their sons} up in [dark bedrooms]_{10032-dark bedrooms} , and wandering in [desolate suburbs]_{10033-desolate suburbs} with pale faces , and all because of [Dolly Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s loveliness and cruelty ! How [many young men]_{10034-many young men} , in all previous times of unprecedented steadiness , had turned suddenly wild and wicked for the same reason , and , in an ecstasy of unrequited love , taken to wrench off door - knockers , and invert the boxes of [rheumatic watchmen]_{10035-rheumatic watchmen} ! How had [she]_216-dolly recruited [the king]_{7438-the king} ’s service , both by [sea]_10037-sea and [land]_10038-land , through rendering desperate [[his]_{7438-the king} loving subjects]_{10039-his loving subjects} between the ages of eighteen and twenty - five ! How many [young ladies]_{10040-young ladies} had publicly professed , with tears in [their]_{10040-young ladies} eyes , that for [their]_{10040-young ladies} tastes [she]_216-dolly was much too short , too tall , too bold , too cold , too stout , too thin , too fair , too dark -- too everything but handsome ! How many [old ladies]_{10041-old ladies} , taking counsel together , had thanked Heaven [[their]_{10041-old ladies} daughters]_{849-their daughters} were not like [her]_216-dolly , and had hoped [she]_216-dolly might come to no harm , and had thought [she]_216-dolly would come to no good , and had wondered what [people]_7575-people saw in [her]_216-dolly , and had arrived at the conclusion that [she]_216-dolly was ‘_[216-dolly] going off ’ in [her]_216-dolly looks , or had never come on in [them]_7575-people , and that [she]_216-dolly was a thorough imposition and a popular mistake ! And yet here was this same [Dolly Varden]_216-dolly , so whimsical and hard to please that [she]_216-dolly was [Dolly Varden]_{219-mrs varden} still , all smiles and dimples and pleasant looks , and caring no more for [the fifty or sixty young fellows who at that very moment were breaking [their]_{10044-the fifty or sixty young fellows who at that very moment were breaking their hearts to marry her} hearts to marry [her]_216-dolly]_{10044-the fifty or sixty young fellows who at that very moment were breaking their hearts to marry her} , than if so many oysters had been crossed in love and opened afterwards . [Dolly]_216-dolly hugged [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} as has been already stated , and having hugged [[her]_216-dolly mother]_{1482-her mother} also , accompanied both into [the little parlour]_{10047-the little parlour} where the cloth was already laid for dinner , and where [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs -- a trifle more rigid and bony than of [yore]_10048-yore -- received [her]_216-dolly with a sort of hysterical gasp , intended for a smile . Into the hands of [that young virgin]_{10049-that young virgin} , [she]_216-dolly delivered [her]_216-dolly bonnet and walking dress ( all of a dreadful , artful , and designing kind ) , and then said with a laugh , which rivalled [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s music , ‘_[216-dolly] How glad [I]_0-i always am to be at [home]_7189-home again ! ’ ‘_[0-i] And how glad [we]_3720-we always are , [Doll]_216-dolly , ’ said [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} , putting back the dark hair from [her]_216-dolly sparkling eyes , ‘_[216-dolly] to have [you]_216-dolly at [home]_7189-home . Give [me]_0-i a kiss . ’ If there had been [anybody of the male kind]_{10052-anybody of the male kind} there to see [her]_216-dolly do it -- but there was not -- it was a mercy . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t like [your]_216-dolly being at [the Warren]_{14-the warren} , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t bear to have [you]_216-dolly out of [my]_0-i sight . And what is the news over yonder , [Doll]_216-dolly ? ’ ‘_[216-dolly] What news there is , [I]_0-i think [you]_216-dolly know already , ’ replied [[his]_0-i daughter]_{7330-his daughter} . ‘_[216-dolly] [I]_0-i am sure [you]_216-dolly do though . ’ ‘_[216-dolly] Ay ? ’ cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[216-dolly] What ’s that ? ’ ‘_[216-dolly] Come , come , ’ said [Dolly]_216-dolly , ‘_[216-dolly] [you]_216-dolly know very well . [I]_0-i want [you]_216-dolly to tell [me]_0-i why [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} -- oh , how gruff [he]_{206-mr haredale} is again , to be sure!--has been away from [home]_7189-home for some days past , and why [he]_{206-mr haredale} is travelling about ( [we]_3723-we know [he]_{206-mr haredale} IS travelling , because of [his]_{206-mr haredale} letters ) without telling [[his]_{206-mr haredale} own niece]_{3724-his own niece} why or wherefore . ’ ‘_[230-emma] [Miss Emma]_230-emma does n’t want to know , [I]_0-i ’ll swear , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know that , ’ said [Dolly]_216-dolly ; ‘_[0-i] but [I]_0-i do , at any rate . Do tell [me]_0-i . Why is [he]_{206-mr haredale} so secret , and what is this ghost story , which [nobody]_7945-nobody is to tell [Miss Emma]_230-emma , and which seems to be mixed up with [his]_{206-mr haredale} going away ? Now [I]_0-i see [you]_0-i know by [your]_0-i colouring so . ’ ‘_[0-i] What the story means , or is , or has to do with it , [I]_0-i know no more than [you]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_[0-i] except that it ’s some foolish fear of [little Solomon’s]_{347-little solomon’s} -- which has , indeed , no meaning in it , [I]_0-i suppose . As to [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s journey , [he]_{206-mr haredale} goes , as [I]_0-i believe-- ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} Yes , ’ said [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} As [I]_0-i believe , ’ resumed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , pinching [her]_216-dolly cheek , ‘_[0-i] on business , [Doll]_216-dolly . What it may be , is quite another matter . [Read Blue Beard]_{348-read blue beard} , and do n’t be too curious , [pet]_3727-pet ; it ’s no business of [yours]_0-i or [mine]_3728-mine , depend upon that ; and here ’s dinner , which is much more to the purpose . ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly might have remonstrated against this summary dismissal of the subject , notwithstanding the appearance of dinner , but at the mention of [Blue Beard]_{348-read blue beard} [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} interposed , protesting [she]_{219-mrs varden} could not find it in [her]_{219-mrs varden} conscience to sit tamely by , and hear [[her]_{219-mrs varden} child]_{10059-her child} recommended to peruse the adventures of [a Turk]_{10060-a turk} and [Mussulman]_{349-mussulman} -- far less of a fabulous Turk , which [she]_{219-mrs varden} considered that potentate to be . [She]_{219-mrs varden} held that , in such stirring and tremendous times as those in which [they]_10061-they lived , it would be much more to the purpose if [Dolly]_216-dolly became [a regular subscriber to the Thunderer]_{10062-a regular subscriber to the thunderer} , where [she]_216-dolly would have an opportunity of reading [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} ’s speeches word for word , which would be a greater comfort and solace to [her]_216-dolly , than a hundred and fifty Blue Beards ever could impart . [She]_{219-mrs varden} appealed in support of this proposition to [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , then in waiting , who said that indeed the peace of mind [she]_{219-mrs varden} had derived from the perusal of that paper generally , but especially of one article of the very last week as ever was , entitled ‘_{[3729-great britain drenched in gore]} [Great Britain drenched in gore]_{3729-great britain drenched in gore} , ’ exceeded all belief ; the same composition , [she]_{219-mrs varden} added , had also wrought such a comforting effect on the mind of [a married sister of hers]_{10063-a married sister of hers} , then resident at [Golden Lion Court]_{52-golden lion court} , number twenty - sivin , second bell - handle on the right - hand door - post , that , being in a delicate state of health , and in fact expecting [an addition to [[her]_{219-mrs varden} family]_{2593-her family}]_{10064-an addition to her family} , [she]_{219-mrs varden} had been seized with fits directly after its perusal , and had raved of the Inquisition ever since ; to the great improvement of [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} and [friends]_8069-friends . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs went on to say that [she]_{219-mrs varden} would recommend all those whose hearts were hardened to hear [Lord George]_{323-lord george} [themselves]_{10068-themselves} , whom [she]_{219-mrs varden} commended first , in respect of [his]_{323-lord george} steady Protestantism , then of [his]_{323-lord george} oratory , then of [his]_{323-lord george} eyes , then of [his]_{323-lord george} nose , then of [his]_{323-lord george} legs , and lastly of [his]_{323-lord george} figure generally , which [she]_{219-mrs varden} looked upon as fit for any statue , [prince]_10069-prince , or angel , to which [sentiment Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} fully subscribed . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} having cut in , looked at a box upon the mantelshelf , painted in imitation of [a very red - brick dwelling - house]_{10070-a very red - brick dwelling - house} , with a yellow roof ; having at top a real chimney , down which [voluntary subscribers]_{10071-voluntary subscribers} dropped [their]_{10071-voluntary subscribers} silver , gold , or pence , into the parlour ; and on the door the counterfeit presentment of a brass plate , whereon was legibly inscribed ‘_{[3729-great britain drenched in gore]} [Protestant Association:’--and]_{350-protestant association:’--and} looking at it , said , that it was to [her]_3730-she a source of poignant misery to think that [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} never had , of all [his]_3731-his substance , dropped anything into [that temple]_{3732-that temple} , save once in secret -- as [she]_3730-she afterwards discovered -- two fragments of tobacco - pipe , which [she]_3730-she hoped would not be put down to [his]_3731-his last account . That [Dolly]_216-dolly , [she]_3730-she was grieved to say , was no less backward in [her]_216-dolly contributions , better loving , as it seemed , to purchase ribbons and such gauds , than to encourage the great cause , then in such heavy tribulation ; and that [she]_3730-she did entreat [her]_3730-she ( [[her]_3730-she father]_{539-her father} [she]_3730-she much feared could not be moved ) not to despise , but imitate , the bright example of [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who flung [her]_239-miggs wages , as it were , into the very countenance of [the Pope]_{9596-the pope} , and bruised [his]_{9596-the pope} features with [her]_239-miggs quarter ’s money . ‘ Oh , [mim]_7753-mim , ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs , ‘ do n’t relude to that . [I]_239-miggs had no intentions , [mim]_7753-mim , that [nobody]_7945-nobody should know . Such sacrifices as [I]_239-miggs can make , are quite a widder ’s mite . It ’s all [I]_239-miggs have , ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs with a great burst of tears -- for with [her]_239-miggs [they]_3735-they never came on by degrees--‘but it ’s made up to [me]_0-i in other ways ; it ’s well made up . ’ This was quite true , though not perhaps in the sense that [Miggs]_239-miggs intended . As [she]_3730-she never failed to keep [her]_3730-she self - denial full in [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s view , it drew forth so many gifts of caps and gowns and other articles of dress , that upon the whole [the red - brick house]_{10075-the red - brick house} was perhaps the best investment for [her]_3730-she small capital [she]_3730-she could possibly have hit upon ; returning [her]_3730-she interest , at the rate of seven or eight per cent in money , and fifty at least in personal repute and credit . ‘_[239-miggs] [You]_239-miggs need n’t cry , [Miggs]_239-miggs , ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , [herself]_{219-mrs varden} in tears ; ‘_[239-miggs] [you]_239-miggs need n’t be ashamed of it , though [[your]_239-miggs poor mistress]_{3736-your poor mistress} IS on the same side . ’ [Miggs]_239-miggs howled at this remark , in a peculiarly dismal way , and said [she]_239-miggs knowed that [master]_7428-master hated [her]_239-miggs . That it was a dreadful thing to live in [families]_{10077-families} and have dislikes , and not give satisfactions . That to make divisions was a thing [she]_239-miggs could not abear to think of , neither could [her]_239-miggs feelings let [her]_239-miggs do it . That if it was [master]_7428-master ’s wishes as [she]_239-miggs and [him]_7428-master should part , it was best [they]_10079-they should part , and [she]_239-miggs hoped [he]_7428-master might be the happier for it , and always wished [him]_7428-master well , and that [he]_7428-master might find [somebody]_{7782-somebody} as would meet [his]_7428-master dispositions . It would be a hard trial , [she]_239-miggs said , to part from such a missis , but [she]_239-miggs could meet any suffering when [her]_239-miggs conscience told [her]_239-miggs [she]_239-miggs was in the rights , and therefore [she]_239-miggs was willing even to go that lengths . [She]_239-miggs did not think , [she]_239-miggs added , that [she]_239-miggs could long survive the separations , but , as [she]_239-miggs was hated and looked upon unpleasant , perhaps [her]_239-miggs dying as soon as possible would be the best endings for [all parties]_{10081-all parties} . With this affecting conclusion , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs shed more tears , and sobbed abundantly . ‘_{[3736-your poor mistress]} Can [you]_3737-you bear this , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ? ’ said [[his]_0-i wife]_{7765-his wife} in a solemn voice , laying down [her]_{7765-his wife} knife and fork . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Why , not very well , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , ’ rejoined [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} but [I]_0-i try to keep [my]_0-i temper . ’ ‘_[0-i] Do n’t let there be words on [my]_0-i account , [mim]_7753-mim , ’ sobbed [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_[7753-mim] It ’s much the best that [we]_3740-we should part . [I]_0-i would n’t stay -- oh , gracious [me!--and]_{3741-me!--and} make dissensions , not for a annual gold mine , and found in tea and sugar . ’ Lest [the reader]_{9711-the reader} should be at any loss to discover the cause of [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs ’s deep emotion , it may be whispered apart that , happening to be listening , as [her]_239-miggs custom sometimes was , when [Gabriel]_212-gabriel and [[his]_0-i wife]_{7765-his wife} conversed together , [she]_239-miggs had heard [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s joke relative to [the foreign black who played the tambourine , and bursting with the spiteful feelings which the taunt]_{10087-the foreign black who played the tambourine , and bursting with the spiteful feelings which the taunt} awoke in [her]_239-miggs fair breast , exploded in the manner [we]_10088-we have witnessed . Matters having now arrived at a crisis , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , as usual , and for the sake of peace and quietness , gave in . ‘_{[3741-me!--and]} What are [you]_0-i crying for , [girl]_1010-girl ? ’ [he]_{7447-the locksmith} said . ‘_[0-i] What ’s the matter with [you]_0-i ? What are [you]_0-i talking about hatred for ? [I]_0-i do n’t hate [you]_0-i ; [I]_0-i do n’t hate [anybody]_7183-anybody . Dry [your]_0-i eyes and make [yourself]_0-i agreeable , in [Heaven]_210-heaven ’s name , and let [us]_3744-us all be happy while [we]_3744-us can . ’ The allied powers deeming it good generalship to consider this a sufficient apology on the part of [the enemy]_{10090-the enemy} , and confession of having been in the wrong , did dry [their]_10091-their eyes and take it in good part . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs observed that [she]_239-miggs bore no malice , no not to [[her]_239-miggs greatest foe]_{10092-her greatest foe} , whom [she]_239-miggs rather loved the more indeed , the greater persecution [she]_239-miggs sustained . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} approved of this meek and forgiving spirit in high terms , and incidentally declared as a closing article of agreement , that [Dolly]_216-dolly should accompany [her]_239-miggs to the [Clerkenwell branch of the association]_{10093-clerkenwell branch of the association} , that very night . This was an extraordinary instance of [her]_239-miggs great prudence and policy ; having had this end in view from the first , and entertaining a secret misgiving that [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ( who was bold when [Dolly]_216-dolly was in question ) would object , [she]_239-miggs had backed [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs up to this point , in order that [she]_239-miggs might have [him]_{7447-the locksmith} at a disadvantage . The manoeuvre succeeded so well that [Gabriel]_212-gabriel only made a wry face , and with the warning [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had just had , fresh in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} mind , did not dare to say one word . The difference ended , therefore , in [Miggs]_239-miggs being presented with a gown by [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} and half - a - crown by [Dolly]_216-dolly , as if [she]_239-miggs had eminently distinguished [herself]_239-miggs in the paths of morality and goodness . [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} , according to custom , expressed [her]_{265-mrs v.} hope that [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} would take a lesson from what had passed and learn more generous conduct for the time to come ; and the dinner being now cold and [nobody]_7945-nobody ’s appetite very much improved by what had passed , [they]_10096-they went on with it , as [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} said , ‘_{[351-christians]} like [Christians]_{351-christians} . ’ As there was to be a grand parade of [the Royal East [London]_2-london Volunteers]_{10097-the royal east london volunteers} that afternoon , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} did no more work ; but sat down comfortably with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} pipe in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} mouth , and [his]_{7447-the locksmith} arm round [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} pretty daughter]_{10099-his pretty daughter} ’s waist , looking lovingly on [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} , from time to time , and exhibiting from the crown of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head to the sole of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} foot , one smiling surface of good humour . And to be sure , when it was time to dress [him]_{7447-the locksmith} in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} regimentals , and [Dolly]_216-dolly , hanging about [him]_{7447-the locksmith} in all kinds of graceful winning ways , helped to button and buckle and brush [him]_{7447-the locksmith} up and get [him]_{7447-the locksmith} into one of the tightest coats that ever was made by [mortal tailor]_{10100-mortal tailor} , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} was [the proudest father in all [England]_1-england]_{10101-the proudest father in all england} . ‘_{[351-christians]} What [a handy jade]_{3745-a handy jade} it is ! ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} to [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , who stood by with folded hands -- rather proud of [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} too -- while [Miggs]_239-miggs held [his]_{7447-the locksmith} cap and sword at arm ’s length , as if mistrusting that [the latter]_{7398-the latter} might run some one through the body of its own accord ; ‘_{[3745-a handy jade]} but never marry [a soldier]_{1534-a soldier} , [Doll]_3747-doll , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} . ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly did n’t ask why not , or say a word , indeed , but stooped [her]_216-dolly head down very low to tie [his]_{7447-the locksmith} sash . ‘_[3747-doll] [I]_0-i never wear this dress , ’ said [honest Gabriel]_212-gabriel , ‘_[3747-doll] but [I]_0-i think of [poor Joe Willet]_197-joe . [I]_0-i loved [Joe]_197-joe ; [he]_197-joe was always a favourite of [mine]_0-i . [Poor Joe!--Dear]_{352-poor joe!--dear} heart , [[my]_0-i girl]_{704-my girl} , do n’t tie [me]_0-i in so tight . ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly laughed -- not like [herself]_216-dolly at all -- the strangest little laugh that could be -- and held [her]_216-dolly head down lower still . ‘_[197-joe] [Poor Joe]_197-joe ! ’ resumed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , muttering to [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} ; ‘_[197-joe] [I]_0-i always wish [he]_197-joe had come to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i might have made it up between [them]_3750-them , if [he]_197-joe had . Ah ! [old John]_{342-sir john} made a great mistake in [his]_{342-sir john} way of acting by [that lad]_{3751-that lad} -- a great mistake.--Have [you]_{704-my girl} nearly tied that sash , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} ? ’ What an ill - made sash it was ! There it was , loose again and trailing on the ground . [Dolly]_216-dolly was obliged to kneel down , and recommence at the beginning . ‘_{[704-my girl]} Never mind [young Willet]_197-joe , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’ said [[his]_0-i wife]_{7765-his wife} frowning ; ‘_[197-joe] [you]_{219-mrs varden} might find [some one more deserving to talk about]_{3753-some one more deserving to talk about} , [I]_0-i think . ’ [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs gave a great sniff to the same effect . ‘_[0-i] Nay , [Martha]_213-martha , ’ cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_[213-martha] do n’t let [us]_3754-us bear too hard upon [him]_{3751-that lad} . If [the lad]_{7581-the lad} is dead indeed , [we]_3754-us ’ll deal kindly by [his]_{3751-that lad} memory . ’ ‘_{[3756-a runaway]} [A runaway]_{3756-a runaway} and [a vagabond]_{3757-a vagabond} ! ’ said [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs expressed [her]_239-miggs concurrence as before . ‘_{[3756-a runaway]} [A runaway]_{3756-a runaway} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , but not [a vagabond]_{3757-a vagabond} , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} in a gentle tone . ‘_{[3751-that lad]} [He]_{3751-that lad} behaved [himself]_{3751-that lad} well , did [Joe]_197-joe -- always -- and was [a handsome , manly fellow]_{3761-a handsome , manly fellow} . Do n’t call [him]_{3751-that lad} [a vagabond]_{3757-a vagabond} , [Martha]_213-martha . ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} coughed -- and so did [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_[213-martha] [He]_{3751-that lad} tried hard to gain [your]_213-martha good opinion , [Martha]_213-martha , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_213-martha , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} smiling , and stroking [his]_{7447-the locksmith} chin . ‘_{[3751-that lad]} Ah ! that [he]_{3751-that lad} did . It seems but yesterday that [he]_{3751-that lad} followed [me]_0-i out to the Maypole door one night , and begged [me]_0-i not to say how like [a boy]_{513-a boy} [they]_3764-they used [him]_{3751-that lad} -- say here , at [home]_7189-home , [he]_{3751-that lad} meant , though at the time , [I]_0-i recollect , [I]_0-i did n’t understand . “ And how ’s [Miss Dolly]_216-dolly , [sir]_7320-sir ? ” says [Joe]_197-joe , ’ pursued [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , musing sorrowfully , ‘_[197-joe] Ah ! [Poor Joe]_{353-poor joe} ! ’ ‘_{[353-poor joe]} Well , [I]_0-i declare , ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_[0-i] Oh ! Goodness gracious [me]_0-i ! ’ ‘_[0-i] What ’s the matter now ? ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , turning sharply to [her]_{3767-miss dolly} . ‘_[0-i] Why , if here an’t [Miss Dolly]_{3767-miss dolly} , ’ said [the handmaid]_{8623-the handmaid} , stooping down to look into [her]_{3767-miss dolly} face , ‘_{[3767-miss dolly]} a - giving way to floods of tears . Oh mim ! oh [sir]_7320-sir . Raly it ’s give [me]_0-i such a turn , ’ cried [the susceptible damsel]_{10112-the susceptible damsel} , pressing [her]_{10112-the susceptible damsel} hand upon [her]_{10112-the susceptible damsel} side to quell the palpitation of [her]_{10112-the susceptible damsel} heart , ‘_[7320-sir] that [you]_7320-sir might knock [me]_0-i down with a feather . ’ [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , after glancing at [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs as if [he]_{7447-the locksmith} could have wished to have a feather brought straightway , looked on with a broad stare while [Dolly]_216-dolly hurried away , followed by [that sympathising young woman]_{10114-that sympathising young woman} : then turning to [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} , stammered out , ‘_[7320-sir] Is [Dolly]_216-dolly ill ? Have [I]_0-i done anything ? Is it [my]_0-i fault ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [Your]_7320-sir fault ! ’ cried [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} reproachfully . ‘_[7320-sir] There -- [you]_7320-sir had better make haste out . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] What have [I]_0-i done ? ’ said poor [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘_[0-i] It was agreed that [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} ’s name was never to be mentioned , and [I]_0-i have not spoken of [him]_{228-mr chester} , have [I]_0-i ? ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} merely replied that [she]_{219-mrs varden} had no patience with [him]_{7447-the locksmith} , and bounced off after [the other two]_{10116-the other two} . [The unfortunate locksmith]_{1943-the unfortunate locksmith} wound [his]_0-i sash about [him]_0-i , girded on [his]_0-i sword , put on [his]_0-i cap , and walked out . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not much of a dab at [my]_0-i exercise , ’ [he]_0-i said under [his]_0-i breath , ‘_[0-i] but [I]_0-i shall get into fewer scrapes at that work than at this . [Every man]_{1317-every man} came into [the world]_{511-the world} for something ; [my]_0-i department seems to be to make [every woman]_{3771-every woman} cry without meaning it . It ’s rather hard ! ’ But [he]_0-i forgot it before [he]_0-i reached the end of [the street]_{780-the street} , and went on with a shining face , nodding to [the neighbours]_{802-the neighbours} , and showering about [his]_0-i friendly greetings like mild spring rain . Chapter 42 [The Royal East [London]_2-london Volunteers]_{88-the royal east london volunteers} made a brilliant sight that day : formed into lines , squares , circles , triangles , and what not , to the beating of drums , and the streaming of flags ; and performed a vast number of complex evolutions , in all of which [Serjeant Varden]_{354-serjeant varden} bore a conspicuous share . Having displayed [their]_{88-the royal east london volunteers} military prowess to the utmost in these warlike shows , [they]_{88-the royal east london volunteers} marched in glittering order to [the Chelsea Bun House]_{89-the chelsea bun house} , and regaled in [the adjacent taverns]_{10120-the adjacent taverns} until dark . Then at sound of drum [they]_{88-the royal east london volunteers} fell in again , and returned amidst the shouting of [[His]_0-i Majesty ’s lieges]_{10121-his majesty ’s lieges} to [the place]_{7219-the place} from whence [they]_{88-the royal east london volunteers} came . The homeward march being somewhat tardy,--owing to the un - soldierlike behaviour of [certain corporals , who , being [gentlemen of sedentary pursuits in private life and excitable out of doors]_{10124-gentlemen of sedentary pursuits in private life and excitable out of doors} , broke several windows with [their]_{10123-certain corporals , who , being gentlemen of sedentary pursuits in private life and excitable out of doors , broke several windows with their bayonets} bayonets]_{10123-certain corporals , who , being gentlemen of sedentary pursuits in private life and excitable out of doors , broke several windows with their bayonets} , and rendered it imperative on [the commanding officer]_{10125-the commanding officer} to deliver [them]_{10123-certain corporals , who , being gentlemen of sedentary pursuits in private life and excitable out of doors , broke several windows with their bayonets} over to [a strong guard , with whom [they]_{88-the royal east london volunteers} fought at intervals as [they]_{88-the royal east london volunteers} came along,--it was nine o’clock when [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} reached [home]_7189-home]_{10126-a strong guard , with whom they fought at intervals as they came along,--it was nine o’clock when the locksmith reached home} . [A hackney - coach]_{3615-a hackney - coach} was waiting near [his]_3772-his door ; and as [he]_3772-his passed [it]_{3615-a hackney - coach} , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} looked from the window and called [him]_3772-his by [his]_3772-his name . ‘_[0-i] The sight of [you]_3772-his is good for sore eyes , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , stepping up to [him]_3772-his . ‘_[7320-sir] [I]_0-i wish [you]_3772-his had walked in though , rather than waited here . ’ ‘_[3772-his] There is [nobody]_7945-nobody at [home]_7189-home , [I]_0-i find , ’ [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} answered ; ‘_{[7945-nobody]} besides , [I]_0-i desired to be as private as [I]_0-i could . ’ ‘_[0-i] Humph ! ’ muttered [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , looking round at [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} house]_{7259-his house} . ‘_[0-i] Gone with [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} to [that precious Branch]_{3776-that precious branch} , no doubt . ’ [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} invited [him]_{7447-the locksmith} to come into [the coach]_{8385-the coach} , and , if [he]_{7447-the locksmith} were not tired or anxious to go [home]_7189-home , to ride with [him]_{7447-the locksmith} a little way that [they]_10135-they might have some talk together . [Gabriel]_212-gabriel cheerfully complied , and the coachman mounting [his]_{7447-the locksmith} box drove off . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , after a minute ’s pause , ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [you]_{219-mrs varden} will be amazed to hear what errand [I]_0-i am on ; it will seem a very strange one . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have no doubt it ’s a reasonable one , [sir]_7320-sir , and has a meaning in it , ’ replied [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ; ‘_[7320-sir] or it would not be [yours]_7320-sir at all . Have [you]_7320-sir just come back to [town]_494-town , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] But half an hour ago . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Bringing no news of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , or [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} ? ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} dubiously . ‘_[7320-sir] Ah ! [you]_7320-sir need n’t shake [your]_7320-sir head , [sir]_7320-sir . It was a wild - goose chase . [I]_0-i feared that , from the first . [You]_7320-sir exhausted all reasonable means of discovery when [they]_3782-they went away . To begin again after so long a time has passed is hopeless , [sir]_7320-sir -- quite hopeless . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Why , where are [they]_3782-they ? ’ [he]_7320-sir returned impatiently . ‘_[7320-sir] Where can they be ? [Above ground]_{3784-above ground} ? ’ ‘_[7320-sir] God knows , ’ rejoined [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_[7320-sir] many that [I]_0-i knew above it five years ago , have [their]_3782-they beds under the grass now . And [the world]_{511-the world} is [a wide place]_{3786-a wide place} . It ’s a hopeless attempt , [sir]_7320-sir , believe [me]_0-i . [We]_3788-we must leave the discovery of this mystery , like all others , to time , and accident , and [Heaven]_210-heaven ’s pleasure . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , [[my]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [I]_0-i have a deeper meaning in [my]_0-i present anxiety to find [them]_3782-they out , than [you]_{219-mrs varden} can fathom . It is not a mere whim ; it is not the casual revival of [my]_0-i old wishes and desires ; but an earnest , solemn purpose . [My]_0-i thoughts and dreams all tend to it , and fix it in [my]_0-i mind . [I]_0-i have no rest by day or night ; [I]_0-i have no peace or quiet ; [I]_0-i am haunted . ’ [His]_0-i voice was so altered from its usual tones , and [his]_0-i manner bespoke so much emotion , that [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , in [his]_212-gabriel wonder , could only sit and look towards [him]_0-i in the darkness , and fancy the expression of [his]_0-i face . ‘_{[3790-the victim of some hideous fancy]} Do not ask [me]_0-i , ’ continued [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_{[3790-the victim of some hideous fancy]} to explain [myself]_0-i . If [I]_0-i were to do so , [you]_{219-mrs varden} would think [me]_0-i [the victim of some hideous fancy]_{3790-the victim of some hideous fancy} . It is enough that this is so , and that [I]_0-i cannot -- no , [I]_0-i can not -- lie quietly in [my]_0-i bed , without doing what will seem to [you]_{219-mrs varden} incomprehensible . ’ ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} Since when , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} after a pause , ‘_[7320-sir] has this uneasy feeling been upon [you]_7320-sir ? ’ [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} hesitated for some moments , and then replied : ‘_[7320-sir] Since the night of the storm . In short , since the last nineteenth of March . ’ As though [he]_0-i feared that [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} might express surprise , or reason with [him]_0-i , [he]_0-i hastily went on : ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [You]_{219-mrs varden} will think , [I]_0-i know , [I]_0-i labour under some delusion . Perhaps [I]_0-i do . But it is not a morbid one ; it is a wholesome action of the mind , reasoning on actual occurrences . [You]_{219-mrs varden} know the furniture remains in [[Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} ’s house]_{3792-mrs rudge ’s house} , and that [it]_3793-it has been shut up , by [my]_0-i orders , since [she]_{229-mrs rudge} went away , save once a - week or so , when [an old neighbour]_{3794-an old neighbour} visits [it]_3793-it to scare away the rats . [I]_0-i am on [my]_0-i way [there]_7220-there now . ’ ‘_[0-i] For what purpose ? ’ asked [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[0-i] To pass the night there , ’ [he]_0-i replied ; ‘_[0-i] and not to - night alone , but many nights . This is a secret which [I]_0-i trust to [you]_{219-mrs varden} in case of any unexpected emergency . [You]_{219-mrs varden} will not come , unless in case of strong necessity , to [me]_0-i ; from dusk to broad day [I]_0-i shall be there . [Emma]_230-emma , [[your]_{219-mrs varden} daughter]_{2493-your daughter} , and [the rest]_{561-the rest} , suppose [me]_0-i out of [London]_2-london , as [I]_0-i have been until within this hour . Do not undeceive [them]_3798-them . This is the errand [I]_0-i am bound upon . [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i may confide it to [you]_{219-mrs varden} , and [I]_0-i rely upon [your]_{219-mrs varden} questioning [me]_0-i no more at this time . ’ With that , as if to change the theme , [he]_0-i led [the astounded locksmith]_{10141-the astounded locksmith} back to the night of [the Maypole highwayman]_{10142-the maypole highwayman} , to the robbery of [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} , to the reappearance of [the man at [[Mrs Rudge]_{229-mrs rudge} ’s house]_{3792-mrs rudge ’s house}]_{10143-the man at mrs rudge ’s house} , and to all the strange circumstances which afterwards occurred . [He]_0-i even asked [him]_{10141-the astounded locksmith} carelessly about [the man]_{472-the man} ’s height , [his]_{472-the man} face , [his]_{472-the man} figure , whether [he]_{472-the man} was like [any one [he]_{472-the man} had ever seen]_{10146-any one he had ever seen} -- like [Hugh]_198-hugh , for instance , or [any man [he]_{472-the man} had known]_{10147-any man he had known} at any time -- and put many questions of that sort , which [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , considering them as mere devices to engage [his]_{7447-the locksmith} attention and prevent [his]_{7447-the locksmith} expressing the astonishment [he]_{7447-the locksmith} felt , answered pretty much at random . At length , [they]_10149-they arrived at the corner of [the street in which [the house]_{7210-the house} stood]_{10150-the street in which the house stood} , where [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , alighting , dismissed [the coach]_{8385-the coach} . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} If [you]_3799-you desire to see [me]_0-i safely lodged , ’ [he]_0-i said , turning to [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} with a gloomy smile , ‘_[3799-you] [you]_3799-you can . ’ [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , to whom all former marvels had been nothing in comparison with this , followed [him]_{206-mr haredale} along [the narrow pavement]_{10154-the narrow pavement} in silence . When [they]_10149-they reached the door , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} softly opened it with a key [he]_{206-mr haredale} had about [him]_{206-mr haredale} , and closing it when [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} entered , [they]_10149-they were left in thorough darkness . [They]_10149-they groped [their]_10149-they way into [the ground - floor room]_{10155-the ground - floor room} . Here [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} struck a light , and kindled a pocket taper [he]_{206-mr haredale} had brought with [him]_{206-mr haredale} for the purpose . It was then , when the flame was full upon [him]_{206-mr haredale} , that [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} saw for the first time how haggard , pale , and changed [he]_{206-mr haredale} looked ; how worn and thin [he]_{206-mr haredale} was ; how perfectly [his]_{206-mr haredale} whole appearance coincided with all that [he]_{206-mr haredale} had said so strangely as [they]_10149-they rode along . It was not an unnatural impulse in [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , after what [he]_212-gabriel had heard , to note curiously the expression of [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes . It was perfectly collected and rational;--so much so , indeed , that [he]_212-gabriel felt ashamed of [his]_212-gabriel momentary suspicion , and drooped [his]_212-gabriel own when [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} looked towards [him]_212-gabriel , as if [he]_{206-mr haredale} feared [they]_10149-they would betray [his]_{206-mr haredale} thoughts . ‘_[3799-you] Will [you]_3800-you walk through [the house]_{7210-the house} ? ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , with a glance towards the window , the crazy shutters of which were closed and fastened . ‘_[3799-you] Speak low . ’ There was a kind of awe about [the place]_{7219-the place} , which would have rendered it difficult to speak in any other manner . [Gabriel]_212-gabriel whispered ‘_[3799-you] Yes , ’ and followed [him]_{206-mr haredale} [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} . Everything was just as [they]_10149-they had seen [it]_{7219-the place} last . There was a sense of closeness from the exclusion of fresh air , and a gloom and heaviness around , as though long imprisonment had made the very silence sad . The homely hangings of the beds and windows had begun to droop ; the dust lay thick upon their dwindling folds ; and damps had made their way through ceiling , wall , and floor . The boards creaked beneath [their]_10149-they tread , as if resenting the unaccustomed intrusion ; [nimble spiders , paralysed by the taper ’s glare]_{10159-nimble spiders , paralysed by the taper ’s glare} , checked the motion of [their]_{10159-nimble spiders , paralysed by the taper ’s glare} hundred legs upon the wall , or dropped like lifeless things upon the ground ; the death - watch ticked ; and the scampering feet of rats and mice rattled behind the wainscot . As [they]_10149-they looked about [them]_10149-they on the decaying furniture , it was strange to find how vividly it presented [those to whom it had belonged , and with whom it was once familiar]_{10160-those to whom it had belonged , and with whom it was once familiar} . [Grip]_237-grip seemed to perch again upon [his]_237-grip high - backed chair ; [Barnaby]_220-barnaby to crouch in [his]_237-grip old favourite corner by the fire ; [the mother]_{9454-the mother} to resume [her]_{9454-the mother} usual seat , and watch [him]_237-grip as of old . Even when [they]_10149-they could separate these objects from the phantoms of the mind which [they]_10149-they invoked , the latter only glided out of sight , but lingered near [them]_10149-they still ; for then [they]_10149-they seemed to lurk in [closets]_793-closets and behind the doors , ready to start out and suddenly accost [them]_10149-they in well - remembered tones . [They]_10149-they went [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} , and again into [the room [they]_10149-they had just now left]_{10164-the room they had just now left} . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} unbuckled [his]_{206-mr haredale} sword and laid it on the table , with a pair of pocket pistols ; then told [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} would light [him]_{206-mr haredale} to the door . ‘_[3799-you] But this is [a dull place]_{3802-a dull place} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel lingering ; ‘_[3799-you] may [no one]_{7986-no one} share [your]_7320-sir watch ? ’ [He]_7320-sir shook [his]_7320-sir head , and so plainly evinced [his]_7320-sir wish to be alone , that [Gabriel]_212-gabriel could say no more . In another moment [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} was standing in [the street]_{780-the street} , whence [he]_{7447-the locksmith} could see that the light once more travelled [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , and soon returning to [the room below]_{10169-the room below} , shone brightly through the chinks of the shutters . If ever [man]_7337-man were sorely puzzled and perplexed , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} was , that night . Even when snugly seated by [[his]_{206-mr haredale} own fireside]_{10172-his own fireside} , with [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} opposite in a nightcap and night - jacket , and [Dolly]_216-dolly beside [him]_{206-mr haredale} ( in a most distracting dishabille ) curling [her]_216-dolly hair , and smiling as if [she]_216-dolly had never cried in all [her]_216-dolly life and never could -- even then , with [Toby]_231-toby at [his]_{206-mr haredale} elbow and [his]_{206-mr haredale} pipe in [his]_{206-mr haredale} mouth , and [Miggs]_239-miggs ( but that perhaps was not much ) falling asleep in the background , [he]_{206-mr haredale} could not quite discard [his]_{206-mr haredale} wonder and uneasiness . So in [his]_{206-mr haredale} dreams -- still there was [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , haggard and careworn , listening in [the solitary house]_{10173-the solitary house} to every sound that stirred , with the taper shining through the chinks until the day should turn it pale and end [his]_{206-mr haredale} lonely watching . Chapter 43 Next morning brought no satisfaction to [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s thoughts , nor next day , nor the next , nor many others . Often after nightfall [he]_{206-mr haredale} entered [the street]_{780-the street} , and turned [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes towards [the well - known house]_{10176-the well - known house} ; and as surely as [he]_{206-mr haredale} did so , there was the solitary light , still gleaming through the crevices of the window - shutter , while all within was motionless , noiseless , cheerless , as a grave . Unwilling to hazard [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s favour by disobeying [his]_{206-mr haredale} strict injunction , [he]_{206-mr haredale} never ventured to knock at the door or to make [his]_{206-mr haredale} presence known in any way . But whenever strong interest and curiosity attracted [him]_{206-mr haredale} to the spot -- which was not seldom -- the light was always there . If [he]_{206-mr haredale} could have known what passed within , the knowledge would have yielded [him]_{206-mr haredale} no clue to this mysterious vigil . At twilight , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} shut [himself]_{206-mr haredale} up , and at daybreak [he]_{206-mr haredale} came forth . [He]_{206-mr haredale} never missed a night , always came and went alone , and never varied [his]_{206-mr haredale} proceedings in the least degree . The manner of [his]_{206-mr haredale} watch was this . At dusk , [he]_{206-mr haredale} entered [the house]_{7210-the house} in the same way as when [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} bore [him]_{206-mr haredale} company , kindled a light , went through [the rooms]_{10179-the rooms} , and narrowly examined [them]_{10179-the rooms} . That done , [he]_{206-mr haredale} returned to [the chamber on the ground - floor]_{10180-the chamber on the ground - floor} , and laying [his]_{206-mr haredale} sword and pistols on the table , sat by it until morning . [He]_{206-mr haredale} usually had a book with [him]_{206-mr haredale} , and often tried to read , but never fixed [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes or thoughts upon it for five minutes together . The slightest noise without doors , caught [his]_{206-mr haredale} ear ; a step upon [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} seemed to make [his]_{206-mr haredale} heart leap . [He]_{206-mr haredale} was not without some refreshment during the long lonely hours ; generally carrying in [his]_{206-mr haredale} pocket a sandwich of bread and meat , and a small flask of wine . The latter diluted with large quantities of water , [he]_{206-mr haredale} drank in a heated , feverish way , as though [his]_{206-mr haredale} throat were dried ; but [he]_{206-mr haredale} scarcely ever broke [his]_{206-mr haredale} fast , by so much as a crumb of bread . If this voluntary sacrifice of sleep and comfort had its origin , as [the locksmith on consideration]_{10182-the locksmith on consideration} was disposed to think , in any superstitious expectation of the fulfilment of a dream or vision connected with the event on which [he]_{206-mr haredale} had brooded for so many years , and if [he]_{206-mr haredale} waited for [some ghostly visitor who walked abroad when [men]_624-men lay sleeping in [their]_624-men beds]_{10183-some ghostly visitor who walked abroad when men lay sleeping in their beds} , [he]_{206-mr haredale} showed no trace of fear or wavering . [His]_{206-mr haredale} stern features expressed inflexible resolution ; [his]_{206-mr haredale} brows were puckered , and [his]_{206-mr haredale} lips compressed , with deep and settled purpose ; and when [he]_{206-mr haredale} started at a noise and listened , it was not with the start of fear but hope , and catching up [his]_{206-mr haredale} sword as though the hour had come at last , [he]_{206-mr haredale} would clutch it in [his]_{206-mr haredale} tight - clenched hand , and listen with sparkling eyes and eager looks , until it died away . These disappointments were numerous , for they ensued on almost every sound , but [his]_{206-mr haredale} constancy was not shaken . Still , every night [he]_{206-mr haredale} was at [[his]_{206-mr haredale} post]_{10185-his post} , [the same stern , sleepless , sentinel]_{10186-the same stern , sleepless , sentinel} ; and still night passed , and morning dawned , and [he]_{206-mr haredale} must watch again . This went on for weeks ; [he]_{206-mr haredale} had taken a lodging at [Vauxhall]_90-vauxhall in which to pass the day and rest [himself]_{206-mr haredale} ; and from [this place]_{551-this place} , when the tide served , [he]_{206-mr haredale} usually came to [London Bridge]_{25-london bridge} from [Westminster]_{79-westminster} by [water]_10188-water , in order that [he]_{206-mr haredale} might avoid [the busy streets]_{10189-the busy streets} . One evening , shortly before twilight , [he]_{206-mr haredale} came [[his]_{206-mr haredale} accustomed road]_{10190-his accustomed road} upon [the river ’s bank]_{10191-the river ’s bank} , intending to pass through [Westminster Hall]_{91-westminster hall} into [Palace Yard]_{92-palace yard} , and there take [boat]_10192-boat to [London Bridge]_{25-london bridge} as usual . There was a pretty large concourse of people assembled round [the Houses of Parliament]_{10193-the houses of parliament} , looking at [the members]_{10194-the members} as [they]_{10194-the members} entered and departed , and giving vent to rather noisy demonstrations of approval or dislike , according to [their]_{10194-the members} known opinions . As [he]_{206-mr haredale} made [his]_{206-mr haredale} way among [the throng]_{10195-the throng} , [he]_{206-mr haredale} heard once or twice the No - Popery cry , which was then becoming pretty familiar to the ears of [most men]_{7196-most men} ; but holding it in very slight regard , and observing that [the idlers]_{10197-the idlers} were of the lowest grade , [he]_{206-mr haredale} neither thought nor cared about it , but made [his]_{206-mr haredale} way along , with perfect indifference . There were [many little knots and groups of persons]_{10198-many little knots and groups of persons} in [Westminster Hall]_{91-westminster hall} : [some few looking upward at]_{10199-some few looking upward at} [its]_{91-westminster hall} noble ceiling , and at the rays of evening light , tinted by the setting sun , which streamed in aslant through [its]_{91-westminster hall} small windows , and growing dimmer by degrees , were quenched in the gathering gloom below ; [some , [noisy passengers]_{10201-noisy passengers} , mechanics going [home]_7189-home from work , and [otherwise , who hurried quickly through , waking the echoes]_{10203-otherwise , who hurried quickly through , waking the echoes} with [their]_{10200-some , noisy passengers , mechanics going home from work , and otherwise , who hurried quickly through , waking the echoes with their voices , and soon darkening the small door in the distance , as they passed into the street beyond} voices , and soon darkening the small door in the distance , as [they]_{10200-some , noisy passengers , mechanics going home from work , and otherwise , who hurried quickly through , waking the echoes with their voices , and soon darkening the small door in the distance , as they passed into the street beyond} passed into [the street beyond]_{10204-the street beyond}]_{10200-some , noisy passengers , mechanics going home from work , and otherwise , who hurried quickly through , waking the echoes with their voices , and soon darkening the small door in the distance , as they passed into the street beyond} ; [some , in busy conference together on political or private matters]_{10205-some , in busy conference together on political or private matters} , pacing slowly up and down with eyes that sought the ground , and seeming , by [their]_{10200-some , noisy passengers , mechanics going home from work , and otherwise , who hurried quickly through , waking the echoes with their voices , and soon darkening the small door in the distance , as they passed into the street beyond} attitudes , to listen earnestly from head to foot . Here , [a dozen squabbling urchins]_{10206-a dozen squabbling urchins} made a very Babel in the air ; there , [a solitary man]_{10207-a solitary man} , [half clerk]_{10208-half clerk} , half [mendicant]_{10209-mendicant} , paced up and down with hungry dejection in [his]_{10207-a solitary man} look and gait ; at [his]_{10207-a solitary man} elbow passed [an errand - lad]_{10210-an errand - lad} , swinging [his]_{10207-a solitary man} basket round and round , and with [his]_{10207-a solitary man} shrill whistle riving the very timbers of the roof ; while [a more observant schoolboy]_{10211-a more observant schoolboy} , half - way through , pocketed [his]_{10211-a more observant schoolboy} ball , and eyed the distant beadle as [he]_{10211-a more observant schoolboy} came looming on . It was that time of evening when , if [you]_10212-you shut [your]_10212-you eyes and open them again , the darkness of an hour appears to have gathered in a second . [The smooth - worn pavement , dusty with footsteps]_{10213-the smooth - worn pavement , dusty with footsteps} , still called upon the lofty walls to reiterate the shuffle and the tread of feet unceasingly , save when the closing of some heavy door resounded through [the building]_{7248-the building} like a clap of thunder , and drowned all other noises in [its]_{7248-the building} rolling sound . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , glancing only at such of [these groups]_{10215-these groups} as [he]_{206-mr haredale} passed nearest to , and then in a manner betokening that [his]_{206-mr haredale} thoughts were elsewhere , had nearly traversed [the Hall]_{10216-the hall} , when [two persons before [him]_{206-mr haredale}]_{10217-two persons before him} caught [his]_{206-mr haredale} attention . One of these , [a gentleman in elegant attire]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} , carried in [his]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} hand a cane , which [he]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} twirled in a jaunty manner as [he]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} loitered on ; the other , [an obsequious , crouching , fawning figure]_{10219-an obsequious , crouching , fawning figure} , listened to what [he]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} said -- at times throwing in a humble word [himself]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} -- and , with [his]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} shoulders shrugged up to [his]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} ears , rubbed [his]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} hands submissively , or answered at intervals by an inclination of the head , half - way between a nod of acquiescence , and a bow of most profound respect . In the abstract there was nothing very remarkable in [this pair]_{10220-this pair} , for servility waiting on a handsome suit of clothes and a cane -- not to speak of gold and silver sticks , or wands of office -- is common enough . But there was that about [the well - dressed man]_{10221-the well - dressed man} , yes , and about the other likewise , which struck [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} with no pleasant feeling . [He]_{206-mr haredale} hesitated , stopped , and would have stepped aside and turned out of [his]_{206-mr haredale} path , but at the moment , [the other two]_{10116-the other two} faced about quickly , and stumbled upon [him]_{206-mr haredale} before [he]_{206-mr haredale} could avoid [them]_{10116-the other two} . [The gentleman with the cane]_{10223-the gentleman with the cane} lifted [his]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} hat and had begun to tender an apology , which [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} had begun as hastily to acknowledge and walk away , when [he]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} stopped short and cried , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ! Gad bless [me]_0-i , this is strange indeed ! ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} It is , ’ [he]_{10218-a gentleman in elegant attire} returned impatiently ; ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} yes -- a-- ’ ‘_{[9039-my dear friend]} [[My]_0-i dear friend]_{9039-my dear friend} , ’ cried [the other]_{483-the other} , detaining [him]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_{[9039-my dear friend]} why such great speed ? One minute , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , for the sake of old acquaintance . ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [I]_0-i am in haste , ’ [he]_0-i said . ‘_[0-i] Neither of [us]_3806-us has sought this meeting . Let it be a brief one . Good night ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Fie , fie ! ’ replied [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ( for it was [he]_{342-sir john} ) , ‘_[0-i] how very churlish ! [We]_3806-us were speaking of [you]_{9039-my dear friend} . [Your]_{9039-my dear friend} name was on [my]_0-i lips -- perhaps [you]_{9039-my dear friend} heard [me]_0-i mention it ? No ? [I]_0-i am sorry for that . [I]_0-i am really sorry.--You know [[our]_3806-us friend]_{8016-our friend} here , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ? This is really a most remarkable meeting ! ’ [The friend]_{10225-the friend} , plainly very ill at ease , had made bold to press [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ’s arm , and to give [him]_{10225-the friend} other significant hints that [he]_{10225-the friend} was desirous of avoiding this introduction . As it did not suit [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ’s purpose , however , that it should be evaded , [he]_{10225-the friend} appeared quite unconscious of these silent remonstrances , and inclined [his]_{10225-the friend} hand towards [him]_{10225-the friend} , as [he]_{10225-the friend} spoke , to call attention to [him]_{10225-the friend} more particularly . [The friend]_{10225-the friend} , therefore , had nothing for it , but to muster up the pleasantest smile [he]_{10225-the friend} could , and to make a conciliatory bow , as [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} turned [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes upon [him]_{10225-the friend} . Seeing that [he]_{10225-the friend} was recognised , [he]_{10225-the friend} put out [his]_{10225-the friend} hand in an awkward and embarrassed manner , which was not mended by its contemptuous rejection . ‘_{[326-gashford]} [Mr Gashford]_326-gashford ! ’ said [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , coldly . ‘_{[326-gashford]} It is as [I]_0-i have heard then . [You]_326-gashford have left the darkness for the light , [sir]_7320-sir , and hate those whose opinions [you]_326-gashford formerly held , with all the bitterness of [a renegade]_{3809-a renegade} . [You]_326-gashford are an honour , [sir]_7320-sir , to any cause . [I]_0-i wish the one [you]_326-gashford espouse at present , much joy of the acquisition it has made . ’ [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} rubbed [his]_{9531-the secretary} hands and bowed , as though [he]_{9531-the secretary} would disarm [[his]_{9531-the secretary} adversary]_{8107-his adversary} by humbling [himself]_{9531-the secretary} before [him]_{9531-the secretary} . [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} again exclaimed , with an air of great gaiety , ‘_[0-i] Now , really , this is a most remarkable meeting ! ’ and took a pinch of snuff with [his]_{342-sir john} usual self - possession . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ’ said [Gashford]_326-gashford , stealthily raising [his]_326-gashford eyes , and letting [them]_10229-them drop again when [they]_10229-them met [the other]_{483-the other} ’s steady gaze , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} is too conscientious , too honourable , too manly , [I]_0-i am sure , to attach unworthy motives to an honest change of opinions , even though it implies a doubt of those [he]_{206-mr haredale} holds [himself]_{206-mr haredale} . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} is too just , too generous , too clear - sighted in [his]_{206-mr haredale} moral vision , to-- ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Yes , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ [he]_326-gashford rejoined with a sarcastic smile , finding [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} stopped . ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_7320-sir were saying’-- [Gashford]_326-gashford meekly shrugged [his]_326-gashford shoulders , and looking on the ground again , was silent . ‘ No , but let [us]_10232-our really , ’_{[342-sir john]} interposed [Sir John]_{342-sir john} at this juncture , ‘ let [us]_10232-our really , for a moment , contemplate the very remarkable character of this meeting . [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , [[my]_{342-sir john} dear friend]_{9039-my dear friend} , pardon [me]_{342-sir john} if [I]_{342-sir john} think [you]_{206-mr haredale} are not sufficiently impressed with its singularity . Here [we]_10232-our stand , by no previous appointment or arrangement , [three old schoolfellows]_{10234-three old schoolfellows} , in [Westminster Hall]_{91-westminster hall} ; [three old boarders in [a remarkably dull and shady seminary at [Saint Omer ’s]_{93-saint omer ’s} , where [you]_{206-mr haredale} , being [Catholics]_{10237-catholics} and of necessity educated out of [England]_1-england]_{10236-a remarkably dull and shady seminary at saint omer ’s , where you , being catholics and of necessity educated out of england} , were brought up]_{10235-three old boarders in a remarkably dull and shady seminary at saint omer ’s , where you , being catholics and of necessity educated out of england , were brought up} ; and where [I]_{342-sir john} , being [a promising young Protestant at that time]_{10238-a promising young protestant at that time} , was sent to learn the French tongue from [a native of [Paris]_94-paris]_{10239-a native of paris} ! ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ Add to the singularity , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ that [some of [[you]_{206-mr haredale} Protestants of promise]_{10241-you protestants of promise}]_{10240-some of you protestants of promise} are at this moment leagued in [yonder building]_{10242-yonder building} , to prevent [our]_10232-our having the surpassing and unheard - of privilege of teaching [[our]_10232-our children]_{10243-our children} to read and write -- here -- in [this land]_{10244-this land} , where thousands of [us]_10232-our enter [your]_{206-mr haredale} service every year , and to preserve the freedom of which , [we]_10232-our die in bloody battles abroad , in heaps : and that others of [you]_{206-mr haredale} , to the number of some thousands as [I]_{206-mr haredale} learn , are led on to look on [all men of [my]_{206-mr haredale} creed]_{10245-all men of my creed} as wolves and beasts of prey , by [this man Gashford]_{10246-this man gashford} . Add to it besides the bare fact that [this man]_{711-this man} lives in society , walks [the streets]_{448-the streets} in broad day -- [I]_{206-mr haredale} was about to say , holds up [his]_{711-this man} head , but that [he]_{711-this man} does not -- and it will be strange , and very strange , [I]_{206-mr haredale} grant [you]_{342-sir john} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Oh ! [you]_{342-sir john} are hard upon [[our]_10232-our friend]_{8016-our friend} , ’_{[342-sir john]} replied [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , with an engaging smile . ‘ [You]_{342-sir john} are really very hard upon [[our]_10232-our friend]_{8016-our friend} ! ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ Let [him]_{711-this man} go on , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’_{[326-gashford]} said [Gashford]_326-gashford , fumbling with [his]_326-gashford gloves . ‘ Let [him]_{711-this man} go on . [I]_326-gashford can make allowances , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . [I]_326-gashford am honoured with [your]_{342-sir john} good opinion , and [I]_326-gashford can dispense with [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} is [a sufferer from the penal laws]_{10251-a sufferer from the penal laws} , and [I]_326-gashford ca n’t expect [his]_{711-this man} favour . ’_{[326-gashford]} ‘ [You]_{342-sir john} have so much of [my]_{206-mr haredale} favour , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} retorted [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , with a bitter glance at [the third party]_{3812-the third party} in [their]_3813-their conversation , ‘ that [I]_{206-mr haredale} am glad to see [you]_{342-sir john} in such good company . [You]_{342-sir john} are the essence of [your]_{342-sir john} great Association , in [yourselves]_{342-sir john} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Now , there [you]_{342-sir john} mistake , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , in [his]_{342-sir john} most benignant way . ‘ There -- which is a most remarkable circumstance for [a man of]_{10253-a man of} [your]_{342-sir john} punctuality and exactness , [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} -- [you]_{342-sir john} fall into error . [I]_{342-sir john} do n’t belong to the body ; [I]_{342-sir john} have an immense respect for [its members]_{10254-its members} , but [I]_{342-sir john} do n’t belong to [it]_{10254-its members} ; although [I]_{342-sir john} am , it is certainly true , [the conscientious opponent of [your]_{342-sir john} being relieved]_{10255-the conscientious opponent of your being relieved} . [I]_{342-sir john} feel it [my]_{342-sir john} duty to be so ; it is a most unfortunate necessity ; and cost [me]_{342-sir john} a bitter struggle.--Will [you]_{342-sir john} try this box ? If [you]_{342-sir john} do n’t object to a trifling infusion of a very chaste scent , [you]_{342-sir john} ’ll find its flavour exquisite . ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} ask [your]_{342-sir john} pardon , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , declining the proffer with a motion of [his]_{206-mr haredale} hand , ‘ for having ranked [you]_{342-sir john} among [the humble instruments who are obvious and in all men]_{10256-the humble instruments who are obvious and in all men} ’s sight . [I]_{206-mr haredale} should have done more justice to [your]_{342-sir john} genius . Men of [your]_{342-sir john} capacity plot in secrecy and safety , and leave exposed posts to [the duller wits]_{10257-the duller wits} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Do n’t apologise , for [the world]_{511-the world} , ’_{[342-sir john]} replied [Sir John]_{342-sir john} sweetly ; ‘ [old friends like [you]_{342-sir john}]_{10259-old friends like you} and [I]_{342-sir john} , may be allowed some freedoms , or the deuce is in it . ’_{[342-sir john]} [Gashford]_326-gashford , who had been very restless all this time , but had not once looked up , now turned to [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , and ventured to mutter something to the effect that [he]_326-gashford must go , or [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} would perhaps be waiting . ‘ Do n’t distress [yourself]_{342-sir john} , [good sir]_{10260-good sir} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} ’ll take [my]_{206-mr haredale} leave , and put [you]_{342-sir john} at [your]_{342-sir john} ease-- ’_{[206-mr haredale]} which [he]_{206-mr haredale} was about to do without ceremony , when [he]_{206-mr haredale} was stayed by a buzz and murmur at the upper end of [the hall]_{10216-the hall} , and , looking in that direction , saw [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} coming in , with [a crowd of people]_{1872-a crowd of people} round [him]_{206-mr haredale} . There was a lurking look of triumph , though very differently expressed , in the faces of [[his]_{206-mr haredale} two companions]_{9900-his two companions} , which made it a natural impulse on [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s part not to give way before [this leader]_{3818-this leader} , but to stand there while [he]_{206-mr haredale} passed . [He]_{206-mr haredale} drew [himself]_{206-mr haredale} up and , clasping [his]_{206-mr haredale} hands behind [him]_{206-mr haredale} , looked on with a proud and scornful aspect , while [Lord George]_{323-lord george} slowly advanced ( for the press was great about [him]_{206-mr haredale} ) towards the spot where [they]_{9900-his two companions} were standing . [He]_{206-mr haredale} had left [the House of Commons]_{7201-the house of commons} but that moment , and had come straight down into [the Hall]_{10216-the hall} , bringing with [him]_{206-mr haredale} , as [his]_{206-mr haredale} custom was , intelligence of what had been said that night in reference to [the Papists]_{332-the papists} , and what petitions had been presented in [their]_{9900-his two companions} favour , and who had supported [them]_{9900-his two companions} , and when the bill was to be brought in , and when it would be advisable to present [their]_{9900-his two companions} own Great Protestant petition . All this [he]_{206-mr haredale} told [the persons]_{3821-the persons} about [him]_{206-mr haredale} in a loud voice , and with great abundance of ungainly gesture . [Those who were nearest [him]_{206-mr haredale}]_{3822-those who were nearest him} made comments to [each other]_{7381-each other} , and vented threats and murmurings ; [those who were outside the crowd]_{3824-those who were outside the crowd} cried , ‘ Silence , ’_{[3824-those who were outside the crowd]} and ‘ Stand back , ’_{[3824-those who were outside the crowd]} or closed in upon the rest , endeavouring to make a forcible exchange of places : and so [they]_{9900-his two companions} came driving on in a very disorderly and irregular way , as it is the manner of [a crowd]_{3825-a crowd} to do . When [they]_{9900-his two companions} were very near to where [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , and [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} stood , [Lord George]_{323-lord george} turned round and , making a few remarks of a sufficiently violent and incoherent kind , concluded with the usual sentiment , and called for three cheers to back it . While these were in the act of being given with great energy , [he]_{206-mr haredale} extricated [himself]_{206-mr haredale} from the press , and stepped up to [Gashford]_326-gashford ’s side . Both [he]_{206-mr haredale} and [Sir John]_{342-sir john} being well known to [the populace]_{1770-the populace} , [they]_{9900-his two companions} fell back a little , and left [the four standing together]_{3828-the four standing together} . ‘ [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} , seeing that [the nobleman]_{3829-the nobleman} regarded [him]_{206-mr haredale} with an inquisitive look . ‘ [A Catholic gentleman]_{10261-a catholic gentleman} unfortunately -- most unhappily [a Catholic]_{8357-a catholic} -- but [an esteemed acquaintance of [mine]_{342-sir john}]_{10263-an esteemed acquaintance of mine} , and once of [[Mr Gashford]_326-gashford ’s]_{10264-mr gashford ’s} . [[My]_{342-sir john} dear]_{812-my dear} [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , this is [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} . ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} should have known that , had [I]_{206-mr haredale} been ignorant of [[his]_{10264-mr gashford ’s} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} ’s person , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} hope there is but [one gentleman in [England]_1-england who , addressing [an ignorant and excited throng]_{10268-an ignorant and excited throng} , would speak of a large body of [[his]_{10264-mr gashford ’s} fellow - subjects]_{10269-his fellow - subjects} in such injurious language as [I]_{206-mr haredale} heard this moment]_{10267-one gentleman in england who , addressing an ignorant and excited throng , would speak of a large body of his fellow - subjects in such injurious language as i heard this moment} . For shame , [[my]_{206-mr haredale} lord]_{3194-my lord} , for shame ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [I]_{323-lord george} can not talk to [you]_{206-mr haredale} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[323-lord george]} replied [Lord George]_{323-lord george} in a loud voice , and waving [his]_{323-lord george} hand in a disturbed and agitated manner ; ‘ [we]_10272-we have nothing in common . ’_{[323-lord george]} ‘ [We]_10272-we have much in common -- many things -- all that [the Almighty]_{10273-the almighty} gave [us]_10272-we , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ; ‘ and common charity , not to say common sense and common decency , should teach [you]_{206-mr haredale} to refrain from these proceedings . If [every one of [those men]_{10275-those men}]_{10274-every one of those men} had arms in [their]_{10274-every one of those men} hands at this moment , as [they]_{10274-every one of those men} have [them]_10276-them in [their]_{10274-every one of those men} heads , [I]_{206-mr haredale} would not leave [this place]_{551-this place} without telling [you]_{206-mr haredale} that [you]_{206-mr haredale} disgrace [[your]_{206-mr haredale} station]_{10278-your station} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} do n’t hear [you]_{206-mr haredale} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} replied in the same manner as before ; ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} ca n’t hear [you]_{206-mr haredale} . It is indifferent to [me]_{206-mr haredale} what [you]_{206-mr haredale} say . Do n’t retort , [Gashford]_326-gashford , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} for [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} had made a show of wishing to do so ; ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} can hold no communion with [the worshippers of idols]_{10280-the worshippers of idols} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} As [he]_{206-mr haredale} said this , [he]_{206-mr haredale} glanced at [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , who lifted [his]_{342-sir john} hands and eyebrows , as if deploring the intemperate conduct of [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , and smiled in admiration of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} and of [[their]_{7574-the crowd} leader]_{7855-their leader} . ‘ [HE]_{342-sir john} retort ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} cried [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ Look [you]_{206-mr haredale} here , [[my]_{206-mr haredale} lord]_{3194-my lord} . Do [you]_{206-mr haredale} know [this man]_{711-this man} ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [Lord George]_{323-lord george} replied by laying [his]_{323-lord george} hand upon the shoulder of [[his]_{323-lord george} cringing secretary]_{3833-his cringing secretary} , and viewing [him]_{342-sir john} with a smile of confidence . ‘ [This man]_{711-this man} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , eyeing [him]_{342-sir john} from top to toe , ‘ who in [his]_{711-this man} boyhood was [a thief]_{1564-a thief} , and has been from that time to this , [a servile , false , and truckling knave]_{10285-a servile , false , and truckling knave} : [this man , who has crawled and crept through life , wounding the hands [he]_{711-this man} licked , and biting those [he]_{711-this man} fawned upon]_{10286-this man , who has crawled and crept through life , wounding the hands he licked , and biting those he fawned upon} : [this sycophant , who never knew what honour , truth , or courage]_{10287-this sycophant , who never knew what honour , truth , or courage} meant ; who robbed [[[his]_{711-this man} benefactor]_{10288-his benefactor} ’s daughter]_{10289-his benefactor ’s daughter} of [her]_{10289-his benefactor ’s daughter} virtue , and married [her]_{10289-his benefactor ’s daughter} to break [her]_{10289-his benefactor ’s daughter} heart , and did it , with stripes and cruelty : [this creature , who has whined at kitchen windows for the broken food , and begged for halfpence at [our]_10291-our chapel doors]_{10290-this creature , who has whined at kitchen windows for the broken food , and begged for halfpence at our chapel doors} : [this apostle of the faith]_{10292-this apostle of the faith} , whose tender conscience can not bear the altars where [his]_{711-this man} vicious life was publicly denounced -- Do [you]_10293-you know [this man]_{711-this man} ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Oh , really -- [you]_10293-you are very , very hard upon [[our]_10291-our friend]_{8016-our friend} ! ’_{[342-sir john]} exclaimed [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘ Let [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} go on , ’_{[326-gashford]} said [Gashford]_326-gashford , upon whose unwholesome face the perspiration had broken out during this speech , in blotches of wet ; ‘ [I]_326-gashford do n’t mind [him]_{711-this man} , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ; it ’s quite as indifferent to [me]_326-gashford what [he]_{711-this man} says , as it is to [[my]_326-gashford lord]_{3194-my lord} . If [he]_{711-this man} reviles [[my]_326-gashford lord]_{3194-my lord} , as [you]_{342-sir john} have heard , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , how can [I]_326-gashford hope to escape ? ’_{[326-gashford]} ‘ Is it not enough , [[my]_{206-mr haredale} lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} continued , ‘ that [I]_{206-mr haredale} , as good a gentleman as [you]_{3194-my lord} , must hold [my]_{206-mr haredale} property , such as it is , by a trick at which the state connives because of these hard laws ; and that [we]_10299-we may not teach [[our]_10299-we youth]_{10300-our youth} in [schools]_{10301-schools} the common principles of right and wrong ; but must [we]_10299-we be denounced and ridden by [such men as this]_{10302-such men as this} ! Here is [a man to head [your]_{3194-my lord} No - Popery cry]_{10303-a man to head your no - popery cry} ! For shame . For shame ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [The infatuated nobleman]_{3834-the infatuated nobleman} had glanced more than once at [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} , as if to inquire whether there was any truth in these statements concerning [Gashford]_326-gashford , and [Sir John]_{342-sir john} had as often plainly answered by a shrug or look , ‘ Oh dear [me]_{342-sir john} ! no . ’_{[342-sir john]} [He]_{342-sir john} now said , in the same loud key , and in the same strange manner as before : ‘ [I]_{342-sir john} have nothing to say , [sir]_7320-sir , in reply , and no desire to hear anything more . [I]_{342-sir john} beg [you]_7320-sir wo n’t obtrude [your]_7320-sir conversation , or these personal attacks , upon [me]_{342-sir john} . [I]_{342-sir john} shall not be deterred from doing [my]_{342-sir john} duty to [my]_{342-sir john} country and [[my]_{342-sir john} countrymen]_{10305-my countrymen} , by any such attempts , whether [they]_3835-they proceed from [emissaries of the Pope or not]_{10306-emissaries of the pope or not} , [I]_{342-sir john} assure [you]_7320-sir . Come , [Gashford]_326-gashford ! ’_{[342-sir john]} [They]_3835-they had walked on a few paces while speaking , and were now at the Hall - door , through which [they]_3835-they passed together . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , without any leave - taking , turned away to the river stairs , which were close at hand , and hailed [the only boatman who remained there]_{3836-the only boatman who remained there} . But [the throng of people]_{3837-the throng of people} -- the foremost of whom had heard every word that [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} said , and among all of whom the rumour had been rapidly dispersed that [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} was [a Papist who was bearding [him]_{7287-the stranger} for [his]_{3839-a papist who was bearding him for his advocacy of the popular cause} advocacy of the popular cause]_{3839-a papist who was bearding him for his advocacy of the popular cause} -- came pouring out pell - mell , and , forcing [the nobleman]_{3829-the nobleman} , [[his]_{3829-the nobleman} secretary]_{9546-his secretary} , and [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} on before [them]_{3837-the throng of people} , so that [they]_{3837-the throng of people} appeared to be at [their]_{3837-the throng of people} head , crowded to the top of the stairs where [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} waited until [the boat]_{3842-the boat} was ready , and there stood still , leaving [him]_{7287-the stranger} on a little clear space by [himself]_{7287-the stranger} . [They]_{3837-the throng of people} were not silent , however , though inactive . At first some indistinct mutterings arose among [them]_{3837-the throng of people} , which were followed by a hiss or two , and these swelled by degrees into a perfect storm . Then one voice said , ‘ Down with [the Papists]_{9585-the papists} ! ’_{[7287-the stranger]} and there was a pretty general cheer , but nothing more . After a lull of a few moments , [one man]_{1808-one man} cried out , ‘ Stone [him]_{7287-the stranger} ; ’_{[1808-one man]} another , ‘ Duck [him]_{7287-the stranger} ; ’_{[1808-one man]} another , in a stentorian voice , ‘ No [Popery]_335-popery ! ’_{[1808-one man]} This favourite cry [the rest]_{561-the rest} re - echoed , and [the mob , which might have been two hundred strong]_{3845-the mob , which might have been two hundred strong} , joined in a general shout . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} had stood calmly on the brink of the steps , until [they]_{3837-the throng of people} made this demonstration , when [he]_{206-mr haredale} looked round contemptuously , and walked at a slow pace down [the stairs]_{7713-the stairs} . [He]_{206-mr haredale} was pretty near [the boat]_{3842-the boat} , when [Gashford]_326-gashford , as if without intention , turned about , and directly afterwards a great stone was thrown by some hand , in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , which struck [him]_{7287-the stranger} on the head , and made [him]_{7287-the stranger} stagger like [a drunken man]_{8465-a drunken man} . The blood sprung freely from the wound , and trickled down [his]_{7287-the stranger} coat . [He]_{206-mr haredale} turned directly , and rushing up the steps with a boldness and passion which made [them]_{7574-the crowd} all fall back , demanded : ‘ Who did that ? Show [me]_{206-mr haredale} [the man who hit [me]_{206-mr haredale}]_{10308-the man who hit me} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [Not a soul]_{3850-not a soul} moved ; except [some in the rear who slunk off , and , escaping to the other side of the way]_{3851-some in the rear who slunk off , and , escaping to the other side of the way} , looked on like [indifferent spectators]_{3852-indifferent spectators} . ‘ Who did that ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} repeated . ‘ Show [me]_{206-mr haredale} [the man who did it]_{10309-the man who did it} . [Dog]_355-dog , was it [you]_355-dog ? It was [your]_355-dog deed , if not [your]_355-dog hand -- [I]_{206-mr haredale} know [you]_355-dog . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [He]_{206-mr haredale} threw [himself]_{206-mr haredale} on [Gashford]_326-gashford as [he]_{206-mr haredale} said the words , and hurled [him]_326-gashford to the ground . There was a sudden motion in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , and [some]_1792-some laid hands upon [him]_{206-mr haredale} , but [his]_{206-mr haredale} sword was out , and [they]_1792-some fell off again . ‘ [[My]_{3855-one of you} lord]_{3194-my lord} -- [Sir John,’--he]_{356-sir john,’--he} cried , ‘_{[3855-one of you]} draw , [one of [you]_3856-you]_{3855-one of you} -- [you]_3856-you are responsible for this outrage , and [I]_0-i look to [you]_3856-you . Draw , if [you]_3856-you are [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} . ’ With that [he]_{206-mr haredale} struck [Sir John]_{342-sir john} upon the breast with the flat of [his]_{206-mr haredale} weapon , and with a burning face and flashing eyes stood upon [his]_{206-mr haredale} guard ; alone , before [them]_3856-you all . For an instant , for the briefest space of time the mind can readily conceive , there was a change in [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ’s smooth face , such as [no man]_{7346-no man} ever saw there . The next moment , [he]_{206-mr haredale} stepped forward , and laid one hand on [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s arm , while with the other [he]_{206-mr haredale} endeavoured to appease [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear friend]_{9039-my dear friend} , [[my]_0-i good [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale}]_{3859-my good haredale} , [you]_{206-mr haredale} are blinded with passion -- it ’s very natural , extremely natural -- but [you]_{206-mr haredale} do n’t know [friends]_8069-friends from [foes]_3861-foes . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [them]_8069-friends all , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_0-i can distinguish well-- ’ [he]_7320-sir retorted , almost mad with rage . ‘_{[342-sir john]} [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , [Lord George]_{323-lord george} -- do [you]_{342-sir john} hear [me]_0-i ? Are [you]_{342-sir john} [cowards]_3863-cowards ? ’ ‘_{[342-sir john]} Never mind , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [a man]_{7264-a man} , forcing [his]_{7264-a man} way between and pushing [him]_7320-sir towards the stairs with friendly violence , ‘_[7320-sir] never mind asking that . For God ’s sake , get away . What CAN [you]_7320-sir do against [this number]_{3865-this number} ? And there are as many more in [the next street]_{2918-the next street} , who ’ll be round directly,’--indeed [they]_3867-they began to pour in as [he]_7320-sir said the words--‘you’d be giddy from that cut , in the first heat of a scuffle . Now do retire , [sir]_7320-sir , or take [my]_0-i word for it [you]_7320-sir ’ll be worse used than [you]_7320-sir would be if [every man in the crowd]_{3869-every man in the crowd} was [a woman]_{7605-a woman} , and [that woman]_{7778-that woman} [Bloody Mary]_{324-bloody mary} . Come , [sir]_7320-sir , make haste -- as quick as [you]_7320-sir can . ’ [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , who began to turn faint and sick , felt how sensible this advice was , and descended the steps with [[his]_{206-mr haredale} unknown friend]_{10314-his unknown friend} ’s assistance . [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} ( for [John]_{322-john grueby} it was ) helped [him]_{322-john grueby} into [the boat]_{3842-the boat} , and giving [her]_{10314-his unknown friend} a shove off , which sent [her]_{10314-his unknown friend} thirty feet into the tide , bade [the waterman]_{10316-the waterman} pull away like [a Briton]_{10317-a briton} ; and walked up again as composedly as if [he]_{322-john grueby} had just landed . There was at first a slight disposition on the part of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} to resent this interference ; but [John]_{322-john grueby} looking particularly strong and cool , and wearing besides [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ’s livery , [they]_{3416-the mob} thought better of it , and contented [themselves]_{3416-the mob} with sending a shower of small missiles after [the boat]_{3842-the boat} , which plashed harmlessly in the water ; for [she]_{10314-his unknown friend} had by this time cleared the bridge , and was darting swiftly down [the centre of [the stream]_{10321-the stream}]_{10320-the centre of the stream} . From this amusement , [they]_{3416-the mob} proceeded to giving Protestant knocks at the doors of [private houses]_{10322-private houses} , breaking a few lamps , and assaulting [some stray constables]_{10323-some stray constables} . But , it being whispered that [a detachment of Life Guards]_{10324-a detachment of life guards} had been sent for , [they]_{3416-the mob} took to [their]_{3416-the mob} heels with great expedition , and left [the street]_{780-the street} quite clear . Chapter 44 When [the concourse]_{10326-the concourse} separated , and , dividing into chance clusters , drew off in various directions , there still remained upon the scene of the late disturbance , [one man]_{1808-one man} . [This man]_{711-this man} was [Gashford]_326-gashford , who , bruised by [his]_326-gashford late fall , and hurt in a much greater degree by the indignity [he]_326-gashford had undergone , and the exposure of which [he]_326-gashford had been [the victim]_{10329-the victim} , limped up and down , breathing curses and threats of vengeance . It was not [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ’s nature to waste [his]_326-gashford wrath in words . While [he]_326-gashford vented the froth of [his]_326-gashford malevolence in those effusions , [he]_326-gashford kept a steady eye on [two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight]_{10331-two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight} , at no great distance , as [they]_{10331-two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight} walked to and fro , and talked together . [He]_326-gashford made no move towards [them]_{10331-two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight} , but waited patiently on the dark side of [the street]_{780-the street} , until [they]_{10331-two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight} were tired of strolling backwards and forwards and walked away in company . Then [he]_326-gashford followed , but at some distance : keeping [them]_{10331-two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight} in view , without appearing to have that object , or being seen by [them]_{10331-two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight} . [They]_{10331-two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight} went up [Parliament Street]_{95-parliament street} , past [[Saint Martin]_{357-saint martin} ’s church]_{10333-saint martin ’s church} , and away by [[Saint Giles]_{96-saint giles} ’s]_{10334-saint giles ’s} to [Tottenham Court Road]_{97-tottenham court road} , at the back of which , upon the western side , was then [a place called [the Green Lanes]_{10336-the green lanes}]_{10335-a place called the green lanes} . This was [a retired spot , not of the choicest kind , leading into [the fields]_{1785-the fields}]_{10337-a retired spot , not of the choicest kind , leading into the fields} . [Great heaps of ashes]_{10339-great heaps of ashes} ; [stagnant pools]_{10340-stagnant pools} , overgrown with rank grass and duckweed ; broken turnstiles ; and the upright posts of palings long since carried off for firewood , which menaced [all heedless walkers]_{10341-all heedless walkers} with [their]_{10331-two men , who , having disappeared with the rest when the alarm was spread , had since returned , and were now visible in the moonlight} jagged and rusty nails ; were the leading features of [the landscape]_{10342-the landscape} : while here and there a donkey , or a ragged horse , tethered to a stake , and cropping off a wretched meal from the coarse stunted turf , were quite in keeping with the scene , and would have suggested ( if [the houses]_{567-the houses} had not done so , sufficiently , of [themselves]_{567-the houses} ) how very poor [the people]_{8916-the people} were who lived in [the crazy huts adjacent]_{10345-the crazy huts adjacent} , and how foolhardy it might prove for [one who carried money , or wore decent clothes , to walk that way alone , unless by daylight]_{10346-one who carried money , or wore decent clothes , to walk that way alone , unless by daylight} . Poverty has its whims and shows of taste , as wealth has . [Some of [these cabins]_{10348-these cabins}]_{10347-some of these cabins} were turreted , some had false windows painted on [their]_{10347-some of these cabins} rotten walls ; one had a mimic clock , upon a crazy tower of four feet high , which screened the chimney ; each in [its]_10349-its little patch of ground had a rude seat or arbour . [The population]_{10350-the population} dealt in bones , in rags , in broken glass , in old wheels , in birds , and dogs . These , in [their]_{10350-the population} several ways of stowage , filled [the gardens]_{10351-the gardens} ; and shedding a perfume , not of the most delicious nature , in the air , filled it besides with yelps , and screams , and howling . Into [this retreat]_{10352-this retreat} , [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} followed [the two men whom [he]_{9531-the secretary} had held in sight]_{10354-the two men whom he had held in sight} ; and here [he]_{9531-the secretary} saw [them]_{10354-the two men whom he had held in sight} safely lodged , in one of [the meanest houses]_{10355-the meanest houses} , which was but [a room]_{10356-a room} , and that of small dimensions . [He]_{9531-the secretary} waited without , until the sound of [their]_{10354-the two men whom he had held in sight} voices , joined in a discordant song , assured [him]_{9531-the secretary} [they]_{10354-the two men whom he had held in sight} were making merry ; and then approaching the door , by means of a tottering plank which crossed the ditch in front , knocked at it with [his]_{9531-the secretary} hand . ‘_{[325-gashford]} [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ! ’ said [the man who opened it , taking [his]_{9531-the secretary} pipe from [his]_{9531-the secretary} mouth]_{10357-the man who opened it , taking his pipe from his mouth} , in evident surprise . ‘_{[325-gashford]} Why , who ’d have thought of this [here honour]_{3873-here honour} ! Walk in , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford -- walk in , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ [Gashford]_325-gashford required no second invitation , and entered with a gracious air . There was a fire in [the rusty grate]_{10358-the rusty grate} ( for though the spring was pretty far advanced , the nights were cold ) , and on a stool beside it [Hugh]_198-hugh sat smoking . [Dennis]_187-dennis placed a chair , [his]_187-dennis only one , for [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , in front of the hearth ; and took [his]_187-dennis seat again upon the stool [he]_187-dennis had left when [he]_187-dennis rose to give [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} admission . ‘_[7320-sir] What ’s in the wind now , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’ [he]_187-dennis said , as [he]_187-dennis resumed [his]_187-dennis pipe , and looked at [him]_198-hugh askew . ‘_{[325-gashford]} Any orders from head - quarters ? Are [we]_3875-we going to begin ? What is it , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’ ‘_{[325-gashford]} Oh , nothing , nothing , ’ rejoined [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , with a friendly nod to [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[325-gashford]} [We]_3875-we have broken the ice , though . [We]_3875-we had a little spurt to - day -- eh , [Dennis]_187-dennis ? ’ ‘_{[3876-a very little one]} [A very little one]_{3876-a very little one} , ’ growled [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘_{[3876-a very little one]} Not half enough for [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] Nor [me]_0-i neither ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[7428-master]} Give [us]_3875-we something to do with life in it -- with life in it , [master]_7428-master . Ha , ha ! ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} Why , [you]_187-dennis would n’t , ’ said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , with [his]_{9531-the secretary} worst expression of face , and in [his]_{9531-the secretary} mildest tones , ‘_{[7428-master]} have anything to do , with -- with death in it ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know that , ’ replied [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m open to orders . [I]_{9531-the secretary} do n’t care ; not [I.]_{9531-the secretary} ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ Nor [I]_{9531-the secretary} ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} vociferated [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ [Brave fellows]_{10364-brave fellows} ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , in as pastor - like a voice as if [he]_{9531-the secretary} were commending [them]_3879-them for some uncommon act of valour and generosity . ‘ By the bye’--and here [he]_198-hugh stopped and warmed [his]_198-hugh hands : then suddenly looked up--‘who threw that stone to - day ? ’_{[9531-the secretary]} [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis coughed and shook [his]_187-dennis head , as who should say , ‘ A mystery indeed ! ’_[187-dennis] [Hugh]_198-hugh sat and smoked in silence . ‘ It was well done ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , warming [his]_{9531-the secretary} hands again . ‘ [I]_{9531-the secretary} should like to know [that man]_{591-that man} . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ Would [you]_{9531-the secretary} ? ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis , after looking at [his]_187-dennis face to assure [himself]_187-dennis that [he]_187-dennis was serious . ‘ Would [you]_{9531-the secretary} like to know [that man]_{591-that man} , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’_[187-dennis] ‘ [I]_{9531-the secretary} should indeed , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} replied [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘ Why then , [Lord]_10367-lord love [you]_{9531-the secretary} , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , in [his]_{3437-the hangman} hoarest chuckle , as [he]_{3437-the hangman} pointed with [his]_{3437-the hangman} pipe to [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘ there [he]_{591-that man} sits . That ’s [the man]_{472-the man} . [My]_{3437-the hangman} stars and halters , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} [he]_{3437-the hangman} added in a whisper , as [he]_{3437-the hangman} drew [his]_{3437-the hangman} stool close to [him]_{3437-the hangman} and jogged [him]_198-hugh with [his]_{3437-the hangman} elbow , ‘ what [a interesting blade]_{10369-a interesting blade} [he]_{591-that man} is ! [He]_{591-that man} wants as much holding in as a thorough - bred bulldog . If it had n’t been for [me]_{3437-the hangman} to - day , [he]_{591-that man} ’d have had that ‘_{[3437-the hangman]} ere Roman down , and made a riot of it , in another minute . ’ ‘_{[3437-the hangman]} And why not ? ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh in a surly voice , as [he]_198-hugh overheard this last remark . ‘_{[3437-the hangman]} Where ’s the good of putting things off ? Strike while the iron ’s hot ; that ’s what [I]_0-i say . ’ ‘_[0-i] Ah ! ’ retorted [Dennis]_187-dennis , shaking [his]_187-dennis head , with a kind of pity for [[his]_187-dennis friend]_{7570-his friend} ’s ingenuous youth ; ‘_[0-i] but suppose the iron an’t hot , [brother]_9503-brother ! [You]_9503-brother must get [people]_7575-people ’s blood up afore [you]_9503-brother strike , and have ‘ [em]_7575-people in the humour . There was n’t quite enough to provoke ‘_[0-i] [em]_7575-people to - day , [I]_0-i tell [you]_9503-brother . If [you]_9503-brother ’d had [your]_9503-brother way , [you]_9503-brother ’d have spoilt the fun to come , and ruined [us]_3885-us . ’ ‘_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis is quite right , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , smoothly . ‘_[187-dennis] [He]_187-dennis is perfectly correct . [Dennis]_187-dennis has great knowledge of [the world]_{511-the world} . ’ ‘_[187-dennis] [I]_0-i ought to have , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , seeing what [a many people]_{3887-a many people} [I]_0-i ’ve helped out of it , eh ? ’ grinned [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , whispering the words behind [his]_{3437-the hangman} hand . [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} laughed at this jest as much as [Dennis]_187-dennis could desire , and when [he]_187-dennis had done , said , turning to [Hugh]_198-hugh : ‘_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis ’s policy was mine , as [you]_3888-you may have observed . [You]_3888-you saw , for instance , how [I]_0-i fell when [I]_0-i was set upon . [I]_0-i made no resistance . [I]_0-i did nothing to provoke an outbreak . Oh dear no ! ’ ‘_[0-i] No , by [the Lord Harry]_{358-the lord harry} ! ’ cried [Dennis]_187-dennis with a noisy laugh , ‘_{[358-the lord harry]} [you]_3888-you went down very quiet , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford -- and very flat besides . [I]_0-i thinks to [myself]_0-i at the time “ it ’s all up with [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ! ” [I]_0-i never see [a man]_{7264-a man} lay flatter nor more still -- with the life in [him]_{7264-a man} -- than [you]_3888-you did to - day . [He]_{7264-a man} ’s [a rough ‘ un to play with]_{10373-a rough ‘ un to play with} , is that ‘_{[7264-a man]} ere Papist , and that ’s the fact . ’ [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ’s face , as [Dennis]_187-dennis roared with laughter , and turned [his]_187-dennis wrinkled eyes on [Hugh]_198-hugh who did the like , might have furnished a study for [the devil]_{8395-the devil} ’s picture . [He]_0-i sat quite silent until [they]_3890-we were serious again , and then said , looking round : ‘_{[7264-a man]} [We]_3890-we are very pleasant here ; so very pleasant , [Dennis]_187-dennis , that but for [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ’s particular desire that [I]_0-i should sup with [him]_{7264-a man} , and the time being very near at hand , [I]_0-i should be inclined to stay , until it would be hardly safe to go homeward . [I]_0-i come upon a little business -- yes , [I]_0-i do -- as [you]_3888-you supposed . It ’s very flattering to [you]_3888-you ; being this . If [we]_3890-we ever should be obliged -- and [we]_3890-we ca n’t tell , [you]_3888-you know -- this is a very uncertain world’-- ‘ [I]_{3437-the hangman} believe [you]_3888-you , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} interposed [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} with a grave nod . ‘ The uncertainties as [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’ve seen in reference to this here state of existence , the unexpected contingencies as have come about!--Oh [my]_{3437-the hangman} eye ! ’_{[3437-the hangman]} Feeling the subject much too vast for expression , [he]_{3437-the hangman} puffed at [his]_{3437-the hangman} pipe again , and looked the rest . ‘ [I]_{9531-the secretary} say , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} resumed [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , in a slow , impressive way ; ‘ [we]_3890-we ca n’t tell what may come to pass ; and if [we]_3890-we should be obliged , against [our]_3890-we wills , to have recourse to violence , [[my]_325-gashford lord]_{3194-my lord} ( who has suffered terribly to - day , as far as words can go ) consigns to [you]_3888-you two -- bearing in mind [my]_325-gashford recommendation of [you]_3888-you both , as [good staunch men]_{10377-good staunch men} , beyond all doubt and suspicion -- the pleasant task of punishing [this Haredale]_{10378-this haredale} . [You]_3888-you may do as [you]_3888-you please with [him]_{3194-my lord} , or [his]_{3194-my lord} , provided that [you]_3888-you show no mercy , and no quarter , and leave no two beams of [[his]_{3194-my lord} house]_{7259-his house} standing where [the builder]_{1615-the builder} placed them . [You]_3888-you may sack it , burn it , do with it as [you]_3888-you like , but it must come down ; it must be razed to the ground ; and [he]_{3194-my lord} , and all belonging to [him]_{3194-my lord} , left as shelterless as [new - born infants whom [[their]_{10381-new - born infants whom their mothers have exposed} mothers]_{10382-their mothers} have exposed]_{10381-new - born infants whom their mothers have exposed} . Do [you]_3888-you understand [me]_325-gashford ? ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , pausing , and pressing [his]_325-gashford hands together gently . ‘ Understand [you]_3888-you , [master]_7428-master ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [You]_3888-you speak plain now . Why , this is hearty ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [I]_325-gashford knew [you]_325-gashford would like it , ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , shaking [him]_325-gashford by the hand ; ‘ [I]_325-gashford thought [you]_325-gashford would . Good night ! Do n’t rise , [Dennis]_187-dennis : [I]_325-gashford would rather find [my]_325-gashford way alone . [I]_325-gashford may have to make other visits here , and it ’s pleasant to come and go without disturbing [you]_325-gashford . [I]_325-gashford can find [my]_325-gashford way perfectly well . Good night ! ’_{[325-gashford]} [He]_325-gashford was gone , and had shut the door behind [him]_325-gashford . [They]_3894-they looked at [each other]_{7381-each other} , and nodded approvingly : [Dennis]_187-dennis stirred up the fire . ‘ This looks a little more like business ! ’_[187-dennis] [he]_187-dennis said . ‘ Ay , indeed ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh ; ‘ this suits [me]_198-hugh ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’ve heerd it said of [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , ‘ that [he]_325-gashford ’d a surprising memory and wonderful firmness -- that [he]_325-gashford never forgot , and never forgave.--Let ’s drink [his]_325-gashford health ! ’_{[3437-the hangman]} [Hugh]_198-hugh readily complied -- pouring no liquor on the floor when [he]_198-hugh drank this toast -- and [they]_3894-they pledged [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} as [a man after [their]_3894-they own hearts]_{3898-a man after their own hearts} , in a bumper . Chapter 45 While the worst passions of [the worst men]_{3899-the worst men} were thus working in the dark , and the mantle of religion , assumed to cover the ugliest deformities , threatened to become the shroud of all that was good and peaceful in society , a circumstance occurred which once more altered the position of [two persons from whom this history has long been separated , and to whom it must now return]_{3900-two persons from whom this history has long been separated , and to whom it must now return} . In [a small English country town]_{3901-a small english country town} , [the inhabitants of which]_{3902-the inhabitants of which} supported [themselves]_{3902-the inhabitants of which} by the labour of [their]_{3902-the inhabitants of which} hands in plaiting and preparing straw for [those who made bonnets and other articles of dress and ornament from that material,--concealed under an assumed name , and living in a quiet poverty which knew no change , no pleasures , and few cares but that of struggling on from day to day]_{3903-those who made bonnets and other articles of dress and ornament from that material,--concealed under an assumed name , and living in a quiet poverty which knew no change , no pleasures , and few cares but that of struggling on from day to day} in one great toil for bread,--dwelt [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} . [[Their]_3894-they poor cottage]_{3905-their poor cottage} had known [no stranger]_{3906-no stranger} ’s foot since [they]_3894-they sought the shelter of [its]_{3905-their poor cottage} roof five years before ; nor had [they]_3894-they in all that time held any commerce or communication with [the old world]_{3907-the old world} from which [they]_3894-they had fled . To labour in peace , and devote [her]_{756-his mother} labour and [her]_{756-his mother} life to [[her]_{756-his mother} poor son]_{3908-her poor son} , was all [the widow]_{7604-the widow} sought . If happiness can be said at any time to be the lot of [one on whom a secret sorrow preys]_{3910-one on whom a secret sorrow preys} , [she]_{756-his mother} was happy now . Tranquillity , resignation , and [her]_{756-his mother} strong love of [him]_220-barnaby who needed it so much , formed the small circle of [her]_{756-his mother} quiet joys ; and while that remained unbroken , [she]_{756-his mother} was contented . For [Barnaby]_220-barnaby [himself]_220-barnaby , the time which had flown by , had passed [him]_220-barnaby like the wind . The daily suns of years had shed no brighter gleam of reason on [his]_220-barnaby mind ; no dawn had broken on [his]_220-barnaby long , dark night . [He]_220-barnaby would sit sometimes -- often for days together on a low seat by the fire or by the cottage door , busy at work ( for [he]_220-barnaby had learnt the art [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} plied ) , and listening , God help [him]_220-barnaby , to the tales [she]_{756-his mother} would repeat , as a lure to keep [him]_220-barnaby in [her]_{756-his mother} sight . [He]_220-barnaby had no recollection of these little narratives ; the tale of yesterday was new to [him]_220-barnaby upon the morrow ; but [he]_220-barnaby liked them at the moment ; and when the humour held [him]_220-barnaby , would remain patiently within doors , hearing [her]_{756-his mother} stories like [a little child]_{3912-a little child} , and working cheerfully from sunrise until it was too dark to see . At other times,--and then [their]_3913-their scanty earnings were barely sufficient to furnish [them]_3913-their with food , though of the coarsest sort,--he would wander abroad from dawn of day until the twilight deepened into night . [Few in [that place]_{553-that place} , even of [the children]_{3916-the children}]_{3914-few in that place , even of the children} , could be idle , and [he]_220-barnaby had [no companions of [his]_220-barnaby own kind]_{3917-no companions of his own kind} . Indeed there were [not many who could have kept up with [him]_220-barnaby in [his]_220-barnaby rambles]_{3918-not many who could have kept up with him in his rambles} , had there been [a legion]_{3919-a legion} . But there were a score of vagabond dogs belonging to [the neighbours]_{802-the neighbours} , who served [his]_220-barnaby purpose quite as well . With two or three of these , or sometimes with a full half - dozen barking at [his]_220-barnaby heels , [he]_220-barnaby would sally forth on some long expedition that consumed the day ; and though , on [their]_3913-their return at nightfall , the dogs would come [home]_7189-home limping and sore - footed , and almost spent with [their]_3913-their fatigue , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was up and off again at sunrise with [some new attendants of the same class]_{3922-some new attendants of the same class} , with whom [he]_220-barnaby would return in like manner . On all these travels , [Grip]_237-grip , in [his]_237-grip little basket at [[[his]_237-grip master]_{586-his master} ’s back]_{3924-his master ’s back} , was [a constant member of the party]_{3925-a constant member of the party} , and when [they]_3913-their set off in fine weather and in high spirits , no dog barked louder than the raven . [Their]_3913-their pleasures on these excursions were simple enough . A crust of bread and scrap of meat , with water from [the brook]_{3926-the brook} or spring , sufficed for [their]_3913-their repast . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s enjoyments were , to walk , and run , and leap , till [he]_220-barnaby was tired ; then to lie down in the long grass , or by the growing corn , or in the shade of some tall tree , looking upward at the light clouds as they floated over the blue surface of the sky , and listening to the lark as [she]_3927-she poured out [her]_3927-she brilliant song . There were wild - flowers to pluck -- the bright red poppy , the gentle harebell , the cowslip , and the rose . There were birds to watch ; fish ; ants ; worms ; hares or rabbits , as [they]_3913-their darted across the distant pathway in the wood and so were gone : millions of living things to have an interest in , and lie in wait for , and clap hands and shout in memory of , when [they]_3913-their had disappeared . In default of these , or when [they]_3913-their wearied , there was the merry sunlight to hunt out , as it crept in aslant through leaves and boughs of trees , and hid far down -- deep , deep , in hollow places -- like a silver pool , where nodding branches seemed to bathe and sport ; sweet scents of summer air breathing over fields of beans or clover ; the perfume of wet leaves or moss ; the life of waving trees , and shadows always changing . When these or any of [them]_3913-their tired , or in excess of pleasing tempted [him]_220-barnaby to shut [his]_220-barnaby eyes , there was slumber in the midst of all these soft delights , with the gentle wind murmuring like music in [his]_220-barnaby ears , and everything around melting into one delicious dream . [[Their]_3913-their hut]_{3928-their hut} -- for it was little more -- stood on [the outskirts of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{3929-the outskirts of the town} , at a short distance from [the high road]_{3931-the high road} , but in [a secluded place , where [few chance passengers]_{3933-few chance passengers} strayed at any season of the year]_{3932-a secluded place , where few chance passengers strayed at any season of the year} . [It]_{3928-their hut} had a plot of garden - ground attached , which [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , in fits and starts of working , trimmed , and kept in order . Within doors and without , [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} laboured for [their]_3913-their common good ; and hail , rain , snow , or sunshine , found no difference in [her]_{756-his mother} . Though so far removed from the scenes of [her]_{756-his mother} past life , and with so little thought or hope of ever visiting [them]_3935-them again , [she]_{756-his mother} seemed to have a strange desire to know what happened in [the busy world]_{3936-the busy world} . Any old newspaper , or scrap of intelligence from [London]_2-london , [she]_{756-his mother} caught at with avidity . The excitement it produced was not of a pleasurable kind , for [her]_{756-his mother} manner at such times expressed the keenest anxiety and dread ; but it never faded in the least degree . Then , and in stormy winter nights , when the wind blew loud and strong , the old expression came into [her]_{756-his mother} face , and [she]_{756-his mother} would be seized with a fit of trembling , like [one who had an ague]_{3937-one who had an ague} . But [Barnaby]_220-barnaby noted little of this ; and putting a great constraint upon [herself]_{756-his mother} , [she]_{756-his mother} usually recovered [her]_{756-his mother} accustomed manner before the change had caught [his]_220-barnaby observation . [Grip]_237-grip was by no means [an idle or unprofitable member of [the humble household]_{3939-the humble household}]_{3938-an idle or unprofitable member of the humble household} . Partly by dint of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s tuition , and partly by pursuing a species of self - instruction common to [[his]_220-barnaby tribe]_{3940-his tribe} , and exerting [his]_220-barnaby powers of observation to the utmost , [he]_220-barnaby had acquired a degree of sagacity which rendered [him]_220-barnaby famous for miles round . [His]_220-barnaby conversational powers and surprising performances were the universal theme : and as [many persons]_{3941-many persons} came to see the wonderful raven , and [none]_9709-none left [his]_220-barnaby exertions unrewarded -- when [he]_220-barnaby condescended to exhibit , which was not always , for genius is capricious -- [his]_220-barnaby earnings formed an important item in the common stock . Indeed , the bird [himself]_220-barnaby appeared to know [his]_220-barnaby value well ; for though [he]_220-barnaby was perfectly free and unrestrained in the presence of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} , [he]_220-barnaby maintained in public an amazing gravity , and never stooped to any other gratuitous performances than biting the ankles of [vagabond boys]_{3944-vagabond boys} ( an exercise in which [he]_220-barnaby much delighted ) , killing a fowl or two occasionally , and swallowing the dinners of various neighbouring dogs , of whom the boldest held [him]_220-barnaby in great awe and dread . Time had glided on in this way , and nothing had happened to disturb or change [their]_3945-we mode of life , when , one summer ’s night in June , [they]_3945-we were in [[their]_3945-we little garden]_{3946-their little garden} , resting from the labours of the day . [The widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s work was yet upon [her]_{7604-the widow} knee , and strewn upon the ground about [her]_{7604-the widow} ; and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby stood leaning on [his]_220-barnaby spade , gazing at the brightness in the west , and singing softly to [himself]_220-barnaby . ‘ A brave evening , [mother]_8432-mother ! If [we]_3945-we had , chinking in [our]_3945-we pockets , but a few specks of that gold which is piled up yonder in the sky , [we]_3945-we should be rich for life . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [We]_3945-we are better as [we]_3945-we are , ’_{[7604-the widow]} returned [the widow]_{7604-the widow} with a quiet smile . ‘ Let [us]_3945-we be contented , and [we]_3945-we do not want and need not care to have it , though it lay shining at [our]_3945-we feet . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ Ay ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , resting with crossed arms on [his]_220-barnaby spade , and looking wistfully at the sunset , ‘ that ’s well enough , [mother]_8432-mother ; but gold ’s a good thing to have . [I]_220-barnaby wish that [I]_220-barnaby knew where to find it . [Grip]_237-grip and [I]_220-barnaby could do much with gold , be sure of that . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ What would [you]_220-barnaby do ? ’_{[7604-the widow]} [she]_{7604-the widow} asked . ‘ What ! A world of things . [We]_3945-we ’d dress finely -- [you]_220-barnaby and [I]_{7604-the widow} , [I]_{7604-the widow} mean ; not [Grip]_237-grip -- keep horses , dogs , wear bright colours and feathers , do no more work , live delicately and at [our]_3945-we ease . Oh , [we]_3945-we ’d find uses for it , [mother]_8432-mother , and uses that would do [us]_3945-we good . [I]_{7604-the widow} would [I]_{7604-the widow} knew where gold was buried . How hard [I]_{7604-the widow} ’d work to dig it up ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ [You]_220-barnaby do not know , ’_{[756-his mother]} said [[his]_3949-his mother]_{756-his mother} , rising from [her]_{756-his mother} seat and laying [her]_{756-his mother} hand upon [his]_3949-his shoulder , ‘ what [men]_624-men have done to win it , and how [they]_624-men have found , too late , that it glitters brightest at a distance , and turns quite dim and dull when handled . ’_{[756-his mother]} ‘ Ay , ay ; so [you]_{756-his mother} say ; so [you]_{756-his mother} think , ’_[3949-his] [he]_3949-his answered , still looking eagerly in the same direction . ‘ For all that , [mother]_8432-mother , [I]_3949-his should like to try . ’_[3949-his] ‘ Do [you]_220-barnaby not see , ’_{[756-his mother]} [she]_{756-his mother} said , ‘ how red it is ? Nothing bears so many stains of blood , as gold . Avoid it . [None]_9709-none have such cause to hate its name as [we]_10390-we have . Do not so much as think of it , dear love . It has brought such misery and suffering on [your]_220-barnaby head and [mine]_10391-mine as [few]_1726-few have known , and [God]_217-god grant [few]_1726-few may have to undergo . [I]_{756-his mother} would rather [we]_10390-we were dead and laid down in [our]_10390-we graves , than [you]_220-barnaby should ever come to love it . ’_{[756-his mother]} For a moment [Barnaby]_220-barnaby withdrew [his]_220-barnaby eyes and looked at [her]_{756-his mother} with wonder . Then , glancing from the redness in the sky to the mark upon [his]_220-barnaby wrist as if [he]_220-barnaby would compare the two , [he]_220-barnaby seemed about to question [her]_{756-his mother} with earnestness , when a new object caught [his]_220-barnaby wandering attention , and made [him]_220-barnaby quite forgetful of [his]_220-barnaby purpose . This was [a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided [[their]_3952-their patch of garden]_{3953-their patch of garden} from [the pathway]_{7249-the pathway}]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} , and leant meekly forward as if [he]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} sought to mingle with [their]_3952-their conversation , and waited for [his]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} time to speak . [His]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} face was turned towards the brightness , too , but the light that fell upon it showed that [he]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} was blind , and saw it not . ‘ A blessing on those voices ! ’_{[3955-the wayfarer]} said [the wayfarer]_{3955-the wayfarer} . ‘ [I]_{3955-the wayfarer} feel the beauty of the night more keenly , when [I]_{3955-the wayfarer} hear them . [They]_10394-they are like eyes to [me]_{3955-the wayfarer} . Will [they]_10394-they speak again , and cheer the heart of [a poor traveller]_{10395-a poor traveller} ? ’_{[3955-the wayfarer]} ‘ Have [you]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} no guide ? ’_{[7604-the widow]} asked [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , after a moment ’s pause . ‘ None but that , ’_{[3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway]} [he]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} answered , pointing with [his]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} staff towards the sun ; ‘ and sometimes a milder one at night , but [she]_{7604-the widow} is idle now . ’_{[3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway]} ‘ Have [you]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} travelled far ? ’_{[3955-the wayfarer]} ‘ A weary way and long , ’_{[3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway]} rejoined [the traveller]_{7341-the traveller} as [he]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} shook [his]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} head . ‘ [A weary , weary , way]_{10396-a weary , weary , way} . [I]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} struck [my]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} stick just now upon the bucket of [your]_{7604-the widow} well -- be pleased to let [me]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} have a draught of water , [lady]_10397-lady . ’_{[3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway]} ‘ Why do [you]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} call [me]_{3955-the wayfarer} [lady]_10397-lady ? ’_{[3955-the wayfarer]} [she]_{7604-the widow} returned . ‘ [I]_{3955-the wayfarer} am as poor as [you]_{3951-a man with dusty feet and garments , who stood , bare - headed , behind the hedge that divided their patch of garden from the pathway} . ’_{[3955-the wayfarer]} ‘ [Your]_{3955-the wayfarer} speech is soft and gentle , and [I]_{472-the man} judge by that , ’_{[472-the man]} replied [the man]_{472-the man} . ‘ The coarsest stuffs and finest silks , are -- apart from the sense of touch -- alike to [me]_{472-the man} . [I]_{472-the man} can not judge [you]_{3955-the wayfarer} by [your]_{3955-the wayfarer} dress . ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ Come round this way , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who had passed out at the garden - gate and now stood close beside [him]_220-barnaby . ‘ Put [your]_220-barnaby hand in [mine]_220-barnaby . [You]_220-barnaby ’re_{[220-barnaby]} blind and always in the dark , eh ? Are [you]_220-barnaby frightened in the dark ? Do [you]_220-barnaby see great crowds of faces , now ? Do [they]_3959-they grin and chatter ? ’ ‘_[3959-they] Alas ! ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , ‘_[3959-they] [I]_0-i see nothing . Waking or sleeping , nothing . ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby looked curiously at [his]_220-barnaby eyes , and touching them with [his]_220-barnaby fingers , as [an inquisitive child]_{10400-an inquisitive child} might , led [him]_220-barnaby towards [the house]_{7210-the house} . ‘_[3959-they] [You]_220-barnaby have come a long distance , ’ said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , meeting [him]_220-barnaby at the door . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} How have [you]_220-barnaby found [your]_220-barnaby way so far ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Use and necessity are [good teachers]_{3960-good teachers} , as [I]_0-i have heard -- the best of any , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , sitting down upon the chair to which [Barnaby]_220-barnaby had led [him]_{1085-the blind man} , and putting [his]_{1085-the blind man} hat and stick upon the red - tiled floor . ‘_{[3960-good teachers]} May neither [you]_220-barnaby nor [[your]_220-barnaby son]_{1394-your son} ever learn under [them]_3962-them . [They]_3962-them are [rough masters]_{3963-rough masters} . ’ ‘_[3962-them] [You]_220-barnaby have wandered from [the road]_{621-the road} , too , ’ said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , in a tone of pity . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Maybe , maybe , ’ returned [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} with a sigh , and yet with something of a smile upon [his]_{1085-the blind man} face , ‘_{[220-barnaby]} that ’s likely . Handposts and milestones are dumb , indeed , to [me]_0-i . Thank [you]_220-barnaby the more for this rest , and this refreshing drink ! ’ As [he]_{1085-the blind man} spoke , [he]_{1085-the blind man} raised the mug of water to [his]_{1085-the blind man} mouth . It was clear , and cold , and sparkling , but not to [his]_{1085-the blind man} taste nevertheless , or [his]_{1085-the blind man} thirst was not very great , for [he]_{1085-the blind man} only wetted [his]_{1085-the blind man} lips and put it down again . [He]_{1085-the blind man} wore , hanging with a long strap round [his]_{1085-the blind man} neck , a kind of scrip or wallet , in which to carry food . [The widow]_{7604-the widow} set some bread and cheese before [him]_{1085-the blind man} , but [he]_{1085-the blind man} thanked [her]_{7604-the widow} , and said that through the kindness of [the charitable]_{10407-the charitable} [he]_{1085-the blind man} had broken [his]_{1085-the blind man} fast once since morning , and was not hungry . When [he]_{1085-the blind man} had made [her]_{7604-the widow} this reply , [he]_{1085-the blind man} opened [his]_{1085-the blind man} wallet , and took out a few pence , which was all it appeared to contain . ‘_[0-i] Might [I]_0-i make bold to ask , ’ [he]_{1085-the blind man} said , turning towards where [Barnaby]_220-barnaby stood looking on , ‘_[0-i] that [one who has the gift of sight]_{3965-one who has the gift of sight} , would lay this out for [me]_0-i in bread to keep [me]_0-i on [my]_0-i way ? Heaven ’s blessing on the young feet that will bestir [themselves]_{3966-themselves} in aid of one so helpless as [a sightless man]_{3967-a sightless man} ! ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby looked at [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} , who nodded assent ; in another moment [he]_{1085-the blind man} was gone upon [his]_{1085-the blind man} charitable errand . [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} sat listening with an attentive face , until long after the sound of [his]_{1085-the blind man} retreating footsteps was inaudible to [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , and then said , suddenly , and in a very altered tone : ‘_[3968-widow] There are various degrees and kinds of blindness , [widow]_3968-widow . There is the connubial blindness , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , which perhaps [you]_3970-your may have observed in the course of [your]_3970-your own experience , and which is a kind of wilful and self - bandaging blindness . There is the blindness of [party]_3971-party , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , and [public men]_{3973-public men} , which is the blindness of a mad bull in the midst of [a regiment of [soldiers clothed in red]_{3975-soldiers clothed in red}]_{3974-a regiment of soldiers clothed in red} . There is the blind confidence of youth , which is the blindness of young kittens , whose eyes have not yet opened on [the world]_{511-the world} ; and there is that physical blindness , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , of which [I]_0-i am , contrairy to [my]_0-i own desire , a most illustrious example . Added to these , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , is that blindness of the intellect , of which [we]_3979-we have a specimen in [[your]_3970-your interesting son]_{3980-your interesting son} , and which , having sometimes glimmerings and dawnings of the light , is scarcely to be trusted as a total darkness . Therefore , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , [I]_0-i have taken the liberty to get [him]_{3980-your interesting son} out of the way for a short time , while [you]_1503-ma’am and [I]_0-i confer together , and this precaution arising out of the delicacy of [my]_0-i sentiments towards [yourself]_1503-ma’am , [you]_1503-ma’am will excuse [me]_0-i , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , [I]_0-i know . ’ Having delivered [himself]_0-i of this speech with many flourishes of manner , [he]_0-i drew from beneath [his]_0-i coat a flat stone bottle , and holding the cork between [his]_0-i teeth , qualified [his]_0-i mug of water with a plentiful infusion of the liquor it contained . [He]_0-i politely drained the bumper to [her]_1503-ma’am health , and [the ladies]_{2011-the ladies} , and setting it down empty , smacked [his]_0-i lips with infinite relish . ‘_{[1503-ma’am]} [I]_0-i am [a citizen of [the world]_{511-the world}]_{3983-a citizen of the world} , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , corking [his]_0-i bottle , ‘_{[3983-a citizen of the world]} and if [I]_0-i seem to conduct [myself]_0-i with freedom , it is therefore . [You]_1503-ma’am wonder who [I]_0-i am , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , and what has brought [me]_0-i [here]_7326-here . Such experience of human nature as [I]_0-i have , leads [me]_0-i to that conclusion , without the aid of eyes by which to read the movements of [your]_1503-ma’am soul as depicted in [your]_1503-ma’am feminine features . [I]_0-i will satisfy [your]_1503-ma’am curiosity immediately , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am ; immediately . ’ With that [he]_0-i slapped [his]_0-i bottle on its broad back , and having put it under [his]_0-i garment as before , crossed [his]_0-i legs and folded [his]_0-i hands , and settled [himself]_0-i in [his]_0-i chair , previous to proceeding any further . The change in [his]_0-i manner was so unexpected , the craft and wickedness of [his]_0-i deportment were so much aggravated by [his]_0-i condition -- for [we]_10413-we are accustomed to see in [those who have lost a human sense]_{10414-those who have lost a human sense} , something in its place almost divine -- and this alteration bred so many fears in [her]_3989-madam whom [he]_0-i addressed , that [she]_3989-madam could not pronounce one word . After waiting , as it seemed , for some remark or answer , and waiting in vain , [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} resumed : ‘_[0-i] [Madam]_3989-madam , [my]_0-i name is [Stagg]_244-stagg . [A friend of [mine]_0-i who has desired the honour of meeting with [you]_3989-madam any time these five years past]_{3990-a friend of mine who has desired the honour of meeting with you any time these five years past} , has commissioned [me]_0-i to call upon [you]_3989-madam . [I]_0-i should be glad to whisper [that gentleman]_{2209-that gentleman} ’s name in [your]_3989-madam ear.--Zounds , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , are [you]_3989-madam deaf ? Do [you]_3989-madam hear [me]_0-i say that [I]_0-i should be glad to whisper [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} ’s name in [your]_3989-madam ear ? ’ ‘_[3989-madam] [You]_0-i need not repeat it , ’ said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , with a stifled groan ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i see too well from whom [you]_0-i come . ’ ‘_{[1503-ma’am]} But as [a man of honour]_{3994-a man of honour} , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , striking [himself]_{1085-the blind man} on the breast , ‘_{[3994-a man of honour]} whose credentials must not be disputed , [I]_0-i take leave to say that [I]_0-i WILL mention [that gentleman]_{2209-that gentleman} ’s name . Ay , ay , ’ [he]_0-i added , seeming to catch with [his]_0-i quick ear the very motion of [her]_1503-ma’am hand , ‘_{[1503-ma’am]} but not aloud . With [your]_1503-ma’am leave , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , [I]_0-i desire the favour of a whisper . ’ [She]_1503-ma’am moved towards [him]_0-i , and stooped down . [He]_0-i muttered a word in [her]_1503-ma’am ear ; and , wringing [her]_1503-ma’am hands , [she]_1503-ma’am paced up and down [the room]_{462-the room} like one distracted . [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , with perfect composure , produced [his]_{1085-the blind man} bottle again , mixed another glassful ; put it up as before ; and , drinking from time to time , followed [her]_1503-ma’am with [his]_{1085-the blind man} face in silence . ‘_{[1503-ma’am]} [You]_1503-ma’am are slow in conversation , [widow]_3968-widow , ’ [he]_{1085-the blind man} said after a time , pausing in [his]_{1085-the blind man} draught . ‘_[3968-widow] [We]_3999-we shall have to talk before [[your]_1503-ma’am son]_{1394-your son} . ’ ‘_[3968-widow] What would [you]_0-i have [me]_0-i do ? ’ [she]_1503-ma’am answered . ‘_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i want ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [We]_3999-we are poor , [widow]_3968-widow , [we]_3999-we are poor , ’ [he]_{1085-the blind man} retorted , stretching out [his]_{1085-the blind man} right hand , and rubbing [his]_{1085-the blind man} thumb upon its palm . ‘_[4002-poor] [Poor]_4002-poor ! ’ [she]_1503-ma’am cried . ‘_[4002-poor] And what am [I]_0-i ? ’ ‘_{[359-comparisons]} [Comparisons]_{359-comparisons} are odious , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘_{[359-comparisons]} [I]_0-i do n’t know , [I]_0-i do n’t care . [I]_0-i say that [we]_3999-we are poor . [[My]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} ’s circumstances are indifferent , and so are [mine]_0-i . [We]_3999-we must have [our]_3999-we rights , [widow]_3968-widow , or [we]_3999-we must be bought off . But [you]_3968-widow know that , as well as [I]_0-i , so where is the use of talking ? ’ [She]_3968-widow still walked wildly to and fro . At length , stopping abruptly before [him]_0-i , [she]_3968-widow said : ‘_{[1009-my friend]} Is [he]_{1009-my friend} near here ? ’ ‘_{[1009-my friend]} [He]_{1009-my friend} is . Close at hand . ’ ‘_{[1009-my friend]} Then [I]_0-i am lost ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Not lost , [widow]_3968-widow , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , calmly ; ‘_[0-i] only found . Shall [I]_0-i call [him]_{1009-my friend} ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Not for [the world]_{511-the world} , ’ [she]_3968-widow answered , with a shudder . ‘_[0-i] Very good , ’ [he]_{1085-the blind man} replied , crossing [his]_{1085-the blind man} legs again , for [he]_{1085-the blind man} had made as though [he]_{1085-the blind man} would rise and walk to the door . ‘_[3968-widow] As [you]_3968-widow please , [widow]_3968-widow . [His]_{1009-my friend} presence is not necessary that [I]_0-i know of . But both [he]_{1009-my friend} and [I]_0-i must live ; to live , [we]_4008-we must eat and drink ; to eat and drink , [we]_4008-we must have money:--I say no more . ’ ‘_[0-i] Do [you]_0-i know how pinched and destitute [I]_0-i am ? ’ [she]_3968-widow retorted . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not think [you]_0-i do , or can . If [you]_0-i had eyes , and could look around [you]_0-i on this poor place , [you]_0-i would have pity on [me]_0-i . Oh ! let [your]_0-i heart be softened by [your]_0-i own affliction , [friend]_541-friend , and have some sympathy with [mine]_0-i . ’ [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} snapped [his]_{1085-the blind man} fingers as [he]_{1085-the blind man} answered : ‘_{[1503-ma’am]} --Beside the question , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , beside the question . [I]_0-i have the softest heart in [the world]_{511-the world} , but [I]_0-i ca n’t live upon it . [Many a gentleman]_{4012-many a gentleman} lives well upon a soft head , who would find a heart of the same quality a very great drawback . Listen to [me]_0-i . This is a matter of business , with which sympathies and sentiments have nothing to do . As [a mutual friend]_{4013-a mutual friend} , [I]_0-i wish to arrange it in a satisfactory manner , if possible ; and thus the case stands.--If [you]_0-i are very poor now , it ’s [your]_0-i own choice . [You]_0-i have [friends who , in case of need]_{4014-friends who , in case of need} , are always ready to help [you]_0-i . [[My]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} is in a more destitute and desolate situation than [most men]_{7196-most men} , and , [you]_0-i and [he]_{1009-my friend} being linked together in a common cause , [he]_{1009-my friend} naturally looks to [you]_0-i to assist [him]_{1009-my friend} . [He]_{1009-my friend} has boarded and lodged with [me]_0-i a long time ( for as [I]_0-i said just now , [I]_0-i am very soft - hearted ) , and [I]_0-i quite approve of [his]_{1009-my friend} entertaining this opinion . [You]_0-i have always had a roof over [your]_0-i head ; [he]_{1009-my friend} has always been [an outcast]_{8417-an outcast} . [You]_0-i have [[your]_0-i son]_{1394-your son} to comfort and assist [you]_0-i ; [he]_{1009-my friend} has [nobody]_7945-nobody at all . The advantages must not be all one side . [You]_0-i are in [the same boat]_{4020-the same boat} , and [we]_4021-we must divide the ballast a little more equally . ’ [She]_1503-ma’am was about to speak , but [he]_0-i checked [her]_1503-ma’am , and went on . ‘_[0-i] The only way of doing this , is by making up a little purse now and then for [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} ; and that ’s what [I]_0-i advise . [He]_{1009-my friend} bears [you]_0-i no malice that [I]_0-i know of , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am : so little , that although [you]_0-i have treated [him]_{1009-my friend} harshly more than once , and driven [him]_{1009-my friend} , [I]_0-i may say , out of doors , [he]_{1009-my friend} has that regard for [you]_0-i that [I]_0-i believe even if [you]_0-i disappointed [him]_{1009-my friend} now , [he]_{1009-my friend} would consent to take charge of [[your]_0-i son]_{1394-your son} , and to make [a man of [him]_{1009-my friend}]_{4025-a man of him} . ’ [He]_0-i laid a great stress on these latter words , and paused as if to find out what effect they had produced . [She]_10423-she only answered by [her]_10423-she tears . ‘_{[1009-my friend]} [He]_{1009-my friend} is [a likely lad]_{4026-a likely lad} , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , thoughtfully , ‘_{[4026-a likely lad]} for many purposes , and not ill - disposed to try [his]_{1009-my friend} fortune in a little change and bustle , if [I]_0-i may judge from what [I]_0-i heard of [his]_{1009-my friend} talk with [you]_0-i to - night.--Come . In a word , [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} has pressing necessity for twenty pounds . [You]_0-i , who can give up an annuity , can get that sum for [him]_{1009-my friend} . It ’s a pity [you]_0-i should be troubled . [You]_0-i seem very comfortable [here]_7326-here , and it ’s worth that much to remain so . Twenty pounds , [widow]_3968-widow , is a moderate demand . [You]_0-i know where to apply for it ; a post will bring it you.--Twenty pounds ! ’ [She]_3968-widow was about to answer [him]_{1085-the blind man} again , but again [he]_{1085-the blind man} stopped [her]_3968-widow . ‘_[3968-widow] Do n’t say anything hastily ; [you]_0-i might be sorry for it . Think of it a little while . Twenty pounds -- of [other people]_{7437-other people} ’s money -- how easy ! Turn it over in [your]_0-i mind . [I]_0-i ’m in no hurry . Night ’s coming on , and if [I]_0-i do n’t sleep here , [I]_0-i shall not go far . Twenty pounds ! Consider of it , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , for twenty minutes ; give each pound a minute ; that ’s a fair allowance . [I]_0-i ’ll enjoy the air the while , which is very mild and pleasant in these parts . ’_[0-i] With these words [he]_0-i groped [his]_0-i way to the door , carrying [his]_0-i chair with [him]_0-i . Then seating [himself]_0-i , under a spreading honeysuckle , and stretching [his]_0-i legs across the threshold so that [no person]_{4031-no person} could pass in or out without [his]_0-i knowledge , [he]_0-i took from [his]_0-i pocket a pipe , flint , steel and tinder - box , and began to smoke . It was a lovely evening , of that gentle kind , and at that time of year , when the twilight is most beautiful . Pausing now and then to let [his]_0-i smoke curl slowly off , and to sniff the grateful fragrance of the flowers , [he]_0-i sat there at [his]_0-i ease -- as though [the cottage]_{4032-the cottage} were [[his]_0-i proper dwelling]_{4033-his proper dwelling} , and [he]_0-i had held undisputed possession of it all [his]_0-i life -- waiting for [the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s answer and for [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s return . Chapter 46 When [Barnaby]_220-barnaby returned with the bread , the sight of [the pious old pilgrim]_{4035-the pious old pilgrim} smoking [his]_{4035-the pious old pilgrim} pipe and making [himself]_{4035-the pious old pilgrim} so thoroughly at [home]_7189-home , appeared to surprise even [him]_220-barnaby ; the more so , as [that worthy person]_{4037-that worthy person} , instead of putting up the loaf in [his]_{4035-the pious old pilgrim} wallet as a scarce and precious article , tossed it carelessly on the table , and producing [his]_{4035-the pious old pilgrim} bottle , bade [him]_220-barnaby sit down and drink . ‘ For [I]_{4035-the pious old pilgrim} carry some comfort , [you]_220-barnaby see , ’_{[4035-the pious old pilgrim]} [he]_{4035-the pious old pilgrim} said . ‘ Taste that . Is it good ? ’_{[4035-the pious old pilgrim]} The water stood in [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s eyes as [he]_220-barnaby coughed from the strength of the draught , and answered in the affirmative . ‘ Drink some more , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ; ‘ do n’t be afraid of it . [You]_220-barnaby do n’t taste anything like that , often , eh ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Often ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ Never ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Too poor ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} returned [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} with a sigh . ‘ [Ay]_360-ay . That ’s bad . [[Your]_220-barnaby mother]_{7545-your mother} , [poor soul]_{10427-poor soul} , would be happier if [she]_{7545-your mother} was richer , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Why , so [I]_220-barnaby tell [her]_{7545-your mother} -- the very thing [I]_220-barnaby told [her]_{7545-your mother} just before [you]_220-barnaby came to - night , when all that gold was in the sky , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , drawing [his]_220-barnaby chair nearer to [him]_220-barnaby , and looking eagerly in [his]_220-barnaby face . ‘ Tell [me]_220-barnaby . Is there any way of being rich , that [I]_220-barnaby could find out ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Any way ! A hundred ways . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Ay , ay ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} [he]_220-barnaby returned . ‘ Do [you]_220-barnaby say so ? What are they?--Nay , [mother]_8432-mother , it ’s for [your]_8432-mother sake [I]_{1085-the blind man} ask ; not mine;--for [yours]_8432-mother , indeed . What are [they]_10429-they ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} turned [his]_{1085-the blind man} face , on which there was a smile of triumph , to where [the widow]_{7604-the widow} stood in great distress ; and answered , ‘ Why , [they]_10429-they are not to be found out by [stay - at - homes]_{7209-stay - at - homes} , [[my]_{1085-the blind man} good friend]_{2264-my good friend} . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ [By stay - at - [homes]_10433-homes]_{10432-by stay - at - homes} ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , plucking at [his]_220-barnaby sleeve . ‘ But [I]_220-barnaby am not one . Now , there [you]_8432-mother mistake . [I]_220-barnaby am often out before the sun , and travel [home]_7189-home when [he]_220-barnaby has gone to rest . [I]_220-barnaby am away in [the woods]_{10435-the woods} before the day has reached [the shady places]_{10436-the shady places} , and am often there when the bright moon is peeping through the boughs , and looking down upon the other moon that lives in [the water]_{1799-the water} . As [I]_220-barnaby walk along , [I]_220-barnaby try to find , among the grass and moss , some of that small money for which [she]_{7604-the widow} works so hard and used to shed so many tears . As [I]_220-barnaby lie asleep in the shade , [I]_220-barnaby dream of it -- dream of digging it up in heaps ; and spying it out , hidden under bushes ; and seeing it sparkle , as the dew - drops do , among the leaves . But [I]_220-barnaby never find it . Tell [me]_220-barnaby where it is . [I]_220-barnaby ’d go there , if the journey were a whole year long , because [I]_220-barnaby know [she]_{7604-the widow} would be happier when [I]_220-barnaby came [home]_7189-home and brought some with [me]_220-barnaby . Speak again . [I]_220-barnaby ’ll listen to [you]_{1085-the blind man} if [you]_{1085-the blind man} talk all night . ’_{[220-barnaby]} [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} passed [his]_{1085-the blind man} hand lightly over [the poor fellow]_{993-the poor fellow} ’s face , and finding that [his]_{1085-the blind man} elbows were planted on the table , that [his]_{1085-the blind man} chin rested on [his]_{1085-the blind man} two hands , that [he]_{1085-the blind man} leaned eagerly forward , and that [his]_{1085-the blind man} whole manner expressed the utmost interest and anxiety , paused for a minute as though [he]_{1085-the blind man} desired [the widow]_{7604-the widow} to observe this fully , and then made answer : ‘ It ’s in [the world]_{511-the world} , [bold Barnaby]_220-barnaby , [the merry world]_{10440-the merry world} ; not in solitary places like those [you]_{1085-the blind man} pass [your]_{1085-the blind man} time in , but in [crowds]_8500-crowds , and where there ’s noise and rattle . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Good ! good ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , rubbing [his]_220-barnaby hands . ‘ Yes ! [I]_220-barnaby love that . [Grip]_237-grip loves it too . It suits [us]_10442-we both . That ’s brave ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ --The kind of places , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , ‘ that [a young fellow]_{10443-a young fellow} likes , and in which [a good son]_{10444-a good son} may do more for [[his]_{10444-a good son} mother]_{756-his mother} , and [himself]_{10444-a good son} to boot , in a month , than [he]_{10444-a good son} could here in all [his]_{10444-a good son} life -- that is , if [he]_{10444-a good son} had [a friend]_{7434-a friend} , [you]_{1085-the blind man} know , and [some one to advise with]_{10447-some one to advise with} . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ [You]_4046-you hear this , [mother]_8432-mother ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , turning to [her]_4046-you with delight . ‘ Never tell [me]_220-barnaby [we]_10442-we should n’t heed it , if it lay shining at [our]_10442-we feet . Why do [we]_10442-we heed it so much now ? Why do [you]_{1085-the blind man} toil from morning until night ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Surely , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , ‘ surely . Have [you]_4046-you no answer , [widow]_3968-widow ? Is [your]_4046-you mind , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} [he]_{1085-the blind man} slowly added , ‘ not made up yet ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Let [me]_4046-you speak with [you]_{1085-the blind man} , ’_[4046-you] [she]_4046-you answered , ‘ apart . ’_[4046-you] ‘ Lay [your]_4046-you hand upon [my]_244-stagg sleeve , ’_[244-stagg] said [Stagg]_244-stagg , arising from the table ; ‘ and lead [me]_4046-you where [you]_4046-you will . [Courage]_361-courage , [bold Barnaby]_220-barnaby . [We]_4049-we ’ll talk more of this : [I]_4046-you ’ve a fancy for [you]_4046-you . Wait there till [I]_4046-you come back . Now , [widow]_3968-widow . ’_[4046-you] [She]_4046-you led [him]_{1085-the blind man} out at the door , and into [the little garden]_{4048-the little garden} , where [they]_4049-we stopped . ‘ [You]_{1085-the blind man} are [a fit agent]_{10451-a fit agent} , ’_[4046-you] [she]_4046-you said , in a half breathless manner , ‘ and well represent [the man who sent [you]_{1085-the blind man} [here]_7326-here]_{10452-the man who sent you here} . ’_[4046-you] ‘ [I]_244-stagg ’ll tell [him]_{10452-the man who sent you here} that [you]_4046-you said so , ’_[244-stagg] [Stagg]_244-stagg retorted . ‘ [He]_{10452-the man who sent you here} has a regard for [you]_4046-you , and will respect [me]_244-stagg the more ( if possible ) for [your]_4046-you praise . [We]_4049-we must have [our]_4049-we rights , [widow]_3968-widow . ’_[244-stagg] ‘ Rights ! Do [you]_{1085-the blind man} know , ’_[4046-you] [she]_4046-you said , ‘ that a word from [me--]_10455-me-- ’_[4046-you] ‘ Why do [you]_4046-you stop ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} returned [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} calmly , after a long pause . ‘ Do [I]_{1085-the blind man} know that a word from [you]_4046-you would place [[my]_{1085-the blind man} friend]_{1009-my friend} in the last position of the dance of life ? Yes , [I]_{1085-the blind man} do . What of that ? It will never be spoken , [widow]_3968-widow . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ [You]_4046-you are sure of that ? ’_[244-stagg] ‘ Quite -- so sure , that [I]_4051-i do n’t come here to discuss the question . [I]_4051-i say [we]_4049-we must have [our]_4049-we rights , or [we]_4049-we must be bought off . Keep to that point , or let [me]_4051-i return to [[my]_4051-i young friend]_{2284-my young friend} , for [I]_4051-i have an interest in [the lad]_{7581-the lad} , and desire to put [him]_{7581-the lad} in the way of making [his]_{7581-the lad} fortune . Bah ! [you]_4046-you need n’t speak , ’_[4051-i] [he]_4051-i added hastily ; ‘ [I]_4051-i know what [you]_4046-you would say : [you]_4046-you have hinted at it once already . Have [I]_4051-i no feeling for [you]_4046-you , because [I]_4051-i am blind ? No , [I]_4051-i have not . Why do [you]_4046-you expect [me]_4051-i , being in darkness , to be better than men who have [their]_10460-their sight -- why should [you]_4046-you ? Is the hand of [Heaven]_210-heaven more manifest in [my]_4051-i having no eyes , than in [your]_4046-you having two ? It ’s the ca nt of [[you]_4046-you folks]_{10461-you folks} to be horrified if [a blind man]_{10462-a blind man} robs , or lies , or steals ; oh yes , it ’s far worse in [him]_{10462-a blind man} , who can barely live on the few halfpence that are thrown to [him]_{10462-a blind man} in [streets]_7528-streets , than in [you]_4046-you , who can see , and work , and are not dependent on the mercies of [the world]_{511-the world} . A curse on [you]_4046-you ! [You]_4046-you who have five senses may be wicked at [your]_4046-you pleasure ; [we]_10465-we who have four , and want the most important , are to live and be moral on [our]_10465-we affliction . The true charity and justice of rich to [poor]_4002-poor , all [the world]_{511-the world} over ! ’_[4051-i] [He]_4052-he paused a moment when [he]_4052-he had said these words , and caught the sound of money , jingling in [her]_4053-her hand . ‘ Well ? ’_[4052-he] [he]_4052-he cried , quickly resuming [his]_4052-he former manner . ‘ That should lead to something . The point , [widow]_3968-widow ? ’_[4052-he] ‘ First answer [me]_4053-her one question , ’_[4053-her] [she]_4053-her replied . ‘ [You]_4052-he say [he]_4052-he is close at hand . Has [he]_4052-he left [London]_2-london ? ’_[4053-her] ‘ Being close at hand , [widow]_3968-widow , it would seem [he]_4052-he has , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} returned [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘ [I]_{1085-the blind man} mean , for good ? [You]_4052-he know that . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Yes , for good . The truth is , [widow]_3968-widow , that [his]_4052-he making a longer stay there might have had disagreeable consequences . [He]_4052-he has come away for that reason . ’_[4053-her] ‘ Listen , ’_{[7604-the widow]} said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , telling some money out , upon a bench beside [them]_4056-them . ‘ Count . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ Six , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , listening attentively . ‘ Any more ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ They are the savings , ’_[4053-her] [she]_4053-her answered , ‘ of five years . Six guineas . ’_[4053-her] [He]_{1085-the blind man} put out [his]_{1085-the blind man} hand for one of the coins ; felt it carefully , put it between [his]_{1085-the blind man} teeth , rung it on the bench ; and nodded to [her]_4053-her to proceed . ‘ These have been scraped together and laid by , lest sickness or death should separate [[my]_{1085-the blind man} son]_{7914-my son} and [me]_{1085-the blind man} . They have been purchased at the price of much hunger , hard labour , and want of rest . If [you]_4053-her CAN take [them]_4056-them -- do -- on condition that [you]_4053-her leave [this place]_{551-this place} upon the instant , and enter no more into [that room]_{1347-that room} , where [he]_4052-he sits now , expecting [your]_4053-her return . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Six guineas , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , shaking [his]_{1085-the blind man} head , ‘ though of the fullest weight that were ever coined , fall very far short of twenty pounds , [widow]_3968-widow . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ For such a sum , as [you]_{1085-the blind man} know , [I]_{1085-the blind man} must write to [a distant part of [the country]_{609-the country}]_{10475-a distant part of the country} . To do that , and receive an answer , [I]_{1085-the blind man} must have time . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Two days ? ’_[244-stagg] said [Stagg]_244-stagg . ‘ More . ’_[244-stagg] ‘ Four days ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ A week . Return on this day week , at the same hour , but not to [the house]_{7210-the house} . Wait at the corner of [the lane]_{10478-the lane} . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Of course , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , with a crafty look , ‘ [I]_{1085-the blind man} shall find [you]_3968-widow there ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Where else can [I]_{1085-the blind man} take refuge ? Is it not enough that [you]_3968-widow have made [a beggar]_{8418-a beggar} of [me]_{1085-the blind man} , and that [I]_{1085-the blind man} have sacrificed [my]_{1085-the blind man} whole store , so hardly earned , to preserve [this home]_{10480-this home} ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Humph ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , after some consideration . ‘ Set [me]_{1085-the blind man} with [my]_{1085-the blind man} face towards the point [you]_3968-widow speak of , and in the middle of [the road]_{621-the road} . Is this [the spot]_{2113-the spot} ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ It is . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ On this day week at sunset . And think of [him]_{1085-the blind man} within doors.--For the present , good night . ’_[4061-she] [She]_4061-she made [him]_{1085-the blind man} no answer , nor did [he]_{1085-the blind man} stop for any . [He]_{1085-the blind man} went slowly away , turning [his]_{1085-the blind man} head from time to time , and stopping to listen , as if [he]_{1085-the blind man} were curious to know whether [he]_{1085-the blind man} was watched by [any one]_{969-any one} . The shadows of night were closing fast around , and [he]_{1085-the blind man} was soon lost in the gloom . It was not , however , until [she]_4061-she had traversed [the lane]_{10478-the lane} from end to end , and made sure that [he]_{1085-the blind man} was gone , that [she]_4061-she re - entered [the cottage]_{4032-the cottage} , and hurriedly barred the door and window . ‘ [Mother]_222-mother ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ What is the matter ? Where is [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [He]_{1085-the blind man} is gone . ’_[4061-she] ‘ Gone ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} [he]_220-barnaby cried , starting up . ‘ [I]_220-barnaby must have more talk with [him]_{1085-the blind man} . Which way did [he]_{1085-the blind man} take ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [I]_4061-she do n’t know , ’_[4061-she] [she]_4061-she answered , folding [her]_4061-she arms about [him]_220-barnaby . ‘ [You]_220-barnaby must not go out to - night . There are ghosts and dreams abroad . ’_[4061-she] ‘ Ay ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , in a frightened whisper . ‘ It is not safe to stir . [We]_10484-we must leave [this place]_{551-this place} to - morrow . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [This place]_{551-this place} ! [This cottage]_{10487-this cottage} -- and [the little garden]_{4048-the little garden} , [mother]_8432-mother ! ’_[4061-she] ‘ Yes ! To - morrow morning at sunrise . [We]_10484-we must travel to [London]_2-london ; lose [ourselves]_10484-we in that wide place -- there would be some trace of [us]_10484-we in [any other town]_{10490-any other town} -- then travel on again , and find [some new abode]_{10491-some new abode} . ’_{[220-barnaby]} Little persuasion was required to reconcile [Barnaby]_220-barnaby to anything that promised change . In another minute , [he]_220-barnaby was wild with delight ; in another , full of grief at the prospect of parting with [[his]_220-barnaby friends]_{7345-his friends} the dogs ; in another , wild again ; then [he]_220-barnaby was fearful of what [she]_4066-she had said to prevent [his]_220-barnaby wandering abroad that night , and full of terrors and strange questions . [His]_220-barnaby light - heartedness in the end surmounted all [his]_220-barnaby other feelings , and lying down in [his]_220-barnaby clothes to the end that [he]_220-barnaby might be ready on the morrow , [he]_220-barnaby soon fell fast asleep before the poor turf fire . [[His]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} did not close [her]_{756-his mother} eyes , but sat beside [him]_220-barnaby , watching . Every breath of wind sounded in [her]_{756-his mother} ears like that dreaded footstep at the door , or like that hand upon the latch , and made the calm summer night , a night of horror . At length the welcome day appeared . When [she]_{756-his mother} had made the little preparations which were needful for [their]_4068-their journey , and had prayed upon [her]_{756-his mother} knees with many tears , [she]_{756-his mother} roused [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who jumped up gaily at [her]_{756-his mother} summons . [His]_220-barnaby clothes were few enough , and to carry Grip was a labour of love . As the sun shed [his]_220-barnaby earliest beams upon [the earth]_{8411-the earth} , [they]_4068-their closed the door of [[their]_4068-their deserted home]_{4070-their deserted home} , and turned away . The sky was blue and bright . The air was fresh and filled with a thousand perfumes . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby looked upward , and laughed with all [his]_220-barnaby heart . But it was a day [he]_220-barnaby usually devoted to a long ramble , and one of the dogs -- the ugliest of [them]_4068-their all -- came bounding up , and jumping round [him]_220-barnaby in the fulness of [his]_220-barnaby joy . [He]_220-barnaby had to bid [him]_220-barnaby go back in a surly tone , and [his]_220-barnaby heart smote [him]_220-barnaby while [he]_220-barnaby did so . The dog retreated ; turned with a half - incredulous , half - imploring look ; came a little back ; and stopped . It was the last appeal of [an old companion]_{4071-an old companion} and [a faithful friend]_{4072-a faithful friend} -- cast off . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby could bear no more , and as [he]_220-barnaby shook [his]_220-barnaby head and waved [[his]_220-barnaby playmate]_{4073-his playmate} [home]_7189-home , [he]_220-barnaby burst into tears . ‘ Oh mother , [mother]_8432-mother , how mournful [he]_220-barnaby will be when [he]_220-barnaby scratches at the door , and finds it always shut ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} There was such a sense of [home]_7189-home in the thought , that though [her]_{4073-his playmate} own eyes overflowed [she]_{4073-his playmate} would not have obliterated the recollection of it , either from [her]_{4073-his playmate} own mind or from [his]_220-barnaby , for the wealth of [the whole wide world]_{4076-the whole wide world} . Chapter 47 In the exhaustless catalogue of Heaven ’s mercies to [mankind]_7745-mankind , the power [we]_4078-we have of finding some germs of comfort in the hardest trials must ever occupy the foremost place ; not only because it supports and upholds [us]_4078-we when [we]_4078-we most require to be sustained , but because in this source of consolation there is something , [we]_4078-we have reason to believe , of [the divine spirit]_{4079-the divine spirit} ; something of that goodness which detects amidst [our]_4078-we own evil doings , a redeeming quality ; something which , even in [our]_4078-we fallen nature , [we]_4078-we possess in common with [the angels]_{4080-the angels} ; which had its being in the old time when [they]_4081-they trod [the earth]_{8411-the earth} , and lingers on it yet , in pity . How often , on [their]_4081-they journey , did [the widow]_{7604-the widow} remember with a grateful heart , that out of [his]_220-barnaby deprivation [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s cheerfulness and affection sprung ! How often did [she]_{4073-his playmate} call to mind that but for that , [he]_220-barnaby might have been sullen , morose , unkind , far removed from [her]_{4073-his playmate} -- vicious , perhaps , and cruel ! How often had [she]_{4073-his playmate} cause for comfort , in [his]_220-barnaby strength , and hope , and in [his]_220-barnaby simple nature ! Those feeble powers of mind which rendered [him]_220-barnaby so soon forgetful of the past , save in brief gleams and flashes,--even they were a comfort now . [The world]_{511-the world} to [him]_220-barnaby was full of happiness ; in every tree , and plant , and flower , in every bird , and beast , and tiny insect whom a breath of summer wind laid low upon the ground , [he]_220-barnaby had delight . [His]_220-barnaby delight was [hers]_{4073-his playmate} ; and where many [a wise son]_{4085-a wise son} would have made [her]_{4073-his playmate} sorrowful , [this poor light - hearted idiot]_{4086-this poor light - hearted idiot} filled [her]_{4073-his playmate} breast with thankfulness and love . [Their]_4081-they stock of money was low , but from the hoard [she]_{4073-his playmate} had told into [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ’s hand , [the widow]_{7604-the widow} had withheld one guinea . This , with the few pence [she]_{4073-his playmate} possessed besides , was to [two persons of [their]_4081-they frugal habits , a goodly sum in bank]_{4089-two persons of their frugal habits , a goodly sum in bank} . Moreover [they]_4081-they had [Grip]_237-grip in company ; and when [they]_4081-they must otherwise have changed the guinea , it was but to make [him]_220-barnaby exhibit outside [an alehouse]_{4090-an alehouse} door , or in [a village street]_{4091-a village street} , or in [the grounds or gardens of [a mansion of the better sort]_{4093-a mansion of the better sort}]_{4092-the grounds or gardens of a mansion of the better sort} , and [scores who would have given nothing in charity]_{4094-scores who would have given nothing in charity} , were ready to bargain for more amusement from the talking bird . One day -- for [they]_4081-they moved slowly , and although [they]_4081-they had many rides in [carts and waggons]_{4095-carts and waggons} , were on [the road]_{621-the road} a week -- [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , with Grip upon [his]_220-barnaby shoulder and [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} following , begged permission at [a trim lodge]_{4098-a trim lodge} to go up to [the great house]_{7317-the great house} , at the other end of [the avenue]_{4100-the avenue} , and show [his]_220-barnaby raven . [The man within]_{4101-the man within} was inclined to give [them]_4081-they admittance , and was indeed about to do so , when [a stout gentleman]_{4102-a stout gentleman} with a long whip in [his]_{4102-a stout gentleman} hand , and a flushed face which seemed to indicate that [he]_{4102-a stout gentleman} had had [his]_{4102-a stout gentleman} morning ’s draught , rode up to the gate , and called in a loud voice and with more oaths than the occasion seemed to warrant to have [it]_4103-it opened directly . ‘ Who hast [thou]_10493-thou got [here]_7326-here ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} angrily , as [the man]_{472-the man} threw the gate wide open , and pulled off [his]_{472-the man} hat , ‘ who are these ? [Eh]_10495-eh ? art [a beggar]_{8418-a beggar} , [woman]_7510-woman ? ’_{[472-the man]} [The widow]_{7604-the widow} answered with a curtsey , that [they]_4081-they were [poor travellers]_{4107-poor travellers} . ‘ [Vagrants]_{10498-vagrants} , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , ‘ [vagrants]_{10498-vagrants} and [vagabonds]_{10500-vagabonds} . [Thee]_{7604-the widow} wish to be made acquainted with the cage , dost [thee]_{7604-the widow} -- the cage , the stocks , and the whipping - post ? Where dost come from ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} [She]_{7604-the widow} told [him]_{1227-the gentleman} in a timid manner,--for [he]_{1227-the gentleman} was very loud , hoarse , and red - faced,--and besought [him]_{1227-the gentleman} not to be angry , for [they]_4081-they meant no harm , and would go upon [their]_4081-they way that moment . ‘ Do n’t be too sure of that , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} replied [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , ‘ [we]_4081-they do n’t allow [vagrants]_{10498-vagrants} to roam about [this place]_{551-this place} . [I]_{1227-the gentleman} know what [thou]_{7604-the widow} want’st -- stray linen drying on hedges , and stray poultry , eh ? What hast got in that basket , [lazy hound]_{10503-lazy hound} ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ [Grip]_237-grip , [Grip]_237-grip , [Grip]_237-grip -- [Grip the clever , Grip the wicked , Grip the knowing -- Grip , Grip , Grip]_{10504-grip the clever , grip the wicked , grip the knowing -- grip , grip , grip} , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} cried the raven , whom [Barnaby]_220-barnaby had shut up on the approach of [this stern personage]_{4110-this stern personage} . ‘ [I]_{979-a devil} ’m_{[979-a devil]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} [I]_{979-a devil} ’m_{[979-a devil]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} , Never say die Hurrah Bow wow wow , [Polly]_{324-bloody mary} put the kettle on [we]_4113-we ’ll all have tea . ’ ‘_{[324-bloody mary]} Take the vermin out , [scoundrel]_{4114-scoundrel} , ’ said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , ‘_{[4114-scoundrel]} and let [me]_0-i see [him]_{4114-scoundrel} . ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , thus condescendingly addressed , produced [his]_220-barnaby bird , but not without much fear and trembling , and set [him]_{4114-scoundrel} down upon the ground ; which [he]_220-barnaby had no sooner done than [Grip]_237-grip drew fifty corks at least , and then began to dance ; at the same time eyeing [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} with surprising insolence of manner , and screwing [his]_220-barnaby head so much on one side that [he]_220-barnaby appeared desirous of screwing it off upon the spot . The cork - drawing seemed to make a greater impression on [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} ’s mind , than the raven ’s power of speech , and was indeed particularly adapted to [his]_220-barnaby habits and capacity . [He]_220-barnaby desired to have that done again , but despite [his]_220-barnaby being very peremptory , and notwithstanding that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby coaxed to the utmost , [Grip]_237-grip turned a deaf ear to the request , and preserved a dead silence . ‘_[0-i] Bring [him]_{4114-scoundrel} along , ’ said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , pointing to [the house]_{7210-the house} . But [Grip]_237-grip , who had watched the action , anticipated [[his]_237-grip master]_{586-his master} , by hopping on before them;--constantly flapping [his]_237-grip wings , and screaming ‘_[0-i] cook ! ’ meanwhile , as a hint perhaps that there was company coming , and a small collation would be acceptable . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} walked on , on either side of [the gentleman on horseback]_{10513-the gentleman on horseback} , who surveyed each of [them]_10514-them from time to time in a proud and coarse manner , and occasionally thundered out some question , the tone of which alarmed [Barnaby]_220-barnaby so much that [he]_220-barnaby could find no answer , and , as a matter of course , could make [him]_220-barnaby no reply . On one of these occasions , when [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} appeared disposed to exercise [his]_{1227-the gentleman} horsewhip , [the widow]_{7604-the widow} ventured to inform [him]_{1227-the gentleman} in a low voice and with tears in [her]_{7604-the widow} eyes , that [[her]_{7604-the widow} son]_{7615-her son} was of weak mind . ‘_{[8891-an idiot]} [An idiot]_{8891-an idiot} , eh ? ’ said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , looking at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby as [he]_{1227-the gentleman} spoke . ‘_{[8891-an idiot]} And how long hast [thou]_4116-thou been [an idiot]_{8891-an idiot} ? ’ ‘_[4118-she] [She]_4118-she knows , ’ was [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s timid answer , pointing to [his]_220-barnaby mother--‘I -- always , [I]_{7604-the widow} believe . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ From [his]_220-barnaby birth , ’_{[7604-the widow]} said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} . ‘ [I]_{1227-the gentleman} do n’t believe it , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} cried [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , ‘ not a bit of it . It ’s an excuse not to work . There ’s nothing like flogging to cure that disorder . [I]_{1227-the gentleman} ’d make a difference in [him]_220-barnaby in ten minutes , [I]_{1227-the gentleman} ’ll be bound . ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ [Heaven]_210-heaven has made none in more than twice ten years , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7604-the widow]} said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} mildly . ‘ Then why do n’t [you]_7320-sir shut [him]_{1227-the gentleman} up ? [we]_10520-we pay enough for county institutions , damn ‘_{[7604-the widow]} [em]_4122-em . But thou’d rather drag [him]_{1227-the gentleman} about to excite charity -- of course . Ay , [I]_0-i know [thee]_4123-thee . ’ Now , [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} had various endearing appellations among [[his]_{755-this gentleman} intimate friends]_{825-his intimate friends} . By [some]_1792-some [he]_{1227-the gentleman} was called ‘_[0-i] [a country gentleman of the true school]_{4124-a country gentleman of the true school} , ’ by some ‘_{[4125-a fine old country gentleman]} [a fine old country gentleman]_{4125-a fine old country gentleman} , ’ by [some]_1792-some ‘_{[4126-a sporting gentleman]} [a sporting gentleman]_{4126-a sporting gentleman} , ’ by [some]_1792-some ‘_{[4126-a sporting gentleman]} [a thorough - bred Englishman]_{4127-a thorough - bred englishman} , ’ by some ‘_{[4127-a thorough - bred englishman]} [a genuine John Bull]_{4128-a genuine john bull} ; ’ but [they]_10526-they all agreed in one respect , and that was , that it was a pity there were not more like [him]_{1227-the gentleman} , and that because there were not , [the country]_{609-the country} was going to rack and ruin every day . [He]_{1227-the gentleman} was in the commission of the peace , and could write [his]_{1227-the gentleman} name almost legibly ; but [his]_{1227-the gentleman} greatest qualifications were , that [he]_{1227-the gentleman} was more severe with [poachers]_{10528-poachers} , was [a better shot]_{10529-a better shot} , [a harder rider]_{10530-a harder rider} , had better horses , kept better dogs , could eat more solid food , drink more strong wine , go to bed every night more drunk and get up every morning more sober , than [any man in [the county]_{10532-the county}]_{10531-any man in the county} . In knowledge of horseflesh [he]_{1227-the gentleman} was almost equal to [a farrier]_{10533-a farrier} , in stable learning [he]_{1227-the gentleman} surpassed [[his]_{1227-the gentleman} own head groom]_{10534-his own head groom} , and in gluttony not a pig on [[his]_{1227-the gentleman} estate]_{10535-his estate} was a match for [him]_{1227-the gentleman} . [He]_{1227-the gentleman} had no seat in [Parliament]_{10536-parliament} [himself]_{1227-the gentleman} , but [he]_{1227-the gentleman} was extremely patriotic , and usually drove [[his]_{1227-the gentleman} voters]_{10537-his voters} up to the poll with [his]_{1227-the gentleman} own hands . [He]_{1227-the gentleman} was warmly attached to church and state , and never appointed to the living in [his]_{1227-the gentleman} gift any but [a three - bottle man]_{10538-a three - bottle man} and [a first - rate fox - hunter]_{10539-a first - rate fox - hunter} . [He]_{1227-the gentleman} mistrusted the honesty of [all poor people who could read and write]_{10540-all poor people who could read and write} , and had a secret jealousy of [[his]_{1227-the gentleman} own wife]_{10541-his own wife} ( [a young lady whom [he]_{1227-the gentleman} had married for what [[his]_{1227-the gentleman} friends]_{7345-his friends} called ‘_{[4128-a genuine john bull]} the good old English reason , ’ that [[her]_{10541-his own wife} father]_{539-her father} ’s property adjoined [his]_{1227-the gentleman} own]_{10542-a young lady whom he had married for what his friends called ‘ the good old english reason , ’ that her father ’s property adjoined his own} ) for possessing those accomplishments in a greater degree than [himself]_{1227-the gentleman} . In short , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby being [an idiot]_{8891-an idiot} , and [Grip]_237-grip [a creature of mere brute instinct]_{10546-a creature of mere brute instinct} , it would be very hard to say what [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} was . [He]_{1227-the gentleman} rode up to the door of [a handsome house approached by a great flight of steps]_{10548-a handsome house approached by a great flight of steps} , where [a man]_{7264-a man} was waiting to take [his]_{7264-a man} horse , and led the way into [a large hall]_{10550-a large hall} , which , spacious as [it]_{10550-a large hall} was , was tainted with the fumes of last night ’s stale debauch . Greatcoats , riding - whips , bridles , top - boots , spurs , and such gear , were strewn about on all sides , and formed , with some huge stags ’_{[4128-a genuine john bull]} antlers , and a few portraits of dogs and horses , [its]_4129-its principal embellishments . Throwing [himself]_4130-he into a great chair ( in which , by the bye , [he]_4130-he often snored away the night , when [he]_4130-he had been , according to [[his]_4130-he admirers]_{4131-his admirers} , [a finer country gentleman than usual]_{4132-a finer country gentleman than usual} ) [he]_4130-he bade [the man]_{472-the man} to tell [[his]_4130-he mistress]_{8633-his mistress} to come down : and presently there appeared , a little flurried , as it seemed , by the unwonted summons , [a lady much younger than [himself]_4130-he]_{4135-a lady much younger than himself} , [who had the appearance of being in delicate health , and not too happy]_{4136-who had the appearance of being in delicate health , and not too happy} . ‘ Here ! [Thou’st]_{10551-thou’st} no delight in following the hounds as [an Englishwoman]_{10552-an englishwoman} should have , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} . ‘ See to this here . That ’ll please [thee]_{1941-the lady} perhaps . ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} [The lady]_{1941-the lady} smiled , sat down at a little distance from [him]_4130-he , and glanced at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby with a look of pity . ‘ [He]_220-barnaby ’s [an idiot]_{8891-an idiot} , [the woman]_{444-the woman} says , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} observed [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , shaking [his]_{1227-the gentleman} head ; ‘ [I]_{1227-the gentleman} do n’t believe it . ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ Are [you]_4130-he [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} ? ’_{[1941-the lady]} asked [the lady]_{1941-the lady} . [She]_{1941-the lady} answered yes . ‘ What ’s the use of asking [HER]_{444-the woman} ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , thrusting [his]_{1227-the gentleman} hands into [his]_{1227-the gentleman} breeches pockets . ‘ [She]_{444-the woman} ’ll tell [thee]_4130-he so , of course . Most likely [he]_220-barnaby ’s hired , at so much a day . There . Get on . Make [him]_220-barnaby do something . ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} [Grip]_237-grip having by this time recovered [his]_237-grip urbanity , condescended , at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s solicitation , to repeat [his]_237-grip various phrases of speech , and to go through the whole of [his]_237-grip performances with the utmost success . The corks , and the never say die , afforded [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} so much delight that [he]_237-grip demanded the repetition of this part of the entertainment , until [Grip]_237-grip got into [his]_237-grip basket , and positively refused to say another word , good or bad . [The lady]_{1941-the lady} too , was much amused with [him]_237-grip ; and the closing point of [his]_237-grip obstinacy so delighted [[her]_{1941-the lady} husband]_{453-her husband} that [he]_237-grip burst into a roar of laughter , and demanded [his]_237-grip price . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby looked as though [he]_220-barnaby did n’t understand [his]_237-grip meaning . Probably [he]_220-barnaby did not . ‘ [His]_220-barnaby price , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , rattling the money in [his]_{1227-the gentleman} pockets , ‘ what dost want for [him]_220-barnaby ? How much ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ [He]_220-barnaby ’s not to be sold , ’_{[220-barnaby]} replied [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , shutting up the basket in a great hurry , and throwing the strap over [his]_220-barnaby shoulder . ‘ [Mother]_8432-mother , come away . ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ [Thou]_10557-thou seest how much of [an idiot]_{8891-an idiot} [he]_220-barnaby is , [book - learner]_{10559-book - learner} , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , looking scornfully at [[his]_{1227-the gentleman} wife]_{7765-his wife} . ‘ [He]_220-barnaby can make a bargain . What dost want for [him]_220-barnaby , [old woman]_{10560-old woman} ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ [He]_220-barnaby is [[[my]_{7604-the widow} son]_{7914-my son} ’s constant companion]_{10562-my son ’s constant companion} , ’_{[7604-the widow]} said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} . ‘ [He]_220-barnaby is not to be sold , [sir]_7320-sir , indeed . ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ Not to be sold ! ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} cried [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , growing ten times redder , hoarser , and louder than before . ‘ Not to be sold ! ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ Indeed no , ’_{[7604-the widow]} [she]_{7604-the widow} answered . ‘ [We]_10564-we have never thought of parting with [him]_220-barnaby , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_{7604-the widow} do assure [you]_7320-sir . ’_{[7604-the widow]} [He]_{1227-the gentleman} was evidently about to make a very passionate retort , when a few murmured words from [[his]_{1227-the gentleman} wife]_{7765-his wife} happening to catch [his]_{1227-the gentleman} ear , [he]_{1227-the gentleman} turned sharply round , and said , ‘ Eh ? What ? ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ [We]_10564-we can hardly expect [them]_10566-them to sell the bird , against [their]_10566-them own desire , ’_{[7604-the widow]} [she]_{7604-the widow} faltered . ‘ If [they]_10566-them prefer to keep [him--]_220-barnaby ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} ‘ Prefer to keep [him]_220-barnaby ! ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} [he]_{1227-the gentleman} echoed . ‘ [These people]_{3340-these people} , who go tramping about [the country]_{609-the country} a - pilfering and vagabondising on all hands , prefer to keep a bird , when [a landed proprietor]_{10569-a landed proprietor} and [a justice]_{10570-a justice} asks [his]_220-barnaby price ! [That old woman]_{10571-that old woman} ’s been to [school]_7407-school . [I]_{1227-the gentleman} know [she]_{10571-that old woman} has . Do n’t tell [me]_{1227-the gentleman} no , ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} [he]_{1227-the gentleman} roared to [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , ‘ [I]_{1227-the gentleman} say , yes . ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} [[Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s mother]_{8984-barnaby ’s mother} pleaded guilty to the accusation , and hoped there was no harm in it . ‘ No harm ! ’_{[1227-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} . ‘ No . No harm . No harm , [ye]_220-barnaby old rebel , not a bit of harm . If [[my]_{1227-the gentleman} clerk]_{10573-my clerk} was [here]_7326-here , [I]_{1227-the gentleman} ’d set [ye]_220-barnaby in the stocks , [I]_{1227-the gentleman} would , or lay [ye]_220-barnaby in [jail]_10575-jail for prowling up and down , on the look - out for petty larcenies , [ye]_220-barnaby limb of [a gipsy]_{10576-a gipsy} . Here , [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , put [these pilferers]_{10577-these pilferers} out , shove ‘_{[1227-the gentleman]} em into [the road]_{621-the road} , out with ‘ em ! [Ye]_220-barnaby do n’t want to sell the bird , [ye]_220-barnaby that come here to beg , do n’t [ye]_220-barnaby ? If [they]_{10577-these pilferers} an’t out in double - quick , set the dogs upon [‘_{[1227-the gentleman]} em]_{10577-these pilferers} ! ’ [They]_{10577-these pilferers} waited for no further dismissal , but fled precipitately , leaving [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} to storm away by [himself]_{1227-the gentleman} ( for [the poor lady]_{10579-the poor lady} had already retreated ) , and making a great many vain attempts to silence [Grip , who , excited by the noise , drew corks enough for a city feast]_{10580-grip , who , excited by the noise , drew corks enough for a city feast} as [they]_{10577-these pilferers} hurried down [the avenue]_{4100-the avenue} , and appeared to congratulate [himself]_{1227-the gentleman} beyond measure on having been the cause of the disturbance . When [they]_{10577-these pilferers} had nearly reached [the lodge]_{3619-the lodge} , [another servant , emerging from the shrubbery]_{10583-another servant , emerging from the shrubbery} , feigned to be very active in ordering [them]_{10577-these pilferers} off , but [this man]_{711-this man} put a crown into [the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s hand , and whispering that [[his]_{711-this man} lady]_{548-his lady} sent it , thrust [them]_{10577-these pilferers} gently from the gate . This incident only suggested to [the widow]_{7604-the widow} ’s mind , when [they]_{10577-these pilferers} halted at [an alehouse some miles further on]_{10588-an alehouse some miles further on} , and heard [the justice]_{10589-the justice} ’s character as given by [[his]_{711-this man} friends]_{7345-his friends} , that perhaps something more than capacity of stomach and tastes for the kennel and [the stable]_{7926-the stable} , were required to form either [a perfect country gentleman]_{10592-a perfect country gentleman} , [a thoroughbred Englishman]_{10593-a thoroughbred englishman} , or [a genuine John Bull]_{4128-a genuine john bull} ; and that possibly the terms were sometimes misappropriated , not to say disgraced . [She]_8432-mother little thought then , that a circumstance so slight would ever influence [their]_{10577-these pilferers} future fortunes ; but time and experience enlightened [her]_8432-mother in this respect . ‘_{[8432-mother]} [Mother]_8432-mother , ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , as [they]_4156-we were sitting next day in a waggon which was to take [them]_4156-we within ten miles of [the capital]_{10595-the capital} , ‘_[4156-we] [we]_4156-we ’re going to [London]_2-london first , [you]_8432-mother said . Shall [we]_4156-we see [that blind man there]_{10596-that blind man there} ? ’_{[8432-mother]} [She]_8432-mother was about to answer ‘ Heaven forbid ! ’_{[8432-mother]} but checked [herself]_8432-mother , and told [him]_4157-him No , [she]_8432-mother thought not ; why did [he]_4157-him ask ? ‘ [He]_{10596-that blind man there} ’s [a wise man]_{7663-a wise man} , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , with a thoughtful countenance . ‘ [I]_220-barnaby wish that [we]_4156-we may meet with [him]_{10596-that blind man there} again . What was it that [he]_{10596-that blind man there} said of [crowds]_8500-crowds ? That gold was to be found where [people]_7575-people crowded , and not among the trees and in such quiet places ? [He]_{10596-that blind man there} spoke as if [he]_{10596-that blind man there} loved it ; [London]_2-london is [a crowded place]_{10600-a crowded place} ; [I]_220-barnaby think [we]_4156-we shall meet [him]_{10596-that blind man there} [there]_7220-there . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ But why do [you]_220-barnaby desire to see [him]_{10596-that blind man there} , love ? ’_[4158-she] [she]_4158-she asked . ‘ Because , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , looking wistfully at [her]_4158-she , ‘ [he]_{10596-that blind man there} talked to [me]_220-barnaby about gold , which is a rare thing , and say what [you]_4158-she will , a thing [you]_4158-she would like to have , [I]_220-barnaby know . And because [he]_{10596-that blind man there} came and went away so strangely -- just as [white - headed old men]_{10602-white - headed old men} come sometimes to [my]_220-barnaby bed ’s foot in the night , and say what [I]_220-barnaby ca n’t remember when the bright day returns . [He]_{10596-that blind man there} told [me]_220-barnaby [he]_{10596-that blind man there} ’d come back . [I]_220-barnaby wonder why [he]_{10596-that blind man there} broke [his]_{10596-that blind man there} word ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ But [you]_4158-she never thought of being rich or gay , before , dear [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . [You]_4158-she have always been contented . ’_{[220-barnaby]} [He]_220-barnaby laughed and bade [her]_4158-she say that again , then cried , ‘ Ay ay -- oh yes , ’_{[220-barnaby]} and laughed once more . Then something passed that caught [his]_220-barnaby fancy , and the topic wandered from [his]_220-barnaby mind , and was succeeded by another just as fleeting . But it was plain from what [he]_220-barnaby had said , and from [his]_220-barnaby returning to the point more than once that day , and on the next , that [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ’s visit , and indeed [his]_220-barnaby words , had taken strong possession of [his]_220-barnaby mind . Whether the idea of wealth had occurred to [him]_220-barnaby for the first time on looking at the golden clouds that evening -- and images were often presented to [his]_220-barnaby thoughts by outward objects quite as remote and distant ; or whether [their]_4160-they poor and humble way of life had suggested it , by contrast , long ago ; or whether the accident ( as [he]_220-barnaby would deem it ) of [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ’s pursuing the current of [his]_220-barnaby own remarks , had done so at the moment ; or [he]_220-barnaby had been impressed by the mere circumstance of [the man being blind]_{4162-the man being blind} , and , therefore , unlike [any one with whom [he]_220-barnaby had talked before]_{4163-any one with whom he had talked before} ; it was impossible to tell . [She]_4158-she tried every means to discover , but in vain ; and the probability is that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby [himself]_220-barnaby was equally in the dark . It filled [her]_4158-she with uneasiness to find [him]_220-barnaby harping on this string , but all that [she]_4158-she could do , was to lead [him]_220-barnaby quickly to some other subject , and to dismiss it from [his]_220-barnaby brain . To caution [him]_220-barnaby against [[their]_4160-they visitor]_{9249-their visitor} , to show any fear or suspicion in reference to [him]_220-barnaby , would only be , [she]_4158-she feared , to increase that interest with which [Barnaby]_220-barnaby regarded [him]_220-barnaby , and to strengthen [his]_220-barnaby desire to meet [him]_220-barnaby once again . [She]_4158-she hoped , by plunging into [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , to rid [herself]_4158-she of [[her]_4158-she terrible pursuer]_{4166-her terrible pursuer} , and then , by journeying to a distance and observing increased caution , if that were possible , to live again unknown , in secrecy and peace . [They]_4160-they reached , in course of time , [their]_4160-they halting - place within ten miles of [London]_2-london , and lay there for the night , after bargaining to be carried on for a trifle next day , in [a light van which was returning empty]_{4167-a light van which was returning empty} , and was to start at five o’clock in the morning . [The driver]_{4168-the driver} was punctual , [the road]_{621-the road} good -- save for the dust , the weather being very hot and dry -- and at seven in the forenoon of Friday the second of June , one thousand seven hundred and eighty , [they]_4160-they alighted at [the foot of [Westminster Bridge]_{98-westminster bridge}]_{4170-the foot of westminster bridge} , bade [their]_4160-they conductor farewell , and stood alone , together , on the scorching pavement . For the freshness which night sheds upon [such busy thoroughfares]_{4171-such busy thoroughfares} had already departed , and the sun was shining with uncommon lustre . Chapter 48 Uncertain where to go next , and bewildered by the crowd of [people who were already astir]_{4172-people who were already astir} , [they]_4160-they sat down in [one of the recesses on [the bridge]_{1798-the bridge}]_{4173-one of the recesses on the bridge} , to rest . [They]_4160-they soon became aware that the stream of life was all pouring one way , and that [a vast throng of [persons]_719-persons]_{4175-a vast throng of persons} were crossing [the river]_{8301-the river} from [the Middlesex]_{99-the middlesex} to [the [Surrey]_100-surrey shore]_{4178-the surrey shore} , in unusual haste and evident excitement . [They]_4160-they were , for the most part , in knots of two or three , or sometimes half - a - dozen ; [they]_4160-they spoke little together -- [many of [them]_4160-they]_{4179-many of them} were quite silent ; and hurried on as if [they]_4160-they had one absorbing object in view , which was common to [them]_4160-they all . [They]_4160-they were surprised to see that [nearly every man in this great concourse , which still came pouring past , without slackening in the least]_{4180-nearly every man in this great concourse , which still came pouring past , without slackening in the least} , wore in [his]_{4180-nearly every man in this great concourse , which still came pouring past , without slackening in the least} hat a blue cockade ; and that [the chance passengers who were not so decorated]_{4181-the chance passengers who were not so decorated} , appeared timidly anxious to escape observation or attack , and gave [them]_4160-they the wall as if [they]_4160-they would conciliate [them]_4160-they . This , however , was natural enough , considering [their]_4160-they inferiority in point of numbers ; for the proportion of [those who wore blue cockades , to those who were dressed as usual]_{4182-those who wore blue cockades , to those who were dressed as usual} , was at least forty or fifty to one . There was no quarrelling , however : the blue cockades went swarming on , passing each other when [they]_4160-they could , and making all the speed that was possible in such a multitude ; and exchanged nothing more than looks , and very often not even those , with such of [the passers - by]_{9682-the passers - by} as were not of [their]_4160-they number . At first , the current of [people]_7575-people had been confined to [the two pathways]_{4185-the two pathways} , and but [a few more eager stragglers]_{4186-a few more eager stragglers} kept [the road]_{621-the road} . But after half an hour or so , [the passage]_{4188-the passage} was completely blocked up by the great press , which , being now closely wedged together , and impeded by [the carts]_{4189-the carts} and coaches it encountered , moved but slowly , and was sometimes at a stand for five or ten minutes together . After the lapse of nearly two hours , the numbers began to diminish visibly , and gradually dwindling away , by little and little , left [the bridge]_{1798-the bridge} quite clear , save that , now and then , [some hot and dusty man]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} , with the cockade in [his]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} hat , and [his]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} coat thrown over [his]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} shoulder , went panting by , fearful of being too late , or stopped to ask which way [[his]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} friends]_{7345-his friends} had taken , and being directed , hastened on again like one refreshed . In this comparative solitude , which seemed quite strange and novel after [the late crowd]_{4193-the late crowd} , [the widow]_{7604-the widow} had for the first time an opportunity of inquiring of [an old man who came and sat beside [them]_4196-them , what was the meaning of that great assemblage]_{4195-an old man who came and sat beside them , what was the meaning of that great assemblage} . ‘ Why , where have [you]_{7604-the widow} come from , ’_{[4191-some hot and dusty man]} [he]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} returned , ‘ that [you]_{7604-the widow} have n’t heard of [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} ’s great association ? This is the day that [he]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} presents the petition against [the Catholics]_{9786-the catholics} , God bless [him]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ What have all [these men]_{3544-these men} to do with that ? ’_{[7604-the widow]} [she]_{7604-the widow} said . ‘ What have [they]_{3544-these men} to do with it ! ’_{[655-the old man]} [the old man]_{655-the old man} replied . ‘ Why , how [you]_{7604-the widow} talk ! Do n’t [you]_{7604-the widow} know [[his]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} has declared [he]_{4191-some hot and dusty man} wo n’t present it to [the house]_{7210-the house} at all , unless it is attended to the door by [forty thousand good and true men]_{10607-forty thousand good and true men} at least ? There ’s a crowd for [you]_{7604-the widow} ! ’_{[655-the old man]} ‘ [A crowd]_{3825-a crowd} indeed ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ Do [you]_{7604-the widow} hear that , [mother]_8432-mother ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ And [they]_{3544-these men} ’re_{[655-the old man]} mustering yonder , as [I]_0-i am told , ’ resumed [the old man]_{655-the old man} , ‘_{[655-the old man]} nigh upon a hundred thousand strong . Ah ! Let [Lord George]_{323-lord george} alone . [He]_{323-lord george} knows [his]_{323-lord george} power . There ’ll be a good many faces inside [them]_4198-them three windows over there , ’ and [he]_{655-the old man} pointed to where [the House of Commons]_{7201-the house of commons} overlooked [the river]_{8301-the river} , ‘_{[323-lord george]} that ’ll turn pale when [good Lord George]_{323-lord george} gets up this afternoon , and with reason too ! Ay , ay . Let [[his]_{323-lord george} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} alone . Let [him]_{323-lord george} alone . [HE]_{323-lord george} knows ! ’ And so , with much mumbling and chuckling and shaking of [his]_{655-the old man} forefinger , [he]_{655-the old man} rose , with the assistance of [his]_{655-the old man} stick , and tottered off . ‘_[222-mother] [Mother]_222-mother ! ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , ‘_[222-mother] that ’s [a brave crowd [he]_{323-lord george} talks of]_{4200-a brave crowd he talks of} . Come ! ’ ‘_[222-mother] Not to join it ! ’ cried [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} . ‘_[4202-they] Yes , yes , ’ [he]_220-barnaby answered , plucking at [her]_{756-his mother} sleeve . ‘_[4202-they] Why not ? Come ! ’ ‘_[4201-you] [You]_4201-you do n’t know , ’ [she]_{756-his mother} urged , ‘_[4201-you] what mischief [they]_4202-they may do , where [they]_4202-they may lead [you]_4201-you , what [their]_4202-they meaning is . [Dear Barnaby]_220-barnaby , for [my]_0-i sake-- ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} For [your]_222-mother sake ! ’ [he]_220-barnaby cried , patting [her]_{756-his mother} hand . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Well ! It IS for [your]_222-mother sake , [mother]_8432-mother . [You]_222-mother remember what [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} said , about the gold . Here ’s [a brave crowd]_{4205-a brave crowd} ! Come ! Or wait till [I]_0-i come back -- yes , yes , wait here . ’ [She]_{756-his mother} tried with all the earnestness [her]_{756-his mother} fears engendered , to turn [him]_220-barnaby from [his]_220-barnaby purpose , but in vain . [He]_220-barnaby was stooping down to buckle on [his]_220-barnaby shoe , when [a hackney - coach]_{3615-a hackney - coach} passed [them]_10615-them rather quickly , and [a voice inside]_{10616-a voice inside} called to [the driver]_{4168-the driver} to stop . ‘_{[7419-young man]} [Young man]_{7419-young man} , ’ said [a voice within]_{10618-a voice within} . ‘_{[7419-young man]} Who ’s that ? ’ cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , looking up . ‘_{[7419-young man]} Do [you]_{7419-young man} wear this ornament ? ’ returned [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} , holding out a blue cockade . ‘_{[7419-young man]} In [Heaven]_210-heaven ’s name , no . Pray do not give it [him]_{7419-young man} ! ’ exclaimed [the widow]_{7604-the widow} . ‘_{[7419-young man]} Speak for [yourself]_{7419-young man} , [woman]_7510-woman , ’ said [the man within the coach]_{10621-the man within the coach} , coldly . ‘_{[7419-young man]} Leave [the young man]_{476-the young man} to [his]_{476-the young man} choice ; [he]_{476-the young man} ’s old enough to make it , and to snap [your]_{7419-young man} apron - strings . [He]_{476-the young man} knows , without [your]_{7419-young man} telling , whether [he]_{476-the young man} wears the sign of [a loyal Englishman]_{4209-a loyal englishman} or not . ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , trembling with impatience , cried , ‘_{[476-the young man]} Yes ! yes , yes , [I]_0-i do , ’ as [he]_220-barnaby had cried a dozen times already . [The man]_{472-the man} threw [him]_220-barnaby a cockade , and crying , ‘_[0-i] Make haste to [St George ’s Fields]_{101-st george ’s fields} , ’ ordered [the coachman]_{10623-the coachman} to drive on fast ; and left [them]_10624-them . With hands that trembled with [his]_220-barnaby eagerness to fix the bauble in [his]_220-barnaby hat , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was adjusting it as [he]_220-barnaby best could , and hurriedly replying to the tears and entreaties of [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} , when [two gentlemen passed on the opposite side of the way]_{10626-two gentlemen passed on the opposite side of the way} . Observing [them]_{10626-two gentlemen passed on the opposite side of the way} , and seeing how [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was occupied , [they]_{10626-two gentlemen passed on the opposite side of the way} stopped , whispered together for an instant , turned back , and came over to [them]_{10626-two gentlemen passed on the opposite side of the way} . ‘_[0-i] Why are [you]_0-i sitting here ? ’ said one of [them]_{10626-two gentlemen passed on the opposite side of the way} , who was dressed in a plain suit of black , wore long lank hair , and carried a great cane . ‘_[0-i] Why have [you]_0-i not gone with [the rest]_{561-the rest} ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am going , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ replied [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , finishing [his]_220-barnaby task , and putting [his]_220-barnaby hat on with an air of pride . ‘_[7320-sir] [I]_0-i shall be [there]_7220-there directly . ’ ‘_{[7419-young man]} Say “ [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ” [young man]_{7419-young man} , when [[his]_{3194-my lord} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} does [you]_{7419-young man} the honour of speaking to [you]_{7419-young man} , ’ said [the second gentleman]_{10627-the second gentleman} mildly . ‘_{[7419-young man]} If [you]_{7419-young man} do n’t know [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} when [you]_{7419-young man} see [him]_{323-lord george} , it ’s high time [you]_{7419-young man} should . ’ ‘_{[323-lord george]} Nay , [Gashford]_325-gashford , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , as [Barnaby]_220-barnaby pulled off [his]_220-barnaby hat again and made [him]_{323-lord george} a low bow , ‘_{[325-gashford]} it ’s no great matter on a day like this , which [every Englishman]_{4216-every englishman} will remember with delight and pride . Put on [your]_{7419-young man} hat , [friend]_541-friend , and follow [us]_4218-we , for [you]_{7419-young man} lag behind and are late . It ’s past ten now . Did n’t [you]_{7419-young man} know that the hour for assembling was ten o’clock ? ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby shook [his]_220-barnaby head and looked vacantly from one to [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_{[7419-young man]} [You]_{7419-young man} might have known it , [friend]_541-friend , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , ‘_{[7419-young man]} it was perfectly understood . How came [you]_{7419-young man} to be so ill informed ? ’ ‘_{[323-lord george]} [He]_{323-lord george} can not tell [you]_{7419-young man} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ [the widow]_{7604-the widow} interposed . ‘_{[323-lord george]} It ’s of no use to ask [him]_{323-lord george} . [We]_4218-we are but this morning come from a long distance in [the country]_{609-the country} , and know nothing of these matters . ’ ‘_{[323-lord george]} The cause has taken a deep root , and has spread its branches far and wide , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} to [[his]_{323-lord george} secretary]_{9546-his secretary} . ‘_{[323-lord george]} This is a pleasant hearing . [I]_0-i thank [Heaven]_210-heaven for it ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Amen ! ’ cried [Gashford]_325-gashford with a solemn face . ‘_[0-i] [You]_{7419-young man} do not understand [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ said [the widow]_{7604-the widow} . ‘_{[7419-young man]} Pardon [me]_0-i , but [you]_{7419-young man} cruelly mistake [my]_0-i meaning . [We]_4218-we know nothing of these matters . [We]_4218-we have no desire or right to join in what [you]_{7419-young man} are about to do . This is [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} , [[my]_0-i poor afflicted son]_{4224-my poor afflicted son} , dearer to [me]_0-i than [my]_0-i own life . In mercy ’s name , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , go [your]_{7419-young man} way alone , and do not tempt [him]_{7914-my son} into danger ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i good woman]_{4226-my good woman} , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , ‘_[0-i] how can you!--Dear me!--What do [you]_{4226-my good woman} mean by tempting , and by danger ? Do [you]_{4226-my good woman} think [[his]_{7914-my son} lordship]_{9517-his lordship} is a roaring lion , going about and seeking whom [he]_{7914-my son} may devour ? God bless [me]_0-i ! ’ ‘_[0-i] No , no , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , forgive [me]_0-i , ’ implored [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , laying both [her]_{7604-the widow} hands upon [his]_{3194-my lord} breast , and scarcely knowing what [she]_{7604-the widow} did , or said , in the earnestness of [her]_{7604-the widow} supplication , ‘_[0-i] but there are reasons why [you]_{3194-my lord} should hear [my]_0-i earnest , [mother]_8432-mother ’s prayer , and leave [[my]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} with [me]_0-i . Oh do ! [He]_{7914-my son} is not in [his]_{7914-my son} right senses , [he]_{7914-my son} is not , indeed ! ’ ‘_{[7914-my son]} It is a bad sign of the wickedness of these times , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , evading [her]_{7604-the widow} touch , and colouring deeply , ‘_{[7914-my son]} that [those who cling to the truth and support the right cause]_{4231-those who cling to the truth and support the right cause} , are set down as mad . Have [you]_{3194-my lord} the heart to say this of [[your]_{3194-my lord} own son]_{4232-your own son} , [unnatural [mother]_8432-mother]_{4233-unnatural mother} ! ’ ‘_{[8432-mother]} [I]_0-i am astonished at [you]_{3194-my lord} ! ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , with a kind of meek severity . ‘_{[3194-my lord]} This is a very sad picture of female depravity . ’ ‘_{[7914-my son]} [He]_{7914-my son} has surely no appearance , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , glancing at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , and whispering in [[his]_{323-lord george} secretary]_{9546-his secretary} ’s ear , ‘_{[7914-my son]} of being deranged ? And even if [he]_{7914-my son} had , [we]_4235-we must not construe any trifling peculiarity into madness . Which of us’--and here [he]_{7914-my son} turned red again--‘would be safe , if that were made the law ! ’ ‘_{[7914-my son]} Not one , ’ replied [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ; ‘_{[7914-my son]} in that case , the greater the zeal , the truth , and talent ; the more direct the call from above ; the clearer would be the madness . With regard to [this young man]_{4236-this young man} , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ [he]_0-i added , with a lip that slightly curled as [he]_0-i looked at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who stood twirling [his]_0-i hat , and stealthily beckoning [them]_10635-them to come away , ‘_{[4236-this young man]} [he]_{4236-this young man} is as sensible and self - possessed as [any one [I]_0-i ever saw]_{4238-any one i ever saw} . ’ ‘_{[4236-this young man]} And [you]_0-i desire to make one of [this great body]_{4239-this great body} ? ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , addressing [him]_0-i ; ‘_[0-i] and intended to make one , did [you]_0-i ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Yes -- yes , ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , with sparkling eyes . ‘_[0-i] To be sure [I]_0-i did ! [I]_0-i told [her]_4240-her so [myself]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i see , ’ replied [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , with a reproachful glance at [the unhappy mother]_{10636-the unhappy mother} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought so . Follow [me]_0-i and [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} , and [you]_0-i shall have [your]_0-i wish . ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby kissed [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} tenderly on the cheek , and bidding [her]_{756-his mother} be of good cheer , for [their]_10638-their fortunes were both made now , did as [he]_220-barnaby was desired . [She]_{756-his mother} , [poor woman]_{10639-poor woman} , followed too -- with how much fear and grief it would be hard to tell . [They]_10638-their passed quickly through [the Bridge Road]_{10640-the bridge road} , where [the shops]_{1715-the shops} were all shut up ( for the passage of [the great crowd]_{10642-the great crowd} and the expectation of [their]_10638-their return had alarmed [the tradesmen]_{10643-the tradesmen} for [their]_10638-their goods and windows ) , and where , in [the upper stories]_{10644-the upper stories} , [all the inhabitants]_{10645-all the inhabitants} were congregated , looking down into [the street below]_{7667-the street below} , with faces variously expressive of alarm , of interest , expectancy , and indignation . [Some of these]_{10647-some of these} applauded , and some hissed ; but regardless of these interruptions -- for the noise of [a vast congregation of people at a little distance]_{10648-a vast congregation of people at a little distance} , sounded in [his]_220-barnaby ears like the roaring of [the sea]_{3017-the sea} -- [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} quickened [his]_220-barnaby pace , and presently arrived before [St George ’s Fields]_{101-st george ’s fields} . [They]_{101-st george ’s fields} were really [fields]_7531-fields at that time , and of considerable extent . Here [an immense multitude]_{10651-an immense multitude} was collected , bearing flags of various kinds and sizes , but all of the same colour -- blue , like the cockades -- [some sections marching to and fro in military array]_{10652-some sections marching to and fro in military array} , and [others drawn up in circles]_{10653-others drawn up in circles} , squares , and lines . A large portion , both of [the bodies which paraded the ground]_{10654-the bodies which paraded the ground} , and of [those which remained stationary]_{10655-those which remained stationary} , were occupied in singing hymns or psalms . With whomsoever this originated , it was well done ; for the sound of so many thousand voices in the air must have stirred the heart of [any man within [him]_220-barnaby]_{10656-any man within him} , and could not fail to have a wonderful effect upon [enthusiasts]_{10657-enthusiasts} , however mistaken . [Scouts]_10658-scouts had been posted in advance of [the great body]_{10659-the great body} , to give notice of [[their]_10658-scouts leader]_{7855-their leader} ’s coming . These falling back , the word was quickly passed through [the whole host]_{10661-the whole host} , and for a short interval there ensued a profound and deathlike silence , during which the mass was so still and quiet , that the fluttering of a banner caught the eye , and became a circumstance of note . Then [they]_{101-st george ’s fields} burst into a tremendous shout , into another , and another ; and the air seemed rent and shaken , as if by the discharge of cannon . ‘_{[325-gashford]} [Gashford]_325-gashford ! ’ cried [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , pressing [[his]_{323-lord george} secretary]_{9546-his secretary} ’s arm tight within [his]_{323-lord george} own , and speaking with as much emotion in [his]_{323-lord george} voice , as in [his]_{323-lord george} altered face , ‘_{[325-gashford]} [I]_0-i am called indeed , now . [I]_0-i feel and know it . [I]_0-i am [the leader of [a host]_{4243-a host}]_{4242-the leader of a host} . If [they]_4244-they summoned [me]_0-i at this moment with one voice to lead [them]_4244-they on to death , [I]_0-i ’d do it -- Yes , and fall first [myself]_0-i ! ’ ‘_[0-i] It is a proud sight , ’ said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘_[0-i] It is a noble day for [England]_1-england , and for the great cause throughout [the world]_{511-the world} . Such homage , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , as [I]_0-i , [an humble but devoted man]_{4247-an humble but devoted man} , can render-- ’ ‘_[0-i] What are [you]_0-i doing ? ’ cried [[his]_325-gashford master]_{586-his master} , catching [him]_0-i by both hands ; for [he]_{586-his master} had made a show of kneeling at [his]_{586-his master} feet . ‘_[0-i] Do not unfit [me]_0-i , [dear [Gashford]_325-gashford]_{4248-dear gashford} , for the solemn duty of this glorious day-- ’ the tears stood in the eyes of [the poor gentleman]_{10665-the poor gentleman} as [he]_{586-his master} said the words.--‘Let [us]_10666-us go among [them]_10667-them ; [we]_10666-us have to find a place in some division for [this new recruit]_{10668-this new recruit} -- give [me]_325-gashford [your]_325-gashford hand . ’_{[325-gashford]} [Gashford]_325-gashford slid [his]_325-gashford cold insidious palm into [[his]_325-gashford master]_{586-his master} ’s grasp , and so , hand in hand , and followed still by [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and by [[his]_325-gashford mother]_{756-his mother} too , [they]_4251-their mingled with [the concourse]_{10326-the concourse} . [They]_4251-their had by this time taken to [their]_4251-their singing again , and as [[their]_4251-their leader]_{7855-their leader} passed between [their]_4251-their ranks , [they]_4251-their raised [their]_4251-their voices to [their]_4251-their utmost . [Many of [those who were banded together to support the religion of [their]_{4254-many of those who were banded together to support the religion of their country , even unto death} country]_{4255-those who were banded together to support the religion of their country} , even unto death]_{4254-many of those who were banded together to support the religion of their country , even unto death} , had never heard a hymn or psalm in all [their]_{4254-many of those who were banded together to support the religion of their country , even unto death} lives . But [these fellows]_{7705-these fellows} having for the most part strong lungs , and being naturally fond of singing , chanted any ribaldry or nonsense that occurred to [them]_{7705-these fellows} , feeling pretty certain that it would not be detected in the general chorus , and not caring much if it were . [Many of [these voluntaries]_{4258-these voluntaries}]_{4257-many of these voluntaries} were sung under the very nose of [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} , who , quite unconscious of [their]_4251-their burden , passed on with [his]_{323-lord george} usual stiff and solemn deportment , very much edified and delighted by the pious conduct of [[his]_{323-lord george} followers]_{7838-his followers} . So [they]_4251-their went on and on , up this line , down that , round the exterior of this circle , and on every side of that hollow square ; and still there were lines , and squares , and circles out of number to review . The day being now intensely hot , and the sun striking down [his]_{323-lord george} fiercest rays upon [the field]_{1025-the field} , [those who carried heavy banners]_{4261-those who carried heavy banners} began to grow faint and weary ; most of the number assembled were fain to pull off [their]_{4261-those who carried heavy banners} neckcloths , and throw [their]_{4261-those who carried heavy banners} coats and waistcoats open ; and [some]_1792-some , towards the centre , quite overpowered by the excessive heat , which was of course rendered more unendurable by [the multitude around [them]_1792-some]_{4263-the multitude around them} , lay down upon the grass , and offered all [they]_1792-some had about [them]_1792-some for a drink of water . Still , [no man]_{7346-no man} left [the ground]_{4265-the ground} , not even of [those who were so distressed]_{4266-those who were so distressed} ; still [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , streaming from every pore , went on with [Gashford]_325-gashford ; and still [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} followed close behind [them]_4251-their . [They]_4251-their had arrived at the top of a long line of [some eight hundred men in single file]_{4268-some eight hundred men in single file} , and [Lord George]_{323-lord george} had turned [his]_{323-lord george} head to look back , when a loud cry of recognition -- in that peculiar and half - stifled tone which [a voice has , when it is raised in the open air and in the midst of a great concourse of persons]_{4269-a voice has , when it is raised in the open air and in the midst of a great concourse of persons} -- was heard , and [a man]_{7264-a man} stepped with a shout of laughter from the rank , and smote [Barnaby]_220-barnaby on the shoulders with [his]_{7264-a man} heavy hand . ‘ How now ! ’_{[7264-a man]} [he]_{7264-a man} cried . ‘ [Barnaby Rudge]_220-barnaby ! Why , where have [you]_220-barnaby been hiding for these hundred years ? ’_{[7264-a man]} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby had been thinking within [himself]_220-barnaby that the smell of the trodden grass brought back [his]_220-barnaby old days at cricket , when [he]_220-barnaby was [a young boy]_{4271-a young boy} and played on [Chigwell Green]_{103-chigwell green} . Confused by this sudden and boisterous address , [he]_220-barnaby stared in a bewildered manner at [the man]_{472-the man} , and could scarcely say ‘ What ! [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’_{[483-the other]} echoed [the other]_{483-the other} ; ‘ ay , [Hugh]_198-hugh -- [Maypole Hugh]_198-hugh ! [You]_198-hugh remember [my]_{483-the other} dog ? [He]_198-hugh ’s alive now , and will know [you]_198-hugh , [I]_{483-the other} warrant . What , [you]_198-hugh wear the colour , do [you]_198-hugh ? Well done ! Ha ha ha ! ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [You]_198-hugh know [this young man]_{4236-this young man} , [I]_{323-lord george} see , ’_{[323-lord george]} said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} . ‘ Know [him]_{4236-this young man} , [[my]_{323-lord george} lord]_{3194-my lord} ! as well as [I]_{323-lord george} know [my]_{323-lord george} own right hand . [[My]_{323-lord george} captain]_{1094-my captain} knows [him]_{4236-this young man} . [We]_10672-we all know [him]_{4236-this young man} . ’_{[323-lord george]} ‘ Will [you]_198-hugh take [him]_{4236-this young man} into [[your]_198-hugh division]_{10673-your division} ? ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [It]_10674-it has n’t in [it]_10674-it a better , nor a nimbler , nor [a more active man]_{10675-a more active man} , than [Barnaby Rudge]_220-barnaby , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Show [me]_198-hugh [the man who says it has ! Fall in , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . [He]_{4236-this young man} shall march , [[my]_198-hugh lord]_{3194-my lord} , between [me]_198-hugh and [Dennis]_187-dennis]_{10676-the man who says it has ! fall in , barnaby . he shall march , my lord , between me and dennis} ; and [he]_{4236-this young man} shall carry , ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh added , taking a flag from the hand of [a tired man who tendered it]_{4274-a tired man who tendered it} , ‘ [the gayest silken streamer in this valiant army]_{10678-the gayest silken streamer in this valiant army} . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ In the name of [God]_217-god , no ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} shrieked [the widow]_{7604-the widow} , darting forward . ‘ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- [[my]_{7604-the widow} lord]_{3194-my lord} -- see -- [he’ll]_220-barnaby come back -- [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ! ’_{[7604-the widow]} ‘ Women in [the field]_{1025-the field} ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , stepping between [them]_4276-them , and holding [her]_{7604-the widow} off . ‘ Holloa ! [[My]_198-hugh captain]_{1094-my captain} there ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ What ’s the matter here ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} cried [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , bustling up in a great heat . ‘ Do [you]_{1094-my captain} call this order ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Nothing like it , [captain]_7793-captain , ’_[198-hugh] answered [Hugh]_198-hugh , still holding [her]_{7604-the widow} back with [his]_198-hugh outstretched hand . ‘ It ’s against all orders . [Ladies]_1920-ladies are carrying off [[our]_10684-our gallant soldiers]_{10685-our gallant soldiers} from [their]_{10685-our gallant soldiers} duty . The word of command , [captain]_7793-captain ! [They]_{10685-our gallant soldiers} ’re_[198-hugh] filing off the ground . Quick ! ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} Close ! ’ cried [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , with the whole power of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} lungs . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} Form ! March ! ’ [She]_{7604-the widow} was thrown to the ground ; [the whole field]_{10687-the whole field} was in motion ; [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was whirled away into the heart of [a dense mass of [men]_624-men]_{10688-a dense mass of men} , and [she]_{7604-the widow} saw [him]_220-barnaby no more . Chapter 49 [The mob]_{3416-the mob} had been divided from [its]_{3416-the mob} first assemblage into four divisions ; the [London]_2-london , the [Westminster]_{79-westminster} , [the Southwark]_24-southwark , and [the Scotch]_{10691-the scotch} . Each of these divisions being subdivided into various bodies , and these bodies being drawn up in various forms and figures , the general arrangement was , except to [the few chiefs]_{10692-the few chiefs} and [leaders]_{10693-leaders} , as unintelligible as the plan of a great battle to [the meanest soldier in the field]_{10694-the meanest soldier in the field} . It was not without [its]_{3416-the mob} method , however ; for , in a very short space of time after being put in motion , [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} had resolved [itself]_{7574-the crowd} into three great parties , and were prepared , as had been arranged , to cross [the river]_{8301-the river} by different bridges , and make for [the House of Commons]_{105-the house of commons} in separate detachments . At the head of that division which had [Westminster Bridge]_{98-westminster bridge} for [its]_{3416-the mob} approach to the scene of action , [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} took [his]_{323-lord george} post ; with [Gashford]_325-gashford at [his]_{323-lord george} right hand , and [sundry ruffians , of most unpromising appearance]_{10697-sundry ruffians , of most unpromising appearance} , forming a kind of staff about [him]_{323-lord george} . The conduct of [a second party , whose route lay by Blackfriars]_{10698-a second party , whose route lay by blackfriars} , was entrusted to [a committee of management]_{10699-a committee of management} , including perhaps [a dozen men]_{10700-a dozen men} : while the third , which was to go by [London Bridge]_{25-london bridge} , and through [the main streets]_{10701-the main streets} , in order that [their]_{10700-a dozen men} numbers and [their]_{10700-a dozen men} serious intentions might be the better known and appreciated by [the citizens]_{7556-the citizens} , were led by [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ( assisted by [a few subalterns]_{10703-a few subalterns} , selected from [the Brotherhood of United Bulldogs]_{10704-the brotherhood of united bulldogs} ) , [Dennis]_187-dennis [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , [Hugh]_198-hugh , and [some others]_{10706-some others} . The word of command being given , each of [these great bodies]_{10707-these great bodies} took [the road assigned to]_{10708-the road assigned to} [it]_{10708-the road assigned to} , and departed on its way , in perfect order and profound silence . That which went through [the City]_{747-the city} greatly exceeded [the others]_{1071-the others} in number , and was of such prodigious extent that when the rear began to move , the front was nearly four miles in advance , notwithstanding that [the men]_{7743-the men} marched three abreast and followed very close upon [each other]_{7381-each other} . At the head of this party , in [the place where [Hugh]_198-hugh , in the madness of [his]_198-hugh humour]_{10713-the place where hugh , in the madness of his humour} , had stationed [him]_198-hugh , and walking between [that dangerous companion]_{10714-that dangerous companion} and [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , went [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ; as many a man among [the thousands who looked on that day afterwards]_{10716-the thousands who looked on that day afterwards} remembered well . Forgetful of all other things in the ecstasy of the moment , [his]_220-barnaby face flushed and [his]_220-barnaby eyes sparkling with delight , heedless of the weight of the great banner [he]_220-barnaby carried , and mindful only of its flashing in the sun and rustling in the summer breeze , on [he]_220-barnaby went , proud , happy , elated past [all telling:--the only light - hearted , undesigning creature]_{10717-all telling:--the only light - hearted , undesigning creature} , in the whole assembly . ‘_[4277-you] What do [you]_4277-you think of this ? ’ asked [Hugh]_198-hugh , as [they]_4279-they passed through [the crowded streets]_{10718-the crowded streets} , and looked up at the windows which were thronged with [spectators]_{10719-spectators} . ‘_[4277-you] [They]_4278-they have all turned out to see [our]_4279-they flags and streamers ? Eh , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? Why , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s [the greatest man of all the pack]_{4280-the greatest man of all the pack} ! [His]_220-barnaby flag ’s the largest of [the lot]_{4281-the lot} , the brightest too . There ’s nothing in the show , like [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . All eyes are turned on [him]_220-barnaby . Ha ha ha ! ’ ‘_{[9503-brother]} Do n’t make that din , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ growled [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , glancing with no very approving eyes at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby as [he]_0-i spoke : ‘_{[9503-brother]} [I]_0-i hope [he]_220-barnaby do n’t think there ’s nothing to be done , but carrying that there piece of blue rag , like [a boy at a breaking up]_{4283-a boy at a breaking up} . [You]_9503-brother ’re ready for action [I]_0-i hope , eh ? [You]_9503-brother , [I]_0-i mean , ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i added , nudging [Barnaby]_220-barnaby roughly with [his]_0-i elbow . ‘ What are [you]_9503-brother staring at ? Why do n’t [you]_9503-brother speak ? ’_[0-i] [Barnaby]_220-barnaby had been gazing at [his]_220-barnaby flag , and looked vacantly from [[his]_220-barnaby questioner]_{7267-his questioner} to [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [He]_220-barnaby do n’t understand [your]_9503-brother way , ’_{[7398-the latter]} said [the latter]_{7398-the latter} . ‘ Here , [I]_{7398-the latter} ’ll explain it to [him]_220-barnaby . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby [old boy]_{3494-old boy} , attend to [me]_{7398-the latter} . ’_{[7398-the latter]} ‘ [I]_220-barnaby ’ll attend , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , looking anxiously round ; ‘ but [I]_220-barnaby wish [I]_220-barnaby could see [her]_10722-she somewhere . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ See who ? ’_[187-dennis] demanded [Dennis]_187-dennis in a gruff tone . ‘ [You]_220-barnaby an’t in love [I]_187-dennis hope , [brother]_9503-brother ? That an’t the sort of thing for [us]_10724-us , [you]_9503-brother know . [We]_10724-us must n’t have no love here . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ [She]_10722-she would be proud indeed to see [me]_220-barnaby now , eh [Hugh]_198-hugh ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ Would n’t it make [her]_10722-she glad to see [me]_220-barnaby at the head of this large show ? [She]_10722-she ’d cry for joy , [I]_220-barnaby know [she]_10722-she would . Where CAN [she]_10722-she be ? [She]_10722-she never sees [me]_220-barnaby at [my]_220-barnaby best , and what do [I]_220-barnaby care to be gay and fine if [SHE]_10722-she ’S_{[220-barnaby]} not by ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Why , what palaver ’s this ? ’ asked [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis with supreme disdain . ‘_[4286-we] [We]_4286-we an’t got [no sentimental members]_{4287-no sentimental members} among [us]_4286-we , [I]_0-i hope . ’ ‘_[0-i] Do n’t be uneasy , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘_[4289-his] [he]_4289-his ’s only talking of [[his]_4289-his mother]_{756-his mother} . ’ ‘_[4289-his] Of [his]_4289-his what ? ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis with a strong oath . ‘_[4289-his] [[His]_4289-his mother]_{756-his mother} . ’ ‘_[4289-his] And have [I]_0-i combined [myself]_0-i with this here section , and turned out on this here memorable day , to hear [men]_624-men talk about [[their]_624-men mothers]_{10382-their mothers} ! ’ growled [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis with extreme disgust . ‘_[0-i] The notion of [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s sweetheart ’s bad enough , but [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s mother!’--and here [his]_4289-his disgust was so extreme that [he]_4289-his spat upon the ground , and could say no more . ‘ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s right , ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh with a grin , ‘ and [I]_4296-i say it . [Lookee]_363-lookee , [bold lad]_{10725-bold lad} . If [she]_4298-she ’s not [here]_7326-here to see , it ’s because [I]_4296-i ’ve provided for [her]_4298-she , and sent [half - a - dozen gentlemen]_{10727-half - a - dozen gentlemen} , every one of ‘_[4296-i] [em]_4296-i with a blue flag ( but not half as fine as [yours]_4297-you ) , to take [her]_4298-she , in state , to [a grand house]_{4299-a grand house} all hung round with gold and silver banners , and everything else [you]_4297-you please , where [she]_4298-she ’ll wait till [you]_4297-you come , and want for nothing . ’ ‘_[4298-she] Ay ! ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , [his]_220-barnaby face beaming with delight : ‘_[4297-you] have [you]_4297-you indeed ? That ’s a good hearing . That ’s fine ! [Kind Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’ ‘_[198-hugh] But nothing to what will come , bless [you]_4297-you , ’ retorted [Hugh]_198-hugh , with a wink at [Dennis]_187-dennis , who regarded [[his]_187-dennis new companion]_{10728-his new companion} in arms with great astonishment . ‘_[4297-you] No , indeed ? ’ cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘_[4297-you] Nothing at all , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[4297-you] Money , cocked hats and feathers , red coats and gold lace ; all the fine things there are , ever were , or will be ; will belong to [us]_4300-we if [we]_4300-we are true to [that noble gentleman]_{4301-that noble gentleman} -- [the best man in [the world]_{511-the world}]_{4302-the best man in the world} -- carry [our]_4300-we flags for a few days , and keep ‘ [em]_10729-em safe . That ’s all [we]_4300-we ’ve got to do . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Is that all ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby with glistening eyes , as [he]_220-barnaby clutched [his]_220-barnaby pole the tighter ; ‘ [I]_220-barnaby warrant [you]_198-hugh [I]_220-barnaby keep this one safe , then . [You]_198-hugh have put it in good hands . [You]_198-hugh know [me]_220-barnaby , [Hugh]_198-hugh . [Nobody]_7945-nobody shall wrest this flag away . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Well said ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Ha ha ! Nobly said ! That ’s the old stout [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , that [I]_220-barnaby have climbed and leaped with , many and many a day -- [I]_220-barnaby knew [I]_220-barnaby was not mistaken in Barnaby.--Don’t [you]_187-dennis see , [man]_7337-man , ’_{[220-barnaby]} [he]_220-barnaby added in a whisper , as [he]_220-barnaby slipped to the other side of [Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘ that [the lad]_{7581-the lad} ’s a natural , and can be got to do anything , if [you]_187-dennis take [him]_{7581-the lad} the right way ? Letting alone the fun [he]_{7581-the lad} is , [he]_{7581-the lad} ’s worth [a dozen men]_{10700-a dozen men} , in earnest , as [you]_187-dennis ’d find if [you]_187-dennis tried a fall with [him]_{7581-the lad} . Leave [him]_{7581-the lad} to [me]_220-barnaby . [You]_187-dennis shall soon see whether [he]_{7581-the lad} ’s of use or not . ’_{[220-barnaby]} [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis received these explanatory remarks with many nods and winks , and softened [his]_187-dennis behaviour towards [Barnaby]_220-barnaby from that moment . [Hugh]_198-hugh , laying [his]_198-hugh finger on [his]_198-hugh nose , stepped back into [his]_198-hugh former place , and [they]_4304-their proceeded in silence . It was between two and three o’clock in the afternoon when [the three great parties]_{4305-the three great parties} met at [Westminster]_{79-westminster} , and , uniting into [one huge mass]_{4306-one huge mass} , raised a tremendous shout . This was not only done in token of [their]_4304-their presence , but as a signal to [those on whom the task devolved]_{4307-those on whom the task devolved} , that it was time to take possession of [the lobbies of both [Houses]_1720-houses]_{4308-the lobbies of both houses} , and of the various avenues of approach , and of the gallery stairs . To [the last - named place]_{4310-the last - named place} , [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Dennis]_187-dennis , still with [[their]_4304-their pupil between [them]_4304-their]_{4311-their pupil between them} , rushed straightway ; [Barnaby]_220-barnaby having given [his]_220-barnaby flag into the hands of one of [[their]_4304-their own party]_{4312-their own party} , who kept [them]_4304-their at the outer door . [[Their]_4304-their followers]_{4313-their followers} pressing on behind , [they]_4304-their were borne as on a great wave to the very doors of [the gallery]_{4314-the gallery} , whence it was impossible to retreat , even if [they]_4304-their had been so inclined , by reason of the throng which choked up [the passages]_{4315-the passages} . It is a familiar expression in describing [a great crowd]_{4316-a great crowd} , that [a person]_{4317-a person} might have walked upon [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s heads . In this case it was actually done ; for [a boy who had by some means got among [the concourse , and was in imminent danger of suffocation]_{4320-the concourse , and was in imminent danger of suffocation} , climbed to the shoulders of [a man beside [him]_{4319-a boy who had by some means got among the concourse , and was in imminent danger of suffocation , climbed to the shoulders of a man beside him and walked upon the people ’s hats and heads into the open street}]_{4321-a man beside him} and walked upon [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s hats and heads into [the open street]_{4323-the open street}]_{4319-a boy who had by some means got among the concourse , and was in imminent danger of suffocation , climbed to the shoulders of a man beside him and walked upon the people ’s hats and heads into the open street} ; traversing in [his]_{4319-a boy who had by some means got among the concourse , and was in imminent danger of suffocation , climbed to the shoulders of a man beside him and walked upon the people ’s hats and heads into the open street} passage the whole length of two staircases and [a long gallery]_{4324-a long gallery} . Nor was [the swarm without less dense]_{4325-the swarm without less dense} ; for a basket which had been tossed into [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , was jerked from head to head , and shoulder to shoulder , and went spinning and whirling on above [them]_4304-their , until it was lost to view , without ever once falling in among [them]_4304-their or coming near the ground . Through this vast throng , sprinkled doubtless here and there with [honest zealots]_{4327-honest zealots} , but composed for the most part of the very scum and refuse of [London]_2-london [, whose growth was fostered by bad criminal laws , bad prison regulations , and the worst conceivable police]_{4328-, whose growth was fostered by bad criminal laws , bad prison regulations , and the worst conceivable police} , such of [the members of both [Houses of Parliament]_{4330-houses of parliament} as had not taken the precaution to be already at [their]_{4329-the members of both houses of parliament as had not taken the precaution to be already at their posts} posts]_{4329-the members of both houses of parliament as had not taken the precaution to be already at their posts} , were compelled to fight and force [their]_{4329-the members of both houses of parliament as had not taken the precaution to be already at their posts} way . [Their]_{4329-the members of both houses of parliament as had not taken the precaution to be already at their posts} carriages were stopped and broken ; the wheels wrenched off ; the glasses shivered to atoms ; the panels beaten in ; [drivers]_4331-drivers , [footmen]_4332-footmen , and [masters]_2320-masters , pulled from [their]_{4329-the members of both houses of parliament as had not taken the precaution to be already at their posts} seats and rolled in the mud . [Lords]_4334-lords , [commoners]_{4335-commoners} , and [reverend bishops , with little distinction of person or party]_{4336-reverend bishops , with little distinction of person or party} , were kicked and pinched and hustled ; passed from hand to hand through various stages of ill - usage ; and sent to [[their]_{4329-the members of both houses of parliament as had not taken the precaution to be already at their posts} fellow - senators]_{4337-their fellow - senators} at last with [their]_{4337-their fellow - senators} clothes hanging in ribands about [them]_{4337-their fellow - senators} , [their]_{4337-their fellow - senators} bagwigs torn off , [themselves]_{4337-their fellow - senators} speechless and breathless , and [[their]_{4337-their fellow - senators} persons]_{4338-their persons} covered with the powder which had been cuffed and beaten out of [their]_{4337-their fellow - senators} hair . [One lord]_{4339-one lord} was so long in the hands of [the populace]_{1770-the populace} , that [the Peers as a body]_{4341-the peers as a body} resolved to sally forth and rescue [him]_{4339-one lord} , and were in the act of doing so , when [he]_{4339-one lord} happily appeared among [them]_{1770-the populace} covered with dirt and bruises , and hardly to be recognised by [those who knew [him]_{4339-one lord} best]_{4342-those who knew him best} . The noise and uproar were on the increase every moment . The air was filled with execrations , hoots , and howlings . [The mob]_{3416-the mob} raged and roared , like [a mad monster as it was]_{4344-a mad monster as it was} , unceasingly , and each new outrage served to swell its fury . Within doors , matters were even yet more threatening . [Lord George]_{323-lord george} -- preceded by [a man who carried the immense petition on [a porter]_{9935-a porter} ’s knot through [the lobby]_{3525-the lobby} to the door of [the House of Commons]_{7201-the house of commons} , where it was received by [two officers of [the house]_{7210-the house} who rolled it up to the table ready for presentation]_{4349-two officers of the house who rolled it up to the table ready for presentation}]_{4345-a man who carried the immense petition on a porter ’s knot through the lobby to the door of the house of commons , where it was received by two officers of the house who rolled it up to the table ready for presentation} -- had taken [his]_{323-lord george} seat at an early hour , before [the Speaker]_{7395-the speaker} went to prayers . [[His]_{323-lord george} followers]_{7838-his followers} pouring in at the same time , [the lobby]_{3525-the lobby} and all [the avenues]_{4354-the avenues} were immediately filled , as [we]_4355-we have seen . Thus [the members]_{10194-the members} were not only attacked in [their]_{10194-the members} passage through [the streets]_{448-the streets} , but were set upon within [the very walls of [Parliament]_{333-parliament}]_{4358-the very walls of parliament} ; while the tumult , both within and without , was so great , that [those who attempted to speak]_{4359-those who attempted to speak} could scarcely hear [their]_{4359-those who attempted to speak} own voices : far less , consult upon the course it would be wise to take in such extremity , or animate [each other]_{7381-each other} to dignified and firm resistance . So sure as [any member , just arrived , with dress disordered and dishevelled hair]_{4361-any member , just arrived , with dress disordered and dishevelled hair} , came struggling through [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} in [the lobby]_{3525-the lobby} , it yelled and screamed in triumph ; and when the door of [the House]_{7210-the house} , partially and cautiously opened by those within for [his]_{323-lord george} admission , gave [them]_4365-them a momentary glimpse of the interior , [they]_4365-them grew more wild and savage , like beasts at the sight of prey , and made a rush against the portal which strained its locks and bolts in [their]_4365-them staples , and shook the very beams . [[The strangers]_{4366-the strangers} ’ gallery , which was immediately above the door of [the House]_{7210-the house}]_{10734-the strangers ’ gallery , which was immediately above the door of the house} , had been ordered to be closed on the first rumour of disturbance , and was empty ; save that now and then [Lord George]_{323-lord george} took [his]_{323-lord george} seat there , for the convenience of coming to the head of the stairs which led to [it]_{7210-the house} , and repeating to [the people what had passed within]_{10736-the people what had passed within} . It was on these stairs that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , [Hugh]_198-hugh , and [Dennis]_187-dennis were posted . There were two flights , short , steep , and narrow , running parallel to each other , and leading to two little doors communicating with a low passage which opened on [the gallery]_{4314-the gallery} . Between [them]_10738-them was a kind of well , or unglazed skylight , for the admission of light and air into [the lobby]_{3525-the lobby} , which might be some eighteen or twenty feet below . Upon one of these little staircases -- not that at the head of which [Lord George]_{323-lord george} appeared from time to time , but the other -- [Gashford]_325-gashford stood with [his]_325-gashford elbow on the bannister , and [his]_325-gashford cheek resting on [his]_325-gashford hand , with [his]_325-gashford usual crafty aspect . Whenever [he]_325-gashford varied this attitude in the slightest degree -- so much as by the gentlest motion of [his]_325-gashford arm -- the uproar was certain to increase , not merely there , but in [the lobby]_{3525-the lobby} below ; from which place no doubt , [some man who acted as [fugleman to the rest]_{10742-fugleman to the rest}]_{10741-some man who acted as fugleman to the rest} , was constantly looking up and watching [him]_325-gashford . ‘_{[4366-the strangers]} Order ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , in a voice which made itself heard even above the roar and tumult , as [Lord George]_{323-lord george} appeared at the top of the staircase . ‘_{[4366-the strangers]} News ! News from [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ! ’ The noise continued , notwithstanding [his]_325-gashford appearance , until [Gashford]_325-gashford looked round . There was silence immediately -- even among [the people in [the passages without]_{10744-the passages without}]_{10743-the people in the passages without} , and on the other staircases , who could neither see nor hear , but to [whom , notwithstanding , the signal]_{10745-whom , notwithstanding , the signal} was conveyed with marvellous rapidity . ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} [Gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , who was very pale and agitated , ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} [we]_4369-we must be firm . [They]_4370-they talk of delays , but [we]_4369-we must have no delays . [They]_4370-they talk of taking [your]_{1335-gentlemen} petition into consideration next Tuesday , but [we]_4369-we must have it considered now . Present appearances look bad for [our]_4369-we success , but [we]_4369-we must succeed and will ! ’ ‘_[4369-we] [We]_4369-we must succeed and will ! ’ echoed [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . And so among [their]_{7574-the crowd} shouts and cheers and other cries , [he]_0-i bowed to [them]_{7574-the crowd} and retired , and presently came back again . There was another gesture from [Gashford]_325-gashford , and a dead silence directly . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am afraid , ’ [he]_0-i said , this time , ‘_{[263-providence]} that [we]_4369-we have little reason , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , to hope for any redress from the proceedings of Parliament . But [we]_4369-we must redress [our]_4369-we own grievances , [we]_4369-we must meet again , [we]_4369-we must put [our]_4369-we trust in [Providence]_{263-providence} , and it will bless [our]_4369-we endeavours . ’ This speech being a little more temperate than the last , was not so favourably received . When the noise and exasperation were at [their]_{7574-the crowd} height , [he]_0-i came back once more , and told [them]_{7574-the crowd} that the alarm had gone forth for many miles round ; that when [the King]_{7438-the king} heard of [their]_{7574-the crowd} assembling together in that great body , [he]_0-i had no doubt , [[His]_0-i Majesty]_{3045-his majesty} would send down private orders to have [their]_{7574-the crowd} wishes complied with ; and -- with the manner of [his]_0-i speech as childish , irresolute , and uncertain as [his]_0-i matter -- was proceeding in this strain , when [two gentlemen]_{10749-two gentlemen} suddenly appeared at the door where [he]_0-i stood , and pressing past [him]_0-i and coming a step or two lower down upon the stairs , confronted [the people]_{8916-the people} . The boldness of this action quite took [them]_{7574-the crowd} by surprise . [They]_{7574-the crowd} were not the less disconcerted , when one of [the gentlemen]_{1351-the gentlemen} , turning to [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , spoke thus -- in a loud voice that [they]_{7574-the crowd} might hear [him]_0-i well , but quite coolly and collectedly : ‘_[4372-you] [You]_4372-you may tell [these people]_{3340-these people} , if [you]_4372-you please , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , that [I]_0-i am [General Conway of whom [they]_{3340-these people} have heard]_{364-general conway of whom they have heard} ; and that [I]_0-i oppose this petition , and all [their]_{3340-these people} proceedings , and [yours]_4372-you . [I]_0-i am [a soldier]_{1534-a soldier} , [you]_4372-you may tell [them]_{3340-these people} , and [I]_0-i will protect the freedom of [this place]_{551-this place} with [my]_0-i sword . [You]_4372-you see , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , that [the members of this House]_{4378-the members of this house} are all in arms to - day ; [you]_4372-you know that the entrance to [it]_{551-this place} is a narrow one ; [you]_4372-you can not be ignorant that there are men within these walls who are determined to defend that pass to the last , and before whom many lives must fall if [[your]_4372-you adherents]_{4379-your adherents} persevere . Have a care what [you]_4372-you do . ’ ‘_[0-i] And [my]_0-i Lord [George]_{323-lord george} , ’ said [the other gentleman]_{10752-the other gentleman} , addressing [him]_{323-lord george} in like manner , ‘_{[323-lord george]} [I]_0-i desire [them]_{3340-these people} to hear this , from [me]_0-i -- [Colonel Gordon]_{365-colonel gordon} -- [[your]_{323-lord george} near relation]_{4380-your near relation} . If [a man among this crowd]_{4381-a man among this crowd} , whose uproar strikes [us]_4382-they deaf , crosses the threshold of [the House of Commons]_{7201-the house of commons} , [I]_0-i swear to run [my]_0-i sword that moment -- not into [his]_{4381-a man among this crowd} , but into [your]_{323-lord george} body ! ’ With that , [they]_4382-they stepped back again , keeping [their]_4382-they faces towards [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} ; took each an arm of [the misguided nobleman]_{10754-the misguided nobleman} ; drew [him]_{4381-a man among this crowd} into [the passage]_{4188-the passage} , and shut the door ; which [they]_4382-they directly locked and fastened on the inside . This was so quickly done , and the demeanour of [both gentlemen]_{8207-both gentlemen} -- who were [not young men]_{10757-not young men} either -- was so gallant and resolute , that [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} faltered and stared at [each other]_{7381-each other} with irresolute and timid looks . [Many]_10760-many tried to turn towards the door ; [some of the faintest - hearted]_{10761-some of the faintest - hearted} cried [they]_{10761-some of the faintest - hearted} had best go back , and called to [those behind]_{10762-those behind} to give way ; and the panic and confusion were increasing rapidly , when [Gashford]_325-gashford whispered [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] What now ! ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh roared aloud , turning towards [them]_4382-they . ‘_[0-i] Why go back ? Where can [you]_4384-you do better than here , [boys]_518-boys ! One good rush against these doors and one below at the same time , will do the business . Rush on , then ! As to the door below , let [those stand back who are afraid]_{4386-those stand back who are afraid} . Let [those who are not afraid]_{4387-those who are not afraid} , try who shall be the first to pass it . Here goes ! Look out down there ! ’ Without the delay of an instant , [he]_198-hugh threw [himself]_198-hugh headlong over [the bannisters]_{10763-the bannisters} into [the lobby below]_{10764-the lobby below} . [He]_198-hugh had hardly touched the ground when [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was at [his]_198-hugh side . [[The chaplain]_{10765-the chaplain} ’s assistant]_{10766-the chaplain ’s assistant} , and [some members who were imploring [the people]_{8916-the people} to retire]_{10767-some members who were imploring the people to retire} , immediately withdrew ; and then , with a great shout , [both crowds]_{10769-both crowds} threw [themselves]_{10769-both crowds} against the doors pell - mell , and besieged [the House]_{7210-the house} in earnest . At that moment , when a second onset must have brought [them]_{10769-both crowds} into collision with [those who stood on the defensive within , in which case great loss of life and bloodshed would inevitably have ensued,--the hindmost portion of the crowd]_{10771-those who stood on the defensive within , in which case great loss of life and bloodshed would inevitably have ensued,--the hindmost portion of the crowd} gave way , and the rumour spread from mouth to mouth that [a messenger]_{7957-a messenger} had been despatched by water for [the military]_{10773-the military} , who were forming in [the street]_{780-the street} . Fearful of sustaining a charge in the narrow passages in which [they]_{10769-both crowds} were so closely wedged together , [the throng]_{10195-the throng} poured out as impetuously as [they]_{10195-the throng} had flocked in . As [the whole stream]_{10776-the whole stream} turned at once , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [Hugh]_198-hugh went with it : and so , fighting and struggling and trampling on [fallen men]_{10777-fallen men} and being trampled on in turn [themselves]_{10769-both crowds} , [they]_{10769-both crowds} and [the whole mass]_{10778-the whole mass} floated by degrees into [the open street]_{4323-the open street} , where [a large detachment of the Guards , both horse and foot]_{10780-a large detachment of the guards , both horse and foot} , came hurrying up ; clearing the ground before [them]_{10769-both crowds} so rapidly that [the people]_{8916-the people} seemed to melt away as [they]_{10769-both crowds} advanced . The word of command to halt being given , [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} formed across [the street]_{780-the street} ; [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , breathless and exhausted with [their]_{10784-the rioters} late exertions , formed likewise , though in a very irregular and disorderly manner . [The commanding officer]_{10125-the commanding officer} rode hastily into the open space between the two bodies , accompanied by [a magistrate]_{10786-a magistrate} and [an officer of [the House of Commons]_{7201-the house of commons} , for whose accommodation [a couple of troopers]_{10789-a couple of troopers} had hastily dismounted]_{10787-an officer of the house of commons , for whose accommodation a couple of troopers had hastily dismounted} . The Riot Act was read , but not [a man]_{7264-a man} stirred . In [the first rank of [the insurgents]_{10792-the insurgents}]_{10791-the first rank of the insurgents} , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [Hugh]_198-hugh stood side by side . [Somebody]_{7782-somebody} had thrust into [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s hands when [he]_220-barnaby came out into [the street]_{780-the street} , [his]_220-barnaby precious flag ; which , being now rolled up and tied round the pole , looked like a giant quarter - staff as [he]_220-barnaby grasped it firmly and stood upon [his]_220-barnaby guard . If ever [man]_7337-man believed with [his]_7337-man whole heart and soul that [he]_7337-man was engaged in a just cause , and that [he]_7337-man was bound to stand by [[his]_7337-man leader]_{10796-his leader} to the last , [poor Barnaby]_220-barnaby believed it of [himself]_220-barnaby and [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} . After an ineffectual attempt to make [himself]_220-barnaby heard , [the magistrate]_{10797-the magistrate} gave the word and [the Horse Guards]_{10798-the horse guards} came riding in among [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . But , even then , [he]_220-barnaby galloped here and there , exhorting [the people]_{8916-the people} to disperse ; and , although heavy stones were thrown at [the men]_{7743-the men} , and [some]_1792-some were desperately cut and bruised , [they]_{7743-the men} had no orders but to make prisoners of such of [the rioters as were the most active]_{10803-the rioters as were the most active} , and to drive [the people]_{8916-the people} back with the flat of [their]_{8916-the people} sabres . As the horses came in among [them]_{8916-the people} , [the throng]_{10195-the throng} gave way at many points , and [the Guards]_{10806-the guards} , following up [their]_{10806-the guards} advantage , were rapidly clearing the ground , when [two or three of [the foremost , who were in a manner cut off from the rest by the people]_{10808-the foremost , who were in a manner cut off from the rest by the people} closing round [them]_{8916-the people}]_{10807-two or three of the foremost , who were in a manner cut off from the rest by the people closing round them} , made straight towards [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [Hugh]_198-hugh , who had no doubt been pointed out as [the two men who dropped into the lobby]_{10809-the two men who dropped into the lobby} : laying about [them]_{8916-the people} now with some effect , and inflicting on the more turbulent of [[their]_{8916-the people} opponents]_{10810-their opponents} , a few slight flesh wounds , under the influence of which [a man]_{7264-a man} dropped , here and there , into the arms of [[his]_{7264-a man} fellows]_{3164-his fellows} , amid much groaning and confusion . At the sight of gashed and bloody faces , seen for a moment in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , then hidden by the press around [them]_{8916-the people} , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby turned pale and sick . But [he]_220-barnaby stood [his]_220-barnaby ground , and grasping [his]_220-barnaby pole more firmly yet , kept [his]_220-barnaby eye fixed upon [the nearest soldier]_{10814-the nearest soldier} -- nodding [his]_220-barnaby head meanwhile , as [Hugh]_198-hugh , with a scowling visage , whispered in [his]_220-barnaby ear . [The soldier]_{10815-the soldier} came spurring on , making [his]_{10815-the soldier} horse rear as [the people]_{8916-the people} pressed about [him]_{10815-the soldier} , cutting at the hands of those who would have grasped [his]_{10815-the soldier} rein and forced [his]_{10815-the soldier} charger back , and waving to [[his]_220-barnaby comrades]_{1814-his comrades} to follow -- and still [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , without retreating an inch , waited for [his]_{10815-the soldier} coming . [Some]_1792-some called to [him]_220-barnaby to fly , and [some]_1792-some were in the very act of closing round [him]_220-barnaby , to prevent [his]_220-barnaby being taken , when the pole swept into the air above [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s heads , and [the man]_{472-the man} ’s saddle was empty in an instant . Then , [he]_220-barnaby and [Hugh]_198-hugh turned and fled , [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} opening to let [them]_10823-they pass , and closing up again so quickly that there was no clue to the course [they]_10823-they had taken . Panting for breath , hot , dusty , and exhausted with fatigue , [they]_10823-they reached [the riverside]_{2948-the riverside} in safety , and getting into [a boat]_{10825-a boat} with all despatch were soon out of any immediate danger . As [they]_10823-they glided down [the river]_{8301-the river} , [they]_10823-they plainly heard [the people]_{8916-the people} cheering ; and supposing [they]_10823-they might have forced [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} to retreat , lay upon [their]_10823-they oars for a few minutes , uncertain whether to return or not . But [the crowd passing along]_{10829-the crowd passing along} [Westminster Bridge]_{98-westminster bridge} , soon assured [them]_10823-they that [the populace]_{1770-the populace} were dispersing ; and [Hugh]_198-hugh rightly guessed from this , that [they]_10823-they had cheered [the magistrate]_{10797-the magistrate} for offering to dismiss [the military]_{10773-the military} on condition of [their]_10823-they immediate departure to [[their]_10823-they several homes]_{7854-their several homes} , and that [he]_198-hugh and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby were better where [they]_10823-they were . [He]_198-hugh advised , therefore , that [they]_10823-they should proceed to [Blackfriars]_{107-blackfriars} , and , going ashore at [the bridge]_{1798-the bridge} , make the best of [their]_10823-they way to [The Boot]_{83-the boot} ; where there was not only good entertainment and safe lodging , but where [they]_10823-they would certainly be joined by [many of [[their]_10823-they late companions]_{10836-their late companions}]_{10835-many of their late companions} . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby assenting , [they]_10823-they decided on this course of action , and pulled for [Blackfriars]_{107-blackfriars} accordingly . [They]_10823-they landed at a critical time , and fortunately for [themselves]_10823-they at the right moment . For , coming into [Fleet Street]_{37-fleet street} , [they]_10823-they found it in an unusual stir ; and inquiring the cause , were told that a body of [Horse Guards]_{10837-horse guards} had just galloped past , and that [they]_10823-they were escorting [some rioters whom [they]_10823-they had made prisoners]_{10838-some rioters whom they had made prisoners} , to [Newgate]_71-newgate for safety . Not at all ill - pleased to have so narrowly escaped the cavalcade , [they]_10823-they lost no more time in asking questions , but hurried to [The Boot]_{83-the boot} with as much speed as [Hugh]_198-hugh considered it prudent to make , without appearing singular or attracting an inconvenient share of public notice . Chapter 50 [They]_10823-they were among the first to reach [the tavern]_{680-the tavern} , but [they]_10823-they had not been there many minutes , when [several groups of men who had formed part of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd}]_{10840-several groups of men who had formed part of the crowd} , came straggling in . Among [them]_{10840-several groups of men who had formed part of the crowd} were [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} and [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis ; both of whom , but especially [the latter]_{7398-the latter} , greeted [Barnaby]_220-barnaby with the utmost warmth , and paid [him]_220-barnaby many compliments on the prowess [he]_220-barnaby had shown . ‘_[0-i] Which , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , with an oath , as [he]_187-dennis rested [his]_187-dennis bludgeon in a corner with [his]_187-dennis hat upon it , and took [his]_187-dennis seat at the same table with [them]_{10840-several groups of men who had formed part of the crowd} , ‘_[0-i] it does [me]_0-i good to think of . There was a opportunity ! But it led to nothing . For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i do n’t know what would . There ’s no spirit among [the people]_{8916-the people} in these here times . Bring something to eat and drink here . [I]_0-i ’m disgusted with humanity . ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ On what account ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} asked [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who had been quenching [his]_{223-mr tappertit} fiery face in a half - gallon can . ‘ Do n’t [you]_{3437-the hangman} consider this a good beginning , [mister]_7885-mister ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Give [me]_{3437-the hangman} security that it an’t a ending , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} rejoined [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘ When [that soldier]_{10844-that soldier} went down , [we]_10845-we might have made [London]_2-london [ours]_10845-we ; but no;--we stand , and gape , and look on -- [the justice]_{10589-the justice} ( [I]_{3437-the hangman} wish [he]_{10844-that soldier} had had a bullet in each eye , as [he]_{10844-that soldier} would have had , if [we]_10845-we ’d gone to work [my]_{3437-the hangman} way ) says , “ [[My]_{3437-the hangman} lads]_{10847-my lads} , if [you]_{10847-my lads} ’ll give [me]_{3437-the hangman} [your]_{10847-my lads} word to disperse , [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’ll order off [the military]_{10773-the military} , ” [[our]_10845-we people]_{2343-our people} sets up a hurrah , throws up the game with the winning cards in [their]_{2343-our people} hands , and skulks away like [a pack of tame curs]_{10850-a pack of tame curs} as [they]_{2343-our people} are . Ah , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , in a tone of deep disgust , ‘ it makes [me]_{3437-the hangman} blush for [[my]_{3437-the hangman} feller]_{10851-my feller} creeturs . [I]_{3437-the hangman} wish [I]_{3437-the hangman} had been born [a ox]_{10852-a ox} , [I]_{3437-the hangman} do ! ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ [You]_{223-mr tappertit} ’d have been quite as agreeable a character if [you]_{223-mr tappertit} had been , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} think , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} returned [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , going out in a lofty manner . ‘ Do n’t be too sure of that , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} rejoined [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , calling after [him]_{223-mr tappertit} ; ‘ if [I]_{3437-the hangman} was a horned animal at the present moment , with the smallest grain of sense , [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’d toss [every man in this company]_{10853-every man in this company} , excepting [them]_{10853-every man in this company} two , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} meaning [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , ‘ for [his]_187-dennis manner of conducting [himself]_187-dennis this day . ’_[198-hugh] With which mournful review of [their]_4392-their proceedings , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis sought consolation in cold boiled beef and beer ; but without at all relaxing the grim and dissatisfied expression of [his]_187-dennis face , the gloom of which was rather deepened than dissipated by [their]_4392-their grateful influence . [The company who were thus libelled]_{4393-the company who were thus libelled} might have retaliated by strong words , if not by blows , but [they]_{4393-the company who were thus libelled} were dispirited and worn out . The greater part of [them]_4392-their had fasted since morning ; [all]_4394-all had suffered extremely from the excessive heat ; and between the day ’s shouting , exertion , and excitement , [many]_10760-many had quite lost [their]_10760-many voices , and so much of [their]_10760-many strength that [they]_10760-many could hardly stand . Then [they]_10760-many were uncertain what to do next , fearful of the consequences of what [they]_10760-many had done already , and sensible that after all [they]_10760-many had carried no point , but had indeed left matters worse than [they]_10760-many had found [them]_10760-many . Of those who had come to [The Boot]_{83-the boot} , [many dropped off within an hour]_{4396-many dropped off within an hour} ; such of [them]_4392-their as were really honest and sincere , never , after the morning ’s experience , to return , or to hold any communication with [[their]_{4393-the company who were thus libelled} late companions]_{10836-their late companions} . [Others]_7490-others remained but to refresh [themselves]_7490-others , and then went [home]_7189-home desponding ; [others who had theretofore been regular in [their]_{4400-others who had theretofore been regular in their attendance} attendance]_{4400-others who had theretofore been regular in their attendance} , avoided [the place]_{7219-the place} altogether . [The half - dozen prisoners whom [the Guards]_{10806-the guards} had taken]_{4402-the half - dozen prisoners whom the guards had taken} , were magnified by report into half - a - hundred at least ; and [[their]_{4402-the half - dozen prisoners whom the guards had taken} friends]_{4404-their friends} , being faint and sober , so slackened in [their]_{4404-their friends} energy , and so drooped beneath these dispiriting influences , that by eight o’clock in the evening , [Dennis]_187-dennis , [Hugh]_198-hugh , and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , were left alone . Even [they]_{4402-the half - dozen prisoners whom the guards had taken} were fast asleep upon the benches , when [Gashford]_325-gashford ’s entrance roused [them]_{4402-the half - dozen prisoners whom the guards had taken} . ‘ Oh ! [you]_187-dennis ARE here then ? ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the Secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘ Dear [me]_{9531-the secretary} ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ Why , where should [we]_10854-we be , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ! ’_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis rejoined as [he]_187-dennis rose into a sitting posture . ‘ Oh nowhere , nowhere , ’_[187-dennis] [he]_187-dennis returned with excessive mildness . ‘ [The streets]_{448-the streets} are filled with blue cockades . [I]_187-dennis rather thought [you]_187-dennis might have been among them . [I]_187-dennis am glad [you]_187-dennis are not . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ [You]_187-dennis have orders for [us]_10854-we , [master]_7428-master , then ? ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Oh dear , no . Not [I.]_187-dennis No orders , [[my]_198-hugh good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} . What orders should [I]_198-hugh have ? [You]_187-dennis are not in [my]_198-hugh service . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’_[187-dennis] remonstrated [Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘ [we]_10854-we belong to the cause , do n’t [we]_10854-we ? ’_[187-dennis] ‘ The cause ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} repeated [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , looking at [him]_187-dennis in a sort of abstraction . ‘ There is no cause . [The cause]_{10858-the cause} is lost . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ Lost ! ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Oh yes . [You]_187-dennis have heard , [I]_187-dennis suppose ? The petition is rejected by [a hundred and ninety - two]_{10859-a hundred and ninety - two} , to six . It ’s quite final . [We]_10854-we might have spared [ourselves]_10854-we some trouble . That , and [[my]_187-dennis lord]_{3194-my lord} ’s vexation , are the only circumstances [I]_187-dennis regret . [I]_187-dennis am quite satisfied in all other respects . ’_[187-dennis] As [he]_187-dennis said this , [he]_187-dennis took a penknife from [his]_187-dennis pocket , and putting [his]_187-dennis hat upon [his]_187-dennis knee , began to busy [himself]_187-dennis in ripping off the blue cockade which [he]_187-dennis had worn all day ; at the same time humming a psalm tune which had been very popular in the morning , and dwelling on it with a gentle regret . [[His]_187-dennis two adherents]_{4407-his two adherents} looked at [each other]_{7381-each other} , and at [him]_187-dennis , as if [they]_{4407-his two adherents} were at a loss how to pursue the subject . At length [Hugh]_198-hugh , after some elbowing and winking between [himself]_198-hugh and [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , ventured to stay [his]_198-hugh hand , and to ask [him]_187-dennis why [he]_187-dennis meddled with that riband in [his]_187-dennis hat . ‘ Because , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , looking up with something between a snarl and a smile ; ‘ because to sit still and wear it , or to fall asleep and wear it , is a mockery . That ’s all , [friend]_541-friend . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ What would [you]_325-gashford have [us]_10862-us do , [master]_7428-master ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Nothing , ’_{[325-gashford]} returned [Gashford]_325-gashford , shrugging [his]_325-gashford shoulders , ‘ nothing . When [[my]_325-gashford lord]_{3194-my lord} was reproached and threatened for standing by [you]_198-hugh , [I]_325-gashford , as [a prudent man]_{8398-a prudent man} , would have had [you]_198-hugh do nothing . When [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} were trampling [you]_198-hugh under [their]_{10782-the soldiers} horses ’_{[325-gashford]} feet , [I]_0-i would have had [you]_198-hugh do nothing . When [one of [them]_4411-them]_{9301-one of them} was struck down by a daring hand , and [I]_0-i saw confusion and dismay in all [their]_4411-them faces , [I]_0-i would have had [you]_198-hugh do nothing -- just what [you]_198-hugh did , in short . This is [the young man who had so little prudence and so much boldness]_{4412-the young man who had so little prudence and so much boldness} . Ah ! [I]_0-i am sorry for [him]_{4412-the young man who had so little prudence and so much boldness} . ’ ‘_[0-i] Sorry , [master]_7428-master ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] Sorry , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ! ’ echoed [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_{[325-gashford]} In case there should be a proclamation out to - morrow , offering five hundred pounds , or some such trifle , for [his]_{4412-the young man who had so little prudence and so much boldness} apprehension ; and in case it should include [another man who dropped into [the lobby]_{3525-the lobby} from the stairs above]_{4414-another man who dropped into the lobby from the stairs above} , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , coldly ; ‘_{[4414-another man who dropped into the lobby from the stairs above]} still , do nothing . ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} Fire and fury , [master]_7428-master ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , starting up . ‘_{[7428-master]} What have [we]_4417-us done , that [you]_198-hugh should talk to [us]_4417-us like this ! ’ ‘_[198-hugh] Nothing , ’ returned [Gashford]_325-gashford with a sneer . ‘_[198-hugh] If [you]_198-hugh are cast into [prison]_4418-prison ; if [the young man--]_{4419-the young man--} ’ here [he]_325-gashford looked hard at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s attentive face--‘is dragged from [us]_4417-us and from [[his]_220-barnaby friends]_{7345-his friends} ; perhaps from [people whom [he]_220-barnaby loves]_{10868-people whom he loves} , and whom [his]_220-barnaby death would kill ; is thrown into [jail]_10575-jail , brought out and hanged before [their]_{10868-people whom he loves} eyes ; still , do nothing . [You]_198-hugh ’ll find it [your]_198-hugh best policy , [I]_{4419-the young man--} have no doubt . ’_{[4419-the young man--]} ‘ Come on ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , striding towards the door . ‘ [Dennis]_187-dennis -- [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- come on ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Where ? To do what ? ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , slipping past [him]_198-hugh , and standing with [his]_198-hugh back against it . ‘ Anywhere ! Anything ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Stand aside , [master]_7428-master , or the window will serve [our]_10871-our turn as well . Let [us]_10871-our out ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Ha ha ha ! [You]_198-hugh are of such -- of such an impetuous nature , ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , changing [his]_325-gashford manner for one of the utmost good fellowship and the pleasantest raillery ; ‘ [you]_198-hugh are such [an excitable creature]_{10872-an excitable creature} -- but [you]_198-hugh ’ll drink with [me]_325-gashford before [you]_198-hugh go ? ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ Oh , yes -- certainly , ’_[187-dennis] growled [Dennis]_187-dennis , drawing [his]_187-dennis sleeve across [his]_187-dennis thirsty lips . ‘ No malice , [brother]_9503-brother . Drink with [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ! ’_[187-dennis] [Hugh]_198-hugh wiped [his]_198-hugh heated brow , and relaxed into a smile . [The artful secretary]_{4420-the artful secretary} laughed outright . ‘ Some liquor [here]_7326-here ! Be quick , or [he]_4422-he ’ll not stop , even for that . [He]_4422-he is [a man of such desperate ardour]_{10875-a man of such desperate ardour} ! ’_{[4421-the smooth secretary]} said [the smooth secretary]_{4421-the smooth secretary} , whom [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis corroborated with sundry nods and muttered oaths--‘Once roused , [he]_4422-he is [a fellow of such fierce determination]_{4423-a fellow of such fierce determination} ! ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh poised [his]_198-hugh sturdy arm aloft , and clapping [Barnaby]_220-barnaby on the back , bade [him]_220-barnaby fear nothing . [They]_10876-they shook hands together -- poor [Barnaby]_220-barnaby evidently possessed with the idea that [he]_220-barnaby was among [the most virtuous and disinterested heroes in [the world]_{511-the world}]_{10877-the most virtuous and disinterested heroes in the world} -- and [Gashford]_325-gashford laughed again . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i hear , ’ [he]_0-i said smoothly , as [he]_0-i stood among [them]_10876-they with a great measure of liquor in [his]_0-i hand , and filled [their]_10876-they glasses as quickly and as often as [they]_10876-they chose , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i hear -- but [I]_0-i can not say whether it be true or false -- that [the men who are loitering in the streets to - night]_{4424-the men who are loitering in the streets to - night} are half disposed to pull down [a Romish chapel]_{4425-a romish chapel} or two , and that [they]_{4424-the men who are loitering in the streets to - night} only want [leaders]_{10693-leaders} . [I]_0-i even heard mention of those in [Duke Street]_{108-duke street} , [Lincoln ’s Inn Fields]_{109-lincoln ’s inn fields} , and in [Warwick Street]_{110-warwick street} , [Golden Square]_{111-golden square} ; but common report , [you]_4427-you know -- [You]_4427-you are not going ? ’ --‘To do nothing , [master]_7428-master , eh ? ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ No jails and halter for [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [me]_198-hugh . [They]_4429-they must be frightened out of that . [Leaders]_{10693-leaders} are wanted , are [they]_4429-they ? Now [boys]_518-boys ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [A most impetuous fellow]_{10882-a most impetuous fellow} ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} cried [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘ Ha ha ! [A courageous , boisterous , most vehement fellow]_{10883-a courageous , boisterous , most vehement fellow} ! A man who-- ’_{[9531-the secretary]} There was no need to finish the sentence , for [they]_4429-they had rushed out of [the house]_{7210-the house} , and were far beyond hearing . [He]_0-i stopped in the middle of a laugh , listened , drew on [his]_0-i gloves , and , clasping [his]_0-i hands behind [him]_0-i , paced [the deserted room]_{4431-the deserted room} for a long time , then bent [his]_0-i steps towards [the busy town]_{4432-the busy town} , and walked into [the streets]_{448-the streets} . [They]_{448-the streets} were filled with [people]_7575-people , for the rumour of that day ’s proceedings had made a great noise . [Those persons who did not care to leave [home]_7189-home , were at [their]_{4435-those persons who did not care to leave home , were at their doors or windows , and one topic of discourse prevailed on every side} doors or windows , and one topic of discourse prevailed on every side]_{4435-those persons who did not care to leave home , were at their doors or windows , and one topic of discourse prevailed on every side} . [Some]_1792-some reported that the riots were effectually put down ; others that [they]_{448-the streets} had broken out again : [some]_1792-some said that [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} had been sent under [a strong guard to [the Tower]_{3080-the tower}]_{4439-a strong guard to the tower} ; others that an attempt had been made upon [the King]_{7438-the king} ’s life , that [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} had been again called out , and that the noise of musketry in [a distant part of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{4443-a distant part of the town} had been plainly heard within an hour . As it grew darker , these stories became more direful and mysterious ; and often , when [some frightened passenger]_{4445-some frightened passenger} ran past with tidings that [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} were not far off , and were coming up , the doors were shut and barred , lower windows made secure , and as much consternation engendered , as if [the city]_{747-the city} were invaded by [a foreign army]_{10007-a foreign army} . [Gashford]_325-gashford walked stealthily about , listening to all [he]_325-gashford heard , and diffusing or confirming , whenever [he]_325-gashford had an opportunity , such false intelligence as suited [his]_325-gashford own purpose ; and , busily occupied in this way , turned into [Holborn]_86-holborn for the twentieth time , when [a great many women]_{4449-a great many women} and [children]_{7942-children} came flying along [the street]_{780-the street} -- often panting and looking back -- and the confused murmur of numerous voices struck upon [his]_325-gashford ear . Assured by these tokens , and by the red light which began to flash upon [the houses on either side]_{4452-the houses on either side} , that [some of [[his]_325-gashford friends]_{7345-his friends}]_{4453-some of his friends} were indeed approaching , [he]_325-gashford begged a moment ’s shelter at a door which opened as [he]_325-gashford passed , and running with [some other persons]_{4455-some other persons} to an upper window , looked out upon [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . [They]_{7574-the crowd} had torches among [them]_{7574-the crowd} , and the chief faces were distinctly visible . That [they]_{7574-the crowd} had been engaged in the destruction of [some building]_{4457-some building} was sufficiently apparent , and that it was [a Catholic place of worship]_{4458-a catholic place of worship} was evident from the spoils [they]_{7574-the crowd} bore as trophies , which were easily recognisable for the vestments of [priests]_4459-priests , and rich fragments of altar furniture . Covered with soot , and dirt , and dust , and lime ; [their]_{7574-the crowd} garments torn to rags ; [their]_{7574-the crowd} hair hanging wildly about [them]_{7574-the crowd} ; [their]_{7574-the crowd} hands and faces jagged and bleeding with the wounds of rusty nails ; [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , [Hugh]_198-hugh , and [Dennis]_187-dennis hurried on before [them]_{7574-the crowd} all , like [hideous madmen]_{4460-hideous madmen} . After [them]_{7574-the crowd} , [the dense throng]_{4461-the dense throng} came fighting on : [some singing]_{4462-some singing} ; [some]_1792-some shouting in triumph ; some quarrelling among [themselves]_{7574-the crowd} ; some menacing [the spectators]_{1169-the spectators} as [they]_{7574-the crowd} passed ; some with great wooden fragments , on which [they]_{7574-the crowd} spent [their]_{7574-the crowd} rage as if [they]_{7574-the crowd} had been alive , rending [them]_{7574-the crowd} limb from limb , and hurling the scattered morsels high into the air ; some in a drunken state , unconscious of the hurts [they]_{7574-the crowd} had received from falling bricks , and stones , and beams ; one borne upon a shutter , in the very midst , covered with a dingy cloth , a senseless , ghastly heap . Thus -- a vision of coarse faces , with here and there a blot of flaring , smoky light ; a dream of demon heads and savage eyes , and sticks and iron bars uplifted in the air , and whirled about ; a bewildering horror , in which so much was seen , and yet so little , which seemed so long , and yet so short , in which there were so many phantoms , not to be forgotten all through life , and yet so many things that could not be observed in one distracting glimpse -- it flitted onward , and was gone . As it passed away upon its work of wrath and ruin , a piercing scream was heard . [A knot of [persons]_719-persons]_{4465-a knot of persons} ran towards the spot ; [Gashford]_325-gashford , who just then emerged into [the street]_{780-the street} , among [them]_{4465-a knot of persons} . [He]_325-gashford was on the outskirts of [the little concourse]_{4468-the little concourse} , and could not see or hear what passed within ; but one who had a better place , informed [him]_325-gashford that [a widow woman]_{4469-a widow woman} had descried [[her]_{4469-a widow woman} son]_{7615-her son} among [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} . ‘ Is that all ? ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , turning [his]_{9531-the secretary} face homewards . ‘ Well ! [I]_{9531-the secretary} think this looks a little more like business ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} Chapter 51 Promising as these outrages were to [Gashford]_325-gashford ’s view , and much like business as [they]_4473-they looked , [they]_4473-they extended that night no farther . [The soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} were again called out , again [they]_{10782-the soldiers} took [half - a - dozen prisoners]_{4475-half - a - dozen prisoners} , and again [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} dispersed after a short and bloodless scuffle . Hot and drunken though [they]_4473-they were , [they]_4473-they had not yet broken all bounds and set all law and government at defiance . Something of [their]_4473-they habitual deference to the authority erected by society for its own preservation yet remained among [them]_4473-they , and had its majesty been vindicated in time , [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} would have had to digest a bitter disappointment . By midnight , [the streets]_{448-the streets} were clear and quiet , and , save that there stood in two parts of [the town]_{661-the town} a heap of nodding walls and pile of rubbish , where there had been at sunset [a rich and handsome building]_{4480-a rich and handsome building} , everything wore [its]_4481-its usual aspect . Even [the Catholic gentry]_{4482-the catholic gentry} and [tradesmen]_{4483-tradesmen} , of whom there were [many resident in different parts of [the City]_{747-the city} and [[its]_{747-the city} suburbs]_{4486-its suburbs}]_{4484-many resident in different parts of the city and its suburbs} , had no fear for [their]_4473-they lives or property , and but little indignation for the wrong [they]_4473-they had already sustained in the plunder and destruction of [[their]_4473-they temples of worship]_{4487-their temples of worship} . An honest confidence in [the government under whose protection [they]_4473-they had lived for many years , and a well - founded reliance on the good feeling and right thinking of [the great mass of the community]_{4489-the great mass of the community}]_{4488-the government under whose protection they had lived for many years , and a well - founded reliance on the good feeling and right thinking of the great mass of the community} , with whom , notwithstanding [their]_4473-they religious differences , [they]_4473-they [were every day in habits of confidential , affectionate , and friendly intercourse]_{4490-were every day in habits of confidential , affectionate , and friendly intercourse} , reassured [them]_4473-they , even under the excesses that had been committed ; and convinced [them]_4473-they that [they]_4473-they who were [Protestants in anything but the name]_{4491-protestants in anything but the name} , were no more to be considered as [abettors of these disgraceful occurrences]_{4492-abettors of these disgraceful occurrences} , than [they]_4473-they [themselves]_4473-they were chargeable with the uses of the block , the rack , the gibbet , and the stake in [cruel Mary]_{4493-cruel mary} ’s reign . The clock was on the stroke of one , when [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel , with [[his]_212-gabriel lady]_{548-his lady} and [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , sat waiting in [the little parlour]_{10047-the little parlour} . This fact ; the toppling wicks of the dull , wasted candles ; the silence that prevailed ; and , above all , the nightcaps of both [maid]_4496-maid and [matron]_4497-matron , were sufficient evidence that [they]_4473-they had been prepared for bed some time ago , and had some reason for sitting up so far beyond [their]_4473-they usual hour . If any other corroborative testimony had been required , it would have been abundantly furnished in the actions of [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who , having arrived at that restless state and sensitive [condition of the nervous system which are the result of long watching]_{4498-condition of the nervous system which are the result of long watching} , did , by a constant rubbing and tweaking of [her]_239-miggs nose , a perpetual change of position ( arising from the sudden growth of imaginary knots and knobs in [her]_239-miggs chair ) , a frequent friction of [her]_239-miggs eyebrows , the incessant recurrence of a small cough , a small groan , a gasp , a sigh , a sniff , a spasmodic start , and by other demonstrations of that nature , so file down and rasp , as it were , the patience of [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , that after looking at [her]_239-miggs in silence for some time , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} at last broke out into this apostrophe:-- ‘ [Miggs]_239-miggs , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} good girl]_{2173-my good girl} , go to bed -- do go to bed . [You]_239-miggs ’re_{[7447-the locksmith]} really worse than the dripping of a hundred water - butts outside the window , or the scratching of as many mice behind [the wainscot]_{4500-the wainscot} . [I]_0-i ca n’t bear it . Do go to bed , [Miggs]_239-miggs . To oblige [me]_0-i -- do . ’ ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} [You]_{7447-the locksmith} have n’t got nothing to untie , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} and therefore [your]_{7447-the locksmith} requests does not surprise [me]_0-i . But [missis]_4502-missis has -- and while [you]_{7447-the locksmith} sit up , [mim’--she]_{367-mim’--she} added , turning to [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s wife]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} , ‘ [I]_{367-mim’--she} could n’t , no , not if twenty times the quantity of cold water was aperiently running down [my]_{367-mim’--she} back at this moment , go to bed with a quiet spirit . ’_{[367-mim’--she]} Having spoken these words , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs made divers efforts to rub [her]_239-miggs shoulders in an impossible place , and shivered from head to foot ; thereby giving [the beholders]_{4505-the beholders} to understand that the imaginary cascade was still in full flow , but that a sense of duty upheld [her]_239-miggs under that and all other sufferings , and nerved [her]_239-miggs to endurance . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} being too sleepy to speak , and [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs having , as the phrase is , said [her]_{219-mrs varden} say , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} had nothing for it but to sigh and be as quiet as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} could . But to be quiet with such a basilisk before [him]_{7447-the locksmith} was impossible . If [he]_{7447-the locksmith} looked another way , it was worse to feel that [she]_239-miggs was rubbing [her]_239-miggs cheek , or twitching [her]_239-miggs ear , or winking [her]_239-miggs eye , or making all kinds of extraordinary shapes with [her]_239-miggs nose , than to see [her]_239-miggs do it . If [she]_239-miggs was for a moment free from any of these complaints , it was only because of [her]_239-miggs foot being asleep , or of [her]_239-miggs arm having got the fidgets , or of [her]_239-miggs leg being doubled up with the cramp , or of some other horrible disorder which racked [her]_239-miggs whole frame . If [she]_239-miggs did enjoy a moment ’s ease , then with [her]_239-miggs eyes shut and [her]_239-miggs mouth wide open , [she]_239-miggs would be seen to sit very stiff and upright in [her]_239-miggs chair ; then to nod a little way forward , and stop with a jerk ; then to nod a little farther forward , and stop with another jerk ; then to recover [herself]_239-miggs ; then to come forward again -- lower -- lower -- lower -- by very slow degrees , until , just as it seemed impossible that [she]_239-miggs could preserve [her]_239-miggs balance for another instant , and [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} was about to call out in an agony , to save [her]_239-miggs from dashing down upon [her]_239-miggs forehead and fracturing [her]_239-miggs skull , then all of a sudden and without the smallest notice , [she]_239-miggs would come upright and rigid again with [her]_239-miggs eyes open , and in [her]_239-miggs countenance an expression of defiance , sleepy but yet most obstinate , which plainly said , ‘ [I]_239-miggs ’ve never once closed ‘_[239-miggs] em since [I]_0-i looked at [you]_4508-you last , and [I]_0-i ’ll take [my]_0-i oath of it ! ’ At length , after the clock had struck two , there was a sound at [the street]_{780-the street} door , as if [somebody]_{7782-somebody} had fallen against the knocker by accident . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs immediately jumping up and clapping [her]_239-miggs hands , cried with a drowsy mingling of the sacred and profane , ‘_[0-i] [Ally Looyer]_{368-ally looyer} , [mim]_7753-mim ! there ’s [Simmuns]_369-simmuns ’s knock ! ’ ‘_{[369-simmuns]} Who ’s there ? ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘_[0-i] [Me]_0-i ! ’ cried the well - known voice of [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . [Gabriel]_212-gabriel opened the door , and gave [him]_{223-mr tappertit} admission . [He]_{223-mr tappertit} did not cut a very insinuating figure , for [a man of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} stature suffers in [a crowd]_{3825-a crowd}]_{10887-a man of his stature suffers in a crowd} ; and having been active in yesterday morning ’s work , [his]_{223-mr tappertit} dress was literally crushed from head to foot : [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hat being beaten out of all shape , and [his]_{223-mr tappertit} shoes trodden down at heel like slippers . [His]_{223-mr tappertit} coat fluttered in strips about [him]_{223-mr tappertit} , the buckles were torn away both from [his]_{223-mr tappertit} knees and feet , half [his]_{223-mr tappertit} neckerchief was gone , and the bosom of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} shirt was rent to tatters . Yet notwithstanding all these personal disadvantages ; despite [his]_{223-mr tappertit} being very weak from heat and fatigue ; and so begrimed with mud and dust that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} might have been in a case , for anything of the real texture ( either of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} skin or apparel ) that the eye could discern ; [he]_{223-mr tappertit} stalked haughtily into [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} , and throwing [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} into a chair , and endeavouring to thrust [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hands into the pockets of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} small - clothes , which were turned inside out and displayed upon [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs , like tassels , surveyed [the household]_{10890-the household} with a gloomy dignity . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} gravely , ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} how comes it that [you]_{223-mr tappertit} return [home]_7189-home at this time of night , and in this condition ? Give [me]_0-i an assurance that [you]_{223-mr tappertit} have not been among [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , and [I]_0-i am satisfied . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [Sir]_7320-sir , ’ replied [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , with a contemptuous look , ‘_[7320-sir] [I]_0-i wonder at [YOUR]_7320-sir assurance in making such demands . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_{223-mr tappertit} have been drinking , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} As a general principle , and in the most offensive sense of the words , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} journeyman]_{10893-his journeyman} with great self - possession , ‘_[7320-sir] [I]_0-i consider [you]_{223-mr tappertit} [a liar]_{9318-a liar} . In that last observation [you]_{223-mr tappertit} have unintentionally -- unintentionally , sir,--struck upon the truth . ’ ‘_[213-martha] [Martha]_213-martha , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , turning to [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} , and shaking [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head sorrowfully , while a smile at [the absurd figure beside [him]_{7447-the locksmith}]_{10896-the absurd figure beside him} still played upon [his]_{7447-the locksmith} open face , ‘_[213-martha] [I]_0-i trust it may turn out that [this poor lad]_{4515-this poor lad} is not [the victim of the knaves and [fools]_4517-fools [we]_4518-we have so often had words about]_{4516-the victim of the knaves and fools we have so often had words about} , and [who have done so much harm to - day]_{4519-who have done so much harm to - day} . If [he]_{4515-this poor lad} has been at [Warwick Street]_{110-warwick street} or [Duke Street]_{108-duke street} to - night-- ’ ‘_{[4515-this poor lad]} [He]_{4515-this poor lad} has been at neither , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ cried [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} in a loud voice , which [he]_{223-mr tappertit} suddenly dropped into a whisper as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} repeated , with eyes fixed upon [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_{[4515-this poor lad]} [he]_{4515-this poor lad} has been at neither . ’ ‘_{[4515-this poor lad]} [I]_0-i am glad of it , with all [my]_0-i heart , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} in a serious tone ; ‘_[0-i] for if [he]_{4515-this poor lad} had been , and it could be proved against [him]_{4515-this poor lad} , [Martha]_213-martha , [[your]_213-martha Great Association]_{4521-your great association} would have been to [him]_{4515-this poor lad} the cart that draws [men]_624-men to the gallows and leaves [them]_624-men hanging in the air . It would , as sure as [we]_4523-we ’re alive ! ’_[4523-we] [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} was too much scared by [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} ’s altered manner and appearance , and by the accounts of the rioters which had reached [her]_{219-mrs varden} ears that night , to offer any retort , or to have recourse to [her]_{219-mrs varden} usual matrimonial policy . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs wrung [her]_239-miggs hands , and wept . ‘ [He]_{4515-this poor lad} was not at [Duke Street]_{108-duke street} , or at [Warwick Street]_{110-warwick street} , [G. Varden]_{295-g. varden} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , sternly ; ‘ but [he]_{4515-this poor lad} WAS at [Westminster]_{79-westminster} . Perhaps , [sir]_7320-sir , [he]_{4515-this poor lad} kicked [a county member]_{10900-a county member} , perhaps , [sir]_7320-sir , [he]_{4515-this poor lad} tapped [a lord]_{8757-a lord} -- [you]_7320-sir may stare , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} repeat it -- blood flowed from noses , and perhaps [he]_{4515-this poor lad} tapped [a lord]_{8757-a lord} . Who knows ? This , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [he]_{223-mr tappertit} added , putting [his]_{223-mr tappertit} hand into [his]_{223-mr tappertit} waistcoat - pocket , and taking out a large tooth , at the sight of which both [Miggs]_239-miggs and [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} screamed , ‘ this was [a bishop]_{7795-a bishop} ’s . Beware , [G. Varden]_{295-g. varden} ! ’_{[219-mrs varden]} ‘ Now , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} would rather , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} hastily , ‘ have paid five hundred pounds , than had this come to pass . [[You]_{295-g. varden} idiot]_{10906-you idiot} , do [you]_{295-g. varden} know what peril [you]_{295-g. varden} stand in ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [I]_{10893-his journeyman} know it , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[10893-his journeyman]} replied [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} journeyman]_{10893-his journeyman} , ‘ and it is [my]_{10893-his journeyman} glory . [I]_{10893-his journeyman} was there , [everybody]_{587-everybody} saw [me]_{10893-his journeyman} there . [I]_{10893-his journeyman} was conspicuous , and prominent . [I]_{10893-his journeyman} will abide the consequences . ’_{[10893-his journeyman]} [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , really disturbed and agitated , paced to and fro in silence -- glancing at [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} former ‘ prentice]_{10909-his former ‘ prentice} every now and then -- and at length stopping before [him]_{7447-the locksmith} , said : ‘_{[10893-his journeyman]} Get to bed , and sleep for a couple of hours that [you]_{7447-the locksmith} may wake penitent , and with some of [your]_{7447-the locksmith} senses about [you]_{7447-the locksmith} . Be sorry for what [you]_{7447-the locksmith} have done , and [we]_4527-we will try to save [you]_{7447-the locksmith} . If [I]_0-i call [him]_{10893-his journeyman} by five o’clock , ’ said [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , turning hurriedly to [[his]_0-i wife]_{7765-his wife} , and [he]_{10893-his journeyman} washes [himself]_{10893-his journeyman} clean and changes [his]_{10893-his journeyman} dress , [he]_{10893-his journeyman} may get to [the Tower Stairs]_{10911-the tower stairs} , and away by [the Gravesend tide - boat]_{10912-the gravesend tide - boat} , before any search is made for [him]_{10893-his journeyman} . From [there]_7220-there [he]_{10893-his journeyman} can easily get on to [Canterbury]_{53-canterbury} , where [[your]_{7765-his wife} cousin]_{10914-your cousin} will give [him]_{10893-his journeyman} work till this storm has blown over . [I]_0-i am not sure that [I]_0-i do right in screening [him]_{10893-his journeyman} from the punishment [he]_{10893-his journeyman} deserves , but [he]_{10893-his journeyman} has lived in [this house]_{927-this house} , [man]_7337-man and [boy]_7433-boy , for a dozen years , and [I]_0-i should be sorry if for this one day ’s work [he]_{10893-his journeyman} made a miserable end . Lock the front - door , [Miggs]_239-miggs , and show no light towards [the street]_{780-the street} when [you]_239-miggs go [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} . Quick , [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} ! Get to bed ! ’_[0-i] ‘ And do [you]_{223-mr tappertit} suppose , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} retorted [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , with a thickness and slowness of speech which contrasted forcibly with the rapidity and earnestness of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} kind - hearted master--‘and do [you]_{223-mr tappertit} suppose , [sir]_7320-sir , that [I]_0-i am base and mean enough to accept [your]_{223-mr tappertit} servile proposition?--Miscreant ! ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} Whatever [you]_{223-mr tappertit} please , [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , but get to bed . Every minute is of consequence . The light here , [Miggs]_239-miggs ! ’ ‘_[239-miggs] Yes yes , oh do ! Go to bed directly , ’ cried [the two women]_{10921-the two women} together . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} stood upon [his]_{223-mr tappertit} feet , and pushing [his]_{223-mr tappertit} chair away to show that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} needed no assistance , answered , swaying [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} to and fro , and managing [his]_{223-mr tappertit} head as if it had no connection whatever with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} body : ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [You]_{223-mr tappertit} spoke of [Miggs]_239-miggs , [sir]_7320-sir -- [Miggs]_239-miggs may be smothered ! ’ ‘_[254-simmun] [Oh Simmun]_254-simmun ! ’ ejaculated [that young lady]_{2345-that young lady} in a faint voice . ‘_[254-simmun] Oh mim ! Oh sir ! Oh goodness gracious , what a turn [he]_4530-he has give [me]_0-i ! ’ ‘_[4530-he] [This family]_{8960-this family} may ALL be smothered , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ returned [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , after glancing at [her]_{2345-that young lady} with a smile of ineffable disdain , ‘_[7320-sir] excepting [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} [I]_0-i have come here , [sir]_7320-sir , for [her]_{265-mrs v.} sake , this night . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , take this piece of paper . It ’s a protection , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am . [You]_1503-ma’am may need it . ’ With these words [he]_{223-mr tappertit} held out at arm ’s length , a dirty , crumpled scrap of writing . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} took it from [him]_{223-mr tappertit} , opened it , and read as follows : ‘_{[4535-all good friends to our cause]} [All good friends to [our]_4536-our cause]_{4535-all good friends to our cause} , [I]_0-i hope will be particular , and do no injury to the property of [any true Protestant]_{4537-any true protestant} . [I]_0-i am well assured that [the proprietor of [this house]_{927-this house}]_{4538-the proprietor of this house} is [a staunch and worthy friend to the cause]_{4540-a staunch and worthy friend to the cause} . [GEORGE GORDON]_{323-lord george} . ’ ‘_{[323-lord george]} What ’s this ! ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , with an altered face . ‘_{[323-lord george]} Something that ’ll do [you]_1503-ma’am good service , [young feller]_{4541-young feller} , ’ replied [[his]_0-i journeyman]_{10893-his journeyman} , ‘_{[1503-ma’am]} as [you]_1503-ma’am ’ll find . Keep that safe , and where [you]_1503-ma’am can lay [your]_1503-ma’am hand upon it in an instant . And chalk “ [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} ” on [your]_1503-ma’am door to - morrow night , and for a week to come -- that ’s all . ’ ‘_{[1503-ma’am]} This is a genuine document , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i know , for [I]_0-i have seen the hand before . What threat does it imply ? What devil is abroad ? ’ ‘_{[4543-a fiery devil]} [A fiery devil]_{4543-a fiery devil} , ’ retorted [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} ; ‘_{[4543-a fiery devil]} a flaming , furious devil . Do n’t [you]_1503-ma’am put [yourself]_1503-ma’am in its way , or [you]_1503-ma’am ’re done for , [[my]_1503-ma’am buck]_{1923-my buck} . Be warned in time , [G. Varden]_{295-g. varden} . Farewell ! ’_{[1503-ma’am]} But [here]_7326-here [the two women]_{10921-the two women} threw [themselves]_{10921-the two women} in [his]_1503-ma’am way -- especially [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who fell upon [him]_1503-ma’am with such fervour that [she]_239-miggs pinned [him]_1503-ma’am against the wall -- and conjured [him]_1503-ma’am in moving words not to go forth till [he]_1503-ma’am was sober ; to listen to reason ; to think of it ; to take some rest , and then determine . ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} tell [you]_1503-ma’am , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘ that [my]_{223-mr tappertit} mind is made up . [[My]_{223-mr tappertit} bleeding country]_{10928-my bleeding country} calls [me]_{223-mr tappertit} and [I]_{223-mr tappertit} go ! [Miggs]_239-miggs , if [you]_239-miggs do n’t get out of the way , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} ’ll pinch [you]_239-miggs . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , still clinging to [the rebel]_{4546-the rebel} , screamed once vociferously -- but whether in the distraction of [her]_239-miggs mind , or because of [his]_1503-ma’am having executed [his]_1503-ma’am threat , is uncertain . ‘ Release [me]_{223-mr tappertit} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , struggling to free [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} from [her]_239-miggs chaste , but spider - like embrace . ‘ Let [me]_{223-mr tappertit} go ! [I]_{223-mr tappertit} have made arrangements for [you]_239-miggs in an altered state of society , and mean to provide for [you]_239-miggs comfortably in life -- there ! Will that satisfy [you]_239-miggs ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Oh [Simmun]_254-simmun ! ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘ Oh [my]_239-miggs blessed [Simmun]_254-simmun ! Oh mim ! what are [my]_239-miggs feelings at this conflicting moment ! ’_[239-miggs] Of a rather turbulent description , it would seem ; for [her]_239-miggs nightcap had been knocked off in the scuffle , and [she]_239-miggs was on [her]_239-miggs knees upon the floor , making a strange revelation of blue and yellow curl - papers , straggling locks of hair , tags of staylaces , and strings of it ’s impossible to say what ; panting for breath , clasping [her]_239-miggs hands , turning [her]_239-miggs eyes upwards , shedding abundance of tears , and exhibiting various other symptoms of the acutest mental suffering . ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} leave , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , turning to [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} master]_{586-his master} , with an utter disregard of [Miggs]_239-miggs ’s maidenly affliction , ‘ a box of things [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} . Do what [you]_{586-his master} like with ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} em . [I]_0-i do n’t want ‘ em . [I]_{586-his master} ’m_{[586-his master]} never coming back [here]_7326-here , any more . Provide [yourself]_{586-his master} , [sir]_7320-sir , with [a journeyman]_{4550-a journeyman} ; [I]_0-i ’m [[my]_{586-his master} country]_{10930-my country} ’s [journeyman]_{10931-journeyman} ; henceforward that ’s [MY]_{586-his master} line of business . ’_{[586-his master]} ‘ Be what [you]_{586-his master} like in two hours ’_{[586-his master]} time , but now go up to bed , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , planting [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} in the doorway . ‘_{[586-his master]} Do [you]_{586-his master} hear [me]_0-i ? Go to bed ! ’ ‘_{[586-his master]} [I]_0-i hear [you]_{586-his master} , and defy [you]_{586-his master} , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’ rejoined [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} This night , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_0-i have been in [the country]_{609-the country} , planning an expedition which shall fill [your]_7320-sir bell - hanging soul with wonder and dismay . The plot demands [my]_0-i utmost energy . Let [me]_0-i pass ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll knock [you]_{586-his master} down if [you]_{586-his master} come near the door , ’ replied [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[0-i] [You]_{586-his master} had better go to bed ! ’ [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} made no answer , but gathering [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} up as straight as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} could , plunged head foremost at [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} old master]_{10934-his old master} , and [the two]_{8042-the two} went driving out into [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} together , plying [their]_{8042-the two} hands and feet so briskly that they looked like half - a - dozen , while [Miggs]_239-miggs and [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} screamed for twelve . It would have been easy for [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} to knock [[his]_0-i old ‘_[0-i] prentice]_{10937-his old ‘ prentice} down , and bind [him]_{586-his master} hand and foot ; but as [he]_0-i was loth to hurt [him]_{586-his master} in [his]_{586-his master} then defenceless state , [he]_0-i contented [himself]_0-i with parrying [his]_0-i blows when [he]_0-i could , taking them in perfect good part when [he]_0-i could not , and keeping between [him]_0-i and the door , until a favourable opportunity should present itself for forcing [him]_0-i to retreat up - [stairs]_1263-stairs , and shutting [him]_0-i up in [[his]_0-i own room]_{585-his own room} . But , in the goodness of [his]_0-i heart , [he]_0-i calculated too much upon [[his]_0-i adversary]_{8107-his adversary} ’s weakness , and forgot that [drunken men who have lost the power of walking steadily]_{4556-drunken men who have lost the power of walking steadily} , can often run . Watching [his]_0-i time , [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} made a cunning show of falling back , staggered unexpectedly forward , brushed past [him]_0-i , opened the door ( [he]_{223-mr tappertit} knew the trick of that lock well ) , and darted down [the street]_{780-the street} like a mad dog . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} paused for a moment in the excess of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} astonishment , and then gave chase . It was an excellent season for a run , for at that silent hour [the streets]_{448-the streets} were deserted , the air was cool , and the flying figure before [him]_{7447-the locksmith} distinctly visible at a great distance , as it sped away , with a long gaunt shadow following at [its]_4560-its heels . But [the short - winded locksmith]_{4561-the short - winded locksmith} had no chance against [a man of [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} ’s youth and spare figure]_{4562-a man of sim ’s youth and spare figure} , though the day had been when [he]_{4561-the short - winded locksmith} could have run [him]_{4562-a man of sim ’s youth and spare figure} down in no time . The space between [them]_4563-them rapidly increased , and as the rays of the rising sun streamed upon [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} in the act of turning a distant corner , [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel was fain to give up , and sit down on [a doorstep]_{4564-a doorstep} to fetch [his]_212-gabriel breath . [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} meanwhile , without once stopping , fled at the same degree of swiftness to [The Boot]_{4565-the boot} , where , as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} well knew , some of [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} company]_{2427-his company} were lying , and at which [respectable hostelry]_{4567-respectable hostelry} -- for [he]_{223-mr tappertit} had already acquired the distinction of being in great peril of the law -- [a friendly watch]_{4568-a friendly watch} had been expecting [him]_{223-mr tappertit} all night , and was even now on the look - out for [his]_{223-mr tappertit} coming . ‘ Go [thy]_{223-mr tappertit} ways , [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , go [thy]_{223-mr tappertit} ways , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , as soon as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} could speak . ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} have done [my]_{7447-the locksmith} best for [thee]_{223-mr tappertit} , [poor lad]_{10938-poor lad} , and would have saved [thee]_{223-mr tappertit} , but the rope is round [thy]_{223-mr tappertit} neck , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} fear . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} So saying , and shaking [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head in a very sorrowful and disconsolate manner , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} turned back , and soon re - entered [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} own house]_{7747-his own house} , where [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} and [the faithful Miggs]_{4571-the faithful miggs} had been anxiously expecting [his]_{7447-the locksmith} return . Now [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ( and by consequence [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs likewise ) was impressed with a secret misgiving that [she]_{219-mrs varden} had done wrong ; that [she]_{219-mrs varden} had , to the utmost of [her]_{219-mrs varden} small means , aided and abetted the growth of disturbances , the end of which it was impossible to foresee ; that [she]_{219-mrs varden} had led remotely to the scene which had just passed ; and that [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s time for triumph and reproach had now arrived indeed . And so strongly did [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} feel this , and so crestfallen was [she]_{219-mrs varden} in consequence , that while [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} was pursuing [[their]_4574-their lost journeyman]_{4575-their lost journeyman} , [she]_{219-mrs varden} secreted under [her]_{219-mrs varden} chair [the little red - brick dwelling - house]_{4576-the little red - brick dwelling - house} with the yellow roof , lest it should furnish new occasion for reference to the painful theme ; and now hid the same still more , with the skirts of [her]_{219-mrs varden} dress . But it happened that [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} had been thinking of this very article on [his]_{7447-the locksmith} way [home]_7189-home , and that , coming into [the room]_{462-the room} and not seeing it , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} at once demanded where it was . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} had no resource but to produce it , which [she]_{219-mrs varden} did with many tears , and broken protestations that if [she]_{219-mrs varden} could have known-- ‘ Yes , yes , ’_{[219-mrs varden]} said [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ‘ of course -- [I]_{219-mrs varden} know that . [I]_{219-mrs varden} do n’t mean to reproach [you]_{219-mrs varden} , [[my]_{219-mrs varden} dear]_{812-my dear} . But recollect from this time that all good things perverted to evil purposes , are worse than those which are naturally bad . [A thoroughly wicked woman]_{10940-a thoroughly wicked woman} , is wicked indeed . When religion goes wrong , [she]_{10940-a thoroughly wicked woman} is very wrong , for the same reason . Let [us]_10941-us say no more about it , [[my]_{219-mrs varden} dear]_{812-my dear} . ’_{[219-mrs varden]} So [he]_{7447-the locksmith} dropped the red - brick [dwelling - house]_{4580-dwelling - house} on the floor , and setting [his]_{7447-the locksmith} heel upon [it]_{4580-dwelling - house} , crushed it into pieces . The halfpence , and sixpences , and other voluntary contributions , rolled about in all directions , but [nobody]_7945-nobody offered to touch [them]_4582-them , or to take [them]_4582-them up . ‘ That , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ is easily disposed of , and [I]_{7447-the locksmith} would to [Heaven]_210-heaven that everything growing out of the same society could be settled as easily . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ It happens very fortunately , [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ’_{[7765-his wife]} said [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} , with [her]_{7765-his wife} handkerchief to [her]_{7765-his wife} eyes , ‘ that in case any more disturbances should happen -- which [I]_{7765-his wife} hope not ; [I]_{7765-his wife} sincerely hope not-- ’_{[7765-his wife]} ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} hope so too , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ --That in case any should occur , [we]_4588-we have the piece of paper which [that poor misguided young man]_{10944-that poor misguided young man} brought . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Ay , to be sure , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , turning quickly round . ‘ Where is that piece of paper ? ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} stood aghast as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} took it from [her]_{219-mrs varden} outstretched hand , tore it into fragments , and threw them under the grate . ‘ Not use it ? ’_{[219-mrs varden]} [she]_{219-mrs varden} said . ‘ Use it ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . No ! Let [them]_4587-them come and pull the roof about [our]_4588-we ears ; let [them]_4587-them burn [us]_4588-we out of [house]_7312-house and [home]_7189-home ; [I]_0-i ’d neither have the protection of [[their]_4587-them leader]_{7855-their leader} , nor chalk [their]_4587-them howl upon [my]_0-i door , though , for not doing it , [they]_4587-them shot [me]_0-i on [my]_0-i own threshold . Use it ! Let [them]_4587-them come and do [their]_4587-them worst . [The first man who crosses [my]_0-i doorstep on such an errand as [theirs]_4587-them]_{4592-the first man who crosses my doorstep on such an errand as theirs} , had better be a hundred miles away . Let [him]_{4592-the first man who crosses my doorstep on such an errand as theirs} look to it . [The others]_{1071-the others} may have [their]_{1071-the others} will . [I]_0-i would n’t beg or buy [them]_{1071-the others} off , if , instead of every pound of iron in [the place]_{7219-the place} , there was a hundred weight of gold . Get [you]_4595-you to bed , [Martha]_213-martha . [I]_0-i shall take down the shutters and go to work . ’ ‘_[0-i] So early ! ’ said [[his]_0-i wife]_{7765-his wife} . ‘_[0-i] Ay , ’ replied [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} cheerily , ‘_[0-i] so early . Come when [they]_4587-them may , [they]_4587-them shall not find [us]_4596-us skulking and hiding , as if [we]_4596-us feared to take [our]_4596-us portion of the light of day , and left it all to [them]_4587-them . So pleasant dreams to [you]_4595-you , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , and cheerful sleep ! ’ With that [he]_0-i gave [[his]_0-i wife]_{7765-his wife} a hearty kiss , and bade [her]_{7765-his wife} delay no longer , or it would be time to rise before [she]_{7765-his wife} lay down to rest . [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} quite amiably and meekly walked [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , followed by [Miggs]_239-miggs , who , although a good deal subdued , could not refrain from sundry stimulative coughs and sniffs by the way , or from holding up [her]_239-miggs hands in astonishment at the daring conduct of [master]_7428-master . Chapter 52 [A mob]_{10950-a mob} is usually a creature of very mysterious existence , particularly in [a large city]_{10951-a large city} . Where it comes from or whither it goes , [few men]_{1381-few men} can tell . Assembling and dispersing with equal suddenness , it is as difficult to follow to [its]_{10950-a mob} various sources as [the sea]_{3017-the sea} itself ; nor does the parallel stop here , for [the ocean]_{10954-the ocean} is not more fickle and uncertain , more terrible when roused , more unreasonable , or more cruel . [The people who were boisterous at Westminster upon the Friday morning]_{10955-the people who were boisterous at westminster upon the friday morning} , and were eagerly bent upon the work of devastation in [Duke Street]_{108-duke street} and [Warwick Street]_{110-warwick street} at night , were , in the mass , the same . Allowing for the chance accessions of which [any crowd]_{10956-any crowd} is morally sure in [a town]_{10957-a town} where there must [always be a large number of idle and profligate persons]_{10958-always be a large number of idle and profligate persons} , [one and the same mob]_{10959-one and the same mob} was at both places . Yet [they]_{10950-a mob} spread [themselves]_{10950-a mob} in various directions when [they]_{10950-a mob} dispersed in the afternoon , made no appointment for reassembling , had no definite purpose or design , and indeed , for anything [they]_{10950-a mob} knew , were scattered beyond the hope of future union . At [The Boot]_{83-the boot} , which , as has been shown , was in a manner the head - quarters of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , there were not , upon this Friday night , [a dozen people]_{10961-a dozen people} . [Some]_1792-some slept in [the stable and outhouses]_{10963-the stable and outhouses} , some in [the common room]_{676-the common room} , [some two or three in beds]_{10965-some two or three in beds} . [The rest]_{561-the rest} were in [[their]_{561-the rest} usual homes or haunts]_{10967-their usual homes or haunts} . Perhaps not a score in all lay in [the adjacent fields]_{10968-the adjacent fields} and [lanes]_1719-lanes , and under haystacks , or near the warmth of [brick - kilns]_{10970-brick - kilns} , who had not [their]_{10950-a mob} accustomed place of rest beneath the open sky . As to [the public ways within [the town]_{661-the town}]_{10971-the public ways within the town} , [they]_{10950-a mob} had [[their]_{10950-a mob} ordinary nightly occupants]_{10973-their ordinary nightly occupants} , and [no others]_{10974-no others} ; the usual amount of vice and wretchedness , but no more . The experience of one evening , however , had taught [the reckless leaders of disturbance]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} , that [they]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} had but to show [themselves]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , to be immediately surrounded by materials which [they]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} could only have kept together when [their]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} aid was not required , at great risk , expense , and trouble . Once possessed of this secret , [they]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} were as confident as if [twenty thousand men]_{10977-twenty thousand men} , devoted to [their]_{10977-twenty thousand men} will , had been encamped about [them]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} , and assumed a confidence which could not have been surpassed , though that had really been the case . All day , Saturday , [they]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} remained quiet . On Sunday , [they]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} rather studied how to keep [[their]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} men]_{10978-their men} within call , and in full hope , than to follow out , by any fierce measure , [their]_{10975-the reckless leaders of disturbance} first day ’s proceedings . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , as , with a loud yawn , [he]_187-dennis raised [his]_187-dennis body from a heap of straw on which [he]_187-dennis had been sleeping , and supporting [his]_187-dennis head upon [his]_187-dennis hand , appealed to [Hugh]_198-hugh on Sunday morning , ‘_[0-i] that [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford allows some rest ? Perhaps [he]_325-gashford ’d have [us]_4598-us at work again already , eh ? ’ ‘_{[325-gashford]} It ’s not [his]_325-gashford way to let matters drop , [you]_0-i may be sure of that , ’ growled [Hugh]_198-hugh in answer . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m in no humour to stir yet , though . [I]_325-gashford ’m_{[325-gashford]} as stiff as a dead body , and as full of ugly scratches as if [I]_0-i had been fighting all day yesterday with wild cats . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i ’ve so much enthusiasm , that ’s it , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , looking with great admiration at the uncombed head , matted beard , and torn hands and face of the wild figure before [him]_187-dennis ; ‘_[0-i] [you]_0-i ’re such a devil of [a fellow]_{10979-a fellow} . [You]_0-i hurt [yourself]_0-i a hundred times more than [you]_0-i need , because [you]_0-i will be foremost in everything , and will do more than the rest . ’_[0-i] ‘ For the matter of that , ’_[198-hugh] returned [Hugh]_198-hugh , shaking back [his]_198-hugh ragged hair and glancing towards the door of [the stable in which [they]_4598-us lay]_{4599-the stable in which they lay} ; ‘ there ’s one yonder as good as [me]_198-hugh . What did [I]_198-hugh tell [you]_187-dennis about [him]_198-hugh ? Did [I]_198-hugh say [he]_198-hugh was worth a dozen , when [you]_187-dennis doubted [him]_198-hugh ? ’_[198-hugh] [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis rolled lazily over upon [his]_187-dennis breast , and resting [his]_187-dennis chin upon [his]_187-dennis hand in imitation of the attitude in which [Hugh]_198-hugh lay , said , as [he]_187-dennis too looked towards the door : ‘ Ay , ay , [you]_187-dennis knew [him]_198-hugh , [brother]_9503-brother , [you]_187-dennis knew [him]_198-hugh . But who ’d suppose to look at [that chap]_{8012-that chap} now , that [he]_198-hugh could be [the man [he]_198-hugh is]_{10982-the man he is} ! Is n’t it a thousand cruel pities , [brother]_9503-brother , that instead of taking [his]_198-hugh nat’ral rest and qualifying [himself]_198-hugh for further exertions in this here honourable cause , [he]_198-hugh should be playing at [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} like [a boy]_{513-a boy} ? And [his]_198-hugh cleanliness too ! ’_[187-dennis] said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , who certainly had no reason to entertain [a fellow]_{10979-a fellow} feeling with [anybody who was particular on that score]_{4601-anybody who was particular on that score} ; ‘ what weaknesses [he]_198-hugh ’s guilty of ; with respect to [his]_198-hugh cleanliness ! At five o’clock this morning , there [he]_198-hugh was at the pump , though [any one]_{969-any one} would think [he]_198-hugh had gone through enough , the day before yesterday , to be pretty fast asleep at that time . But no -- when [I]_187-dennis woke for a minute or two , there [he]_198-hugh was at [the pump]_{10987-the pump} , and if [you]_10988-you ’d seen [him]_198-hugh sticking them peacock ’s feathers into [his]_198-hugh hat when [he]_198-hugh ’d done washing -- ah ! [I]_187-dennis ’m_[187-dennis] sorry [he]_4602-he ’s such a imperfect character , but the best on [us]_4603-us is incomplete in some pint of view or another . ’ The subject of this dialogue and of these concluding remarks , which were uttered in a tone of philosophical meditation , was , as [the reader]_{9711-the reader} will have divined , no other than [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who , with [his]_220-barnaby flag in hand , stood sentry in the little patch of sunlight at the distant door , or walked to and fro outside , singing softly to [himself]_220-barnaby ; and keeping time to the music of some clear church bells . Whether [he]_198-hugh stood still , leaning with both hands on the flagstaff , or , bearing it upon [his]_198-hugh shoulder , paced slowly up and down , the careful arrangement of [his]_198-hugh poor dress , and [his]_198-hugh erect and lofty bearing , showed how high a sense [he]_198-hugh had of the great importance of [his]_198-hugh trust , and how happy and how proud it made [him]_198-hugh . To [Hugh]_198-hugh and [[his]_198-hugh companion , who lay in a dark corner of [the gloomy shed]_{10991-the gloomy shed}]_{10990-his companion , who lay in a dark corner of the gloomy shed} , [he]_198-hugh , and the sunlight , and the peaceful Sabbath sound to which [he]_198-hugh made response , seemed like a bright picture framed by the door , and set off by [the stable]_{7926-the stable} ’s blackness . [The whole]_{10993-the whole} formed such a contrast to [themselves]_{10993-the whole} , as [they]_{10993-the whole} lay wallowing , like some obscene animals , in [their]_{10993-the whole} squalor and wickedness on the two heaps of straw , that for a few moments [they]_{10993-the whole} looked on without speaking , and felt almost ashamed . ‘_[187-dennis] Ah ! ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh at length , carrying it off with a laugh : ‘_[187-dennis] [He]_4604-he ’s [a rare fellow]_{4605-a rare fellow} is [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , and can do more , with less rest , or meat , or drink , than any of [us]_4606-our . As to [his]_4604-he soldiering , [I]_0-i put [him]_4604-he on duty [there]_7220-there . ’ ‘_[0-i] Then there was a object in it , and a proper good one too , [I]_0-i ’ll be sworn , ’ retorted [Dennis]_187-dennis with a broad grin , and an oath of the same quality . ‘_[0-i] What was it , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’ ‘_{[9503-brother]} Why , [you]_0-i see , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , crawling a little nearer to [him]_0-i , ‘_{[9503-brother]} that [[our]_4606-our noble captain [yonder]_4610-yonder]_{4609-our noble captain yonder} , came in yesterday morning rather the worse for liquor , and was -- like [you]_0-i and [me]_0-i -- ditto last night . ’ [Dennis]_187-dennis looked to where [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} lay coiled upon a truss of hay , snoring profoundly , and nodded . ‘_{[4611-our noble captain]} And [[our]_4606-our noble captain]_{4611-our noble captain} , ’ continued [Hugh]_198-hugh with another laugh , ‘_{[4611-our noble captain]} [[our]_4606-our noble captain]_{4611-our noble captain} and [I]_0-i , have planned for to - morrow a roaring expedition , with good profit in it . ’ ‘_{[332-the papists]} Again [the Papists]_{332-the papists} ? ’ asked [Dennis]_187-dennis , rubbing [his]_187-dennis hands . ‘_{[332-the papists]} Ay , against [the Papists]_{332-the papists} -- against one of ‘ [em]_{332-the papists} at least , that some of [us]_4606-our , and [I]_{332-the papists} for one , owe a good heavy grudge to . ’_{[332-the papists]} ‘ [Not [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ’s friend that [he]_{4611-our noble captain} spoke to [us]_4606-our about in [[my]_187-dennis house]_{7186-my house}]_{10994-not muster gashford ’s friend that he spoke to us about in my house} , eh ? ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis , brimfull of pleasant expectation . ‘ [The same man]_{10996-the same man} , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ That ’s [your]_198-hugh sort , ’_[187-dennis] cried [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , gaily shaking hands with [him]_198-hugh , ‘ that ’s the kind of game . Let ’s have revenges and injuries , and all that , and [we]_4606-our shall get on twice as fast . Now [you]_198-hugh talk , indeed ! ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Ha ha ha ! [The captain]_{1059-the captain} , ’_[198-hugh] added [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘ has thoughts of carrying off [a woman in the bustle]_{10998-a woman in the bustle} , and -- ha ha ha!--and so have [I]_198-hugh ! ’_[198-hugh] [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis received this part of the scheme with a wry face , observing that as a general principle [he]_187-dennis objected to [women]_648-women altogether , as being unsafe and [slippery persons on whom there was no calculating with any certainty , and who were never in the same mind]_{4614-slippery persons on whom there was no calculating with any certainty , and who were never in the same mind} for four - and - twenty hours at a stretch . [He]_187-dennis might have expatiated on this suggestive theme at much greater length , but that it occurred to [him]_187-dennis to ask what connection existed between the proposed expedition and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s being posted at [the stable]_{7926-the stable} - door as [sentry]_4616-sentry ; to which [Hugh]_198-hugh cautiously replied in these words : ‘ Why , [the people [we]_4606-our mean to visit]_{10999-the people we mean to visit} , were [friends of]_{11000-friends of} [his]_198-hugh , once upon a time , and [I]_198-hugh know that much of [him]_198-hugh to feel pretty sure that if [he]_198-hugh thought [we]_4606-our were going to do [them]_{10999-the people we mean to visit} any harm , [he]_198-hugh ’d be [no friend to [our]_4606-our side]_{11001-no friend to our side} , but would lend a ready hand to the other . So [I]_198-hugh ’ve persuaded [him]_198-hugh ( for [I]_198-hugh know [him]_198-hugh of old ) that [Lord George]_{323-lord george} has picked [him]_4617-he out to guard [this place]_{551-this place} to - morrow while [we]_4606-our ’re_[198-hugh] away , and that it ’s a great honour -- and so [he]_4617-he ’s on duty now , and as proud of it as if [he]_4617-he was [a general]_{4618-a general} . Ha ha ! What do [you]_4619-you say to [me]_0-i for [a careful man]_{4620-a careful man} as well as [a devil of a one]_{4621-a devil of a one} ? ’ [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis exhausted [himself]_187-dennis in compliments , and then added , ‘_[4619-you] But about the expedition itself-- ’ ‘_[4619-you] About that , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘_[4619-you] [you]_4619-you shall hear all particulars from [me]_0-i and [the great captain]_{4622-the great captain} conjointly and both together -- for see , [he]_4617-he ’s waking up . Rouse [yourself]_4619-you , lion - heart . Ha ha ! Put a good face upon it , and drink again . Another hair of the dog that bit [you]_4619-you , [captain]_7793-captain ! Call for drink ! There ’s enough of gold and silver cups and candlesticks buried underneath [my]_0-i bed , ’ [he]_0-i added , rolling back the straw , and pointing to where [the ground]_{4265-the ground} was newly turned , ‘_{[7793-captain]} to pay for it , if it was a score of casks full . Drink , [captain]_7793-captain ! ’ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} received these jovial promptings with a very bad grace , being much the worse , both in mind and body , for [his]_{223-mr tappertit} two nights of debauch , and but indifferently able to stand upon [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs . With [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s assistance , however , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} contrived to stagger to the pump ; and having refreshed [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} with an abundant draught of cold water , and a copious shower of the same refreshing liquid on [his]_{223-mr tappertit} head and face , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} ordered some rum and milk to be served ; and upon that innocent beverage and some biscuits and cheese made a pretty hearty meal . That done , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} disposed [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} in an easy attitude on the ground beside [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} two companions]_{9900-his two companions} ( who were carousing after [their]_{9900-his two companions} own tastes ) , and proceeded to enlighten [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis in reference to to - morrow ’s project . That [their]_{9900-his two companions} conversation was an interesting one , was rendered manifest by its length , and by the close attention of [all three]_{9446-all three} . That it was not of an oppressively grave character , but was enlivened by various pleasantries arising out of the subject , was clear from [their]_{9900-his two companions} loud and frequent roars of laughter , which startled [Barnaby]_220-barnaby on [his]_220-barnaby post , and made [him]_220-barnaby wonder at [their]_{9900-his two companions} levity . But [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was not summoned to join [them]_{9900-his two companions} , until [they]_{9900-his two companions} had eaten , and drunk , and slept , and talked together for some hours ; not , indeed , until the twilight ; when [they]_{9900-his two companions} informed [him]_{223-mr tappertit} that [they]_{9900-his two companions} were about to make a slight demonstration in [the streets]_{448-the streets} -- just to keep [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s hands in , as it was Sunday night , and [the public]_{3042-the public} might otherwise be disappointed -- and that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was free to accompany [them]_{9900-his two companions} if [he]_{223-mr tappertit} would . Without the slightest preparation , saving that [they]_{9900-his two companions} carried clubs and wore the blue cockade , [they]_{9900-his two companions} sallied out into [the streets]_{448-the streets} ; and , with no more settled design than that of doing as much mischief as [they]_{9900-his two companions} could , paraded [them]_{9900-his two companions} at random . [Their]_{9900-his two companions} numbers rapidly increasing , [they]_{9900-his two companions} soon divided into [parties]_{11010-parties} ; and agreeing to meet by - and - by , in [the fields near [Welbeck Street]_{72-welbeck street}]_{11011-the fields near welbeck street} , scoured [the town]_{661-the town} in various directions . The largest body , and that which augmented with the greatest rapidity , was [the one to which [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby belonged]_{11013-the one to which hugh and barnaby belonged} . This took its way towards [Moorfields]_{112-moorfields} , where there was [a rich chapel]_{11014-a rich chapel} , and in which [neighbourhood]_{11015-neighbourhood} [several Catholic families]_{11016-several catholic families} were known to reside . Beginning with [the private houses so occupied]_{11017-the private houses so occupied} , [they]_{9900-his two companions} broke open the doors and windows ; and while [they]_{9900-his two companions} destroyed the furniture and left but the bare walls , made a sharp search for tools and engines of destruction , such as hammers , pokers , axes , saws , and such like instruments . [Many of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters}]_{11018-many of the rioters} made belts of cord , of handkerchiefs , or any material [they]_{11018-many of the rioters} found at hand , and wore these weapons as openly as pioneers upon a field - day . There was not the least disguise or concealment -- indeed , on this night , very little excitement or hurry . From [the chapels]_{11020-the chapels} , [they]_{9900-his two companions} tore down and took away the very altars , benches , pulpits , pews , and flooring ; from [the dwelling - houses]_{11021-the dwelling - houses} , the very wainscoting and stairs . This Sunday evening ’s recreation [they]_{9900-his two companions} pursued like [mere workmen who had a certain task to do]_{11022-mere workmen who had a certain task to do} , and did it . [Fifty resolute men]_{11023-fifty resolute men} might have turned [them]_{9900-his two companions} at any moment ; [a single company of [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers}]_{11024-a single company of soldiers} could have scattered [them]_{9900-his two companions} like dust ; but [no man]_{7346-no man} interposed , no authority restrained [them]_{9900-his two companions} , and , except by [the terrified persons who fled from [their]_{9900-his two companions} approach , [they]_{9900-his two companions} were as little heeded as if [they]_{9900-his two companions} were pursuing [their]_{9900-his two companions} lawful occupations with the utmost sobriety and good conduct]_{11027-the terrified persons who fled from their approach , they were as little heeded as if they were pursuing their lawful occupations with the utmost sobriety and good conduct} . In the same manner , [they]_{9900-his two companions} marched to [the place of rendezvous agreed upon]_{11028-the place of rendezvous agreed upon} , made great fires in [the fields]_{1785-the fields} , and reserving the most valuable of [their]_{9900-his two companions} spoils , burnt the rest . Priestly garments , images of [saints]_11030-saints , rich stuffs and ornaments , altar - furniture and household goods , were cast into the flames , and shed a glare on [the whole country round]_{11031-the whole country round} ; but [they]_{9900-his two companions} danced and howled , and roared about these fires till [they]_{9900-his two companions} were tired , and were never for an instant checked . As [the main body]_{11032-the main body} filed off from this scene of action , and passed down [Welbeck Street]_{72-welbeck street} , [they]_{9900-his two companions} came upon [Gashford]_325-gashford , who had been a witness of [their]_{9900-his two companions} proceedings , and was walking stealthily along [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} . Keeping up with [him]_325-gashford , and yet not seeming to speak , [Hugh]_198-hugh muttered in [his]_325-gashford ear : ‘_{[7793-captain]} Is this better , [master]_7428-master ? ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} No , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford . ‘_{[7428-master]} It is not . ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} What would [you]_7428-master have ? ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[7428-master]} Fevers are never at [their]_4626-their height at once . [They]_4626-their must get on by degrees . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i would have [you]_7428-master , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , pinching [his]_7428-master arm with such malevolence that [his]_325-gashford nails seemed to meet in the skin ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i would have [you]_7428-master put some meaning into [your]_7428-master work . [Fools]_4517-fools ! Can [you]_7428-master make no better bonfires than of rags and scraps ? Can [you]_7428-master burn nothing whole ? ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} A little patience , [master]_7428-master , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[7428-master]} Wait but a few hours , and [you]_7428-master shall see . Look for a redness in the sky , to - morrow night . ’ With that , [he]_198-hugh fell back into [his]_198-hugh place beside [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ; and when [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} looked after [him]_198-hugh , [both]_8313-both were lost in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . Chapter 53 The next day was ushered in by merry peals of bells , and by the firing of the Tower guns ; flags were hoisted on many of [the church]_{566-the church} - steeples ; the usual demonstrations were made in honour of the anniversary of [the King]_{7438-the king} ’s birthday ; and [every man]_{1317-every man} went about [his]_{1317-every man} pleasure or business as if [the city]_{747-the city} were in perfect order , and there were no half - smouldering embers in [its]_{747-the city} secret places , which , on the approach of night , would kindle up again and scatter ruin and dismay abroad . [The leaders of the riot , rendered still more daring by the success of last night]_{11041-the leaders of the riot , rendered still more daring by the success of last night} and by the booty [they]_{11041-the leaders of the riot , rendered still more daring by the success of last night} had acquired , kept steadily together , and only thought of implicating [the mass of [[their]_{11041-the leaders of the riot , rendered still more daring by the success of last night} followers]_{4313-their followers}]_{11042-the mass of their followers} so deeply that no hope of pardon or reward might tempt [them]_{11041-the leaders of the riot , rendered still more daring by the success of last night} to betray [[their]_{11041-the leaders of the riot , rendered still more daring by the success of last night} more notorious confederates]_{11044-their more notorious confederates} into the hands of justice . Indeed , the sense of having gone too far to be forgiven , held [the timid together]_{11045-the timid together} no less than [the bold]_{11046-the bold} . [Many who would readily have pointed out [the foremost rioters]_{11048-the foremost rioters} and given evidence against [them]_{11048-the foremost rioters}]_{11047-many who would readily have pointed out the foremost rioters and given evidence against them} , felt that escape by that means was hopeless , when [their]_{11047-many who would readily have pointed out the foremost rioters and given evidence against them} every act had been observed by [scores of [people who had taken no part in the disturbances]_{11050-people who had taken no part in the disturbances} ; who had suffered in [their]_{11047-many who would readily have pointed out the foremost rioters and given evidence against them} persons , peace , or property , by the outrages of [the mob]_{3416-the mob}]_{11049-scores of people who had taken no part in the disturbances ; who had suffered in their persons , peace , or property , by the outrages of the mob} ; who would be [most willing witnesses]_{11052-most willing witnesses} ; and whom [the government]_{9694-the government} would , no doubt , prefer to any King ’s evidence that might be offered . [Many of this class]_{11054-many of this class} had deserted [their]_{11054-many of this class} usual occupations on the Saturday morning ; [some]_1792-some had been seen by [[their]_1792-some employers]_{11056-their employers} active in the tumult ; [others]_7490-others knew [they]_7490-others must be suspected , and that [they]_7490-others would be discharged if [they]_7490-others returned ; [others]_7490-others had been desperate from the beginning , and comforted [themselves]_7490-others with the homely proverb , that , being hanged at all , [they]_7490-others might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb . [They]_7490-others all hoped and believed , in a greater or less degree , that [the government [they]_7490-others seemed to have paralysed]_{11059-the government they seemed to have paralysed} , would , in its terror , come to terms with [them]_7490-others in the end , and suffer [them]_7490-others to make [their]_7490-others own conditions . [The least sanguine among [them]_7490-others]_{11060-the least sanguine among them} reasoned with [himself]_{11060-the least sanguine among them} that , at the worst , [they]_7490-others were too many to be all punished , and that [he]_{11060-the least sanguine among them} had as good a chance of escape as [any other man]_{11061-any other man} . [The great mass]_{11062-the great mass} never reasoned or thought at all , but were stimulated by [their]_7490-others own headlong passions , by poverty , by ignorance , by the love of mischief , and the hope of plunder . One other circumstance is worthy of remark ; and that is , that from the moment of [their]_7490-others first outbreak at [Westminster]_{79-westminster} , every symptom of order or preconcerted arrangement among [them]_7490-others vanished . When [they]_7490-others divided into [parties]_{11010-parties} and ran to [different quarters of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{11064-different quarters of the town} , it was on the spontaneous suggestion of the moment . [Each party]_{11066-each party} swelled as it went along , like rivers as they roll towards [the sea]_{3017-the sea} ; [new leaders]_{11068-new leaders} sprang up as [they]_{11068-new leaders} were wanted , disappeared when the necessity was over , and reappeared at the next crisis . Each tumult took shape and form from the circumstances of the moment ; [sober workmen]_{11069-sober workmen} , going [home]_7189-home from [their]_{11069-sober workmen} day ’s labour , were seen to cast down [their]_{11069-sober workmen} baskets of tools and become [rioters]_{11071-rioters} in an instant ; [mere boys on errands]_{11072-mere boys on errands} did the like . In a word , a moral plague ran through [the city]_{747-the city} . The noise , and hurry , and excitement , had for hundreds and hundreds an attraction [they]_7490-others had no firmness to resist . The contagion spread like a dread fever : an infectious madness , as yet not near its height , seized on [new victims]_{11074-new victims} every hour , and society began to tremble at [their]_7490-others ravings . It was between two and three o’clock in the afternoon when [Gashford]_325-gashford looked into [the lair]_{11075-the lair} described in the last chapter , and seeing only [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [Dennis]_187-dennis there , inquired for [Hugh]_198-hugh . [He]_198-hugh was out , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby told [him]_198-hugh ; had gone out more than an hour ago ; and had not yet returned . ‘_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis ! ’ said [the smiling secretary]_{11076-the smiling secretary} , in [his]_{11076-the smiling secretary} smoothest voice , as [he]_{11076-the smiling secretary} sat down cross - legged on a barrel , ‘_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis ! ’ [The hangman]_{3437-the hangman} struggled into a sitting posture directly , and with [his]_{3437-the hangman} eyes wide open , looked towards [him]_187-dennis . ‘_[187-dennis] How do [you]_187-dennis do , [Dennis]_187-dennis ? ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , nodding . ‘_[187-dennis] [I]_0-i hope [you]_187-dennis have suffered no inconvenience from [your]_187-dennis late exertions , [Dennis]_187-dennis ? ’ ‘_[187-dennis] [I]_0-i always will say of [you]_187-dennis , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’ returned [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , staring at [him]_187-dennis , ‘_[0-i] that that ‘ ere quiet way of yours might almost wake [a dead man]_{8413-a dead man} . It is , ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i added , with a muttered oath -- still staring at [him]_187-dennis in a thoughtful manner--‘so awful sly ! ’ ‘_[0-i] So distinct , eh [Dennis]_187-dennis ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Distinct ! ’ [he]_0-i answered , scratching [his]_0-i head , and keeping [his]_0-i eyes upon [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} ’s face ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i seem to hear it , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , in [my]_0-i wery bones . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very glad [your]_187-dennis sense of hearing is so sharp , and that [I]_0-i succeed in making [myself]_0-i so intelligible , ’ said [Gashford]_325-gashford , in [his]_325-gashford unvarying , even tone . ‘_[0-i] Where is [[your]_325-gashford friend]_{4629-your friend} ? ’ [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis looked round as in expectation of beholding [him]_{4629-your friend} asleep upon [his]_{4629-your friend} bed of straw ; then remembering [he]_0-i had seen [him]_{4629-your friend} go out , replied : ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t say where [he]_{4629-your friend} is , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , [I]_0-i expected [him]_{4629-your friend} back afore now . [I]_0-i hope it is n’t time that [we]_4630-we was busy , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’ ‘_{[325-gashford]} Nay , ’ said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , ‘_{[325-gashford]} who should know that as well as [you]_0-i ? How can [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i , [Dennis]_187-dennis ? [You]_0-i are perfect master of [your]_0-i own actions , [you]_0-i know , and accountable to [nobody]_7945-nobody -- except sometimes to the law , eh ? ’ [Dennis]_187-dennis , who was very much baffled by the cool matter - of - course manner of this reply , recovered [his]_187-dennis self - possession on [his]_187-dennis professional pursuits being referred to , and pointing towards [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , shook [his]_187-dennis head and frowned . ‘_[0-i] Hush ! ’ cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘_[0-i] Ah ! Do hush about that , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford , ’ said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} in a low voice , ‘_{[325-gashford]} pop’lar prejudices -- [you]_0-i always forget -- well , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , [[my]_0-i lad]_{7889-my lad} , what ’s the matter ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [I]_0-i hear [him]_325-gashford coming , ’ [he]_0-i answered : ‘_[0-i] Hark ! Do [you]_0-i mark that ? That ’s [his]_325-gashford foot ! Bless [you]_0-i , [I]_0-i know [his]_325-gashford step , and [his]_325-gashford dog ’s too . [Tramp]_4633-tramp , tramp , pit - pat , on [they]_4634-they come together , and , ha ha ha!--and here [they]_4634-they are ! ’ [he]_0-i cried , joyfully welcoming [Hugh]_198-hugh with both hands , and then patting [him]_198-hugh fondly on the back , as if instead of being [the rough companion [he]_325-gashford was]_{11083-the rough companion he was} , [he]_325-gashford had been [one of the most prepossessing of [men]_624-men]_{11084-one of the most prepossessing of men} . ‘_[4634-they] Here [he]_325-gashford is , and safe too ! [I]_0-i am glad to see [him]_325-gashford back again , [old Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m [a Turk]_{10060-a turk} if [he]_325-gashford do n’t give [me]_198-hugh a warmer welcome always than [any man of sense]_{11087-any man of sense} , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , shaking hands with [him]_325-gashford with a kind of ferocious friendship , strange enough to see . ‘ How are [you]_{7570-his friend} , [boy]_7433-boy ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Hearty ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , waving [his]_220-barnaby hat . ‘ Ha ha ha ! And merry too , [Hugh]_198-hugh ! And ready to do anything for the good cause , and the right , and to help [the kind , mild , pale - faced gentleman]_{11089-the kind , mild , pale - faced gentleman} -- [the lord]_{9062-the lord} [they]_11091-they used so ill -- eh , [Hugh]_198-hugh ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Ay ! ’_{[7570-his friend]} returned [[his]_325-gashford friend]_{7570-his friend} , dropping [his]_{7570-his friend} hand , and looking at [Gashford]_325-gashford for an instant with a changed expression before [he]_325-gashford spoke to [him]_325-gashford . ‘ Good day , [master]_7428-master ! ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ And good day to [you]_198-hugh , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} replied [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , nursing [his]_325-gashford leg . ‘ And many good days -- whole years of them , [I]_{9531-the secretary} hope . [You]_198-hugh are heated . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ So would [you]_325-gashford have been , [master]_7428-master , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , wiping [his]_198-hugh face , ‘ if [you]_325-gashford ’d been running here as fast as [I]_198-hugh have . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [You]_325-gashford know the news , then ? Yes , [I]_{9531-the secretary} supposed [you]_325-gashford would have heard it . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ News ! what news ? ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ [You]_325-gashford do n’t ? ’_{[325-gashford]} cried [Gashford]_325-gashford , raising [his]_325-gashford eyebrows with an exclamation of surprise . ‘ Dear [me]_325-gashford ! Come ; then [I]_325-gashford AM the first to make [you]_198-hugh acquainted with [your]_198-hugh distinguished position , after all . Do [you]_198-hugh see [the King]_{7438-the king} ’s Arms a - top ? ’_{[325-gashford]} [he]_325-gashford smilingly asked , as [he]_325-gashford took a large paper from [his]_325-gashford pocket , unfolded it , and held it out for [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s inspection . ‘ Well ! ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ What ’s that to [me]_198-hugh ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Much . A great deal , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} replied [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} . ‘ Read it . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ [I]_198-hugh told [you]_198-hugh , the first time [I]_198-hugh saw [you]_198-hugh , that [I]_198-hugh could n’t read , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , impatiently . ‘ What in [the Devil]_{8395-the devil} ’s name ’s inside of it ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ It is a proclamation from [the King in Council]_{11096-the king in council} , ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , ‘ dated to - day , and offering a reward of five hundred pounds -- five hundred pounds is a great deal of money , and a large temptation to [some people]_{11097-some people} -- to [any one who will discover [the person or persons most active in demolishing [those chapels]_{11100-those chapels} on Saturday night]_{11099-the person or persons most active in demolishing those chapels on saturday night}]_{11098-any one who will discover the person or persons most active in demolishing those chapels on saturday night} . ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ Is that all ? ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , with an indifferent air . ‘ [I]_198-hugh knew of that . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Truly [I]_325-gashford might have known [you]_198-hugh did , ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , smiling , and folding up the document again . ‘ [[Your]_198-hugh friend]_{4629-your friend} , [I]_325-gashford might have guessed -- indeed [I]_325-gashford did guess -- was sure to tell [you]_198-hugh . ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ [[My]_198-hugh friend]_{1009-my friend} ! ’_[198-hugh] stammered [Hugh]_198-hugh , with an unsuccessful effort to appear surprised . ‘ [What friend]_{11103-what friend} ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Tut tut -- do [you]_198-hugh suppose [I]_325-gashford do n’t know where [you]_198-hugh have been ? ’_{[325-gashford]} retorted [Gashford]_325-gashford , rubbing [his]_325-gashford hands , and beating the back of one on the palm of the other , and looking at [him]_198-hugh with a cunning eye . ‘ How dull [you]_198-hugh think [me]_198-hugh ! Shall [I]_198-hugh say [his]_{1009-my friend} name ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ No , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , with a hasty glance towards [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ [You]_{9531-the secretary} have also heard from [him]_{1009-my friend} , no doubt , ’_{[9531-the secretary]} resumed [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , after a moment ’s pause , ‘ that [the rioters who have been taken]_{11104-the rioters who have been taken} ( [poor fellows]_{11105-poor fellows} ) are committed for trial , and that [some very active witnesses]_{11106-some very active witnesses} have had the temerity to appear against [them]_{11104-the rioters who have been taken} . Among others-- ’_[198-hugh] and here [he]_198-hugh clenched [his]_198-hugh teeth , as if [he]_198-hugh would suppress by force some violent words that rose upon [his]_198-hugh tongue ; and spoke very slowly . ‘ Among others , [a gentleman who saw the work going on in [Warwick Street]_{110-warwick street}]_{11107-a gentleman who saw the work going on in warwick street} ; [a Catholic gentleman]_{10261-a catholic gentleman} ; one [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh would have prevented [his]_198-hugh uttering the word , but it was out already . Hearing the name , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby turned swiftly round . ‘ Duty , duty , [bold Barnaby]_220-barnaby ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , assuming [his]_198-hugh wildest and most rapid manner , and thrusting into [his]_198-hugh hand [his]_198-hugh staff and flag which leant against the wall . ‘ Mount guard without loss of time , for [we]_11109-we are off upon [our]_11109-we expedition . Up , [Dennis]_187-dennis , and get ready ! Take care that [no one]_{7986-no one} turns the straw upon [my]_370-sharp bed , brave [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ; [we]_11109-we know what ’s underneath it -- eh ? Now , [master]_7428-master , quick ! What [you]_7428-master have to say , say speedily , for [the little captain]_{11112-the little captain} and [a cluster of ‘_[370-sharp] em]_{11113-a cluster of ‘ em} are in [the fields]_{1785-the fields} , and only waiting for [us]_4640-us . [Sharp]_370-sharp ’s the word , and strike ’s the action . Quick ! ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was not proof against this bustle and despatch . The look of mingled astonishment and anger which had appeared in [his]_220-barnaby face when [he]_220-barnaby turned towards [them]_4640-us , faded from it as the words passed from [his]_220-barnaby memory , like breath from a polished mirror ; and grasping the weapon which [Hugh]_198-hugh forced upon [him]_220-barnaby , [he]_220-barnaby proudly took [his]_220-barnaby station at the door , beyond [their]_4640-us hearing . ‘_[4641-you] [You]_4641-you might have spoiled [our]_4640-us plans , [master]_7428-master , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[4641-you] [YOU]_4641-you , too , of [all men]_{823-all men} ! ’ ‘_[4641-you] Who would have supposed that [HE]_4644-he would be so quick ? ’ urged [Gashford]_325-gashford . ‘_[4644-he] [He]_4644-he ’s as quick sometimes -- [I]_0-i do n’t mean with [his]_4644-he hands , for that [you]_4641-you know , but with [his]_4644-he head -- as [you]_4641-you or [any man]_{1392-any man} , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis , it ’s time [we]_4640-us were going ; [they]_4646-my ’re waiting for [us]_4640-us ; [I]_4646-my came to tell [you]_187-dennis . Reach [me]_4646-my [my]_4646-my stick and belt . Here ! Lend a hand , [master]_7428-master . Fling this over [my]_4646-my shoulder , and buckle it behind , will [you]_7428-master ? ’_[4646-my] ‘ Brisk as ever ! ’_{[9531-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} , adjusting it for [him]_4644-he as [he]_4644-he desired . ‘ [A man]_{7264-a man} need be brisk to - day ; there ’s brisk work a - foot . ’_{[9531-the secretary]} ‘ There is , is there ? ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford . [He]_325-gashford said it with such a provoking assumption of ignorance , that [Hugh]_198-hugh , looking over [his]_198-hugh shoulder and angrily down upon [him]_325-gashford , replied : ‘ Is there ! [You]_325-gashford know there is ! Who knows better than [you]_7428-master , [master]_7428-master , that the first great step to be taken is to make examples of [these witnesses]_{11117-these witnesses} , and frighten [all men]_{823-all men} from appearing against [us]_11119-we or any of [our]_11119-we body , any more ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ There ’s one [we]_11119-we know of , ’_{[325-gashford]} returned [Gashford]_325-gashford , with an expressive smile , ‘ who is at least as well informed upon that subject as [you]_198-hugh or [I.]_325-gashford ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ If [we]_11119-we mean [the same gentleman]_{11120-the same gentleman} , as [I]_198-hugh suppose [we]_11119-we do , ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh rejoined softly , ‘ [I]_198-hugh tell [you]_325-gashford this -- [he]_{11120-the same gentleman} ’s as good and quick information about everything as-- ’_[198-hugh] here [he]_198-hugh paused and looked round , as if to make sure that [the person in question]_{4648-the person in question} was not within hearing , ‘ as [Old Nick]_{371-old nick} [himself]_{371-old nick} . Have [you]_325-gashford done that , [master]_7428-master ? How slow [you]_325-gashford are ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ It ’s quite fast now , ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford , rising . ‘ [I]_325-gashford say -- [you]_325-gashford did n’t find that [[your]_325-gashford friend]_{4629-your friend} disapproved of to - day ’s little expedition ? Ha ha ha ! It is fortunate it jumps so well with the witness policy ; for , once planned , it must have been carried out . And now [you]_325-gashford are going , eh ? ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ Now [we]_11123-we are going , [master]_7428-master ! ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh replied . ‘ Any parting words ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Oh dear , no , ’_{[325-gashford]} said [Gashford]_325-gashford sweetly . ‘ None ! ’_{[325-gashford]} ‘ [You]_325-gashford ’re_[198-hugh] sure ? ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , nudging [the grinning Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_[198-hugh] Quite sure , eh , [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ? ’ chuckled [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . [Gashford]_325-gashford paused a moment , struggling with [his]_325-gashford caution and [his]_325-gashford malice ; then putting [himself]_325-gashford between [the two men]_{11126-the two men} , and laying a hand upon the arm of [each]_2672-each , said , in a cramped whisper : ‘_{[325-gashford]} Do not , [[my]_0-i good friends]_{4649-my good friends} -- [I]_0-i am sure [you]_{4649-my good friends} will not -- forget [our]_4650-our talk one night -- in [[your]_{4649-my good friends} house]_{8403-your house} , [Dennis]_187-dennis -- about [this person]_{1084-this person} . No mercy , no quarter , no two beams of [[his]_{1084-this person} house]_{7259-his house} to be left standing where [the builder]_{1615-the builder} placed them ! Fire , the saying goes , is [a good servant]_{4655-a good servant} , but [a bad master]_{4656-a bad master} . Make it _ [[his]_{1084-this person} _ master]_{4657-his _ master} ; [he]_{1084-this person} deserves no better . But [I]_0-i am sure [you]_{4649-my good friends} will be firm , [I]_0-i am sure [you]_{4649-my good friends} will be very resolute , [I]_0-i am sure [you]_{4649-my good friends} will remember that [he]_{1084-this person} thirsts for [your]_{4649-my good friends} lives , and those of all [[your]_{4649-my good friends} brave companions]_{4658-your brave companions} . If [you]_{4649-my good friends} ever acted like [staunch fellows]_{4659-staunch fellows} , [you]_{4649-my good friends} will do so to - day . Wo n’t [you]_{4649-my good friends} , [Dennis]_187-dennis -- won’t [you]_{4649-my good friends} , [Hugh]_198-hugh ? ’ [The two]_{8042-the two} looked at [him]_198-hugh , and at [each other]_{7381-each other} ; then bursting into a roar of laughter , brandished [their]_{8042-the two} staves above [their]_{8042-the two} heads , shook hands , and hurried out . When [they]_{8042-the two} had been gone a little time , [Gashford]_325-gashford followed . [They]_{8042-the two} were yet in sight , and hastening to that part of the adjacent fields in which [[their]_{8042-the two} fellows]_{8893-their fellows} had already mustered ; [Hugh]_198-hugh was looking back , and flourishing [his]_198-hugh hat to [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who , delighted with [his]_220-barnaby trust , replied in the same way , and then resumed [his]_220-barnaby pacing up and down before [the stable]_{7926-the stable} - door , where [his]_220-barnaby feet had worn a path already . And when [Gashford]_325-gashford [himself]_325-gashford was far distant , and looked back for the last time , [he]_325-gashford was still walking to and fro , with the same measured tread ; the most devoted and [the blithest champion that ever maintained a post]_{11132-the blithest champion that ever maintained a post} , and felt [his]_325-gashford heart lifted up with a brave sense of duty , and determination to defend it to the last . Smiling at the simplicity of [the poor idiot]_{11133-the poor idiot} , [Gashford]_325-gashford betook [himself]_325-gashford to [Welbeck Street]_{72-welbeck street} by a different path from that which [he]_325-gashford knew [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} would take , and sitting down behind a curtain in one of the upper windows of [[Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} ’s house]_{11135-lord george gordon ’s house} , waited impatiently for [their]_{10784-the rioters} coming . [They]_{10784-the rioters} were so long , that although [he]_325-gashford knew it had been settled [they]_{10784-the rioters} should come that way , [he]_325-gashford had a misgiving [they]_{10784-the rioters} must have changed [their]_{10784-the rioters} plans and taken some other route . But at length the roar of voices was heard in [the neighbouring fields]_{11136-the neighbouring fields} , and soon afterwards [they]_{10784-the rioters} came thronging past , in a great body . However , [they]_{10784-the rioters} were not all , nor nearly all , in one body , but were , as [he]_325-gashford soon found , divided into four parties , each of which stopped before [the house]_{7210-the house} to give three cheers , and then went on ; [the leaders]_{11138-the leaders} crying out in what direction [they]_{11138-the leaders} were going , and calling on [the spectators]_{1169-the spectators} to join [them]_{11138-the leaders} . [The first detachment]_{11140-the first detachment} , carrying , by way of banners , some relics of the havoc [they]_{10784-the rioters} had made in [Moorfields]_{112-moorfields} , proclaimed that [they]_{10784-the rioters} were on [their]_{10784-the rioters} way to [Chelsea]_43-chelsea , whence [they]_{10784-the rioters} would return in the same order , to make of the spoil [they]_{10784-the rioters} bore , a great bonfire , near at hand . [The second]_{11141-the second} gave out that [they]_{10784-the rioters} were bound for [Wapping]_113-wapping , to destroy [a chapel]_{11142-a chapel} ; the third , that [their]_{10784-the rioters} place of destination was [East Smithfield]_{114-east smithfield} , and [their]_{10784-the rioters} object the same . All this was done in broad , bright , summer day . [Gay carriages]_{11143-gay carriages} and chairs stopped to let [them]_{11138-the leaders} pass , or turned back to avoid [them]_{11138-the leaders} ; [people on foot]_{11144-people on foot} stood aside in doorways , or perhaps knocked and begged permission to stand at a window , or in [the hall]_{10216-the hall} , until [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} had passed : but [nobody]_7945-nobody interfered with [them]_{11138-the leaders} ; and when [they]_{11138-the leaders} had gone by , everything went on as usual . There still remained [the fourth body]_{11148-the fourth body} , and for that [the secretary]_{9531-the secretary} looked with a most intense eagerness . At last it came up . It was numerous , and composed of [picked men]_{11150-picked men} ; for as [he]_{9531-the secretary} gazed down among [them]_{11138-the leaders} , [he]_{9531-the secretary} recognised many upturned faces which [he]_{9531-the secretary} knew well -- those of [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , [Hugh]_198-hugh , and [Dennis]_187-dennis in the front , of course . [They]_{11138-the leaders} halted and cheered , as [the others]_{1071-the others} had done ; but when [they]_{11138-the leaders} moved again , [they]_{11138-the leaders} did not , like [them]_{11138-the leaders} , proclaim what design [they]_{11138-the leaders} had . [Hugh]_198-hugh merely raised [his]_198-hugh hat upon the bludgeon [he]_198-hugh carried , and glancing at [a spectator on the opposite side of the way]_{11152-a spectator on the opposite side of the way} , was gone . [Gashford]_325-gashford followed the direction of [his]_325-gashford glance instinctively , and saw , standing on [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} , and wearing the blue cockade , [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} . [He]_325-gashford held [his]_325-gashford hat an inch or two above [his]_325-gashford head , to propitiate [the mob]_{3416-the mob} ; and , resting gracefully on [his]_325-gashford cane , smiling pleasantly , and displaying [his]_325-gashford dress and person to the very best advantage , looked on in the most tranquil state imaginable . For all that , and quick and dexterous as [he]_325-gashford was , [Gashford]_325-gashford had seen [him]_325-gashford recognise [Hugh]_198-hugh with the air of [a patron]_{11155-a patron} . [He]_325-gashford had no longer any eyes for [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , but fixed [his]_325-gashford keen regards upon [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . [He]_325-gashford stood in the same place and posture until [the last man in the concourse]_{11157-the last man in the concourse} had turned the corner of [the street]_{780-the street} ; then very deliberately took the blue cockade out of [his]_325-gashford hat ; put it carefully in [his]_325-gashford pocket , ready for the next emergency ; refreshed [himself]_325-gashford with a pinch of snuff ; put up [his]_325-gashford box ; and was walking slowly off , when [a passing carriage]_{3532-a passing carriage} stopped , and [a lady]_{11160-a lady} ’s hand let down the glass . [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ’s hat was off again immediately . After a minute ’s conversation at the carriage - window , in which it was apparent that [he]_325-gashford was vastly entertaining on the subject of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , [he]_325-gashford stepped lightly in , and was driven away . [The secretary]_{9531-the secretary} smiled , but [he]_325-gashford had other thoughts to dwell upon , and soon dismissed the topic . Dinner was brought [him]_325-gashford , but [he]_325-gashford sent it down untasted ; and , in restless pacings up and down [the room]_{462-the room} , and constant glances at the clock , and many futile efforts to sit down and read , or go to sleep , or look out of the window , consumed four weary hours . When the dial told [him]_325-gashford thus much time had crept away , [he]_325-gashford stole [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} to [the top of [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{11165-the top of the house} , and coming out upon the roof sat down , with [his]_325-gashford face towards the east . Heedless of the fresh air that blew upon [his]_325-gashford heated brow , of the pleasant meadows from which [he]_325-gashford turned , of the piles of roofs and chimneys upon which [he]_325-gashford looked , of the smoke and rising mist [he]_325-gashford vainly sought to pierce , of the shrill cries of [children]_{7942-children} at [their]_{7942-children} evening sports , the distant hum and turmoil of [the town]_{661-the town} , the cheerful country breath that rustled past to meet it , and to droop , and die ; [he]_325-gashford watched , and watched , till it was dark save for the specks of light that twinkled in [the streets below]_{11169-the streets below} and far away -- and , as the darkness deepened , strained [his]_325-gashford gaze and grew more eager yet . ‘_[198-hugh] Nothing but gloom in that direction , still ! ’ [he]_325-gashford muttered restlessly . ‘_[355-dog] [Dog]_355-dog ! where is the redness in the sky , [you]_355-dog promised [me]_0-i ! ’ Chapter 54 Rumours of the prevailing disturbances had , by this time , begun to be pretty generally circulated through [[the towns]_{11170-the towns} and villages round [London]_2-london]_{11171-the towns and villages round london} , and the tidings were everywhere received with that appetite for the marvellous and love of the terrible which have probably been among the natural characteristics of [mankind]_7745-mankind since the creation of [the world]_{511-the world} . These accounts , however , appeared , to [many persons]_{3941-many persons} at that day -- as [they]_{3941-many persons} would to [us]_11175-us at the present , but that [we]_11175-us know [them]_{3941-many persons} to be matter of history -- so monstrous and improbable , that [a great number of those who were resident at a distance , and who were credulous enough on other points]_{11176-a great number of those who were resident at a distance , and who were credulous enough on other points} , were really unable to bring [their]_{11176-a great number of those who were resident at a distance , and who were credulous enough on other points} minds to believe that such things could be ; and rejected the intelligence [they]_{11176-a great number of those who were resident at a distance , and who were credulous enough on other points} received on all hands , as wholly fabulous and absurd . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} -- not so much , perhaps , on account of [his]_{194-mr willet} having argued and settled the matter with [himself]_{194-mr willet} , as by reason of [his]_{194-mr willet} constitutional obstinacy -- was one of [those who positively refused to entertain the current topic]_{11177-those who positively refused to entertain the current topic} for a moment . On this very evening , and perhaps at the very time when [Gashford]_325-gashford kept [his]_325-gashford solitary watch , [old John]_{342-sir john} was so red in the face with perpetually shaking [his]_{342-sir john} head in contradiction of [[his]_{342-sir john} three ancient cronies]_{11178-his three ancient cronies} and [pot companions]_{11179-pot companions} , that [he]_{342-sir john} was quite a phenomenon to behold , and lighted up [the Maypole Porch]_{11180-the maypole porch} wherein [they]_11181-they sat together , like a monstrous carbuncle in a fairy tale . ‘_[355-dog] Do [you]_4660-you think , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , looking hard at [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon -- for it was [his]_205-solomon custom in cases of personal altercation to fasten upon [the smallest man in the]_{11182-the smallest man in the} party--‘do [you]_4660-you think , [sir]_7320-sir , that [I]_4660-you ’m_[4660-you] [a born fool]_{4662-a born fool} ? ’ ‘_{[4662-a born fool]} No , no , [Johnny]_259-johnny , ’ returned [Solomon]_205-solomon , looking round upon the little circle of which [he]_205-solomon formed a part : ‘_[259-johnny] [We]_4663-we all know better than that . [You]_259-johnny ’re [no fool]_{11184-no fool} , [Johnny]_259-johnny . No , no ! ’_[259-johnny] [Mr Cobb]_{308-mr cobb} and [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} shook [their]_4664-you heads in unison , muttering , ‘ No , no , [Johnny]_259-johnny , not [you]_259-johnny ! ’_{[204-mr parkes]} But as such compliments had usually the effect of making [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} rather more dogged than before , [he]_{194-mr willet} surveyed [them]_4664-you with a look of deep disdain , and returned for answer : ‘ Then what do [you]_4664-you mean by coming [here]_7326-here , and telling [me]_{194-mr willet} that this evening [you]_4664-you ’re_{[194-mr willet]} a - going to walk up to [London]_2-london together -- [you]_4664-you three -- [you]_4664-you -- and have the evidence of [your]_4664-you own senses ? An’t , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , putting [his]_{194-mr willet} pipe in [his]_{194-mr willet} mouth with an air of solemn disgust , ‘_[259-johnny] an’t the evidence of [MY]_0-i senses enough for [you]_4664-you ? ’ ‘_[259-johnny] But [we]_4665-we have n’t got it , [Johnny]_259-johnny , ’ pleaded [Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} , humbly . ‘_[259-johnny] [You]_{194-mr willet} have n’t got it , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ repeated [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , eyeing [him]_{204-mr parkes} from top to toe . ‘_{[194-mr willet]} [You]_{194-mr willet} have n’t got it , [sir]_7320-sir ? [You]_{194-mr willet} HAVE got it , [sir]_7320-sir . Do n’t [I]_0-i tell [you]_{194-mr willet} that [His]_4669-his blessed Majesty [King George the Third]_{4670-king george the third} would no more stand a rioting and rollicking in [[his]_4669-his streets]_{4671-his streets} , than [he]_4669-his ’d stand being crowed over by [[his]_4669-his own Parliament]_{4672-his own parliament} ? ’ ‘_[259-johnny] Yes , [Johnny]_259-johnny , but that ’s [your]_259-johnny sense -- not [your]_259-johnny senses , ’ said the adventurous [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} . ‘_[259-johnny] How do [you]_{194-mr willet} know ? ’ retorted [John]_{342-sir john} with great dignity . ‘_{[194-mr willet]} [You]_{194-mr willet} ’re [a contradicting pretty free]_{11186-a contradicting pretty free} , [you]_{194-mr willet} are , [sir]_7320-sir . How do [YOU]_{194-mr willet} know which it is ? [I]_259-johnny ’m_[259-johnny] not aware [I]_0-i ever told [you]_{194-mr willet} , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ [Mr Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} , finding [himself]_{204-mr parkes} in the position of having got into metaphysics without exactly seeing [his]_{204-mr parkes} way out of [them]_11188-them , stammered forth an apology and retreated from the argument . There then ensued a silence of some ten minutes or a quarter of an hour , at the expiration of which period [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} was observed to rumble and shake with laughter , and presently remarked , in reference to [[his]_{194-mr willet} late adversary]_{11189-his late adversary} , ‘_[7320-sir] that [he]_7320-sir hoped [he]_7320-sir had tackled [him]_7320-sir enough . ’ Thereupon [Messrs Cobb]_{372-messrs cobb} and [Daisy]_205-solomon laughed , and nodded , and [Parkes]_{204-mr parkes} was looked upon as thoroughly and effectually put down . ‘_[7320-sir] Do [you]_{194-mr willet} suppose if all this was true , that [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} would be constantly away from [home]_7189-home , as [he]_{206-mr haredale} is ? ’ said [John]_{342-sir john} , after another silence . ‘_{[194-mr willet]} Do [you]_{194-mr willet} think [he]_{206-mr haredale} would n’t be afraid to leave [[his]_{206-mr haredale} house]_{7259-his house} with [[them]_4676-them two young women in [it]_{7259-his house}]_{4677-them two young women in it} , and only a couple of [men]_624-men , or so ? ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} Ay , but then [you]_{194-mr willet} know , ’ returned [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , ‘_{[194-mr willet]} [[his]_{206-mr haredale} house]_{7259-his house} is a goodish way out of [London]_2-london , and [they]_4676-them do say that [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} wo n’t go more than two miles , or three at the farthest , off the stones . Besides , [you]_{194-mr willet} know , [some of [the Catholic gentlefolks]_{4682-the catholic gentlefolks}]_{4681-some of the catholic gentlefolks} have actually sent trinkets and suchlike down here for safety -- at least , so the story goes . ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} The story goes ! ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} testily . ‘_[7320-sir] Yes , [sir]_7320-sir . The story goes that [you]_7320-sir saw [a ghost last March]_{4684-a ghost last march} . But [nobody]_7945-nobody believes it . ’ ‘_{[7945-nobody]} Well ! ’ said [Solomon]_205-solomon , rising , to divert the attention of [[his]_205-solomon two friends]_{9460-his two friends} , who tittered at this retort : ‘_{[7945-nobody]} believed or disbelieved , it ’s true ; and true or not , if [we]_4686-we mean to go to [London]_2-london , [we]_4686-we must be going at once . So shake hands , [Johnny]_259-johnny , and good night . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall shake hands , ’ returned [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} , putting [his]_0-i into [his]_0-i pockets , ‘_[0-i] with [no man]_{7346-no man} as goes to [London]_2-london on such nonsensical errands . ’ [The three cronies]_{11192-the three cronies} were therefore reduced to the necessity of shaking [his]_{439-the landlord} elbows ; having performed that ceremony , and brought from [the house]_{7210-the house} [their]_{11192-the three cronies} hats , and sticks , and greatcoats , [they]_{11192-the three cronies} bade [him]_{439-the landlord} good night and departed ; promising to bring [him]_{439-the landlord} on the morrow full and true accounts of the real state of [the city]_{747-the city} , and if it were quiet , to give [him]_{439-the landlord} the full merit of [his]_{439-the landlord} victory . [John Willet]_193-john looked after [them]_{11192-the three cronies} , as [they]_{11192-the three cronies} plodded along [the road]_{621-the road} in the rich glow of a summer evening ; and knocking the ashes out of [his]_{439-the landlord} pipe , laughed inwardly at [their]_{11192-the three cronies} folly , until [his]_{439-the landlord} sides were sore . When [he]_{439-the landlord} had quite exhausted [himself]_{439-the landlord} -- which took some time , for [he]_{439-the landlord} laughed as slowly as [he]_{439-the landlord} thought and spoke -- [he]_{439-the landlord} sat [himself]_{439-the landlord} comfortably with [his]_{439-the landlord} back to [the house]_{7210-the house} , put [his]_{439-the landlord} legs upon the bench , then [his]_{439-the landlord} apron over [his]_{439-the landlord} face , and fell sound asleep . How long [he]_{439-the landlord} slept , matters not ; but it was for no brief space , for when [he]_{439-the landlord} awoke , the rich light had faded , the sombre hues of night were falling fast upon the landscape , and a few bright stars were already twinkling overhead . The birds were all at roost , the daisies on the green had closed their fairy hoods , the honeysuckle twining round [the porch]_{700-the porch} exhaled its perfume in a twofold degree , as though it lost its coyness at that silent time and loved to shed its fragrance on the night ; the ivy scarcely stirred its deep green leaves . How tranquil , and how beautiful it was ! Was there no sound in the air , besides the gentle rustling of the trees and the grasshopper ’s merry chirp ? Hark ! Something very faint and distant , not unlike the murmuring in a [sea - shell]_{11198-sea - shell} . Now it grew louder , fainter now , and now it altogether died away . Presently , it came again , subsided , came once more , grew louder , fainter -- swelled into a roar . It was on [the road]_{621-the road} , and varied with its windings . All at once it burst into a distinct sound -- the voices , and the tramping feet of [many men]_{11200-many men} . It is questionable whether old [John Willet]_193-john , even then , would have thought of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} but for the cries of [[his]_193-john cook]_{7950-his cook} and [housemaid]_{11203-housemaid} , who ran screaming [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} and locked [themselves]_{11205-themselves} into one of [the old garrets,--shrieking]_{11206-the old garrets,--shrieking} dismally when [they]_{11205-themselves} had done so , by way of rendering [their]_{11205-themselves} place of refuge perfectly secret and secure . [These two females]_{11207-these two females} did afterwards depone that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} in [his]_193-john consternation uttered but one word , and called that up the stairs in a stentorian voice , six distinct times . But as this word was a monosyllable , which , however inoffensive when applied to the quadruped it denotes , is highly reprehensible when used in connection with [females of unimpeachable character]_{11208-females of unimpeachable character} , [many persons]_{3941-many persons} were inclined to believe that [the young women]_{11210-the young women} laboured under some hallucination caused by excessive fear ; and that [their]_{11210-the young women} ears deceived [them]_{11210-the young women} . Be this as it may , [John Willet]_193-john , in whom the very uttermost extent of dull - headed perplexity supplied the place of courage , stationed [himself]_193-john in [the porch]_{700-the porch} , and waited for [their]_{11210-the young women} coming up . Once , it dimly occurred to [him]_193-john that there was a kind of door to [the house]_{7210-the house} , which had a lock and bolts ; and at the same time some shadowy ideas of shutters to the lower windows , flitted through [his]_193-john brain . But [he]_193-john stood stock still , looking down [the road]_{621-the road} in the direction in which the noise was rapidly advancing , and did not so much as take [his]_193-john hands out of [his]_193-john pockets . [He]_193-john had not to wait long . A dark mass , looming through a cloud of dust , soon became visible ; [the mob]_{3416-the mob} quickened [their]_{3416-the mob} pace ; shouting and whooping like savages , [they]_{3416-the mob} came rushing on pell mell ; and in a few seconds [he]_193-john was bandied from hand to hand , in the heart of [a crowd of men]_{11215-a crowd of men} . ‘_[236-halloa] [Halloa]_236-halloa ! ’ cried a voice [he]_193-john knew , as [the man who spoke]_{11216-the man who spoke} came cleaving through [the throng]_{10195-the throng} . ‘_[236-halloa] Where is [he]_236-halloa ? Give [him]_236-halloa to [me]_0-i . Do n’t hurt [him]_236-halloa . How now , [old Jack]_259-johnny ! [Ha]_4688-ha ha ha ! ’ [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} looked at [him]_193-john , and saw it was [Hugh]_198-hugh ; but [he]_193-john said nothing , and thought nothing . ‘_[4688-ha] [These lads]_{4689-these lads} are thirsty and must drink ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , thrusting [him]_193-john back towards [the house]_{7210-the house} . ‘_[259-johnny] Bustle , [Jack]_259-johnny , bustle . Show [us]_4690-us the best -- the very best -- the over - proof that [you]_259-johnny keep for [your]_259-johnny own drinking , [Jack]_259-johnny ! ’ [John]_193-john faintly articulated the words , ‘_[259-johnny] Who ’s to pay ? ’ ‘_[236-halloa] [He]_236-halloa says “ Who ’s to pay ? ” ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , with a roar of laughter which was loudly echoed by [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . Then turning to [John]_193-john , [he]_236-halloa added , ‘_[236-halloa] Pay ! Why , [nobody]_7945-nobody . ’ [John]_193-john stared round at [the mass of faces]_{11220-the mass of faces} -- [some grinning , some fierce , some lighted up by torches]_{11221-some grinning , some fierce , some lighted up by torches} , some indistinct , some dusky and shadowy : [some]_1792-some looking at [him]_193-john , some at [[his]_193-john house]_{7259-his house} , [some]_1792-some at [each other]_{7381-each other} -- and while [he]_193-john was , as [he]_193-john thought , in the very act of doing so , found [himself]_193-john , without any consciousness of having moved , in the bar ; sitting down in an arm - chair , and watching the destruction of [[his]_193-john property]_{11226-his property} , as if it were some queer play or entertainment , of an astonishing and stupefying nature , but having no reference to [himself]_193-john -- that [he]_193-john could make out -- at all . Yes . Here was [the bar]_{8134-the bar} -- [the bar that the boldest never entered without special invitation]_{11228-the bar that the boldest never entered without special invitation} -- [the sanctuary]_{11229-the sanctuary} , the mystery , [the hallowed ground]_{11230-the hallowed ground} : [here]_7326-here [it]_{8134-the bar} was , crammed with [men]_624-men , clubs , sticks , torches , pistols ; filled with a deafening noise , oaths , shouts , screams , hootings ; changed all at once into [a bear - garden]_{11233-a bear - garden} , [a madhouse]_{11234-a madhouse} , [an infernal temple]_{11235-an infernal temple} : [men]_624-men darting in and out , by door and window , smashing the glass , turning the taps , drinking liquor out of China punchbowls , sitting astride of casks , smoking private and personal pipes , cutting down the sacred grove of lemons , hacking and hewing at the celebrated cheese , breaking open inviolable drawers , putting things in [their]_624-men pockets which did n’t belong to [them]_624-men , dividing [his]_193-john own money before [his]_193-john own eyes , wantonly wasting , breaking , pulling down and tearing up : nothing quiet , nothing private : [men]_624-men everywhere -- above , below , overhead , in [the bedrooms]_{3241-the bedrooms} , in [the kitchen]_{2032-the kitchen} , in [the yard]_{11240-the yard} , in [the stables]_{9465-the stables} -- clambering in at windows when there were doors wide open ; dropping out of windows when the stairs were handy ; leaping over [the bannisters]_{10763-the bannisters} into [chasms of passages]_{11243-chasms of passages} : new faces and figures presenting [themselves]_624-men every instant -- some yelling , some singing , some fighting , some breaking glass and crockery , some laying the dust with the liquor [they]_624-men could n’t drink , some ringing the bells till [they]_624-men pulled [them]_624-men down , others beating [them]_624-men with pokers till [they]_624-men beat [them]_624-men into fragments : [more men]_{11244-more men} still -- more , more , more -- swarming on like insects : noise , smoke , light , darkness , frolic , anger , laughter , groans , plunder , fear , and ruin ! Nearly all the time while [John]_193-john looked on at this bewildering scene , [Hugh]_198-hugh kept near [him]_193-john ; and though [he]_198-hugh was [the loudest , wildest , most destructive villain there]_{11245-the loudest , wildest , most destructive villain there} , [he]_198-hugh saved [[his]_198-hugh old master]_{10934-his old master} ’s bones a score of times . Nay , even when [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , excited by liquor , came up , and in assertion of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} prerogative politely kicked [John Willet]_193-john on the shins , [Hugh]_198-hugh bade [him]_193-john return the compliment ; and if [old John]_193-john had had sufficient presence of mind to understand this whispered direction , and to profit by it , [he]_193-john might no doubt , under [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s protection , have done so with impunity . At length [the band]_{11247-the band} began to reassemble outside [the house]_{7210-the house} , and to call to [those within]_{3410-those within} , to join [them]_{11247-the band} , for [they]_{11247-the band} were losing time . These murmurs increasing , and attaining a high pitch , [Hugh]_198-hugh , and [some of [those who yet lingered in the bar]_{11251-those who yet lingered in the bar} , and who plainly were [the leaders of [the troop]_{11253-the troop}]_{11252-the leaders of the troop}]_{11250-some of those who yet lingered in the bar , and who plainly were the leaders of the troop} , took counsel together , apart , as to what was to be done with [John]_193-john , to keep [him]_193-john quiet until [their]_{11247-the band} Chigwell work was over . [Some]_1792-some proposed to set [the house]_{7210-the house} on fire and leave [him]_193-john in [it]_{7210-the house} ; [others]_7490-others , that [he]_193-john should be reduced to a state of temporary insensibility , by knocking on the head ; [others]_7490-others , that [he]_193-john should be sworn to sit where [he]_193-john was until to - morrow at the same hour ; [others]_7490-others again , that [he]_193-john should be gagged and taken off with [them]_7490-others , under a sufficient guard . All these propositions being overruled , it was concluded , at last , to bind [him]_193-john in [his]_193-john chair , and the word was passed for [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_{[7945-nobody]} Look’ee here , [Jack]_259-johnny ! ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , striding up to [him]_259-johnny : ‘_[259-johnny] [We]_4692-we are going to tie [you]_259-johnny , hand and foot , but otherwise [you]_259-johnny wo n’t be hurt . D’ye hear ? ’ [John Willet]_193-john looked at [another man]_{3154-another man} , as if [he]_193-john did n’t know which was [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} , and muttered something about an ordinary every Sunday at two o’clock . ‘_[259-johnny] [You]_259-johnny wo n’t be hurt [I]_0-i tell [you]_259-johnny , [Jack]_259-johnny -- do [you]_259-johnny hear [me]_0-i ? ’ roared [Hugh]_198-hugh , impressing the assurance upon [him]_259-johnny by means of a heavy blow on the back . ‘_[259-johnny] [He]_259-johnny ’s so dead scared , [he]_259-johnny ’s woolgathering , [I]_0-i think . Give [him]_259-johnny a drop of something to drink here . Hand over , one of [you]_259-johnny . ’ A glass of liquor being passed forward , [Hugh]_198-hugh poured the contents down [old John]_193-john ’s throat . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} feebly smacked [his]_{194-mr willet} lips , thrust [his]_{194-mr willet} hand into [his]_{194-mr willet} pocket , and inquired what was to pay ; adding , as [he]_{194-mr willet} looked vacantly round , that [he]_{194-mr willet} believed there was a trifle of broken glass-- ‘_[259-johnny] [He]_259-johnny ’s out of [his]_259-johnny senses for the time , it ’s [my]_0-i belief , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , after shaking [him]_259-johnny , without any visible effect upon [his]_259-johnny system , until [his]_259-johnny keys rattled in [his]_259-johnny pocket . ‘_[259-johnny] Where ’s that [Dennis]_187-dennis ? ’ The word was again passed , and presently [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , with a long cord bound about [his]_187-dennis middle , something after the manner of [a friar]_{11261-a friar} , came hurrying in , attended by [a body - guard of half - a - dozen of [[his]_187-dennis men]_{11263-his men}]_{11262-a body - guard of half - a - dozen of his men} . ‘_[187-dennis] Come ! Be alive here ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , stamping [his]_198-hugh foot upon the ground . ‘_[187-dennis] Make haste ! ’ [Dennis]_187-dennis , with a wink and a nod , unwound the cord from about [his]_187-dennis person , and raising [his]_187-dennis eyes to the ceiling , looked all over [it]_7326-here , and round the walls and cornice , with a curious eye ; then shook [his]_187-dennis head . ‘_[187-dennis] Move , [man]_7337-man , ca n’t [you]_7337-man ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , with another impatient stamp of [his]_198-hugh foot . ‘_[7337-man] Are [we]_4694-we to wait [here]_7326-here , till the cry has gone for ten miles round , and [our]_4694-we work ’s interrupted ? ’ ‘_[7337-man] It ’s all very fine talking , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ answered [Dennis]_187-dennis , stepping towards [him]_9503-brother ; ‘_{[9503-brother]} but unless-- ’ and here [he]_9503-brother whispered in [his]_9503-brother ear--‘unless [we]_4694-we do it over the door , it ca n’t be done at all in this [here room]_{11264-here room} . ’_[7337-man] ‘ What ca n’t ? ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh demanded . ‘ What ca n’t ! ’_[187-dennis] retorted [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ Why , [the old man]_{655-the old man} ca n’t . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Why , [you]_198-hugh were n’t going to hang [him]_{655-the old man} ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ No , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’_{[3437-the hangman]} returned [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} with a stare . ‘ What else ? ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh made no answer , but snatching the rope from [[his]_198-hugh companion]_{1096-his companion} ’s hand , proceeded to bind [old John]_193-john [himself]_198-hugh ; but [his]_198-hugh very first move was so bungling and unskilful , that [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis entreated , almost with tears in [his]_187-dennis eyes , that [he]_198-hugh might be permitted to perform the duty . [Hugh]_198-hugh consenting , [he]_198-hugh achieved it in a twinkling . ‘ There , ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh said , looking mournfully at [John Willet]_193-john , who displayed no more emotion in [his]_193-john bonds than [he]_193-john had shown out of [them]_4699-them . ‘ That ’s what [I]_198-hugh call pretty and workmanlike . [He]_193-john ’s quite [a picter]_{11267-a picter} now . But , [brother]_9503-brother , just a word with [you]_9503-brother -- now that [he]_193-john ’s ready trussed , as one may say , would n’t it be better for [all parties]_{10081-all parties} if [we]_11270-we was to work [him]_193-john off ? It would read uncommon well in the newspapers , it would indeed . [The public]_{3042-the public} would think a great deal more on [us]_11270-we ! ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh , inferring what [[his]_198-hugh companion]_{1096-his companion} meant , rather from [his]_198-hugh gestures than [his]_198-hugh technical mode of expressing [himself]_198-hugh ( to which , as [he]_198-hugh was ignorant of [his]_198-hugh calling , [he]_198-hugh wanted the clue ) , rejected this proposition for the second time , and gave the word ‘ Forward ! ’_{[561-the rest]} which was echoed by a hundred voices from without . ‘ To [the Warren]_{546-the warren} ! ’_[187-dennis] shouted [Dennis]_187-dennis as [he]_187-dennis ran out , followed by [the rest]_{561-the rest} . ‘ [[A witness]_{11273-a witness} ’s house]_{11274-a witness ’s house} , [[my]_187-dennis lads]_{10847-my lads} ! ’_[187-dennis] A loud yell followed , and [the whole throng]_{4702-the whole throng} hurried off , mad for pillage and destruction . [Hugh]_198-hugh lingered behind for a few moments to stimulate [himself]_198-hugh with more drink , and to set all the taps running , a few of which had accidentally been spared ; then , glancing round [the despoiled and plundered room]_{4703-the despoiled and plundered room} , through whose shattered window [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} had thrust [the Maypole]_198-hugh itself,--for even that had been sawn down,--lighted a torch , clapped [the mute and motionless]_{4705-the mute and motionless} [John Willet]_193-john on the back , and waving [his]_193-john light above [his]_193-john head , and uttering a fierce shout , hastened after [[his]_193-john companions]_{3025-his companions} . Chapter 55 [John Willet]_193-john , left alone in [[his]_193-john dismantled bar]_{4707-his dismantled bar} , continued to sit staring about [him]_193-john ; awake as to [his]_193-john eyes , certainly , but with all [his]_193-john powers of reason and reflection in a sound and dreamless sleep . [He]_193-john looked round upon [the room]_{462-the room} which had been for years , and was within an hour ago , the pride of [his]_193-john heart ; and not a muscle of [his]_193-john face was moved . The night , without , looked black and cold through the dreary gaps in the casement ; the precious liquids , now nearly leaked away , dripped with a hollow sound upon the floor ; [the Maypole]_198-hugh peered ruefully in through the broken window , like the bowsprit of [a wrecked ship]_{4709-a wrecked ship} ; the ground might have been the bottom of [the sea]_{3017-the sea} , [it]_4711-it was so strewn with precious fragments . Currents of air rushed in , as the old doors jarred and creaked upon their hinges ; the candles flickered and guttered down , and made long winding - sheets ; the cheery deep - red curtains flapped and fluttered idly in the wind ; even the stout Dutch kegs , overthrown and lying empty in dark corners , seemed the mere husks of [good fellows whose jollity had departed , and who could kindle with a friendly glow no more]_{4712-good fellows whose jollity had departed , and who could kindle with a friendly glow no more} . [John]_193-john saw this desolation , and yet saw it not . [He]_193-john was perfectly contented to sit there , staring at it , and felt no more indignation or discomfort in [his]_193-john bonds than if they had been robes of honour . So far as [he]_193-john was personally concerned , [old Time]_211-father lay snoring , and [the world]_{511-the world} stood still . Save for the dripping from the barrels , the rustling of such light fragments of destruction as the wind affected , and the dull creaking of the open doors , all was profoundly quiet : indeed , these sounds , like the ticking of the death - watch in the night , only made the silence [they]_4714-they invaded deeper and more apparent . But quiet or noisy , it was all one to [John]_193-john . If [a train of heavy artillery]_{4715-a train of heavy artillery} could have come up and commenced ball practice outside the window , it would have been all the same to [him]_193-john . [He]_193-john was a long way beyond surprise . [A ghost]_{3095-a ghost} could n’t have overtaken [him]_193-john . By and by [he]_193-john heard a footstep -- a hurried , and yet cautious footstep -- coming on towards [the house]_{7210-the house} . It stopped , advanced again , then seemed to go quite round [it]_{7210-the house} . Having done that , it came beneath the window , and a head looked in . It was strongly relieved against the darkness outside by the glare of the guttering candles . A pale , worn , withered face ; the eyes -- but that was owing to its gaunt condition -- unnaturally large and bright ; the hair , a grizzled black . [It]_{7210-the house} gave a searching glance all round [the room]_{462-the room} , and a deep voice said : ‘ Are [you]_193-john alone in [this house]_{927-this house} ? ’_{[7210-the house]} [John]_193-john made no sign , though the question was repeated twice , and [he]_193-john heard it distinctly . After a moment ’s pause , [the man]_{472-the man} got in at the window . [John]_193-john was not at all surprised at this , either . There had been so much getting in and out of window in the course of the last hour or so , that [he]_193-john had quite forgotten the door , and seemed to have lived among such exercises from infancy . [The man]_{472-the man} wore a large , dark , faded cloak , and a slouched hat ; [he]_{472-the man} walked up close to [John]_193-john , and looked at [him]_193-john . [John]_193-john returned the compliment with interest . ‘ How long have [you]_193-john been sitting thus ? ’_{[472-the man]} said [the man]_{472-the man} . [John]_193-john considered , but nothing came of it . ‘ Which way have the party gone ? ’_{[472-the man]} Some wandering speculations relative to the fashion of [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} ’s boots , got into [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s mind by some accident or other , but [they]_4723-they got out again in a hurry , and left [him]_193-john in [his]_193-john former state . ‘ [You]_193-john would do well to speak , ’_{[472-the man]} said [the man]_{472-the man} ; ‘ [you]_193-john may keep a whole skin , though [you]_193-john have nothing else left that can be hurt . Which way have the party gone ? ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ That ! ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , finding [his]_193-john voice all at once , and nodding with perfect good faith -- [he]_193-john could n’t point ; [he]_193-john was so tightly bound -- in exactly the opposite direction to the right one . ‘ [You]_193-john lie ! ’_{[472-the man]} said [the man]_{472-the man} angrily , and with a threatening gesture . ‘ [I]_{472-the man} came that way . [You]_193-john would betray [me]_{472-the man} . ’_{[472-the man]} It was so evident that [John]_193-john ’s imperturbability was not assumed , but was the result of the late proceedings under [his]_193-john roof , that [the man]_{472-the man} stayed [his]_{472-the man} hand in the very act of striking [him]_193-john , and turned away . [John]_193-john looked after [him]_{472-the man} without so much as a twitch in a single nerve of [his]_193-john face . [He]_193-john seized a glass , and holding it under one of the little casks until a few drops were collected , drank them greedily off ; then throwing it down upon the floor impatiently , [he]_193-john took the vessel in [his]_193-john hands and drained it into [his]_193-john throat . Some scraps of bread and meat were scattered about , and on these [he]_193-john fell next ; eating them with voracity , and pausing every now and then to listen for some fancied noise outside . When [he]_193-john had refreshed [himself]_193-john in this manner with violent haste , and raised another barrel to [his]_193-john lips , [he]_193-john pulled [his]_193-john hat upon [his]_193-john brow as though [he]_193-john were about to leave [the house]_{7210-the house} , and turned to [John]_193-john . ‘ Where are [[your]_193-john servants]_{11277-your servants} ? ’_[193-john] [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} indistinctly remembered to have heard [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} calling to [them]_{10784-the rioters} to throw the key of [the room in which [they]_{10784-the rioters} were , out of window , for [their]_{10784-the rioters} keeping]_{4729-the room in which they were , out of window , for their keeping} . [He]_{194-mr willet} therefore replied , ‘ Locked up . ’_{[194-mr willet]} ‘ Well for [them]_{11277-your servants} if [they]_{11277-your servants} remain quiet , and well for [you]_{194-mr willet} if [you]_{194-mr willet} do the like , ’_{[472-the man]} said [the man]_{472-the man} . ‘ Now show [me]_{472-the man} the way the party went . ’_{[472-the man]} This time [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} indicated it correctly . [The man]_{472-the man} was hurrying to the door , when suddenly there came towards [them]_{10784-the rioters} on the wind , the loud and rapid tolling of an alarm - bell , and then a bright and vivid glare streamed up , which illumined , not only [the whole chamber]_{4732-the whole chamber} , but all [the country]_{609-the country} . It was not the sudden change from darkness to this dreadful light , it was not the sound of distant shrieks and shouts of triumph , it was not this dread invasion of the serenity and peace of night , that drove [the man]_{472-the man} back as though a thunderbolt had struck [him]_{472-the man} . It was the Bell . If the ghastliest shape [the human mind]_{4735-the human mind} has ever pictured in [its]_{4735-the human mind} wildest dreams had risen up before [him]_{472-the man} , [he]_{472-the man} could not have staggered backward from its touch , as [he]_{472-the man} did from the first sound of that loud iron voice . With eyes that started from [his]_{472-the man} head , [his]_{472-the man} limbs convulsed , [his]_{472-the man} face most horrible to see , [he]_{472-the man} raised one arm high up into the air , and holding something visionary back and down , with [his]_{472-the man} other hand , drove at it as though [he]_{472-the man} held a knife and stabbed it to the heart . [He]_{472-the man} clutched [his]_{472-the man} hair , and stopped [his]_{472-the man} ears , and travelled madly round and round ; then gave a frightful cry , and with it rushed away : still , still , the Bell tolled on and seemed to follow [him]_{472-the man} -- louder and louder , hotter and hotter yet . The glare grew brighter , the roar of voices deeper ; the crash of heavy bodies falling , shook the air ; bright streams of sparks rose up into the sky ; but louder than [them]_4736-them all -- rising faster far , to [Heaven]_210-heaven -- a million times more fierce and furious -- pouring forth dreadful secrets after its long silence -- speaking the language of the dead -- the Bell -- the Bell ! What hunt of spectres could surpass that dread pursuit and flight ! Had there been [a legion of [them]_4738-them on [his]_{472-the man} track]_{4737-a legion of them on his track} , [he]_{472-the man} could have better borne it . [They]_{4737-a legion of them on his track} would have had a beginning and an end , but [here all space]_{4739-here all space} was full . [The one pursuing voice]_{4740-the one pursuing voice} was everywhere : it sounded in [the earth]_{8411-the earth} , the air ; shook the long grass , and howled among the trembling trees . The echoes caught it up , the owls hooted as it flew upon the breeze , the nightingale was silent and hid [herself]_4742-herself among the thickest boughs : it seemed to goad and urge the angry fire , and lash it into madness ; everything was steeped in one prevailing red ; the glow was everywhere ; nature was drenched in blood : still the remorseless crying of that awful voice -- the Bell , the Bell ! It ceased ; but not in [his]_{472-the man} ears . [The knell]_{4743-the knell} was at [his]_{472-the man} heart . No work of [man]_7337-man had ever voice like that which sounded there , and warned [him]_{472-the man} that it cried unceasingly to Heaven . [Who could hear that bell]_{4745-who could hear that bell} , and not know what [it]_4746-it said ! There was murder in its every note -- cruel , relentless , savage murder -- the murder of [a confiding man]_{4747-a confiding man} , by one who held [his]_{472-the man} every trust . Its ringing summoned phantoms from [their]_4748-their graves . What face was that , in which a friendly smile changed to a look of half incredulous horror , which stiffened for a moment into one of pain , then changed again into an imploring glance at [Heaven]_210-heaven , and so fell idly down with upturned eyes , like the dead stags ’ [he]_{472-the man} had often peeped at when [a little child]_{3912-a little child} : shrinking and shuddering -- there was a dreadful thing to think of now!--and clinging to an apron as [he]_{472-the man} looked ! [He]_{472-the man} sank upon the ground , and grovelling down as if [he]_{472-the man} would dig [himself]_{472-the man} a place to hide in , covered [his]_{472-the man} face and ears : but no , no , no,--a hundred walls and roofs of brass would not shut out that bell , for in it spoke the wrathful voice of [God]_217-god , and from that voice , [the whole wide universe]_{11279-the whole wide universe} could not afford a refuge ! While [he]_{472-the man} rushed up and down , not knowing where to turn , and while [he]_{472-the man} lay crouching there , the work went briskly on indeed . When [they]_11280-they left [the Maypole]_198-hugh , [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} formed into a solid body , and advanced at a quick pace towards [the Warren]_{14-the warren} . Rumour of [their]_11280-they approach having gone before , [they]_11280-they found [the garden]_{442-the garden} - doors fast closed , the windows made secure , and [the house]_{7210-the house} profoundly dark : not a light being visible in any portion of [the building]_{7248-the building} . After some fruitless ringing at the bells , and beating at the iron gates , [they]_11280-they drew off a few paces to reconnoitre , and confer upon the course it would be best to take . Very little conference was needed , when [all]_4394-all were bent upon one desperate purpose , infuriated with liquor , and flushed with successful riot . The word being given to surround [the house]_{7210-the house} , [some]_1792-some climbed the gates , or dropped into the shallow trench and scaled the garden wall , while [others]_7490-others pulled down the solid iron fence , and while [they]_7490-others made a breach to enter by , made deadly weapons of the bars . [The house]_{7210-the house} being completely encircled , [a small number of [men]_624-men]_{11290-a small number of men} were despatched to break open a tool - shed in [the garden]_{442-the garden} ; and during [their]_{11290-a small number of men} absence on this errand , [the remainder]_{11293-the remainder} contented [themselves]_{11290-a small number of men} with knocking violently at the doors , and calling to [those within]_{3410-those within} , to come down and open [them]_{7210-the house} on peril of [their]_{11290-a small number of men} lives . No answer being returned to this repeated summons , and [the detachment who had been sent away , coming back with an accession of pickaxes , spades , and hoes]_{11295-the detachment who had been sent away , coming back with an accession of pickaxes , spades , and hoes} , they,--together with [those who had such arms already , or carried ( as many did ) axes , poles , and crowbars,--struggled into the foremost rank , ready to beset the doors and windows]_{11296-those who had such arms already , or carried ( as many did ) axes , poles , and crowbars,--struggled into the foremost rank , ready to beset the doors and windows} . [They]_11280-they had not at this time more than a dozen lighted torches among [them]_11280-they ; but when these preparations were completed , flaming links were distributed and passed from hand to hand with such rapidity , that , in a minute ’s time , at least [two - thirds of the whole roaring mass]_{11297-two - thirds of the whole roaring mass} bore , [each man]_{11298-each man} in [his]_{11298-each man} hand , a blazing brand . Whirling these about [their]_{11290-a small number of men} heads [they]_{11290-a small number of men} raised a loud shout , and fell to work upon the doors and windows . Amidst the clattering of heavy blows , the rattling of broken glass , the cries and execrations of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , and all the din and turmoil of the scene , [Hugh]_198-hugh and [[his]_198-hugh friends]_{7345-his friends} kept together at the turret - door where [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} had last admitted [him]_198-hugh and [old John Willet]_193-john ; and spent [their]_{11290-a small number of men} united force on that . It was a strong old oaken door , guarded by good bolts and a heavy bar , but it soon went crashing in upon the narrow stairs behind , and made , as it were , a platform to facilitate [their]_{11290-a small number of men} tearing up into [the rooms above]_{11301-the rooms above} . Almost at the same moment , a dozen other points were forced , and at every one [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} poured in like water . [A few armed servant - men]_{11303-a few armed servant - men} were posted in [the hall]_{10216-the hall} , and when [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} forced an entrance there , [they]_{11071-rioters} fired some half - a - dozen shots . But these taking no effect , and the concourse coming on like [an army of devils]_{11306-an army of devils} , [they]_{11071-rioters} only thought of consulting [their]_{11071-rioters} own safety , and retreated , echoing [[their]_{11071-rioters} assailants]_{11307-their assailants} ’_[210-heaven] cries , and hoping in the confusion to be taken for [rioters]_{11071-rioters} [themselves]_{11071-rioters} ; in which stratagem [they]_{11071-rioters} succeeded , with the exception of [one old man who was never heard of again]_{4750-one old man who was never heard of again} , and was said to have had [his]_{4750-one old man who was never heard of again} brains beaten out with an iron bar ( one of [[his]_{4750-one old man who was never heard of again} fellows]_{3164-his fellows} reported that [he]_{4750-one old man who was never heard of again} had seen [the old man]_{655-the old man} fall ) , and to have been afterwards burnt in the flames . [The besiegers]_{4753-the besiegers} being now in complete possession of [the house]_{7210-the house} , spread [themselves]_{4753-the besiegers} over [it]_{7210-the house} from garret to [cellar]_4755-cellar , and plied [their]_{4753-the besiegers} demon labours fiercely . While [some small parties]_{4756-some small parties} kindled bonfires underneath the windows , others broke up the furniture and cast the fragments down to feed the flames below ; where the apertures in the wall ( windows no longer ) were large enough , [they]_{11071-rioters} threw out tables , chests of drawers , beds , mirrors , pictures , and flung them whole into the fire ; while [every fresh addition to the blazing masses]_{4757-every fresh addition to the blazing masses} was received with shouts , and howls , and yells , which added new and dismal terrors to the conflagration . Those who had axes and had spent [their]_{11071-rioters} fury on the movables , chopped and tore down the doors and window frames , broke up the flooring , hewed away the rafters , and buried [men who lingered in [the upper rooms]_{791-the upper rooms} , in heaps of ruins]_{4758-men who lingered in the upper rooms , in heaps of ruins} . [Some]_1792-some searched the drawers , the chests , the boxes , writing - desks , and [closets]_793-closets , for jewels , plate , and money ; while others , less mindful of gain and more mad for destruction , cast [their]_4762-their whole contents into [the courtyard]_{4763-the courtyard} without examination , and called to those below , to heap [them]_4764-them on the blaze . [Men who had been into [the cellars]_{4766-the cellars} , and had staved the casks , rushed to and fro stark mad , setting fire to all [they]_{4765-men who had been into the cellars , and had staved the casks , rushed to and fro stark mad , setting fire to all they saw -- often to the dresses of their own friends} saw -- often to the dresses of [[their]_{4765-men who had been into the cellars , and had staved the casks , rushed to and fro stark mad , setting fire to all they saw -- often to the dresses of their own friends} own friends]_{4767-their own friends}]_{4765-men who had been into the cellars , and had staved the casks , rushed to and fro stark mad , setting fire to all they saw -- often to the dresses of their own friends} -- and kindling [the building]_{7248-the building} in so many parts that [some]_1792-some had no time for escape , and were seen , with drooping hands and blackened faces , hanging senseless on the window - sills to which [they]_{4765-men who had been into the cellars , and had staved the casks , rushed to and fro stark mad , setting fire to all they saw -- often to the dresses of their own friends} had crawled , until [they]_{4765-men who had been into the cellars , and had staved the casks , rushed to and fro stark mad , setting fire to all they saw -- often to the dresses of their own friends} were sucked and drawn into [the burning gulf]_{4770-the burning gulf} . The more the fire crackled and raged , the wilder and more cruel [the men]_{7743-the men} grew ; as though moving in that element [they]_{7743-the men} became [fiends]_4772-fiends , and changed [their]_{7743-the men} earthly nature for the qualities that give delight in hell . The burning pile , revealing [rooms]_2831-rooms and passages red hot , through gaps made in the crumbling walls ; the tributary fires that licked the outer bricks and stones , with their long forked tongues , and ran up to meet the glowing mass within ; the shining of the flames upon [the villains who looked on and fed them]_{4774-the villains who looked on and fed them} ; the roaring of the angry blaze , so bright and high that it seemed in its rapacity to have swallowed up the very smoke ; the living flakes the wind bore rapidly away and hurried on with , like a storm of fiery snow ; the noiseless [breaking of great beams of wood , which fell like feathers on the heap of ashes , and crumbled in the very act to sparks and powder]_{4775-breaking of great beams of wood , which fell like feathers on the heap of ashes , and crumbled in the very act to sparks and powder} ; the lurid tinge that overspread the sky , and the darkness , very deep by contrast , which prevailed around ; the exposure to the coarse , common gaze , of [every little nook which usages of [home]_7189-home]_{4776-every little nook which usages of home} had made [a sacred place]_{4778-a sacred place} , and the destruction by rude hands of [every little household favourite which old associations]_{4779-every little household favourite which old associations} made a dear and precious thing : all this taking place -- not among pitying looks and friendly murmurs of compassion , but brutal shouts and exultations , which seemed to make the very rats who stood by [the old house]_{7250-the old house} too long , creatures with some claim upon the pity and regard of those [its]_{7250-the old house} roof had sheltered:--combined to form a scene never to be forgotten by [those who saw it]_{4781-those who saw it} and were [not actors in the work , so long as life endured]_{4782-not actors in the work , so long as life endured} . And who were [they]_{4781-those who saw it} ? The alarm - bell rang -- and it was pulled by no faint or hesitating hands -- for a long time ; but [not a soul]_{3850-not a soul} was seen . [Some of [the insurgents]_{10792-the insurgents}]_{4784-some of the insurgents} said that when it ceased , [they]_{4784-some of the insurgents} heard the shrieks of [women]_648-women , and saw some garments fluttering in the air , as a party of [men]_624-men bore away no unresisting burdens . [No one]_{7986-no one} could say that this was true or false , in such an uproar ; but where was [Hugh]_198-hugh ? Who among [them]_{4781-those who saw it} had seen [him]_198-hugh , since the forcing of the doors ? The cry spread through the body . Where was [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ‘ Here ! ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh hoarsely cried , appearing from the darkness ; out of breath , and blackened with the smoke . ‘ [We]_11308-we have done all [we]_11308-we can ; the fire is burning itself out ; and even the corners where it has n’t spread , are nothing but heaps of ruins . Disperse , [[my]_198-hugh lads]_{10847-my lads} , while [the coast]_{11310-the coast} ’s clear ; get back by different ways ; and meet as usual ! ’_[198-hugh] With that , [he]_198-hugh disappeared again,--contrary to [his]_198-hugh wo nt , for [he]_198-hugh was always first to advance , and last to go away,--leaving [them]_{4781-those who saw it} to follow homewards as [they]_{4781-those who saw it} would . It was not an easy task to draw off [such a throng]_{4789-such a throng} . If Bedlam gates had been flung wide open , there would not have issued forth such maniacs as the frenzy of that night had made . There were [men there]_{4790-men there} , who danced and trampled on the beds of flowers as though [they]_{4790-men there} trod down [human enemies]_{4791-human enemies} , and wrenched [them]_{4791-human enemies} from the stalks , like [savages who twisted human necks]_{4792-savages who twisted human necks} . There were men who cast [their]_4793-their lighted torches in the air , and suffered [them]_{4791-human enemies} to fall upon [their]_4793-their heads and faces , blistering the skin with deep unseemly burns . There were [men who rushed up to the fire , and paddled in it with [their]_{4794-men who rushed up to the fire , and paddled in it with their hands as if in water} hands as if in water]_{4794-men who rushed up to the fire , and paddled in it with their hands as if in water} ; and [others who were restrained by force from plunging in , to gratify [their]_{4795-others who were restrained by force from plunging in , to gratify their deadly longing} deadly longing]_{4795-others who were restrained by force from plunging in , to gratify their deadly longing} . On the skull of [one drunken lad]_{4796-one drunken lad} -- not twenty , by [his]_{4796-one drunken lad} looks -- who lay upon the ground with a bottle to [his]_{4796-one drunken lad} mouth , the lead from the roof came streaming down in a shower of liquid fire , white hot ; melting [his]_{4796-one drunken lad} head like wax . When [the scattered parties]_{4797-the scattered parties} were collected , [men -- living yet , but singed as with hot irons]_{4798-men -- living yet , but singed as with hot irons} -- were plucked out of [the cellars]_{4766-the cellars} , and carried off upon the shoulders of [others]_7490-others , who strove to wake [them]_7490-others as [they]_7490-others went along , with ribald jokes , and left [them]_7490-others , dead , in [the passages of hospitals]_{4801-the passages of hospitals} . But of all [the howling throng]_{4802-the howling throng} [not one]_{4803-not one} learnt mercy from , or sickened at , these sights ; nor was the fierce , besotted , senseless rage of [one man]_{1808-one man} glutted . Slowly , and in small clusters , with hoarse hurrahs and repetitions of [their]_{4802-the howling throng} usual cry , [the assembly]_{4805-the assembly} dropped away . [The last few red - eyed stragglers]_{4806-the last few red - eyed stragglers} reeled after [those who had gone before]_{4807-those who had gone before} ; the distant noise of [men]_624-men calling to [each other]_{7381-each other} , and whistling for others whom [they]_{4806-the last few red - eyed stragglers} missed , grew fainter and fainter ; at length even these sounds died away , and silence reigned alone . Silence indeed ! The glare of the flames had sunk into a fitful , flashing light ; and the gentle stars , invisible till now , looked down upon the blackening heap . A dull smoke hung upon the ruin , as though to hide it from those eyes of Heaven ; and the wind forbore to move it . Bare walls , roof open to the sky -- chambers , where [the beloved dead]_{4810-the beloved dead} had , [many and many a fair day , risen to new life and energy]_{4811-many and many a fair day , risen to new life and energy} ; where [so many dear ones]_{4812-so many dear ones} had been sad and merry ; which were connected with so many thoughts and hopes , regrets and changes -- all gone . Nothing left but a dull and dreary blank -- a smouldering heap of dust and ashes -- the silence and solitude of utter desolation . Chapter 56 [The Maypole cronies]_{4813-the maypole cronies} , little dreaming of the change so soon to come upon [[their]_{4813-the maypole cronies} favourite haunt]_{4814-their favourite haunt} , struck through [the Forest path]_{4815-the forest path} upon [their]_{4813-the maypole cronies} way to [London]_2-london ; and avoiding [the main road]_{4816-the main road} , which was hot and dusty , kept to [the by - paths]_{4817-the by - paths} and [the fields]_{1785-the fields} . As [they]_{4813-the maypole cronies} drew nearer to [their]_{4813-the maypole cronies} destination , [they]_{4813-the maypole cronies} began to make inquiries of [the people whom [they]_{4813-the maypole cronies} passed]_{4819-the people whom they passed} , concerning the riots , and the truth or falsehood of the stories [they]_{4813-the maypole cronies} had heard . The answers went far beyond any intelligence that had spread to [quiet Chigwell]_11-chigwell . [One man]_{1808-one man} told [them]_{4813-the maypole cronies} that that afternoon [the Guards]_{10806-the guards} , conveying to [Newgate]_71-newgate [some rioters who had been re - examined]_{4822-some rioters who had been re - examined} , had been set upon by [the mob and compelled to retreat]_{4823-the mob and compelled to retreat} ; another , that [the houses of [two witnesses near [Clare Market]_{116-clare market}]_{4825-two witnesses near clare market}]_{4824-the houses of two witnesses near clare market} were about to be pulled down when [he]_{1808-one man} came away ; another , that [[Sir George Saville]_345-saville ’s house in [Leicester Fields]_{117-leicester fields}]_{4826-sir george saville ’s house in leicester fields} was to be burned that night , and that it would go hard with [Sir George]_345-saville if [he]_345-saville fell into [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s hands , as it was [he]_345-saville who had brought in the Catholic bill . All accounts agreed that [the mob]_{3416-the mob} were out , in stronger numbers and [more numerous parties]_{4829-more numerous parties} than had yet appeared ; that [the streets]_{448-the streets} were unsafe ; that [[no man]_{7346-no man} ’s house]_{4832-no man ’s house} or life was worth an hour ’s purchase ; that the public consternation was increasing every moment ; and that [many families]_{4833-many families} had already fled [the city]_{747-the city} . [One fellow who wore the popular colour]_{4835-one fellow who wore the popular colour} , damned [them]_{8916-the people} for not having cockades in [their]_{8916-the people} hats , and bade [them]_{8916-the people} set a good watch to - morrow night upon [their]_{8916-the people} prison doors , for the locks would have a straining ; another asked if [they]_{8916-the people} were fire - proof , that [they]_{8916-the people} walked abroad without the distinguishing mark of [all good and true men;--and a third who rode on horseback , and was quite alone]_{4836-all good and true men;--and a third who rode on horseback , and was quite alone} , ordered [them]_{8916-the people} to throw [each man]_{11298-each man} a shilling , in [his]_{11298-each man} hat , towards the support of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} . Although [they]_{8916-the people} were afraid to refuse compliance with this demand , and were much alarmed by these reports , [they]_{8916-the people} agreed , having come so far , to go forward , and see the real state of things with [their]_{8916-the people} own eyes . So [they]_{8916-the people} pushed on quicker , as [men]_624-men do who are excited by portentous news ; and ruminating on what [they]_{8916-the people} had heard , spoke little to [each other]_{7381-each other} . It was now night , and as [they]_{8916-the people} came nearer to [the city]_{747-the city} [they]_{8916-the people} had dismal confirmation of this intelligence in three great fires , all close together , which burnt fiercely and were gloomily reflected in the sky . Arriving in [the immediate suburbs]_{4842-the immediate suburbs} , [they]_{8916-the people} found that almost [every house]_{4843-every house} had chalked upon [its]_{4843-every house} door in large characters ‘ No Popery , ’_{[4845-neither of the three]} that [the shops]_{1715-the shops} were shut , and that alarm and anxiety were depicted in every face [they]_{8916-the people} passed . Noting these things with a degree of apprehension which [neither of the three]_{4845-neither of the three} cared to impart , in its full extent , to [[his]_{11298-each man} companions]_{3025-his companions} , [they]_{8916-the people} came to a turnpike - gate , which was shut . [They]_{8916-the people} were passing through the turnstile on [the path]_{8165-the path} , when [a horseman]_{4848-a horseman} rode up from [London]_2-london at a hard gallop , and called to [the toll - keeper in a voice of great agitation , to open quickly in the name of God]_{4849-the toll - keeper in a voice of great agitation , to open quickly in the name of god} . The adjuration was so earnest and vehement , that [the man]_{472-the man} , with a lantern in [his]_{472-the man} hand , came running out -- [toll - keeper]_{4851-toll - keeper} though [he]_{472-the man} was -- and was about to throw the gate open , when happening to look behind [him]_{472-the man} , [he]_{472-the man} exclaimed , ‘ Good Heaven , what ’s that ! Another fire ! ’_{[472-the man]} At this , [the three]_{9895-the three} turned [their]_{9895-the three} heads , and saw in the distance -- straight in the direction whence [they]_{8916-the people} had come -- a broad sheet of flame , casting a threatening light upon the clouds , which glimmered as though the conflagration were behind [them]_{8916-the people} , and showed like a wrathful sunset . ‘ [My]_{3184-the horseman} mind misgives [me]_{3184-the horseman} , ’_{[3184-the horseman]} said [the horseman]_{3184-the horseman} , ‘ or [I]_{3184-the horseman} know from what far building those flames come . Do n’t stand aghast , [[my]_{3184-the horseman} good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} . Open the gate ! ’_{[3184-the horseman]} ‘ [Sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[472-the man]} cried [the man]_{472-the man} , laying [his]_{472-the man} hand upon [his]_{472-the man} horse ’s bridle as [he]_{472-the man} let [him]_{472-the man} through : ‘ [I]_{472-the man} know [you]_7320-sir now , [sir]_7320-sir ; be advised by [me]_{472-the man} ; do not go on . [I]_{472-the man} saw [them]_11314-them pass , and know what kind of [men]_624-men [they]_11314-them are . [You]_7320-sir will be murdered . ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ So be it ! ’_{[3184-the horseman]} said [the horseman]_{3184-the horseman} , looking intently towards the fire , and not at [him]_{472-the man} who spoke . ‘ But [sir]_7320-sir -- [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[472-the man]} cried [the man]_{472-the man} , grasping at [his]_{472-the man} rein more tightly yet , ‘ if [you]_7320-sir do go on , wear the blue riband . Here , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[472-the man]} [he]_{472-the man} added , taking one from [his]_{472-the man} own hat , ‘ it ’s necessity , not choice , that makes [me]_{472-the man} wear it ; it ’s love of life and [home]_7189-home , [sir]_7320-sir . Wear it for this one night , [sir]_7320-sir ; only for this one night . ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ Do ! ’_{[1333-the three friends]} cried [the three friends]_{1333-the three friends} , pressing round [his]_{472-the man} horse . ‘ [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} -- worthy sir -- [good gentleman]_{11322-good gentleman} -- pray be persuaded . ’_{[1333-the three friends]} ‘ Who ’s that ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , stooping down to look . ‘ Did [I]_{206-mr haredale} hear [Daisy]_205-solomon ’s voice ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [You]_7320-sir did , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7269-the little man]} cried [the little man]_{7269-the little man} . ‘ Do be persuaded , [sir]_7320-sir . [This gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} says very true . [Your]_7320-sir life may hang upon it . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Are [you]_7320-sir , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} abruptly , ‘ afraid to come with [me]_{206-mr haredale} ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [I]_{1333-the three friends} , sir?--N - n - no . ’_{[1333-the three friends]} ‘ Put that riband in [your]_7320-sir hat . If [we]_11326-we meet [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , swear that [I]_{206-mr haredale} took [you]_7320-sir prisoner for wearing it . [I]_{206-mr haredale} will tell [them]_{10784-the rioters} so with [my]_{206-mr haredale} own lips ; for as [I]_{206-mr haredale} hope for mercy when [I]_{206-mr haredale} die , [I]_{206-mr haredale} will take no quarter from [them]_{10784-the rioters} , nor shall [they]_{10784-the rioters} have quarter from [me]_{206-mr haredale} , if [we]_4859-they come hand to hand to - night . Up here -- behind [me]_{206-mr haredale} -- quick ! Clasp [me]_{206-mr haredale} tight round the body , and fear nothing . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} In an instant [they]_4859-they were riding away , at full gallop , in a dense cloud of dust , and speeding on , like [hunters in a dream]_{4860-hunters in a dream} . It was well [the good horse]_{4861-the good horse} knew [the road [he]_{4861-the good horse} traversed]_{4862-the road he traversed} , for never once -- no , never once in all the journey -- did [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} cast [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes upon the ground , or turn them , for an instant , from the light towards which [they]_4859-they sped so madly . Once [he]_{206-mr haredale} said in a low voice , ‘ It is [[my]_{206-mr haredale} house]_{7186-my house} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} but that was the only time [he]_{206-mr haredale} spoke . When [they]_4859-they came to [dark and doubtful places]_{4863-dark and doubtful places} , [he]_{206-mr haredale} never forgot to put [his]_{206-mr haredale} hand upon [the little man]_{7269-the little man} to hold [him]_{7269-the little man} more securely in [his]_{7269-the little man} seat , but [he]_{206-mr haredale} kept [his]_{206-mr haredale} head erect and [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes fixed on the fire , then , and always . [The road]_{621-the road} was dangerous enough , for [they]_4859-they went the nearest way -- headlong -- far from [the highway]_{4866-the highway} -- by [lonely lanes and paths]_{4867-lonely lanes and paths} , where waggon - wheels had worn deep ruts ; where hedge and ditch hemmed in the narrow strip of ground ; and tall trees , arching overhead , made it profoundly dark . But on , on , on , with neither stop nor stumble , till [they]_4859-they reached the Maypole door , and could plainly see that the fire began to fade , as if for want of fuel . ‘ [Down]_373-down -- for one moment -- for but one moment , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , helping [Daisy]_205-solomon to the ground , and following [himself]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ [Willet]_193-john -- [Willet]_193-john -- where are [[my]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{8081-my niece} and [servants]_{9398-servants} -- [Willet]_193-john ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} Crying to [him]_{7269-the little man} distractedly , [he]_{206-mr haredale} rushed into [the bar.--The landlord]_{4868-the bar.--the landlord} bound and fastened to [his]_{206-mr haredale} chair ; [the place]_{7219-the place} dismantled , stripped , and pulled about [his]_{206-mr haredale} ears;--nobody could have taken shelter [here]_7326-here . [He]_{206-mr haredale} was [a strong man]_{4871-a strong man} , accustomed to restrain [himself]_{206-mr haredale} , and suppress [his]_{206-mr haredale} strong emotions ; but this preparation for what was to follow -- though [he]_{206-mr haredale} had seen that fire burning , and knew that [[his]_{206-mr haredale} house]_{7259-his house} must be razed to the ground -- was more than [he]_{206-mr haredale} could bear . [He]_{206-mr haredale} covered [his]_{206-mr haredale} face with [his]_{206-mr haredale} hands for a moment , and turned away [his]_{206-mr haredale} head . ‘ [Johnny]_259-johnny , [Johnny]_259-johnny , ’_{[205-solomon]} said [Solomon]_205-solomon -- and [the simple - hearted fellow]_{4873-the simple - hearted fellow} cried outright , and wrung [his]_{4873-the simple - hearted fellow} hands--‘Oh dear [old Johnny]_259-johnny , here ’s a change ! That [the Maypole bar]_{2026-the maypole bar} should come to this , and [we]_4875-we should live to see it ! [The old Warren]_{4876-the old warren} too , [Johnny]_259-johnny -- [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} -- oh , [Johnny]_259-johnny , what a piteous sight this is ! ’ Pointing to [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} as [he]_205-solomon said these words , [little Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon put [his]_205-solomon elbows on the back of [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s chair , and fairly blubbered on [his]_205-solomon shoulder . While [Solomon]_205-solomon was speaking , [old John]_193-john sat , mute as a stock - fish , staring at [him]_205-solomon with an unearthly glare , and displaying , by every possible symptom , entire and complete unconsciousness . But when [Solomon]_205-solomon was silent again , [John]_193-john followed with [his]_193-john great round eyes the direction of [his]_193-john looks , and did appear to have some dawning distant notion that [somebody]_{7782-somebody} had come to see [him]_193-john . ‘_[259-johnny] [You]_259-johnny know [us]_4877-us , do n’t [you]_259-johnny , [Johnny]_259-johnny ? ’ said [the little clerk]_{463-the little clerk} , rapping [himself]_{463-the little clerk} on the breast . ‘_{[205-solomon]} [Daisy]_205-solomon , [you]_205-solomon know -- [Chigwell Church]_{59-chigwell church} -- bell - ringer -- little desk on Sundays -- eh , [Johnny]_259-johnny ? ’ [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} reflected for a few moments , and then muttered , as it were mechanically : ‘_[259-johnny] Let [us]_4877-us sing to the praise and glory of-- ’ ‘_[259-johnny] Yes , to be sure , ’ cried [the little man]_{7269-the little man} , hastily ; ‘_[259-johnny] that ’s it -- that ’s [me]_0-i , [Johnny]_259-johnny . [You]_259-johnny ’re all right now , an’t [you]_259-johnny ? Say [you]_259-johnny ’re_[259-johnny] all right , [Johnny]_259-johnny . ’ ‘_[259-johnny] All right ? ’ pondered [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , as if that were a matter entirely between [himself]_{194-mr willet} and [his]_{194-mr willet} conscience . ‘_[259-johnny] All right ? Ah ! ’ ‘_[4878-they] [They]_4878-they have n’t been misusing [you]_259-johnny with sticks , or pokers , or any other blunt instruments -- have [they]_4878-they , [Johnny]_259-johnny ? ’ asked [Solomon]_205-solomon , with a very anxious glance at [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s head . ‘_[4878-they] [They]_4878-they did n’t beat [you]_259-johnny , did [they]_4878-they ? ’ [John]_193-john knitted [his]_193-john brow ; looked downwards , as if [he]_193-john were mentally engaged in some arithmetical calculation ; then upwards , as if the total would not come at [his]_193-john call ; then at [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon , from [his]_193-john eyebrow to [his]_193-john shoe - buckle ; then very slowly round the bar . And then a great , round , leaden - looking , and not at all transparent tear , came rolling out of each eye , and [he]_0-i said , as [he]_0-i shook [his]_0-i head : ‘_[4878-they] If [they]_4878-they ’d only had the goodness to murder [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i ’d have thanked ‘ [em]_4878-they kindly . ’_[4878-they] ‘ No , no , no , do n’t say that , [Johnny]_259-johnny , ’_{[4879-his little friend]} whimpered [[his]_0-i little friend]_{4879-his little friend} . ‘ It ’s very , very bad , but not quite so bad as that . No , no ! ’_{[4879-his little friend]} ‘ Look’ee here , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’_[193-john] cried [John]_193-john , turning [his]_193-john rueful eyes on [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , who had dropped on one knee , and was hastily beginning to untie [his]_{206-mr haredale} bonds . ‘ Look’ee here , [sir]_7320-sir ! [The very Maypole]_198-hugh -- [the old dumb Maypole]_198-hugh -- stares in at the winder , as if it said , “ [John Willet]_193-john , [John Willet]_193-john , let ’s go and pitch [ourselves]_{11336-ourselves} in the nighest pool of water as is deep enough to hold [us]_{11336-ourselves} ; for [our]_{11336-ourselves} day is over ! ” ’_{[4879-his little friend]} ‘ Do n’t , [Johnny]_259-johnny , do n’t , ’_{[7570-his friend]} cried [[his]_0-i friend]_{7570-his friend} : no less affected with this mournful effort of [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s imagination , than by the sepulchral tone in which [he]_{194-mr willet} had spoken of [the Maypole]_198-hugh . ‘ Please do n’t , [Johnny]_259-johnny ! ’_{[194-mr willet]} ‘ [Your]_193-john loss is great , and [your]_193-john misfortune a heavy one , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , looking restlessly towards the door : ‘ and this is not a time to comfort [you]_193-john . If it were , [I]_{206-mr haredale} am in no condition to do so . Before [I]_{206-mr haredale} leave [you]_193-john , tell [me]_{206-mr haredale} one thing , and try to tell [me]_{206-mr haredale} plainly , [I]_{206-mr haredale} implore [you]_193-john . Have [you]_193-john seen , or heard of [Emma]_230-emma ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ No ! ’_{[194-mr willet]} said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ‘ Nor [any one but these bloodhounds]_{11337-any one but these bloodhounds} ? ’_{[194-mr willet]} ‘ No ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [They]_11338-they rode away , [I]_{206-mr haredale} trust in [Heaven]_210-heaven , before these dreadful scenes began , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , who , between [his]_{206-mr haredale} agitation , [his]_{206-mr haredale} eagerness to mount [his]_{206-mr haredale} horse again , and the dexterity with which the cords were tied , had scarcely yet undone one knot . ‘ A knife , [Daisy]_205-solomon ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [You]_4881-you did n’t , ’_[193-john] said [John]_193-john , looking about , as though [he]_193-john had lost [his]_193-john pocket - handkerchief , or some such slight article--‘either of [[you]_4881-you gentlemen]_{4882-you gentlemen} -- see a -- a coffin anywheres , did [you]_4881-you ? ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} [Willet]_{194-mr willet} ! ’ cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . [Solomon]_205-solomon dropped the knife , and instantly becoming limp from head to foot , exclaimed ‘_{[194-mr willet]} Good gracious ! ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} --Because , ’ said [John]_193-john , not at all regarding [them]_{4882-you gentlemen} , ‘_{[4883-a dead man called a little time ago , on his way yonder]} [a dead man called a little time ago , on [his]_{4883-a dead man called a little time ago , on his way yonder} way yonder]_{4883-a dead man called a little time ago , on his way yonder} . [I]_0-i could have told [you]_4881-you what name was on the plate , if [he]_{4883-a dead man called a little time ago , on his way yonder} had brought [his]_{4883-a dead man called a little time ago , on his way yonder} coffin with [him]_{4883-a dead man called a little time ago , on his way yonder} , and left it behind . If [he]_{4883-a dead man called a little time ago , on his way yonder} did n’t , it do n’t signify . ’ [[His]_205-solomon landlord]_{8032-his landlord} , who had listened to these words with breathless attention , started that moment to [his]_{8032-his landlord} feet ; and , without a word , drew [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon to the door , mounted [his]_{8032-his landlord} horse , took [him]_205-solomon up behind again , and flew rather than galloped towards the pile of ruins , which that day ’s sun had shone upon , [a stately house]_{11340-a stately house} . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} stared after [them]_{4882-you gentlemen} , listened , looked down upon [himself]_{194-mr willet} to make quite sure that [he]_{194-mr willet} was still unbound , and , without any manifestation of impatience , disappointment , or surprise , gently relapsed into the condition from which [he]_{194-mr willet} had so imperfectly recovered . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} tied [his]_{206-mr haredale} horse to the trunk of a tree , and grasping [[his]_{206-mr haredale} companion]_{1096-his companion} ’s arm , stole softly along [the footpath]_{9138-the footpath} , and into what had been [the garden of [[his]_{206-mr haredale} house]_{7259-his house}]_{11343-the garden of his house} . [He]_{206-mr haredale} stopped for an instant to look upon [its]_{7259-his house} smoking walls , and at the stars that shone through roof and floor upon the heap of crumbling ashes . [Solomon]_205-solomon glanced timidly in [his]_205-solomon face , but [his]_205-solomon lips were tightly pressed together , a resolute and stern expression sat upon [his]_205-solomon brow , and not a tear , a look , or gesture indicating grief , escaped [him]_205-solomon . [He]_{206-mr haredale} drew [his]_{206-mr haredale} sword ; felt for a moment in [his]_{206-mr haredale} breast , as though [he]_{206-mr haredale} carried other arms about [him]_{206-mr haredale} ; then grasping [Solomon]_205-solomon by the wrist again , went with a cautious step all round [the house]_{7210-the house} . [He]_{206-mr haredale} looked into every doorway and gap in the wall ; retraced [his]_{206-mr haredale} steps at every rustling of the air among the leaves ; and searched in every shadowed nook with outstretched hands . Thus [they]_11346-they made the circuit of [the building]_{7248-the building} : but [they]_11346-they returned to [the spot from which [they]_11346-they had set out]_{11348-the spot from which they had set out} , without encountering [any human being]_{11349-any human being} , or finding the least trace of [any concealed straggler]_{11350-any concealed straggler} . After a short pause , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} shouted twice or thrice . Then cried aloud , ‘_{[4883-a dead man called a little time ago , on his way yonder]} Is there any one in hiding here , who knows [my]_0-i voice ! There is nothing to fear now . If [any of [[my]_0-i people]_{4885-my people}]_{4884-any of my people} are near , [I]_0-i entreat [them]_{4884-any of my people} to answer ! ’ [He]_0-i called [them]_11346-they all by name ; [his]_0-i voice was echoed in many mournful tones ; then all was silent as before . [They]_11346-they were standing near the foot of [the turret]_{9490-the turret} , where the alarm - bell hung . The fire had raged [there]_7220-there , and the floors had been sawn , and hewn , and beaten down , besides . [It]_7220-there was open to the night ; but a part of the staircase still remained , winding upward from a great mound of dust and cinders . Fragments of the jagged and broken steps offered an insecure and giddy footing here and there , and then were lost again , behind protruding angles of the wall , or in the deep shadows cast upon [it]_7220-there by other portions of [the ruin]_{11353-the ruin} ; for by this time the moon had risen , and shone brightly . As [they]_11346-they stood here , listening to the echoes as they died away , and hoping in vain to hear a voice [they]_11346-they knew , some of the ashes in [this turret]_{11354-this turret} slipped and rolled down . Startled by the least noise in [that melancholy place]_{11355-that melancholy place} , [Solomon]_205-solomon looked up in [[his]_205-solomon companion]_{1096-his companion} ’s face , and saw that [he]_{1096-his companion} had turned towards [the spot]_{2113-the spot} , and that [he]_205-solomon watched and listened keenly . [He]_205-solomon covered [the little man]_{7269-the little man} ’s mouth with [his]_205-solomon hand , and looked again . Instantly , with kindling eyes , [he]_205-solomon bade [him]_{7269-the little man} on [his]_205-solomon life keep still , and neither speak nor move . Then holding [his]_205-solomon breath , and stooping down , [he]_205-solomon stole into [the turret]_{9490-the turret} , with [his]_205-solomon drawn sword in [his]_205-solomon hand , and disappeared . Terrified to be left there by [himself]_205-solomon , under such desolate circumstances , and after all [he]_205-solomon had seen and heard that night , [Solomon]_205-solomon would have followed , but there had been something in [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s manner and [his]_{206-mr haredale} look , the recollection of which held [him]_205-solomon spellbound . [He]_205-solomon stood rooted to the spot ; and scarcely venturing to breathe , looked up with mingled fear and wonder . Again the ashes slipped and rolled -- very , very softly -- again -- and then again , as though they crumbled underneath the tread of a stealthy foot . And now [a figure]_{11360-a figure} was dimly visible ; climbing very softly ; and often stopping to look down ; now it pursued its difficult way ; and now it was hidden from the view again . [It]_{11360-a figure} emerged once more , into the shadowy and uncertain light -- higher now , but not much , for the way was steep and toilsome , and its progress very slow . What phantom of the brain did [he]_205-solomon pursue ; and why did [he]_205-solomon look down so constantly ? [He]_205-solomon knew [he]_205-solomon was alone . Surely [his]_205-solomon mind was not affected by that night ’s loss and agony . [He]_205-solomon was not about to throw [himself]_205-solomon headlong from the summit of the tottering wall . [Solomon]_205-solomon turned sick , and clasped [his]_205-solomon hands . [His]_205-solomon limbs trembled beneath [him]_205-solomon , and a cold sweat broke out upon [his]_205-solomon pallid face . If [he]_205-solomon complied with [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s last injunction now , it was because [he]_205-solomon had not the power to speak or move . [He]_205-solomon strained [his]_205-solomon gaze , and fixed it on a patch of moonlight , into which , if [he]_205-solomon continued to ascend , [he]_205-solomon must soon emerge . When [he]_205-solomon appeared [there]_7220-there , [he]_205-solomon would try to call to [him]_205-solomon . Again the ashes slipped and crumbled ; some stones rolled down , and fell with a dull , heavy sound upon the ground below . [He]_205-solomon kept [his]_205-solomon eyes upon the piece of moonlight . [The figure]_{7280-the figure} was coming on , for its shadow was already thrown upon the wall . Now it appeared -- and now looked round at [him]_205-solomon -- and now-- [The horror - stricken clerk]_{11363-the horror - stricken clerk} uttered a scream that pierced the air , and cried , ‘_[0-i] The ghost ! The ghost ! ’ Long before the echo of [his]_205-solomon cry had died away , another form rushed out into the light , flung itself upon [the foremost one]_{11364-the foremost one} , knelt down upon its breast , and clutched its throat with both hands . ‘_{[374-villain]} [Villain]_374-villain ! ’ cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , in a terrible voice -- for it was [he]_0-i . ‘_{[374-villain]} Dead and buried , as [all men]_{823-all men} supposed through [your]_4887-you infernal arts , but reserved by Heaven for this -- at last -- at last [I]_0-i have [you]_4887-you . [You]_4887-you , whose hands are red with [[my]_0-i brother]_{4888-my brother} ’s blood , and that of [[his]_{4888-my brother} faithful servant]_{4889-his faithful servant} , shed to conceal [your]_4887-you own atrocious guilt -- [You]_4887-you , [Rudge]_220-barnaby , [double murderer and monster]_{4890-double murderer and monster} , [I]_0-i arrest [you]_4887-you in the name of God , who has delivered [you]_4887-you into [my]_0-i hands . No . Though [you]_4887-you had the strength of [twenty men]_{4891-twenty men} , ’ [he]_0-i added , as [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} writhed and struggled , ‘_[4887-you] [you]_4887-you could not escape [me]_0-i or loosen [my]_0-i grasp to - night ! ’ Chapter 57 [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , armed as [we]_11366-we have seen , continued to pace up and down before [the stable]_{7926-the stable} - door ; glad to be alone again , and heartily rejoicing in the unaccustomed silence and tranquillity . After the whirl of noise and riot in which the last two days had been passed , the pleasures of solitude and peace were enhanced a thousandfold . [He]_220-barnaby felt quite happy ; and as [he]_220-barnaby leaned upon [his]_220-barnaby staff and mused , a bright smile overspread [his]_220-barnaby face , and none but cheerful visions floated into [his]_220-barnaby brain . Had [he]_220-barnaby no thoughts of [her]_11368-her , whose sole delight [he]_220-barnaby was , and whom [he]_220-barnaby had unconsciously plunged in such bitter sorrow and such deep affliction ? Oh , yes . [She]_11368-her was at the heart of all [his]_220-barnaby cheerful hopes and proud reflections . It was [she]_11368-her whom all this honour and distinction were to gladden ; the joy and profit were for [her]_11368-her . What delight it gave [her]_11368-her to hear of the bravery of [[her]_11368-her poor boy]_{11369-her poor boy} ! Ah ! [He]_220-barnaby would have known that , without [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s telling [him]_220-barnaby . And what a precious thing it was to know [she]_11368-her lived so happily , and heard with so much pride ( [he]_220-barnaby pictured to [himself]_220-barnaby [her]_11368-her look when [they]_11370-they told [her]_11368-her ) that [he]_220-barnaby was in such high esteem : bold among the boldest , and trusted before [them]_11370-they all ! And when these frays were over , and [the good lord]_{11371-the good lord} had conquered [[his]_220-barnaby enemies]_{2703-his enemies} , and [they]_11370-they were all at peace again , and [he]_220-barnaby and [she]_11368-her were rich , what happiness [they]_11370-they would have in talking of these troubled times when [he]_220-barnaby was [a great soldier]_{11373-a great soldier} : and when [they]_11370-they sat alone together in the tranquil twilight , and [she]_11368-her had no longer reason to be anxious for the morrow , what pleasure would [he]_220-barnaby have in the reflection that this was [his]_220-barnaby doing -- [his]_220-barnaby -- [poor foolish [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s]_{11374-poor foolish barnaby ’s} ; and in patting [her]_11368-her on the cheek , and saying with a merry laugh , ‘_[4887-you] Am [I]_0-i silly now , [mother]_8432-mother -- am [I]_0-i silly now ? ’ With a lighter heart and step , and eyes the brighter for the happy tear that dimmed [them]_11370-they for a moment , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby resumed [his]_220-barnaby walk ; and singing gaily to [himself]_220-barnaby , kept guard upon [[his]_220-barnaby quiet post]_{11375-his quiet post} . [[His]_220-barnaby comrade]_{1090-his comrade} [Grip]_237-grip , [the partner of [his]_220-barnaby watch]_{11377-the partner of his watch} , though fond of basking in the sunshine , preferred to - day to walk about [the stable]_{7926-the stable} ; having a great deal to do in the way of scattering the straw , hiding under it such small articles as had been casually left about , and haunting [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s bed , to which [he]_220-barnaby seemed to have taken a particular attachment . Sometimes [Barnaby]_220-barnaby looked in and called [him]_220-barnaby , and then [he]_220-barnaby came hopping out ; but [he]_220-barnaby merely did this as a concession to [[his]_220-barnaby master]_{586-his master} ’s weakness , and soon returned again to [his]_220-barnaby own grave pursuits : peering into the straw with [his]_220-barnaby bill , and rapidly covering up the place , as if , [Midas]_375-midas - like , [he]_220-barnaby were whispering secrets to [the earth]_{8411-the earth} and burying them ; constantly busying [himself]_220-barnaby upon the sly ; and affecting , whenever [Barnaby]_220-barnaby came past , to look up in the clouds and have nothing whatever on [his]_220-barnaby mind : in short , conducting [himself]_220-barnaby , in many respects , in a more than usually thoughtful , deep , and mysterious manner . As the day crept on , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who had no directions forbidding [him]_220-barnaby to eat and drink upon [his]_220-barnaby post , but had been , on the contrary , supplied with a bottle of beer and a basket of provisions , determined to break [his]_220-barnaby fast , which [he]_220-barnaby had not done since morning . To this end , [he]_220-barnaby sat down on the ground before the door , and putting [his]_220-barnaby staff across [his]_220-barnaby knees in case of alarm or surprise , summoned [Grip]_237-grip to dinner . This call , the bird obeyed with great alacrity ; crying , as [he]_0-i sidled up to [[his]_0-i master]_{586-his master} , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_{4897-grip grip grip} ’m_{[4897-grip grip grip]} [a Polly]_{4893-a polly} , [I]_0-i ’m a kettle , [I]_0-i ’m_[0-i] [a Protestant]_{3425-a protestant} , [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} ! ’ Having learnt this latter sentiment from [the gentry among whom [he]_0-i had lived of late]_{11383-the gentry among whom he had lived of late} , [he]_0-i delivered it with uncommon emphasis . ‘_[237-grip] Well said , [Grip]_237-grip ! ’ cried [[his]_0-i master]_{586-his master} , as [he]_{586-his master} fed [him]_237-grip with the daintiest bits . ‘_[237-grip] Well said , [old boy]_{3494-old boy} ! ’ ‘_{[3494-old boy]} Never say die , bow wow wow , keep up [your]_{3494-old boy} spirits , [Grip Grip Grip]_{4897-grip grip grip} , Holloa ! [We]_4898-we ’ll all have tea , [I]_0-i ’m a Protestant kettle , [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} ! ’_{[1309-the raven]} cried [the raven]_{1309-the raven} . ‘ [Gordon]_{323-lord george} for ever , [Grip]_237-grip ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . [The raven]_{1309-the raven} , placing [his]_{1309-the raven} head upon the ground , looked at [[his]_{1309-the raven} master]_{586-his master} sideways , as though [he]_{1309-the raven} would have said , ‘ Say that again ! ’_{[1309-the raven]} Perfectly understanding [his]_{586-his master} desire , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby repeated the phrase a great many times . [The bird]_{989-the bird} listened with profound attention ; sometimes repeating the popular cry in a low voice , as if to compare the two , and try if it would at all help [him]_{1309-the raven} to this new accomplishment ; sometimes flapping [his]_{1309-the raven} wings , or barking ; and sometimes in a kind of desperation drawing a multitude of corks , with extraordinary viciousness . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was so intent upon [[his]_220-barnaby favourite]_{4903-his favourite} , that [he]_220-barnaby was not at first aware of the approach of [two persons on horseback , who were riding at a foot - pace]_{4904-two persons on horseback , who were riding at a foot - pace} , and coming straight towards [his]_220-barnaby post . When [he]_220-barnaby perceived [them]_{4904-two persons on horseback , who were riding at a foot - pace} , however , which [he]_220-barnaby did when [they]_{4904-two persons on horseback , who were riding at a foot - pace} were within some fifty yards of [him]_220-barnaby , [he]_220-barnaby jumped hastily up , and ordering Grip within doors , stood with both hands on [his]_220-barnaby staff , waiting until [he]_220-barnaby should know whether [they]_{4904-two persons on horseback , who were riding at a foot - pace} were [friends]_8069-friends or [foes]_3861-foes . [He]_220-barnaby had hardly done so , when [he]_220-barnaby observed that [those who advanced]_{4907-those who advanced} were [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} and [[his]_{1239-a gentleman} servant]_{2232-his servant} ; almost at the same moment [he]_220-barnaby recognised [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} , before whom [he]_220-barnaby stood uncovered , with [his]_220-barnaby eyes turned towards the ground . ‘ Good day ! ’_{[323-lord george]} said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , not reining in [his]_{323-lord george} horse until [he]_220-barnaby was close beside [him]_220-barnaby . ‘ Well ! ’_{[323-lord george]} ‘ All quiet , [sir]_7320-sir , all safe ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ [The rest]_{561-the rest} are away -- [they]_{561-the rest} went by [that path]_{11388-that path} -- that one . [A grand party]_{11389-a grand party} ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [Ay]_360-ay ? ’_{[323-lord george]} said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , looking thoughtfully at [him]_220-barnaby . ‘ And [you]_220-barnaby ? ’_{[323-lord george]} ‘ Oh ! [They]_{561-the rest} left [me]_220-barnaby [here]_7326-here to watch -- to mount guard -- to keep everything secure till [they]_{561-the rest} come back . [I]_220-barnaby ’ll do it , [sir]_7320-sir , for [your]_7320-sir sake . [You]_220-barnaby ’re_{[220-barnaby]} [a good gentleman]_{4910-a good gentleman} ; [a kind gentleman]_{4911-a kind gentleman} -- ay , [you]_220-barnaby are . There are many against [you]_220-barnaby , but [we]_4912-we ’ll be a match for [them]_4913-them , never fear ! ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} What ’s that ? ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} -- pointing to the raven who was peeping out of the stable - door -- but still looking thoughtfully , and in some perplexity , it seemed , at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Why , do n’t [you]_{323-lord george} know ! ’ retorted [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , with a wondering laugh . ‘_{[4916-my bird]} Not know what [HE]_4914-he is ! [A bird]_{4915-a bird} , to be sure . [[My]_0-i bird]_{4916-my bird} -- [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} -- Grip . ’ ‘_{[979-a devil]} [A devil]_{979-a devil} , a kettle , [a Grip]_{4919-a grip} , [a Polly]_{4893-a polly} , [a Protestant]_{3425-a protestant} , [no Popery]_{9599-no popery} ! ’ cried [the raven]_{1309-the raven} . ‘_{[979-a devil]} Though , indeed , ’ added [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , laying [his]_220-barnaby hand upon the neck of [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ’s horse , and speaking softly : ‘_{[323-lord george]} [you]_{323-lord george} had good reason to ask [me]_0-i what [he]_4914-he is , for sometimes it puzzles [me]_0-i -- and [I]_0-i am used to [him]_4914-he -- to think [he]_4914-he ’s only a bird . [He]_4914-he ’s [[my]_0-i brother]_{4888-my brother} , [Grip]_237-grip is -- always with [me]_0-i -- always talking -- always merry -- eh , [Grip]_237-grip ? ’ [The raven]_{1309-the raven} answered by an affectionate croak , and hopping on [[his]_{1309-the raven} master]_{586-his master} ’s arm , which [he]_{1309-the raven} held downward for that purpose , submitted with an air of perfect indifference to be fondled , and turned [his]_{1309-the raven} restless , curious eye , now upon [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , and now upon [[his]_{1309-the raven} man]_{7928-his man} . [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , biting [his]_{323-lord george} nails in a discomfited manner , regarded [Barnaby]_220-barnaby for some time in silence ; then beckoning to [[his]_{323-lord george} servant]_{2232-his servant} , said : ‘_[237-grip] Come hither , [John]_193-john . ’ [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} touched [his]_{322-john grueby} hat , and came . ‘_[193-john] Have [you]_193-john ever seen [this young man]_{4236-this young man} before ? ’ [[his]_{322-john grueby} master]_{586-his master} asked in a low voice . ‘_[193-john] Twice , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ said [John]_193-john . ‘_[193-john] [I]_0-i saw [him]_{4236-this young man} in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} last night and Saturday . ’ ‘_{[4236-this young man]} Did -- did it seem to [you]_193-john that [his]_{4236-this young man} manner was at all wild or strange ? ’ [Lord George]_{323-lord george} demanded , faltering . ‘_{[4236-this young man]} Mad , ’ said [John]_193-john , with emphatic brevity . ‘_{[4236-this young man]} And why do [you]_193-john think [him]_{4236-this young man} mad , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ said [[his]_{4236-this young man} master]_{586-his master} , speaking in a peevish tone . ‘_[193-john] Do n’t use that word too freely . Why do [you]_193-john think [him]_{4236-this young man} mad ? ’ ‘_[193-john] [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} answered , ‘_[193-john] look at [his]_{4236-this young man} dress , look at [his]_{4236-this young man} eyes , look at [his]_{4236-this young man} restless way , hear [him]_{4236-this young man} cry “ [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} ! ” Mad , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} . ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} So because [one man]_{1808-one man} dresses unlike [another]_4932-another , ’ returned [[his]_{4236-this young man} angry master]_{11399-his angry master} , glancing at [himself]_{11399-his angry master} ; ‘_{[1808-one man]} and happens to differ from other men in [his]_{4236-this young man} carriage and manner , and to advocate a great cause which [the corrupt and irreligious desert]_{4933-the corrupt and irreligious desert} , [he]_{4236-this young man} is to be accounted mad , is [he]_{4236-this young man} ? ’ ‘_{[4236-this young man]} Stark , staring , raving , roaring mad , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ returned [the unmoved John]_193-john . ‘_{[4236-this young man]} Do [you]_0-i say this to [my]_0-i face ? ’ cried [[his]_{4236-this young man} master]_{586-his master} , turning sharply upon [him]_{4236-this young man} . ‘_[0-i] To [any man]_{1392-any man} , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , who asks [me]_0-i , ’ answered [John]_193-john . ‘_{[1392-any man]} [Mr Gashford]_326-gashford , [I]_0-i find , was right , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ; ‘_{[326-gashford]} [I]_0-i thought [him]_326-gashford prejudiced , though [I]_0-i ought to have known [a man like [him]_326-gashford]_{4937-a man like him} better than to have supposed it possible ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall never have [Mr Gashford]_326-gashford ’s good word , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ replied [John]_193-john , touching [his]_193-john hat respectfully , ‘_{[326-gashford]} and [I]_0-i do n’t covet it . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i are [an ill - conditioned , most ungrateful fellow]_{4939-an ill - conditioned , most ungrateful fellow} , ’ said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} : ‘_[0-i] [a spy]_{4940-a spy} , for anything [I]_0-i know . [Mr Gashford]_326-gashford is perfectly correct , as [I]_0-i might have felt convinced [he]_326-gashford was . [I]_0-i have done wrong to retain [you]_0-i in [my]_0-i service . It is a tacit insult to [him]_326-gashford as [my]_0-i choice and [confidential friend]_{4941-confidential friend} to do so , remembering the cause [you]_0-i sided with , on the day [he]_326-gashford was maligned at [Westminster]_{79-westminster} . [You]_0-i will leave [me]_0-i to - night -- nay , as soon as [we]_4942-we reach [home]_7189-home . The sooner the better . ’ ‘_[0-i] If it comes to that , [I]_0-i say so too , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} . Let [Mr Gashford]_326-gashford have [his]_326-gashford will . As to [my]_0-i being [a spy]_{4940-a spy} , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , [you]_{3194-my lord} know [me]_0-i better than to believe it , [I]_0-i am sure . [I]_0-i do n’t know much about causes . [My]_0-i cause is the cause of [one man against two hundred]_{4947-one man against two hundred} ; and [I]_0-i hope it always will be . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i have said quite enough , ’ returned [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , motioning [him]_0-i to go back . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i desire to hear no more . ’ ‘_[0-i] If [you]_{3194-my lord} ’ll let [me]_0-i have another word , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’ returned [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , ‘_{[3194-my lord]} [I]_0-i ’d give [this silly fellow]_{754-this silly fellow} a caution not to stay here by [himself]_{754-this silly fellow} . The proclamation is in a good many hands already , and it ’s well known that [he]_{754-this silly fellow} was concerned in the business it relates to . [He]_{754-this silly fellow} had better get to [a place of safety]_{4950-a place of safety} if [he]_{754-this silly fellow} can , [poor creature]_{4951-poor creature} . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i hear what [this man]_{711-this man} says ? ’ cried [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , addressing [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who had looked on and wondered while this dialogue passed . ‘_{[711-this man]} [He]_{711-this man} thinks [you]_0-i may be afraid to remain upon [your]_0-i post , and are kept here perhaps against [your]_0-i will . What do [you]_0-i say ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i think , [young man]_{7419-young man} , ’ said [John]_{322-john grueby} , in explanation , ‘_[0-i] that [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} may turn out and take [you]_0-i ; and that if [they]_{10782-the soldiers} do , [you]_0-i will certainly be hung by the neck till [you]_0-i ’re dead -- dead -- dead . And [I]_220-barnaby think [you]_0-i had better go from here , as fast as [you]_0-i can . That ’s what [I]_220-barnaby think . ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [He]_{711-this man} ’s [a coward]_{11401-a coward} , [Grip]_237-grip , [a coward]_{11401-a coward} ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , putting the raven on the ground , and shouldering [his]_220-barnaby staff . ‘ Let [them]_{10782-the soldiers} come ! [Gordon]_{323-lord george} for ever ! Let [them]_{10782-the soldiers} come ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Ay ! ’_{[323-lord george]} said [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , ‘ let [them]_{10782-the soldiers} ! Let [us]_11403-us see who will venture to attack [a power like [ours]_11403-us]_{11404-a power like ours} ; [the solemn league of [a whole people]_{11406-a whole people}]_{11405-the solemn league of a whole people} . [THIS a madman]_{11407-this a madman} ! [You]_220-barnaby have said well , very well . [I]_{323-lord george} am proud to be [the leader of such men as [you]_220-barnaby]_{11408-the leader of such men as you} . ’_{[323-lord george]} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s heart swelled within [his]_220-barnaby bosom as [he]_220-barnaby heard these words . [He]_220-barnaby took [Lord George]_{323-lord george} ’s hand and carried it to [his]_220-barnaby lips ; patted [his]_220-barnaby horse ’s crest , as if the affection and admiration [he]_220-barnaby had conceived for [the man]_{472-the man} extended to the animal [he]_220-barnaby rode ; then unfurling [his]_220-barnaby flag , and proudly waving it , resumed [his]_220-barnaby pacing up and down . [Lord George]_{323-lord george} , with a kindling eye and glowing cheek , took off [his]_220-barnaby hat , and flourishing it above [his]_220-barnaby head , bade [him]_220-barnaby exultingly [Farewell!--then]_{376-farewell!--then} cantered off at a brisk pace ; after glancing angrily round to see that [[his]_220-barnaby servant]_{2232-his servant} followed . [Honest John]_{377-honest john} set spurs to [his]_{377-honest john} horse and rode after [[his]_{377-honest john} master]_{586-his master} , but not before [he]_{377-honest john} had again warned [Barnaby]_220-barnaby to retreat , with many significant gestures , which indeed [he]_{377-honest john} continued to make , and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby to resist , until the windings of [the road]_{621-the road} concealed [them]_4959-them from each other ’s view . Left to [himself]_220-barnaby again with a still higher sense of the importance of [his]_220-barnaby post , and stimulated to enthusiasm by the special notice and encouragement of [[his]_220-barnaby leader]_{10796-his leader} , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby walked to and fro in a delicious trance rather than as [a waking man]_{4961-a waking man} . The sunshine which prevailed around was in [his]_220-barnaby mind . [He]_220-barnaby had but one desire ungratified . If [she]_{10796-his leader} could only see [him]_220-barnaby now ! The day wore on ; its heat was gently giving place to the cool of evening ; a light wind sprung up , fanning [his]_220-barnaby long hair , and making the banner rustle pleasantly above [his]_220-barnaby head . There was a freedom and freshness in the sound and in the time , which chimed exactly with [his]_220-barnaby mood . [He]_220-barnaby was happier than ever . [He]_220-barnaby was leaning on [his]_220-barnaby staff looking towards the declining sun , and reflecting with a smile that [he]_220-barnaby stood sentinel at that moment over buried gold , when [two or three figures]_{4962-two or three figures} appeared in the distance , making towards [the house]_{7210-the house} at a rapid pace , and motioning with [their]_{4962-two or three figures} hands as though [they]_{4962-two or three figures} urged [its inmates]_{4964-its inmates} to retreat from some approaching danger . As [they]_{4962-two or three figures} drew nearer , [they]_{4962-two or three figures} became more earnest in [their]_{4962-two or three figures} gestures ; and [they]_{4962-two or three figures} were no sooner within hearing , than [the foremost among [them]_{4962-two or three figures}]_{4965-the foremost among them} cried that [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} were coming up . At these words , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby furled [his]_220-barnaby flag , and tied it round the pole . [His]_220-barnaby heart beat high while [he]_220-barnaby did so , but [he]_220-barnaby had no more fear or thought of retreating than the pole itself . [The friendly stragglers]_{4967-the friendly stragglers} hurried past [him]_220-barnaby , after giving [him]_220-barnaby notice of [his]_220-barnaby danger , and quickly passed into [the house]_{7210-the house} , where the utmost confusion immediately prevailed . As [those within]_{3410-those within} hastily closed the windows and the doors , [they]_{3410-those within} urged [him]_220-barnaby by looks and signs to fly without loss of time , and called to [him]_220-barnaby many times to do so ; but [he]_220-barnaby only shook [his]_220-barnaby head indignantly in answer , and stood the firmer on [his]_220-barnaby post . Finding that [he]_220-barnaby was not to be persuaded , [they]_{3410-those within} took care of [themselves]_{3410-those within} ; and leaving [the place]_{7219-the place} with only [one old woman]_{4971-one old woman} in [it]_{7219-the place} , speedily withdrew . As yet there had been no symptom of the news having any better foundation than in the fears of [those who brought it]_{4972-those who brought it} , but [The Boot]_{83-the boot} had not been deserted five minutes , when there appeared , coming across [the fields]_{1785-the fields} , a body of [men who , it was easy to see , by the glitter of]_{4974-men who , it was easy to see , by the glitter of} [their]_{3410-those within} arms and ornaments in the sun , and by [their]_{3410-those within} orderly and regular mode of advancing -- for [they]_{3410-those within} came on as [one man]_{1808-one man} -- were [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} . In a very little time , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby knew that [they]_{3410-those within} were [a strong detachment of the Foot Guards]_{4977-a strong detachment of the foot guards} , having along with [them]_{3410-those within} [two gentlemen in private clothes]_{4978-two gentlemen in private clothes} , and [a small party of Horse]_{4979-a small party of horse} ; [the latter brought up the rear]_{4980-the latter brought up the rear} , and were not in number more than six or eight . [They]_{3410-those within} advanced steadily ; neither quickening [their]_{3410-those within} pace as [they]_{3410-those within} came nearer , nor raising any cry , nor showing the least emotion or anxiety . Though this was a matter of course in the case of [regular troops]_{4981-regular troops} , even to [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , there was something particularly impressive and disconcerting in it to [one accustomed to the noise and tumult of an undisciplined mob]_{4982-one accustomed to the noise and tumult of an undisciplined mob} . For all that , [he]_220-barnaby stood [his]_220-barnaby ground not a whit the less resolutely , and looked on undismayed . Presently , [they]_{3410-those within} marched into [the yard]_{11240-the yard} , and halted . [The commanding - officer]_{4984-the commanding - officer} despatched a messenger to [the horsemen]_{4985-the horsemen} , one of whom came riding back . Some words passed between [them]_{4985-the horsemen} , and [they]_{4985-the horsemen} glanced at [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ; who well remembered [the man [he]_220-barnaby had unhorsed at [Westminster]_{79-westminster}]_{4986-the man he had unhorsed at westminster} , and saw [him]_{4986-the man he had unhorsed at westminster} now before [his]_220-barnaby eyes . [The man being speedily dismissed]_{4987-the man being speedily dismissed} , saluted , and rode back to [[his]_{4986-the man he had unhorsed at westminster} comrades]_{1814-his comrades} , [who were drawn up apart at a short distance]_{4989-who were drawn up apart at a short distance} . [The officer]_{4990-the officer} then gave the word to [prime and load]_{4991-prime and load} . The heavy ringing of the musket - stocks upon the ground , and the sharp and rapid rattling of the ramrods in [their]_{3410-those within} barrels , were a kind of relief to [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , deadly though [he]_220-barnaby knew the purport of such sounds to be . When this was done , other commands were given , and [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} instantaneously formed in single file all round [the house]_{7210-the house} and [stables]_4994-stables ; completely encircling [them]_{10782-the soldiers} in every part , at a distance , perhaps , of some half - dozen yards ; at least that seemed in [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s eyes to be about the space left between [himself]_220-barnaby and [those who confronted [him]_220-barnaby]_{4995-those who confronted him} . [The horsemen]_{4985-the horsemen} remained drawn up by [themselves]_{4985-the horsemen} as before . [The two gentlemen in private clothes who had kept aloof]_{4997-the two gentlemen in private clothes who had kept aloof} , now rode forward , one on either side [the officer]_{4990-the officer} . The proclamation having been produced and read by one of [them]_{4997-the two gentlemen in private clothes who had kept aloof} , [the officer]_{4990-the officer} called on [Barnaby]_220-barnaby to surrender . [He]_220-barnaby made no answer , but stepping within the door , before which [he]_220-barnaby had kept guard , held [his]_220-barnaby pole crosswise to protect it . In the midst of a profound silence , [he]_220-barnaby was again called upon to yield . Still [he]_220-barnaby offered no reply . Indeed [he]_220-barnaby had enough to do , to run [his]_220-barnaby eye backward and forward along [the half - dozen men who immediately fronted [him]_220-barnaby]_{5000-the half - dozen men who immediately fronted him} , and settle hurriedly within [himself]_220-barnaby at which of [them]_{5000-the half - dozen men who immediately fronted him} [he]_220-barnaby would strike first , when [they]_{5000-the half - dozen men who immediately fronted him} pressed on [him]_220-barnaby . [He]_220-barnaby caught the eye of [one in the centre]_{5001-one in the centre} , and resolved to hew [that fellow]_{2350-that fellow} down , though [he]_220-barnaby died for it . Again there was a dead silence , and again the same voice called upon [him]_220-barnaby to deliver [himself]_220-barnaby up . Next moment [he]_220-barnaby was back in [the stable]_{7926-the stable} , dealing blows about [him]_220-barnaby like [a madman]_{622-a madman} . [Two of [the men]_{7743-the men}]_{5005-two of the men} lay stretched at [his]_220-barnaby feet : the one [he]_220-barnaby had marked , dropped first -- [he]_220-barnaby had a thought for that , even in the hot blood and hurry of the struggle . Another blow -- another ! Down , mastered , wounded in the breast by a heavy blow from the butt - end of a gun ( [he]_220-barnaby saw the weapon in the act of falling)--breathless -- and [a prisoner]_{5007-a prisoner} . An exclamation of surprise from [the officer]_{4990-the officer} recalled [him]_220-barnaby , in some degree , to [himself]_220-barnaby . [He]_220-barnaby looked round . [Grip]_237-grip , after working in secret all the afternoon , and with redoubled vigour while [everybody]_{587-everybody} ’s attention was distracted , had plucked away the straw from [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s bed , and turned up the loose ground with [his]_237-grip iron bill . The hole had been recklessly filled to the brim , and was merely sprinkled with earth . Golden cups , spoons , candlesticks , coined guineas -- all the riches were revealed . [They]_{7743-the men} brought spades and a sack ; dug up everything that was hidden there ; and carried away more than [two men]_{8043-two men} could lift . [They]_{7743-the men} handcuffed [him]_220-barnaby and bound [his]_220-barnaby arms , searched [him]_220-barnaby , and took away all [he]_220-barnaby had . [Nobody]_7945-nobody questioned or reproached [him]_220-barnaby , or seemed to have much curiosity about [him]_220-barnaby . [The two men [he]_220-barnaby had stunned]_{5012-the two men he had stunned} , were carried off by [[their]_{5012-the two men he had stunned} companions]_{7300-their companions} in the same business - like way in which everything else was done . Finally , [he]_220-barnaby was left under a guard of [four soldiers with fixed bayonets]_{5014-four soldiers with fixed bayonets} , while [the officer]_{4990-the officer} directed in person the search of [the house]_{7210-the house} and [the other buildings]_{5017-the other buildings} connected with [it]_{7210-the house} . This was soon completed . [The soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} formed again in [the yard]_{11240-the yard} ; [he]_220-barnaby was marched out , with [[his]_220-barnaby guard]_{3161-his guard} about [him]_220-barnaby ; and ordered to fall in , where a space was left . [The others]_{1071-the others} closed up all round , and so [they]_{1071-the others} moved away , with [the prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} in the centre . When [they]_{1071-the others} came into [the streets]_{448-the streets} , [he]_220-barnaby felt [he]_220-barnaby was a sight ; and looking up as [they]_{1071-the others} passed quickly along , could see [people]_7575-people running to the windows a little too late , and throwing up the sashes to look after [him]_220-barnaby . Sometimes [he]_220-barnaby met a staring face beyond the heads about [him]_220-barnaby , or under the arms of [[his]_220-barnaby conductors]_{5025-his conductors} , or peering down upon [him]_220-barnaby from a waggon - top or coach - box ; but this was all [he]_220-barnaby saw , being surrounded by [so many men]_{5026-so many men} . The very noises of [the streets]_{448-the streets} seemed muffled and subdued ; and the air came stale and hot upon [him]_220-barnaby , like the sickly breath of an oven . Tramp , tramp . Tramp , tramp . Heads erect , shoulders square , [every man]_{1317-every man} stepping in exact time -- all so orderly and regular -- [nobody]_7945-nobody looking at [him]_220-barnaby -- [nobody]_7945-nobody seeming conscious of [his]_220-barnaby presence,--he could hardly believe [he]_220-barnaby was [a Prisoner]_{5007-a prisoner} . But at the word , though only thought , not spoken , [he]_220-barnaby felt the handcuffs galling [his]_220-barnaby wrists , the cord pressing [his]_220-barnaby arms to [his]_220-barnaby sides : the loaded guns levelled at [his]_220-barnaby head ; and those cold , bright , sharp , shining points turned towards [him]_220-barnaby : the mere looking down at which , now that [he]_220-barnaby was bound and helpless , made the warm current of [his]_220-barnaby life run cold . Chapter 58 [They]_{5026-so many men} were not long in reaching [the barracks]_{5032-the barracks} , for [the officer who commanded the party]_{5033-the officer who commanded the party} was desirous to avoid rousing [the people]_{8916-the people} by the display of military force in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , and was humanely anxious to give as little opportunity as possible for any attempt at rescue ; knowing that it must lead to bloodshed and loss of life , and that if [the civil authorities by whom [he]_220-barnaby was accompanied]_{5036-the civil authorities by whom he was accompanied} , empowered [him]_220-barnaby to order [[his]_220-barnaby men]_{11263-his men} to fire , [many innocent persons]_{5038-many innocent persons} would probably fall , [whom curiosity or idleness had attracted to the spot]_{5039-whom curiosity or idleness had attracted to the spot} . [He]_220-barnaby therefore led [the party]_{8112-the party} briskly on , avoiding with a merciful prudence the more public and crowded thoroughfares , and pursuing [those which [he]_220-barnaby deemed least likely to be infested by [disorderly persons]_{5042-disorderly persons}]_{5041-those which he deemed least likely to be infested by disorderly persons} . This wise proceeding not only enabled [them]_{5026-so many men} to gain [[their]_{5026-so many men} quarters]_{5043-their quarters} without any interruption , but completely baffled a body of rioters who had assembled in [one of [the main streets]_{10701-the main streets} , through which it was considered certain [they]_{5026-so many men} would pass]_{5044-one of the main streets , through which it was considered certain they would pass} , and who remained gathered together for the purpose of releasing [the prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} from [their]_{5026-so many men} hands , long after [they]_{5026-so many men} had deposited [him]_{5022-the prisoner} in a place of security , closed the barrack - gates , and set a double guard at every entrance for [its]_5047-its better protection . Arrived at [this place]_{551-this place} , [poor Barnaby]_220-barnaby was marched into [a stone - floored room]_{5049-a stone - floored room} , where there was a very powerful smell of tobacco , a strong thorough draught of air , and a great wooden bedstead , large enough for a score of [men]_624-men . [Several soldiers in undress]_{5051-several soldiers in undress} were lounging about , or eating from tin cans ; military accoutrements dangled on rows of pegs along the whitewashed wall ; and [some half - dozen men]_{5052-some half - dozen men} lay fast asleep upon [their]_{5052-some half - dozen men} backs , snoring in concert . After remaining [here]_7326-here just long enough to note these things , [he]_220-barnaby was marched out again , and conveyed across [the parade - ground]_{5054-the parade - ground} to [another portion of [the building]_{7248-the building}]_{5055-another portion of the building} . Perhaps [a man]_{7264-a man} never sees so much at a glance as when [he]_{7264-a man} is in a situation of extremity . The chances are a hundred to one , that if [Barnaby]_220-barnaby had lounged in at the gate to look about [him]_220-barnaby , [he]_220-barnaby would have lounged out again with a very imperfect idea of [the place]_{7219-the place} , and would have remembered very little about [it]_{7219-the place} . But as [he]_220-barnaby was taken handcuffed across [the gravelled area]_{5059-the gravelled area} , nothing escaped [his]_220-barnaby notice . The dry , arid look of [the dusty square]_{5060-the dusty square} , and of [the bare brick building]_{5061-the bare brick building} ; the clothes hanging at some of the windows ; and [the men in [their]_{5062-the men in their shirt - sleeves and braces , lolling with half their bodies out of the others} shirt - sleeves and braces , lolling with half [their]_{5062-the men in their shirt - sleeves and braces , lolling with half their bodies out of the others} bodies out of the others]_{5062-the men in their shirt - sleeves and braces , lolling with half their bodies out of the others} ; the green sun - blinds at [[the officers]_{5063-the officers} ’ quarters]_{11409-the officers ’ quarters} , and the little scanty trees in front ; [the drummer - boys]_{11410-the drummer - boys} practising in [a distant courtyard]_{11411-a distant courtyard} ; [the men at drill on [the parade]_{11413-the parade}]_{11412-the men at drill on the parade} ; [the two soldiers carrying a basket between [them]_{11414-the two soldiers carrying a basket between them , who winked to each other as he went by , and slily pointed to their throats} , who winked to [each other]_{7381-each other} as [he]_220-barnaby went by , and slily pointed to [their]_{11414-the two soldiers carrying a basket between them , who winked to each other as he went by , and slily pointed to their throats} throats]_{11414-the two soldiers carrying a basket between them , who winked to each other as he went by , and slily pointed to their throats} ; [the spruce serjeant who hurried past]_{11416-the spruce serjeant who hurried past} with a cane in [his]_{11416-the spruce serjeant who hurried past} hand , and under [his]_{11416-the spruce serjeant who hurried past} arm a clasped book with a vellum cover ; [the fellows in [the ground - floor rooms]_{11418-the ground - floor rooms}]_{11417-the fellows in the ground - floor rooms} , furbishing and brushing up [their]_{11417-the fellows in the ground - floor rooms} different articles of dress , who stopped to look at [him]_220-barnaby , and whose voices as [they]_{11417-the fellows in the ground - floor rooms} spoke together echoed loudly through [the empty galleries]_{11419-the empty galleries} and passages;--everything , down to the stand of muskets before [the guard - house]_{11420-the guard - house} , and the drum with a pipe - clayed belt attached , in one corner , impressed itself upon [his]_220-barnaby observation , as though [he]_220-barnaby had noticed [them]_{11417-the fellows in the ground - floor rooms} in the same place a hundred times , or had been a whole day among [them]_{11417-the fellows in the ground - floor rooms} , in place of one brief hurried minute . [He]_220-barnaby was taken into [a small paved back yard]_{11421-a small paved back yard} , and there [they]_{11417-the fellows in the ground - floor rooms} opened a great door , plated with iron , and pierced some five feet above the ground with a few holes to let in air and light . Into [this dungeon]_{11422-this dungeon} [he]_220-barnaby was walked straightway ; and having locked [him]_220-barnaby up [there]_7220-there , and placed [a sentry]_{11424-a sentry} over [him]_220-barnaby , [they]_{11417-the fellows in the ground - floor rooms} left [him]_220-barnaby to [his]_220-barnaby meditations . [The cell]_{11425-the cell} , or black hole , for [it]_{11425-the cell} had those words painted on the door , was very dark , and having recently accommodated [a drunken deserter]_{11426-a drunken deserter} , by no means clean . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby felt [his]_220-barnaby way to some straw at the farther end , and looking towards the door , tried to accustom [himself]_220-barnaby to the gloom , which , coming from the bright sunshine out of doors , was not an easy task . There was a kind of portico or colonnade outside , and this obstructed even the little light that at the best could have found its way through the small apertures in the door . The footsteps of [the sentinel]_{11427-the sentinel} echoed monotonously as [he]_220-barnaby paced [its]_{11425-the cell} stone pavement to and fro ( reminding [Barnaby]_220-barnaby of the watch [he]_220-barnaby had so lately kept [himself]_220-barnaby ) ; and as [he]_220-barnaby passed and repassed the door , [he]_220-barnaby made [the cell]_{11425-the cell} for an instant so black by the interposition of [his]_220-barnaby body , that [his]_220-barnaby going away again seemed like the appearance of a new ray of light , and was quite a circumstance to look for . When [the prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} had sat sometime upon the ground , gazing at the chinks , and listening to the advancing and receding footsteps of [his]_{5022-the prisoner} guard , [the man]_{472-the man} stood still upon [his]_{5022-the prisoner} post . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , quite unable to think , or to speculate on what would be done with [him]_220-barnaby , had been lulled into a kind of doze by [his]_220-barnaby regular pace ; but [his]_220-barnaby stopping roused [him]_220-barnaby ; and then [he]_220-barnaby became aware that [two men]_{8043-two men} were in conversation under the colonnade , and very near the door of [[his]_220-barnaby cell]_{11432-his cell} . How long [they]_{8043-two men} had been talking there , [he]_220-barnaby could not tell , for [he]_220-barnaby had fallen into an unconsciousness of [his]_220-barnaby real position , and when the footsteps ceased , was answering aloud some question which seemed to have been put to [him]_220-barnaby by [Hugh]_198-hugh in [the stable]_{7926-the stable} , though of [the fancied purport]_{11434-the fancied purport} , either of question or reply , notwithstanding that [he]_220-barnaby awoke with the latter on [his]_220-barnaby lips , [he]_220-barnaby had no recollection whatever . The first words that reached [his]_220-barnaby ears , were these : ‘_[5066-you] Why is [he]_5064-he brought [here]_7326-here then , if [he]_5064-he has to be taken away again so soon ? ’ ‘_[5066-you] Why where would [you]_5066-you have [him]_5064-he go ! [Damme]_279-damme , [he]_5064-he ’s not as safe anywhere as among [[the king]_{7438-the king} ’s troops]_{5068-the king ’s troops} , is [he]_5064-he ? What WOULD [you]_5066-you do with [him]_5064-he ? Would [you]_5066-you hand [him]_5064-he over to a pack of [cowardly civilians]_{5069-cowardly civilians} , that shake in [their]_5070-their shoes till [they]_5070-their wear the soles out , with trembling at the threats of the ragamuffins [he]_5064-he belongs to ? ’ ‘_[5066-you] That ’s true enough . ’ ‘_[5066-you] True enough!--I’ll tell [you]_5066-you what . [I]_0-i wish , [Tom Green]_{378-tom green} , that [I]_0-i was [a commissioned]_{5071-a commissioned} instead of [a non - commissioned officer]_{5072-a non - commissioned officer} , and that [I]_0-i had the command of [two companies]_{5073-two companies} -- [only two companies]_{5074-only two companies} -- of [[my]_0-i own regiment]_{5075-my own regiment} . Call [me]_0-i out to stop these riots -- give [me]_0-i the needful authority , and half - a - dozen rounds of ball cartridge-- ’ ‘_{[5073-two companies]} Ay ! ’ said [the other voice]_{11435-the other voice} . ‘_{[5073-two companies]} That ’s all very well , but [they]_{5073-two companies} wo n’t give the needful authority . If [the magistrate]_{10797-the magistrate} wo n’t give the word , what ’s [the officer]_{4990-the officer} to do ? ’ Not very well knowing , as it seemed , how to overcome this difficulty , [the other man]_{640-the other man} contented [himself]_{640-the other man} with damning [the magistrates]_{11437-the magistrates} . ‘_{[4990-the officer]} With all [my]_0-i heart , ’ said [[his]_{640-the other man} friend]_{7570-his friend} . ‘_{[4990-the officer]} Where ’s the use of [a magistrate]_{10786-a magistrate} ? ’ returned [the other voice]_{11435-the other voice} . ‘_{[10786-a magistrate]} What ’s [a magistrate]_{10786-a magistrate} in this case , but an impertinent , unnecessary , unconstitutional sort of interference ? Here ’s a proclamation . Here ’s [a man referred to in that proclamation]_{5080-a man referred to in that proclamation} . Here ’s proof against [him]_{5080-a man referred to in that proclamation} , and [a witness on the spot]_{5081-a witness on the spot} . [Damme]_279-damme ! Take [him]_{5080-a man referred to in that proclamation} out and shoot [him]_{5080-a man referred to in that proclamation} , [sir]_7320-sir . Who wants [a magistrate]_{10786-a magistrate} ? ’ ‘_{[5080-a man referred to in that proclamation]} When does [he]_{5080-a man referred to in that proclamation} go before [Sir John Fielding]_{379-sir john fielding} ? ’ asked [the man who had spoken first]_{11440-the man who had spoken first} . ‘_{[379-sir john fielding]} To - night at eight o’clock , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_{[247-follows:--‘mark gilbert]} [Mark]_{247-follows:--‘mark gilbert} what follows . [The magistrate]_{10797-the magistrate} commits [him]_{5080-a man referred to in that proclamation} to [Newgate]_71-newgate . [[Our]_5085-our people]_{2343-our people} take [him]_{5080-a man referred to in that proclamation} to [Newgate]_71-newgate . [The rioters]_{10784-the rioters} pelt [[our]_5085-our people]_{2343-our people} . [[Our]_5085-our people]_{2343-our people} retire before [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} . Stones are thrown , insults are offered , not a shot ’s fired . Why ? Because of [the magistrates]_{11437-the magistrates} . Damn [the magistrates]_{11437-the magistrates} ! ’ When [he]_{11440-the man who had spoken first} had in some degree relieved [his]_{11440-the man who had spoken first} mind by cursing [the magistrates]_{11437-the magistrates} in various other forms of speech , [the man]_{472-the man} was silent , save for a low growling , still having reference to [those authorities]_{11444-those authorities} , which from time to time escaped [him]_{472-the man} . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who had wit enough to know that this conversation concerned , and very nearly concerned , [himself]_220-barnaby , remained perfectly quiet until [they]_{11437-the magistrates} ceased to speak , when [he]_220-barnaby groped [his]_220-barnaby way to the door , and peeping through the air - holes , tried to make out what kind of [men]_624-men [they]_{11437-the magistrates} were , to whom [he]_220-barnaby had been listening . [The one who condemned the civil power]_{11446-the one who condemned the civil power} in such strong terms , was [a serjeant -- engaged]_{11447-a serjeant -- engaged} just then , as the streaming ribands in [his]_220-barnaby cap announced , on the recruiting service . [He]_220-barnaby stood leaning sideways against a pillar nearly opposite the door , and as [he]_220-barnaby growled to [himself]_220-barnaby , drew figures on the pavement with [his]_220-barnaby cane . [The other man]_{640-the other man} had [his]_{640-the other man} back towards [the dungeon]_{11449-the dungeon} , and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby could only see [his]_{640-the other man} form . To judge from that , [he]_220-barnaby was [a gallant , manly , handsome fellow]_{11450-a gallant , manly , handsome fellow} , but [he]_220-barnaby had lost [his]_220-barnaby left arm . It had been taken off between the elbow and the shoulder , and [his]_220-barnaby empty coat - sleeve hung across [his]_220-barnaby breast . It was probably this circumstance which gave [him]_220-barnaby an interest beyond any that [[his]_220-barnaby companion]_{1096-his companion} could boast of , and attracted [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s attention . There was something soldierly in [his]_220-barnaby bearing , and [he]_220-barnaby wore a jaunty cap and jacket . Perhaps [he]_220-barnaby had been in the service at one time or other . If [he]_220-barnaby had , it could not have been very long ago , for [he]_220-barnaby was but [a young fellow]_{10443-a young fellow} now . ‘_{[11437-the magistrates]} Well , well , ’ [he]_220-barnaby said thoughtfully ; ‘_{[11437-the magistrates]} let the fault be where it may , it makes [a man]_{7264-a man} sorrowful to come back to [old England]_1-england , and see [her]_5094-her in this condition . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose the pigs will join ‘ [em]_{10784-the rioters} next , ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} said [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , with an imprecation on [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , ‘ now that the birds have set ‘_{[10784-the rioters]} [em]_{10784-the rioters} the example . ’ ‘_{[10784-the rioters]} The birds ! ’ repeated [Tom Green]_{378-tom green} . ‘_{[10784-the rioters]} Ah -- birds , ’ said [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} testily ; ‘_{[10784-the rioters]} that ’s English , an’t it ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know what [you]_0-i mean . ’ ‘_[0-i] Go to [the guard - house]_{11420-the guard - house} , and see . [You]_0-i ’ll find a bird there , that ’s got [their]_{10784-the rioters} cry as pat as any of ‘ [em]_{10784-the rioters} , and bawls “ [No Popery]_{9599-no popery} , ” like [a man]_{7264-a man} -- or like a devil , as [he]_{7264-a man} says [he]_{7264-a man} is . [I]_{10784-the rioters} should n’t wonder . [The devil]_{8395-the devil} ’s loose in [London]_2-london somewhere . [Damme]_279-damme if [I]_{10784-the rioters} would n’t twist [his]_{8395-the devil} neck round , on the chance , if [I]_{10784-the rioters} had [MY]_{10784-the rioters} way . ’_{[10784-the rioters]} [The young man]_{476-the young man} had taken two or three steps away , as if to go and see [this creature]_{5099-this creature} , when [he]_{476-the young man} was arrested by the voice of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ It ’s [mine]_{476-the young man} , ’_{[476-the young man]} [he]_{476-the young man} called out , half laughing and half weeping--‘my pet , [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} [Grip]_237-grip . Ha ha ha ! Do n’t hurt [him]_{5099-this creature} , [he]_{5099-this creature} has done no harm . [I]_0-i taught [him]_{5099-this creature} ; it ’s [my]_0-i fault . Let [me]_0-i have [him]_{5099-this creature} , if [you]_5101-you please . [He]_{5099-this creature} ’s [the only friend [I]_0-i have left now]_{5102-the only friend i have left now} . [He]_{5099-this creature} ’ll not dance , or talk , or whistle for [you]_5101-you , [I]_0-i know ; but [he]_{5099-this creature} will for [me]_0-i , because [he]_{5099-this creature} knows [me]_0-i and loves [me]_0-i -- though [you]_5101-you would n’t think it -- very well . [You]_5101-you would n’t hurt a bird , [I]_0-i ’m sure . [You]_5101-you ’re_[5101-you] [a brave soldier]_{5103-a brave soldier} , [sir]_7320-sir , and would n’t harm [a woman]_{7605-a woman} or [a child]_{7413-a child} -- no , no , nor a poor bird , [I]_0-i ’m certain . ’_[0-i] This latter adjuration was addressed to [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , whom [Barnaby]_220-barnaby judged from [his]_{9293-the serjeant} red coat to be high in [office]_5108-office , and able to seal [Grip]_237-grip ’s destiny by a word . But [that gentleman]_{2209-that gentleman} , in reply , surlily damned [him]_237-grip for [a thief]_{1564-a thief} and rebel as [he]_237-grip was , and with many disinterested imprecations on [his]_237-grip own eyes , liver , blood , and body , assured [him]_237-grip that if it rested with [him]_237-grip to decide , [he]_237-grip would put a final stopper on the bird , and [[his]_237-grip master]_{586-his master} too . ‘ [You]_7320-sir talk boldly to [a caged man]_{11457-a caged man} , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , in anger . ‘ If [I]_220-barnaby was on the other side of the door and there were none to part [us]_11458-us , [you]_7320-sir ’d change [your]_7320-sir note -- ay , [you]_7320-sir may toss [your]_7320-sir head -- [you]_7320-sir would ! Kill the bird -- do . Kill anything [you]_7320-sir can , and so revenge [yourself]_7320-sir on those who with [their]_11459-their bare hands untied could do as much to [you]_7320-sir ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} Having vented [his]_237-grip defiance , [he]_237-grip flung [himself]_237-grip into the furthest corner of [[his]_237-grip prison]_{5112-his prison} , and muttering , ‘ Good bye , [Grip]_237-grip -- good bye , [dear old Grip]_237-grip ! ’_[237-grip] shed tears for the first time since [he]_237-grip had been taken captive ; and hid [his]_237-grip face in the straw . [He]_237-grip had had some fancy at first , that [the one - armed man]_{5113-the one - armed man} would help [him]_237-grip , or would give [him]_237-grip a kind word in answer . [He]_237-grip hardly knew why , but [he]_237-grip hoped and thought so . [The young fellow]_{484-the young fellow} had stopped when [he]_237-grip called out , and checking [himself]_237-grip in the very act of turning round , stood listening to every word [he]_237-grip said . Perhaps [he]_237-grip built [his]_237-grip feeble trust on this ; perhaps on [his]_237-grip being young , and having a frank and honest manner . However that might be , [he]_237-grip built on sand . [The other]_{483-the other} went away directly [he]_237-grip had finished speaking , and neither answered [him]_237-grip , nor returned . No matter . [They]_5116-they were all against [him]_237-grip here : [he]_237-grip might have known as much . Good bye , [old Grip]_237-grip , good bye ! After some time , [they]_5116-they came and unlocked the door , and called to [him]_237-grip to come out . [He]_237-grip rose directly , and complied , for [he]_237-grip would not have [THEM]_5116-they think [he]_237-grip was subdued or frightened . [He]_237-grip walked out like [a man]_{7264-a man} , and looked from face to face . [None of [them]_5116-they]_{8923-none of them} returned [his]_237-grip gaze or seemed to notice it . [They]_5116-they marched [him]_237-grip back to [the parade]_{11413-the parade} by the way [they]_5116-they had brought [him]_237-grip , and there [they]_5116-they halted , among a body of [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} , at least twice as numerous as that which had taken [him]_237-grip prisoner in the afternoon . [The officer [he]_237-grip had seen before]_{5121-the officer he had seen before} , bade [him]_237-grip in a few brief words take notice that if [he]_237-grip attempted to escape , no matter how favourable a chance [he]_237-grip might suppose [he]_237-grip had , [certain of [the men]_{7743-the men}]_{5122-certain of the men} had orders to fire upon [him]_237-grip , that moment . [They]_5116-they then closed round [him]_237-grip as before , and marched [him]_237-grip off again . In the same unbroken order [they]_5116-they arrived at [Bow Street]_{120-bow street} , followed and beset on all sides by [a crowd which was continually increasing]_{5124-a crowd which was continually increasing} . Here [he]_237-grip was placed before [a blind gentleman]_{5125-a blind gentleman} , and asked if [he]_237-grip wished to say anything . Not [he]_237-grip . What had [he]_237-grip got to tell [them]_5116-they ? After a very little talking , which [he]_237-grip was careless of and quite indifferent to , [they]_5116-they told [him]_237-grip [he]_237-grip was to go to [Newgate]_71-newgate , and took [him]_237-grip away . [He]_237-grip went out into [the street]_{780-the street} , so surrounded and hemmed in on every side by [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} , that [he]_237-grip could see nothing ; but [he]_237-grip knew there was [a great crowd of people , by the murmur]_{5128-a great crowd of people , by the murmur} ; and that [they]_5116-they were not friendly to [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} , was soon rendered evident by [their]_5116-they yells and hisses . How often and how eagerly [he]_237-grip listened for the voice of [Hugh]_198-hugh ! There was not a voice [he]_237-grip knew among [them]_5116-they all . Was [Hugh]_198-hugh [a prisoner]_{5007-a prisoner} too ? Was there no hope ! As [they]_5116-they came nearer and nearer to [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , the hootings of [the people]_{8916-the people} grew more violent ; stones were thrown ; and every now and then , a rush was made against [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} , which [they]_{10782-the soldiers} staggered under . One of [them]_{10782-the soldiers} , close before [him]_237-grip , smarting under a blow upon the temple , levelled [his]_237-grip musket , but [the officer]_{4990-the officer} struck it upwards with [his]_{4990-the officer} sword , and ordered [him]_237-grip on peril of [his]_237-grip life to desist . This was the last thing [he]_237-grip saw with any distinctness , for directly afterwards [he]_237-grip was tossed about , and beaten to and fro , as though in [a tempestuous sea]_{5135-a tempestuous sea} . But go where [he]_237-grip would , there were [the same guards about [him]_237-grip]_{5136-the same guards about him} . Twice or thrice [he]_237-grip was thrown down , and so were [they]_{5136-the same guards about him} ; but even then , [he]_237-grip could not elude [their]_{5136-the same guards about him} vigilance for a moment . [They]_{5136-the same guards about him} were up again , and had closed about [him]_237-grip , before [he]_237-grip , with [his]_237-grip wrists so tightly bound , could scramble to [his]_237-grip feet . Fenced in , thus , [he]_237-grip felt [himself]_237-grip hoisted to the top of a low flight of steps , and then for a moment [he]_237-grip caught a glimpse of the fighting in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , and of a few red coats sprinkled together , here and there , struggling to rejoin [[their]_{5136-the same guards about him} fellows]_{8893-their fellows} . Next moment , everything was dark and gloomy , and [he]_237-grip was standing in [the prison lobby]_{5139-the prison lobby} ; the centre of [a group of men]_{5140-a group of men} . [A smith]_{5141-a smith} was speedily in attendance , who riveted upon [him]_237-grip a set of heavy irons . Stumbling on as well as [he]_237-grip could , beneath the unusual burden of these fetters , [he]_237-grip was conducted to [a strong stone cell]_{5142-a strong stone cell} , where , fastening the door with locks , and bolts , and chains , [they]_{5136-the same guards about him} left [him]_237-grip , well secured ; having first , unseen by [him]_237-grip , thrust in Grip , who , with [his]_237-grip head drooping and [his]_237-grip deep black plumes rough and rumpled , appeared to comprehend and to partake , [[his]_237-grip master]_{586-his master} ’s fallen fortunes . Chapter 59 It is necessary at this juncture to return to [Hugh]_198-hugh , who , having , as [we]_5144-we have seen , called to [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} to disperse from about [the Warren]_{546-the warren} , and meet again as usual , glided back into the darkness from which [he]_237-grip had emerged , and reappeared no more that night . [He]_237-grip paused in the copse which sheltered [him]_237-grip from the observation of [[his]_237-grip mad companions]_{5147-his mad companions} , and waited to ascertain whether [they]_{5147-his mad companions} drew off at [his]_237-grip bidding , or still lingered and called to [him]_237-grip to join [them]_{5147-his mad companions} . [Some few]_{5148-some few} , [he]_237-grip saw , were indisposed to go away without [him]_237-grip , and made towards the spot where [he]_237-grip stood concealed as though [they]_{5147-his mad companions} were about to follow in [his]_237-grip footsteps , and urge [him]_237-grip to come back ; but [these men]_{3544-these men} , being in [their]_{3544-these men} turn called to by [[their]_{3544-these men} friends]_{4404-their friends} , and in truth not greatly caring to venture into the dark parts of [the grounds]_{7327-the grounds} , where [they]_{3544-these men} might be easily surprised and taken , if [any of [the neighbours]_{802-the neighbours} or retainers of [the family]_{1261-the family}]_{5152-any of the neighbours or retainers of the family} were watching [them]_{3544-these men} from among the trees , soon abandoned the idea , and hastily assembling [such men as [they]_{3544-these men} found of [their]_{3544-these men} mind]_{5155-such men as they found of their mind} at the moment , straggled off . When [he]_237-grip was satisfied that [the great mass of the insurgents]_{5156-the great mass of the insurgents} were imitating this example , and that [the ground]_{4265-the ground} was rapidly clearing , [he]_237-grip plunged into the thickest portion of [the little wood]_{5158-the little wood} ; and , crashing the branches as [he]_237-grip went , made straight towards a distant light : guided by that , and by the sullen glow of the fire behind [him]_237-grip . As [he]_237-grip drew nearer and nearer to the twinkling beacon towards which [he]_237-grip bent [his]_237-grip course , the red glare of a few torches began to reveal itself , and the voices of [men speaking together in a subdued tone]_{5159-men speaking together in a subdued tone} broke the silence which , save for a distant shouting now and then , already prevailed . At length [he]_237-grip cleared the wood , and , springing across a ditch , stood in [a dark lane]_{5160-a dark lane} , where [a small body of ill - looking vagabonds , whom [he]_237-grip had left there some twenty minutes before]_{5161-a small body of ill - looking vagabonds , whom he had left there some twenty minutes before} , waited [his]_237-grip coming with impatience . [They]_{5161-a small body of ill - looking vagabonds , whom he had left there some twenty minutes before} were gathered round an old post - chaise or chariot , driven by one of [themselves]_{5161-a small body of ill - looking vagabonds , whom he had left there some twenty minutes before} , who sat postilion - wise upon the near horse . The blinds were drawn up , and [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} and [Dennis]_187-dennis kept guard at the two windows . [The former]_{5162-the former} assumed the command of [the party]_{8112-the party} , for [he]_{5162-the former} challenged [Hugh]_198-hugh as [he]_{5162-the former} advanced towards [them]_{5161-a small body of ill - looking vagabonds , whom he had left there some twenty minutes before} ; and when [he]_{5162-the former} did so , [those who were resting on the ground about]_{5164-those who were resting on the ground about} [the carriage]_{7508-the carriage} rose to [their]_{5164-those who were resting on the ground about} feet and clustered round [him]_237-grip . ‘ Well ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , in a low voice ; ‘ is all right ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ Right enough , ’_[198-hugh] replied [Hugh]_198-hugh , in the same tone . ‘ [They]_{5161-a small body of ill - looking vagabonds , whom he had left there some twenty minutes before} ’re_[198-hugh] dispersing now -- had begun before [I]_0-i came away . ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} And is [the coast]_{11310-the coast} clear ? ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} Clear enough before [[our]_5167-our men]_{5168-our men} , [I]_0-i take it , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] There are [not many who , knowing of [their]_{5168-our men} work over yonder]_{5169-not many who , knowing of their work over yonder} , will want to meddle with ‘ [em]_{5168-our men} to - night.--Who ’s got some drink here ? ’_[0-i] [Everybody]_{587-everybody} had some plunder from [the cellar]_{1097-the cellar} ; half - a - dozen flasks and bottles were offered directly . [He]_237-grip selected the largest , and putting it to [his]_237-grip mouth , sent the wine gurgling down [his]_237-grip throat . Having emptied it , [he]_237-grip threw it down , and stretched out [his]_237-grip hand for another , which [he]_237-grip emptied likewise , at a draught . Another was given [him]_237-grip , and this [he]_237-grip half emptied too . Reserving what remained to finish with , [he]_237-grip asked : ‘ Have [you]_5172-you got anything to eat , any of [you]_5172-you ? [I]_237-grip ’m_[237-grip] as ravenous as a hungry wolf . Which of [you]_5172-you was in the larder -- come ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i was , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , pulling off [his]_0-i hat , and fumbling in the crown . ‘_[0-i] There ’s a matter of cold venison pasty somewhere or another here , if that ’ll do . ’ ‘_[237-grip] Do ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , seating [himself]_198-hugh on [the pathway]_{7249-the pathway} . ‘_[237-grip] Bring it out ! Quick ! Show a light here , and gather round ! Let [me]_0-i sup in state , [[my]_0-i lads]_{10847-my lads} ! Ha ha ha ! ’ Entering into [his]_237-grip boisterous humour , for [they]_5172-you all had drunk deeply , and were as wild as [he]_237-grip , [they]_5172-you crowded about [him]_237-grip , while [two of [their]_5172-you number who had torches]_{11461-two of their number who had torches} , held [them]_{11461-two of their number who had torches} up , one on either side of [him]_237-grip , that [his]_237-grip banquet might not be despatched in the dark . [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , having by this time succeeded in extricating from [his]_187-dennis hat a great mass of pasty , which had been wedged in so tightly that it was not easily got out , put it before [him]_187-dennis ; and [Hugh]_198-hugh , having borrowed a notched and jagged knife from [one of [the company]_{473-the company}]_{11462-one of the company} , fell to work upon it vigorously . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i should recommend [you]_5175-you to swallow a little fire every day , about an hour afore dinner , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , after a pause . ‘_{[9503-brother]} It seems to agree with [you]_5175-you , and to stimulate [your]_5175-you appetite . ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh looked at [him]_187-dennis , and at the blackened faces by which [he]_237-grip was surrounded , and , stopping for a moment to flourish [his]_198-hugh knife above [his]_198-hugh head , answered with a roar of laughter . ‘_[5175-you] Keep order , there , will [you]_5175-you ? ’ said [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘_[5175-you] Why , is n’t [a man]_{7264-a man} allowed to regale [himself]_{7264-a man} , [noble captain]_{7789-noble captain} , ’ retorted [[his]_187-dennis lieutenant]_{11464-his lieutenant} , parting [the men who stood between [them]_{11465-the men who stood between them}]_{11465-the men who stood between them} , with [his]_187-dennis knife , that [he]_{11464-his lieutenant} might see [him,--‘to]_{11466-him,--‘to} regale [himself]_{7264-a man} a little bit after such work as [mine]_187-dennis ? What [a hard captain]_{11467-a hard captain} ! What [a strict captain]_{11468-a strict captain} ! What [a tyrannical captain]_{11469-a tyrannical captain} ! Ha ha ha ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} wish [one of [you]_198-hugh fellers]_{11470-one of you fellers} would hold a bottle to [his]_{11470-one of you fellers} mouth to keep [him]_{11470-one of you fellers} quiet , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘ unless [you]_198-hugh want [the military]_{10773-the military} to be down upon [us]_{11465-the men who stood between them} . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ And what if [they]_{10773-the military} are down upon [us]_{11465-the men who stood between them} ! ’_[198-hugh] retorted [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ Who cares ? Who ’s afraid ? Let ‘_[5179-em] [em]_5179-em come , [I]_0-i say , let ‘ [em]_5179-em come . The more , the merrier . Give [me]_0-i [bold [Barnaby]_220-barnaby at [my]_0-i side]_{11472-bold barnaby at my side} , and [we]_{11465-the men who stood between them} two will settle [the military]_{10773-the military} , without troubling any of [you]_{1826-those present} . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s [the man for the military]_{11474-the man for the military} . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s health ! ’_[0-i] But as [the majority of [those present]_{1826-those present}]_{5180-the majority of those present} were by no means anxious for a second engagement that night , being already weary and exhausted , [they]_{5180-the majority of those present} sided with [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , and pressed [him]_{223-mr tappertit} to make haste with [his]_{223-mr tappertit} supper , for [they]_{5180-the majority of those present} had already delayed too long . Knowing , even in the height of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} frenzy , that [they]_{5180-the majority of those present} incurred great danger by lingering so near the scene of the late outrages , [Hugh]_198-hugh made an end of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} meal without more remonstrance , and rising , stepped up to [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , and smote [him]_{223-mr tappertit} on the back . ‘ Now then , ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh cried , ‘ [I]_198-hugh ’m_[198-hugh] ready . There are brave birds inside [this cage]_{5182-this cage} , eh ? [Delicate birds,--tender , loving , little doves]_{5183-delicate birds,--tender , loving , little doves} . [I]_0-i caged ‘ em -- [I]_0-i caged ‘_[0-i] em -- one more peep ! ’ [He]_0-i thrust [the little man]_{7269-the little man} aside as [he]_0-i spoke , and mounting on the steps , which were half let down , pulled down the blind by force , and stared into the chaise like an ogre into [his]_0-i larder . ‘_[0-i] Ha ha ha ! and did [you]_5184-you scratch , and pinch , and struggle , [pretty mistress]_{5185-pretty mistress} ? ’ [he]_0-i cried , as [he]_0-i grasped a little hand that sought in vain to free itself from [his]_0-i grip : ‘_[5184-you] [you]_5184-you , so bright - eyed , and cherry - lipped , and daintily made ? But [I]_0-i love [you]_5184-you better for it , [mistress]_{7750-mistress} . Ay , [I]_0-i do . [You]_5184-you should stab [me]_0-i and welcome , so that it pleased [you]_5184-you , and [you]_5184-you had to cure [me]_0-i afterwards . [I]_0-i love to see [you]_5184-you proud and scornful . It makes [you]_5184-you handsomer than ever ; and who so handsome as [you]_5184-you at any time , [[my]_0-i pretty one]_{5187-my pretty one} ! ’ ‘_{[5187-my pretty one]} Come ! ’ said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who had waited during this speech with considerable impatience . ‘_{[5187-my pretty one]} There ’s enough of that . Come down . ’ The little hand seconded this admonition by thrusting [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s great head away with all its force , and drawing up the blind , amidst [his]_198-hugh noisy laughter , and vows that [he]_198-hugh must have another look , for the last glimpse of that sweet face had provoked [him]_198-hugh past all bearing . However , as the suppressed impatience of [the party]_{8112-the party} now broke out into open murmurs , [he]_198-hugh abandoned this design , and taking [his]_198-hugh seat upon the bar , contented [himself]_198-hugh with tapping at the front windows of [the carriage]_{7508-the carriage} , and trying to steal a glance inside ; [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , mounting the steps and hanging on by the door , issued [his]_{223-mr tappertit} directions to [the driver with a commanding voice and attitude]_{11478-the driver with a commanding voice and attitude} ; [the rest]_{561-the rest} got up behind , or ran by the side of [the carriage]_{7508-the carriage} , as [they]_{561-the rest} could ; [some]_1792-some , in imitation of [Hugh]_198-hugh , endeavoured to see the face [he]_198-hugh had praised so highly , and were reminded of [their]_1792-some impertinence by hints from the cudgel of [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . Thus [they]_1792-some pursued [their]_1792-some journey by [circuitous and winding roads]_{11482-circuitous and winding roads} ; preserving , except when [they]_1792-some halted to take breath , or to quarrel about the best way of reaching [London]_2-london , pretty good order and tolerable silence . In the mean time , [Dolly]_216-dolly -- beautiful , bewitching , captivating little [Dolly]_216-dolly -- [her]_216-dolly hair dishevelled , [her]_216-dolly dress torn , [her]_216-dolly dark eyelashes wet with tears , [her]_216-dolly bosom heaving -- [her]_216-dolly face , now pale with fear , now crimsoned with indignation -- [her]_216-dolly whole self a hundred times more beautiful in this heightened aspect than ever [she]_216-dolly had been before -- vainly strove to comfort [Emma Haredale]_261-emma , and to impart to [her]_261-emma the consolation of which [she]_216-dolly stood in so much need [herself]_216-dolly . [The soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} were sure to come ; [they]_{10782-the soldiers} must be rescued ; it would be impossible to convey [them]_{10782-the soldiers} through [the streets of [London]_2-london]_{1713-the streets of london} when [they]_1792-some set the threats of [[their]_1792-some guards]_{11485-their guards} at defiance , and shrieked to [the passengers]_{1839-the passengers} for help . If [they]_1792-some did this when [they]_1792-some came into the more frequented ways , [she]_216-dolly was certain -- [she]_216-dolly was quite certain -- [they]_{10782-the soldiers} must be released . So poor [Dolly]_216-dolly said , and so poor [Dolly]_216-dolly tried to think ; but the invariable conclusion of all such arguments was , that [Dolly]_216-dolly burst into tears ; cried , as [she]_216-dolly wrung [her]_216-dolly hands , what would [they]_1792-some do or think , or who would comfort [them]_1792-some , at [home]_7189-home , at [the Golden Key]_{57-the golden key} ; and sobbed most piteously . [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , whose feelings were usually of a quieter kind than [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s , and not so much upon the surface , was dreadfully alarmed , and indeed had only just recovered from a swoon . [She]_{199-miss haredale} was very pale , and the hand which [Dolly]_216-dolly held was quite cold ; but [she]_{199-miss haredale} bade [her]_{199-miss haredale} , nevertheless , remember that , under Providence , much must depend upon [their]_1792-some own discretion ; that if [they]_1792-some remained quiet and lulled the vigilance of [the ruffians]_{11488-the ruffians} into whose hands [they]_1792-some had fallen , the chances of [their]_1792-some being able to procure assistance when [they]_1792-some reached [the town]_{661-the town} , were very much increased ; that unless society were quite unhinged , a hot pursuit must be immediately commenced ; and that [[her]_{199-miss haredale} uncle]_{7565-her uncle} , [she]_{199-miss haredale} might be sure , would never rest until [he]_{7565-her uncle} had found [them]_1792-some out and rescued [them]_1792-some . But as [she]_{199-miss haredale} said these latter words , the idea that [he]_{7565-her uncle} had fallen in a general massacre of [the Catholics]_{9786-the catholics} that night -- no very wild or improbable supposition after what [they]_1792-some had seen and undergone -- struck [her]_{199-miss haredale} dumb ; and , lost in the horrors [they]_1792-some had witnessed , and those [they]_1792-some might be yet reserved for , [she]_{199-miss haredale} sat incapable of thought , or speech , or outward show of grief : as rigid , and almost as white and cold , as marble . Oh , how many , many times , in that long ride , did [Dolly]_216-dolly think of [[her]_216-dolly old lover,--poor , fond , slighted [Joe]_197-joe]_197-joe ! How many , many times , did [she]_{199-miss haredale} recall that night when [she]_{199-miss haredale} ran into [his]_{7565-her uncle} arms from [the very man now projecting [his]_{7565-her uncle} hateful gaze into the darkness where [she]_{199-miss haredale} sat]_{11492-the very man now projecting his hateful gaze into the darkness where she sat} , and leering through the glass in monstrous admiration ! And when [she]_{199-miss haredale} thought of [Joe]_197-joe , and what [a brave fellow]_{11493-a brave fellow} [he]_197-joe was , and how [he]_197-joe would have rode boldly up , and dashed in among [these villains]_{11494-these villains} now , yes , though [they]_{11494-these villains} were double the number -- and here [she]_{199-miss haredale} clenched [her]_{199-miss haredale} little hand , and pressed [her]_{199-miss haredale} foot upon the ground -- the pride [she]_{199-miss haredale} felt for a moment in having won [his]_{7565-her uncle} heart , faded in a burst of tears , and [she]_{199-miss haredale} sobbed more bitterly than ever . As the night wore on , and [they]_{11494-these villains} proceeded by ways which were quite unknown to [them]_{11494-these villains} -- for [they]_{11494-these villains} could recognise none of the objects of which [they]_{11494-these villains} sometimes caught a hurried glimpse -- [their]_{11494-these villains} fears increased ; nor were [they]_{11494-these villains} without good foundation ; it was not difficult for [two beautiful young women]_{11495-two beautiful young women} to find , in [their]_{11495-two beautiful young women} being borne [they]_{11495-two beautiful young women} knew not whither by [a band of daring villains who eyed [them]_{11495-two beautiful young women} as some among [these fellows]_{7705-these fellows}]_{11496-a band of daring villains who eyed them as some among these fellows} did , reasons for the worst alarm . When [they]_{11494-these villains} at last entered [London]_2-london , by [a suburb with which [they]_{11494-these villains} were wholly unacquainted]_{11498-a suburb with which they were wholly unacquainted} , it was past midnight , and [the streets]_{448-the streets} were dark and empty . Nor was this the worst , for [the carriage]_{7508-the carriage} stopping in [a lonely spot]_{11501-a lonely spot} , [Hugh]_198-hugh suddenly opened the door , jumped in , and took [his]_0-i seat between [them]_{11494-these villains} . It was in vain [they]_{11494-these villains} cried for help . [He]_0-i put [his]_0-i arm about the neck of [each]_2672-each , and swore to stifle [them]_{11494-these villains} with kisses if [they]_{11494-these villains} were not as silent as [the grave]_{11503-the grave} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i come here to keep [you]_5188-you quiet , ’ [he]_0-i said , ‘_[0-i] and that ’s the means [I]_0-i shall take . So do n’t be quiet , [pretty mistresses]_{5189-pretty mistresses} -- make a noise -- do -- and [I]_0-i shall like it all the better . ’ [They]_{11494-these villains} were proceeding at a rapid pace , and apparently with [fewer attendants than before]_{11504-fewer attendants than before} , though it was so dark ( the torches being extinguished ) that this was mere conjecture . [They]_{11494-these villains} shrunk from [his]_0-i touch , each into the farthest corner of [the carriage]_{7508-the carriage} ; but shrink as [Dolly]_216-dolly would , [his]_0-i arm encircled [her]_216-dolly waist , and held [her]_216-dolly fast . [She]_216-dolly neither cried nor spoke , for terror and disgust deprived [her]_216-dolly of the power ; but [she]_216-dolly plucked at [his]_0-i hand as though [she]_216-dolly would die in the effort to disengage [herself]_216-dolly ; and crouching on the ground , with [her]_216-dolly head averted and held down , repelled [him]_0-i with a strength [she]_216-dolly wondered at as much as [he]_0-i . [The carriage]_{7508-the carriage} stopped again . ‘_[0-i] Lift [this one]_{5190-this one} out , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh to the man who opened the door , as [he]_198-hugh took [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ’s hand , and felt how heavily it fell . ‘_[0-i] [She]_{5190-this one} ’s fainted . ’ ‘_{[5190-this one]} So much the better , ’ growled [Dennis]_187-dennis -- it was [that amiable gentleman]_{11507-that amiable gentleman} . ‘_{[5190-this one]} [She]_{5190-this one} ’s quiet . [I]_0-i always like ‘ em to faint , unless they ’re_[0-i] very tender and composed . ’ ‘_[0-i] Can [you]_0-i take [her]_{5190-this one} by [yourself]_0-i ? ’ asked [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know till [I]_0-i try . [I]_0-i ought to be able to ; [I]_0-i ’ve lifted up a good many in [my]_0-i time , ’ said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘_[0-i] Up then ! [She]_{5190-this one} ’s no small weight , [brother]_9503-brother ; [none of these here fine gals]_{5192-none of these here fine gals} are . Up again ! Now [we]_5193-we have [her]_{5190-this one} . ’ Having by this time hoisted [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} into [his]_0-i arms , [he]_0-i staggered off with [his]_0-i burden . ‘_{[5194-pretty bird]} Look [ye]_{5190-this one} , [pretty bird]_{5194-pretty bird} , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , drawing [Dolly]_216-dolly towards [him]_0-i . ‘_{[5190-this one]} Remember what [I]_0-i told [you]_{5190-this one} -- a kiss for every cry . Scream , if [you]_{5190-this one} love [me]_0-i , [darling]_8677-darling . Scream once , [mistress]_{7750-mistress} . [Pretty mistress]_{5185-pretty mistress} , only once , if [you]_{5190-this one} love [me]_0-i . ’ Thrusting [his]_0-i face away with all [her]_{7328-the young lady} force , and holding down [her]_{7328-the young lady} head , [Dolly]_216-dolly submitted to be carried out of the chaise , and borne after [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} into [a miserable cottage]_{11510-a miserable cottage} , where [Hugh]_198-hugh , after hugging [her]_216-dolly to [his]_198-hugh breast , set [her]_216-dolly gently down upon the floor . [Poor Dolly]_{353-poor joe} ! Do what [she]_216-dolly would , [she]_216-dolly only looked the better for it , and tempted [them]_11511-them the more . When [her]_216-dolly eyes flashed angrily , and [her]_216-dolly ripe lips slightly parted , to give [her]_216-dolly rapid breathing vent , who could resist it ? When [she]_216-dolly wept and sobbed as though [her]_216-dolly heart would break , and bemoaned [her]_216-dolly miseries in the sweetest voice that ever fell upon [a listener]_{11512-a listener} ’s ear , who could be insensible to the little winning pettishness which now and then displayed itself , even in the sincerity and earnestness of [her]_216-dolly grief ? When , forgetful for a moment of [herself]_216-dolly , as [she]_216-dolly was now , [she]_216-dolly fell on [her]_216-dolly knees beside [[her]_216-dolly friend]_{9026-her friend} , and bent over [her]_{9026-her friend} , and laid [her]_216-dolly cheek to [hers]_{9026-her friend} , and put [her]_216-dolly arms about [her]_216-dolly , what mortal eyes could have avoided wandering to the delicate bodice , the streaming hair , the neglected dress , the perfect abandonment and unconsciousness of the blooming little beauty ? Who could look on and see [her]_216-dolly lavish caresses and endearments , and not desire to be in [[Emma Haredale]_261-emma ’s place]_{11514-emma haredale ’s place} ; to be either [her]_216-dolly or [Dolly]_216-dolly ; either the hugging or the hugged ? Not [Hugh]_198-hugh . Not [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_{[5185-pretty mistress]} [I]_0-i tell [you]_5198-you what it is , [young women]_{5199-young women} , ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i an’t much of [[a lady]_{11160-a lady} ’s man]_{5201-a lady ’s man} [myself]_0-i , nor am [I]_0-i a party in the present business further than lending a willing hand to [[my]_0-i friends]_{8062-my friends} : but if [I]_0-i see much more of this here sort of thing , [I]_0-i shall become [a principal]_{5203-a principal} instead of [a accessory]_{5204-a accessory} . [I]_0-i tell [you]_5198-you candid . ’ ‘_[0-i] Why have [you]_0-i brought [us]_5205-us here ? ’ said [Emma]_261-emma . ‘_[0-i] Are [we]_5205-us to be murdered ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Murdered ! ’ cried [Dennis]_187-dennis , sitting down upon a stool , and regarding [her]_261-emma with great favour . ‘_[0-i] Why , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , who ’d murder [sich chickabiddies]_{5207-sich chickabiddies} as [you]_{812-my dear} ? If [you]_0-i was to ask [me]_0-i , now , whether [you]_{812-my dear} was brought [here]_7326-here to be married , there might be something in it . ’ And here [he]_187-dennis exchanged a grin with [Hugh]_198-hugh , who removed [his]_198-hugh eyes from [Dolly]_216-dolly for the purpose . ‘_[0-i] No , no , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘_[0-i] there ’ll be no murdering , [[my]_0-i pets]_{5209-my pets} . Nothing of that sort . Quite the contrairy . ’ ‘_{[812-my dear]} [You]_{812-my dear} are [an older man]_{5210-an older man} than [[your]_{812-my dear} companion]_{3172-your companion} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Emma]_261-emma , trembling . ‘_{[5210-an older man]} Have [you]_7320-sir no pity for [us]_5213-we ? Do [you]_7320-sir not consider that [we]_5213-we are [women]_648-women ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do indeed , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , ’ retorted [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_[0-i] It would be very hard not to , with two such specimens afore [my]_0-i eyes . Ha ha ! Oh yes , [I]_0-i consider that . [We]_5213-we all consider that , [miss]_8193-miss . ’ [He]_0-i shook [his]_0-i head waggishly , leered at [Hugh]_198-hugh again , and laughed very much , as if [he]_0-i had said a noble thing , and rather thought [he]_0-i was coming out . ‘_[5213-we] There ’ll be no murdering , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} . Not a bit on it . [I]_0-i tell [you]_{812-my dear} what though , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , cocking [his]_187-dennis hat for the convenience of scratching [his]_187-dennis head , and looking gravely at [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘_[0-i] it ’s worthy of notice , as a proof of the amazing equalness and dignity of [our]_5213-we law , that it do n’t make no distinction between [men]_624-men and [women]_648-women . [I]_0-i ’ve heerd [the judge]_{5221-the judge} say , sometimes , to [a highwayman]_{7309-a highwayman} or [housebreaker]_{5223-housebreaker} as had tied [the ladies]_{2011-the ladies} neck and heels -- [you’ll]_{5225-you’ll} excuse [me]_0-i making mention of it , [[my]_0-i darlings]_{5226-my darlings} -- and put ‘ [em]_11515-em in [a cellar]_{781-a cellar} , that [he]_{5221-the judge} showed no consideration to [women]_648-women . Now , [I]_187-dennis say that [there judge]_{11518-there judge} did n’t know [his]_{5221-the judge} business , [brother]_9503-brother ; and that if [I]_187-dennis had been that [there]_7220-there [highwayman]_{11521-highwayman} or [housebreaker]_{5223-housebreaker} , [I]_187-dennis should have made answer : “ What are [you]_187-dennis a talking of , [[my]_187-dennis lord]_{3194-my lord} ? [I]_187-dennis showed [the women]_{11524-the women} as much consideration as the law does , and what more would [you]_187-dennis have [me]_187-dennis do ? ” If [you]_9503-brother was to count up in the newspapers the number of [females]_1521-females as have been worked off in [this here city]_{11526-this here city} alone , in the last ten year , ’_[187-dennis] said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis thoughtfully , ‘ [you]_9503-brother ’d be surprised at the total -- quite amazed , [you]_9503-brother would . There ’s a dignified and equal thing ; a beautiful thing ! But [we]_11527-we ’ve no security for its lasting . Now that [they]_11528-they ’ve begun to favour [these here Papists]_{11529-these here papists} , [I]_187-dennis should n’t wonder if [they]_11528-they went and altered even THAT , one of these days . Upon [my]_187-dennis soul , [I]_187-dennis should n’t . ’_[187-dennis] The subject , perhaps from being of too exclusive and professional a nature , failed to interest [Hugh]_198-hugh as much as [[his]_198-hugh friend]_{7570-his friend} had anticipated . But [he]_198-hugh had no time to pursue it , for at this crisis [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} entered precipitately ; at sight of whom [Dolly]_216-dolly uttered a scream of joy , and fairly threw [herself]_216-dolly into [his]_{223-mr tappertit} arms . ‘ [I]_216-dolly knew it , [I]_216-dolly was sure of it ! ’_[216-dolly] cried [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘ [[My]_216-dolly dear father]_{11530-my dear father} ’s at the door . Thank [God]_217-god , thank [God]_217-god ! Bless [you]_216-dolly , [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} . Heaven bless [you]_216-dolly for this ! ’_[216-dolly] [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who had at first implicitly believed that [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} , unable any longer to suppress [her]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} secret passion for [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} , was about to give it full vent in its intensity , and to declare that [she]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} was [his]_{223-mr tappertit} for ever , looked extremely foolish when [she]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} said these words;--the more so , as they were received by [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Dennis]_187-dennis with a loud laugh , which made [her]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} draw back , and regard [him]_{223-mr tappertit} with a fixed and earnest look . ‘ [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , after a very awkward silence , ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} hope [you]_{199-miss haredale} ’re_{[223-mr tappertit]} as comfortable as circumstances will permit of . [Dolly Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , [[my]_0-i darling]_{8605-my darling} -- [my]_0-i own , [my]_0-i lovely one -- [I]_0-i hope [YOU’RE]_{219-mrs varden} pretty comfortable likewise . ’ [Poor little Dolly]_216-dolly ! [She]_216-dolly saw how it was ; hid [her]_216-dolly face in [her]_216-dolly hands ; and sobbed more bitterly than ever . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [You]_{219-mrs varden} meet in [me]_0-i , [Miss V.]_{381-miss v.} , ’ said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , laying [his]_0-i hand upon [his]_0-i breast , ‘_{[381-miss v.]} not [a ‘ prentice]_{11531-a ‘ prentice} , not [a workman]_{11532-a workman} , not [a slave]_{11533-a slave} , not [the wictim of [[your]_{219-mrs varden} father]_{7354-your father} ’s tyrannical behaviour , but [the leader of [a great people]_{11537-a great people}]_{11536-the leader of a great people} , the captain of [a noble band]_{11538-a noble band} , in which [these gentlemen]_{537-these gentlemen} are , as [I]_5231-he may say , [corporals]_{11540-corporals} and [serjeants]_{11541-serjeants}]_{11534-the wictim of your father ’s tyrannical behaviour , but the leader of a great people , the captain of a noble band , in which these gentlemen are , as i may say , corporals and serjeants} . [You]_{219-mrs varden} behold in [me]_5231-he , not [a private individual]_{11542-a private individual} , but a public character ; not [a mender of locks]_{11543-a mender of locks} , but [a healer of the wounds of [[his]_{7354-your father} unhappy country]_{11545-his unhappy country}]_{11544-a healer of the wounds of his unhappy country} . [Dolly]_216-dolly V. , sweet [Dolly]_216-dolly V. , for how many years have [I]_5231-he looked forward to this present meeting ! For how many years has it been [my]_5231-he intention to exalt and ennoble [you]_{219-mrs varden} ! [I]_5231-he redeem it . Behold in [me]_5231-he , [[your]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{8607-your husband} . Yes , beautiful [Dolly]_216-dolly -- [charmer -- enslaver]_{11547-charmer -- enslaver} -- S. Tappertit is all [your]_{219-mrs varden} own ! ’_[5231-he] As [he]_5231-he said these words [he]_5231-he advanced towards [her]_5232-her . [Dolly]_216-dolly retreated till [she]_216-dolly could go no farther , and then sank down upon the floor . Thinking it very possible that this might be maiden modesty , [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} essayed to raise [her]_216-dolly ; on which [Dolly]_216-dolly , goaded to desperation , wound [her]_216-dolly hands in [his]_5231-he hair , and crying out amidst [her]_216-dolly tears that [he]_5231-he was [a dreadful little wretch]_{5233-a dreadful little wretch} , and always had been , shook , and pulled , and beat [him]_5231-he , until [he]_5231-he was fain to call for help , most lustily . [Hugh]_198-hugh had never admired [her]_216-dolly half so much as at that moment . ‘ [She]_216-dolly ’s in an excited state to - night , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , as [he]_{223-mr tappertit} smoothed [his]_{223-mr tappertit} rumpled feathers , ‘ and do n’t know when [she]_216-dolly ’s well off . Let [her]_216-dolly be by [herself]_216-dolly till to - morrow , and that ’ll bring [her]_216-dolly down a little . Carry [her]_216-dolly into [the next house]_{11548-the next house} ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Hugh]_198-hugh had [her]_216-dolly in [his]_198-hugh arms directly . It might be that [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ’s heart was really softened by [her]_216-dolly distress , or it might be that [he]_198-hugh felt it in some degree indecorous that [[his]_198-hugh intended bride]_{5234-his intended bride} should be struggling in the grasp of [another man]_{3154-another man} . [He]_198-hugh commanded [him]_198-hugh , on second thoughts , to put [her]_216-dolly down again , and looked moodily on as [she]_216-dolly flew to [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ’s side , and clinging to [her]_216-dolly dress , hid [her]_216-dolly flushed face in its folds . ‘ [They]_11549-they shall remain here together till to - morrow , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , who had now quite recovered [his]_{223-mr tappertit} dignity--‘till to - morrow . Come away ! ’ ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} Ay ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[7793-captain]} Come away , [captain]_7793-captain . Ha ha ha ! ’ ‘_{[7793-captain]} What are [you]_198-hugh laughing at ? ’ demanded [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} sternly . ‘_[198-hugh] Nothing , [captain]_7793-captain , nothing , ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh rejoined ; and as [he]_198-hugh spoke , and clapped [his]_198-hugh hand upon the shoulder of [the little man]_{7269-the little man} , [he]_198-hugh laughed again , for some unknown reason , with tenfold violence . [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} surveyed [him]_198-hugh from head to foot with lofty scorn ( this only made [him]_198-hugh laugh the more ) , and turning to [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} , said : ‘_{[7793-captain]} [You]_5238-you ’ll take notice , [ladies]_1920-ladies , that [this place]_{551-this place} is well watched on every side , and that the least noise is certain to be attended with unpleasant consequences . [You]_5238-you ’ll hear -- both of [you]_5238-you -- more of [our]_5241-our intentions to - morrow . In the mean time , do n’t show [yourselves]_5238-you at the window , or appeal to any of [the people [you]_5238-you may see]_{5242-the people you may see} pass it ; for if [you]_5238-you do , it ’ll be known directly that [you]_5238-you come from [a Catholic house]_{5243-a catholic house} , and all the exertions [[our]_5241-our men]_{5168-our men} can make , may not be able to save [your]_5238-you lives . ’ With this last caution , which was true enough , [he]_198-hugh turned to the door , followed by [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Dennis]_187-dennis . [They]_5241-our paused for a moment , going out , to look at [them]_5241-our clasped in [each other]_{7381-each other} ’s arms , and then left [the cottage]_{4032-the cottage} ; fastening the door , and setting a good watch upon [it]_11554-it , and indeed all round [the house]_{7210-the house} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ’ growled [Dennis]_187-dennis , as [they]_5241-our walked away in company , ‘_[0-i] that ’s [a dainty pair]_{5245-a dainty pair} . [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford ’s one is as handsome as [the other]_{483-the other} , eh ? ’ ‘_{[483-the other]} Hush ! ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , hastily . ‘_{[483-the other]} Do n’t [you]_5238-you mention names . It ’s a bad habit . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i would n’t like to be [HIM]_325-gashford , then ( as [you]_5238-you do n’t like names ) , when [he]_325-gashford breaks it out to [her]_5247-her ; that ’s all , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_{[325-gashford]} [She]_5247-her ’s one of [them fine , black - eyed , proud gals]_{5248-them fine , black - eyed , proud gals} , as [I]_0-i would n’t trust at such times with a knife too near ‘ [em]_{5248-them fine , black - eyed , proud gals} . [I]_0-i ’ve seen some of that sort , afore now . [I]_0-i recollect [one that was worked off]_{11556-one that was worked off} , many year ago -- and there was [a gentleman in that case]_{11557-a gentleman in that case} too -- that says to [me]_0-i , with [her]_5247-her lip a trembling , but [her]_5247-her hand as steady as ever [I]_0-i see one : “ [Dennis]_187-dennis , [I]_0-i ’m_[0-i] near [my]_0-i end , but if [I]_0-i had a dagger in these fingers , and [he]_325-gashford was within [my]_0-i reach , [I]_0-i ’d strike [him]_325-gashford dead afore [me;”--ah]_{5249-me;”--ah} , [she]_5250-she did -- and [she]_5250-she ’d have done it too ! ’ Strike who dead ? ’_[198-hugh] demanded [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ How should [I]_187-dennis know , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’_[187-dennis] answered [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ [SHE]_5250-she never said ; not [she]_5250-she . ’_[198-hugh] [Hugh]_198-hugh looked , for a moment , as though [he]_198-hugh would have made some further inquiry into this incoherent recollection ; but [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who had been meditating deeply , gave [his]_198-hugh thoughts a new direction . ‘ [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ [You]_198-hugh have done well to - day . [You]_198-hugh shall be rewarded . So have [you]_198-hugh , [Dennis.--There]_{382-dennis.--there} ’s [no young woman]_{11559-no young woman} [YOU]_198-hugh want to carry off , is there ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ N -- no , ’_{[2209-that gentleman]} returned [that gentleman]_{2209-that gentleman} , stroking [his]_{2209-that gentleman} grizzly beard , which was some two inches long . ‘ None in partickler , [I]_{2209-that gentleman} think . ’_{[2209-that gentleman]} ‘ Very good , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} ; ‘ then [we]_11560-we ’ll find some other way of making it up to [you]_198-hugh . As to [you]_198-hugh , [old boy’--he]_{11561-old boy’--he} turned to [Hugh--‘you]_{383-hugh--‘you} shall have [Miggs]_239-miggs ( [her]_239-miggs that [I]_{223-mr tappertit} promised [you]_198-hugh , [you]_198-hugh know ) within three days . Mind . [I]_{223-mr tappertit} pass [my]_{223-mr tappertit} word for it . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} [Hugh]_198-hugh thanked [him]_{2209-that gentleman} heartily ; and as [he]_198-hugh did so , [his]_198-hugh laughing fit returned with such violence that [he]_198-hugh was obliged to hold [his]_198-hugh side with one hand , and to lean with the other on the shoulder of [[his]_198-hugh small captain]_{5252-his small captain} , without whose support [he]_198-hugh would certainly have rolled upon the ground . Chapter 60 [The three worthies]_{5253-the three worthies} turned [their]_{5253-the three worthies} faces towards [The Boot]_{83-the boot} , with the intention of passing the night in [that place of rendezvous]_{5254-that place of rendezvous} , and of seeking the repose [they]_{5253-the three worthies} so much needed in the shelter of [[their]_{5253-the three worthies} old den]_{5255-their old den} ; for now that the mischief and destruction [they]_{5253-the three worthies} had purposed were achieved , and [[their]_{5253-the three worthies} prisoners]_{5256-their prisoners} were safely bestowed for the night , [they]_{5253-the three worthies} began to be conscious of exhaustion , and to feel the wasting effects of the madness which had led to such deplorable results . Notwithstanding the lassitude and fatigue which oppressed [him]_198-hugh now , in common with [[his]_198-hugh two companions]_{9900-his two companions} , and indeed with [all who had taken an active share in that night ’s work]_{5258-all who had taken an active share in that night ’s work} , [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s boisterous merriment broke out afresh whenever [he]_198-hugh looked at [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , and vented itself -- much to [that gentleman]_{2209-that gentleman} ’s indignation -- in such shouts of laughter as bade fair to bring the watch upon [them]_{5253-the three worthies} , and involve [them]_{5253-the three worthies} in a skirmish , to which in [their]_{5253-the three worthies} present worn - out condition [they]_{5253-the three worthies} might prove by no means equal . Even [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , who was not at all particular on the score of gravity or dignity , and who had a great relish for [[his]_187-dennis young friend]_{5260-his young friend} ’s eccentric humours , took occasion to remonstrate with [him]_187-dennis on this imprudent behaviour , which [he]_187-dennis held to be a species of suicide , tantamount to [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s working [himself]_{7264-a man} off without being overtaken by the law , than which [he]_187-dennis could imagine nothing more ridiculous or impertinent . Not abating one jot of [his]_198-hugh noisy mirth for these remonstrances , [Hugh]_198-hugh reeled along between [them]_{5253-the three worthies} , having an arm of each , until [they]_{5253-the three worthies} hove in sight of [The Boot]_{83-the boot} , and were within [a field or two of that convenient tavern]_{5262-a field or two of that convenient tavern} . [He]_198-hugh happened by great good luck to have roared and shouted [himself]_198-hugh into silence by this time . [They]_{5253-the three worthies} were proceeding onward without noise , when [a scout who had been creeping about the ditches all night]_{5263-a scout who had been creeping about the ditches all night} , to warn any stragglers from encroaching further on what was now such dangerous ground , peeped cautiously from [his]_{5263-a scout who had been creeping about the ditches all night} hiding - place , and called to [them]_{5253-the three worthies} to stop . ‘ Stop ! and why ? ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh . Because ( [the scout]_{5264-the scout} replied ) [the house]_{7210-the house} was filled with [constables]_{5266-constables} and [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} ; having been surprised that afternoon . [The inmates]_{5268-the inmates} had fled or been taken into custody , [he]_198-hugh could not say which . [He]_198-hugh had prevented [a great many people]_{5269-a great many people} from approaching nearer , and [he]_198-hugh believed [they]_{5269-a great many people} had gone to [the markets]_{5270-the markets} and such places to pass the night . [He]_198-hugh had seen the distant fires , but [they]_{5269-a great many people} were all out now . [He]_198-hugh had heard [the people who passed and repassed]_{5271-the people who passed and repassed} , speaking of [them]_{5271-the people who passed and repassed} too , and could report that the prevailing opinion was one of apprehension and dismay . [He]_198-hugh had not heard a word of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- didn’t even know [his]_220-barnaby name -- but it had been said in [his]_198-hugh hearing that [some man]_{3541-some man} had been taken and carried off to [Newgate]_71-newgate . Whether this was true or false , [he]_198-hugh could not affirm . [The three]_{9895-the three} took counsel together , on hearing this , and debated what it might be best to do . [Hugh]_198-hugh , deeming it possible that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was in the hands of [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} , and at that moment under detention at [The Boot]_{83-the boot} , was for advancing stealthily , and firing [the house]_{7210-the house} ; but [[his]_198-hugh companions]_{3025-his companions} , who objected to such rash measures unless [they]_{3025-his companions} had [a crowd at [their]_{3025-his companions} backs]_{5277-a crowd at their backs} , represented that if [Barnaby]_220-barnaby were taken [he]_220-barnaby had assuredly been removed to [a stronger prison]_{5278-a stronger prison} ; [they]_{3025-his companions} would never have dreamed of keeping [him]_220-barnaby all night in a place so weak and open to attack . Yielding to this reasoning , and to [their]_{3025-his companions} persuasions , [Hugh]_198-hugh consented to turn back and to repair to [Fleet Market]_{32-fleet market} ; for which place , it seemed , [a few of [[their]_{3025-his companions} boldest associates]_{5280-their boldest associates}]_{5279-a few of their boldest associates} had shaped [their]_{3025-his companions} course , on receiving the same intelligence . Feeling [their]_{3025-his companions} strength recruited and [their]_{3025-his companions} spirits roused , now that there was a new necessity for action , [they]_{3025-his companions} hurried away , quite forgetful of the fatigue under which [they]_{3025-his companions} had been sinking but a few minutes before ; and soon arrived at [[their]_{3025-his companions} new place of destination]_{5281-their new place of destination} . [Fleet Market]_{32-fleet market} , at that time , was a long irregular row of [wooden sheds]_{5282-wooden sheds} and [penthouses]_{5283-penthouses} , occupying [the centre of what is now called [Farringdon Street]_{121-farringdon street}]_{5284-the centre of what is now called farringdon street} . [They]_{3025-his companions} were jumbled together in a most unsightly fashion , in [the middle of [the road]_{621-the road}]_{5285-the middle of the road} ; to the great obstruction of [the thoroughfare]_{5287-the thoroughfare} and the annoyance of [passengers]_{8384-passengers} , who were fain to make [their]_{8384-passengers} way , as [they]_{8384-passengers} best could , among carts , baskets , barrows , trucks , casks , bulks , and benches , and to jostle with [porters]_3520-porters , [hucksters , waggoners]_{5290-hucksters , waggoners} , and [a motley crowd of buyers]_{5291-a motley crowd of buyers} , [sellers]_5292-sellers , pick - pockets , [vagrants]_{10498-vagrants} , and [idlers]_5294-idlers . The air was perfumed with the stench of rotten leaves and faded fruit ; the refuse of [the butchers]_{5295-the butchers} ’ stalls , and offal and garbage of a hundred kinds . It was indispensable to most public conveniences in those days , that they should be public nuisances likewise ; and [Fleet Market]_{11562-fleet market} maintained the principle to admiration . To [this place]_{551-this place} , perhaps because [its]_{551-this place} sheds and baskets were a tolerable substitute for beds , or perhaps because [it]_{551-this place} afforded the means of a hasty barricade in case of need , [many of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters}]_{11018-many of the rioters} had straggled , not only that night , but for two or three nights before . It was now broad day , but the morning being cold , [a group of [them]_{10782-the soldiers}]_{11566-a group of them} were gathered round a fire in [a public - house]_{11567-a public - house} , drinking hot purl , and smoking pipes , and planning new schemes for to - morrow . [Hugh]_198-hugh and [[his]_198-hugh two friends]_{9460-his two friends} being known to [most of [these men]_{3544-these men}]_{11569-most of these men} , were received with signal marks of approbation , and inducted into the most honourable seats . [The room]_{462-the room} - door was closed and fastened to keep [intruders]_{11572-intruders} at a distance , and then [they]_{10782-the soldiers} proceeded to exchange news . ‘_{[10782-the soldiers]} [The soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} have taken possession of [The Boot]_{83-the boot} , [I]_0-i hear , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] Who knows anything about it ? ’ [Several]_{11573-several} cried that [they]_{11573-several} did ; but [the majority of [the company]_{473-the company}]_{11574-the majority of the company} having been engaged in the assault upon [the Warren]_{546-the warren} , and [all present]_{11577-all present} having been concerned in one or other of the night ’s expeditions , it proved that [they]_{11573-several} knew no more than [Hugh]_198-hugh [himself]_198-hugh ; having been merely warned by [each other]_{7381-each other} , or by [the scout]_{5264-the scout} , and knowing nothing of [their]_{11573-several} own knowledge . ‘_[0-i] [We]_5297-we left [a man on guard there]_{5298-a man on guard there} to - day , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , looking round [him]_198-hugh , ‘_{[5298-a man on guard there]} who is not [here]_7326-here . [You]_5300-you know who it is -- [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who brought [the soldier]_{10815-the soldier} down , at [Westminster]_{79-westminster} . Has [any man]_{1392-any man} seen or heard of [him]_{5298-a man on guard there} ? ’ [They]_{11573-several} shook [their]_{11573-several} heads , and murmured an answer in the negative , as [each man]_{11298-each man} looked round and appealed to [[his]_{11298-each man} fellow]_{2980-his fellow} ; when a noise was heard without , and [a man]_{7264-a man} was heard to say that [he]_{7264-a man} wanted [Hugh]_198-hugh -- that [he]_{7264-a man} must see [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[1392-any man]} [He]_{5298-a man on guard there} is but [one man]_{1808-one man} , ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh to [those who kept the door]_{11583-those who kept the door} ; ‘_{[5298-a man on guard there]} let [him]_{5298-a man on guard there} come in . ’ ‘_{[5298-a man on guard there]} Ay , ay ! ’ muttered [the others]_{1071-the others} . ‘_{[5298-a man on guard there]} Let [him]_{5298-a man on guard there} come in . Let [him]_{5298-a man on guard there} come in . ’ The door was accordingly unlocked and opened . [A one - armed man]_{11585-a one - armed man} , with [his]_{11585-a one - armed man} head and face tied up with a bloody cloth , as though [he]_{11585-a one - armed man} had been severely beaten , [his]_{11585-a one - armed man} clothes torn , and [his]_{11585-a one - armed man} remaining hand grasping a thick stick , rushed in among [them]_{11583-those who kept the door} , and panting for breath , demanded which was [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[5298-a man on guard there]} Here [he]_{5298-a man on guard there} is , ’ replied [the person [he]_0-i inquired for]_{11586-the person he inquired for} . ‘_{[5298-a man on guard there]} [I]_0-i am [Hugh]_198-hugh . What do [you]_0-i want with [me]_0-i ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have a message for [you]_198-hugh , ’ said [the man]_{472-the man} . ‘_[0-i] [You]_198-hugh know one [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} What of [him]_220-barnaby ? Did [he]_220-barnaby send the message ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Yes . [He]_220-barnaby ’s taken . [He]_220-barnaby ’s in [one of [the strong cells in [Newgate]_71-newgate]_{5305-the strong cells in newgate}]_{5304-one of the strong cells in newgate} . [He]_220-barnaby defended [himself]_220-barnaby as well as [he]_220-barnaby could , but was overpowered by numbers . That ’s [his]_220-barnaby message . ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} When did [you]_0-i see [him]_220-barnaby ? ’ asked [Hugh]_198-hugh , hastily . ‘_{[220-barnaby]} On [his]_220-barnaby way to [prison]_4418-prison , where [he]_220-barnaby was taken by [a party of [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers}]_{5307-a party of soldiers} . [They]_{5307-a party of soldiers} took [a by - road]_{5309-a by - road} , and not the one [we]_5310-we expected . [I]_0-i was [one of the few who tried to rescue [him]_220-barnaby]_{5311-one of the few who tried to rescue him} , and [he]_220-barnaby called to [me]_0-i , and told [me]_0-i to tell [Hugh]_198-hugh where [he]_220-barnaby was . [We]_5310-we made a good struggle , though it failed . Look here ! ’ [He]_0-i pointed to [his]_0-i dress and to [his]_0-i bandaged head , and still panting for breath , glanced round [the room]_{462-the room} ; then faced towards [Hugh]_198-hugh again . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [you]_198-hugh by sight , ’ [he]_0-i said , ‘_[0-i] for [I]_0-i was in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} on Friday , and on Saturday , and yesterday , but [I]_0-i did n’t know [your]_198-hugh name . [You]_198-hugh ’re [a bold fellow]_{11589-a bold fellow} , [I]_0-i know . So is [he]_0-i . [He]_0-i fought like a lion tonight , but it was of no use . [I]_0-i did [my]_0-i best , considering that [I]_0-i want this limb . ’_[0-i] Again [he]_0-i glanced inquisitively round [the room]_{462-the room} or seemed to do so , for [his]_0-i face was nearly hidden by the bandage -- and again facing sharply towards [Hugh]_198-hugh , grasped [his]_0-i stick as if [he]_0-i half expected to be set upon , and stood on the defensive . If [he]_0-i had any such apprehension , however , [he]_0-i was speedily reassured by the demeanour of all present . [None]_9709-none thought of [the bearer of the tidings]_{5315-the bearer of the tidings} . [He]_0-i was lost in the news [he]_0-i brought . Oaths , threats , and execrations , were vented on all sides . [Some]_1792-some cried that if [they]_1792-some bore this tamely , another day would see [them]_1792-some all in [jail]_10575-jail ; some , that [they]_1792-some should have rescued [the other prisoners]_{5318-the other prisoners} , and this would not have happened . [One man]_{1808-one man} cried in a loud voice , ‘ Who ’ll follow [me]_{1808-one man} to [Newgate]_71-newgate ! ’_{[1808-one man]} and there was a loud shout and general rush towards the door . But [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Dennis]_187-dennis stood with [their]_5320-their backs against it , and kept [them]_5320-their back , until the clamour had so far subsided that [their]_5320-their voices could be heard , when [they]_5320-their called to [them]_5320-their together that to go now , in broad day , would be madness ; and that if [they]_5320-their waited until night and arranged a plan of attack , [they]_5320-their might release , not only [[their]_5320-their own companions]_{5321-their own companions} , but [all the prisoners]_{5322-all the prisoners} , and burn down [the jail]_{5323-the jail} . ‘ Not [that jail]_{11590-that jail} alone , ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘ but [every jail in [London]_2-london]_{11591-every jail in london} . [They]_{11591-every jail in london} shall have no place to put [[their]_{11591-every jail in london} prisoners]_{5256-their prisoners} in . [We]_5320-their ’ll burn [them]_{11591-every jail in london} all down ; make bonfires of [them]_{11591-every jail in london} every one ! Here ! ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh cried , catching at [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} ’s hand . ‘ Let [all who ’re_[198-hugh] men here]_{11593-all who ’re men here} , join with [us]_5320-their . Shake hands upon it . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby out of [jail]_10575-jail , and not [a jail left standing]_{5326-a jail left standing} ! Who joins ? ’ [Every man there]_{11594-every man there} . And [they]_{11594-every man there} swore a great oath to release [[their]_{11594-every man there} friends]_{4404-their friends} from [Newgate]_71-newgate next night ; to force the doors and burn [the jail]_{5323-the jail} ; or perish in the fire [themselves]_{11594-every man there} . Chapter 61 On that same night -- events so crowd upon each other in convulsed and distracted times , that more than the stirring incidents of a whole life often become compressed into the compass of four - and - twenty hours -- on that same night , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , having strongly bound [[his]_{206-mr haredale} prisoner]_{11597-his prisoner} , with the assistance of [the sexton]_{11598-the sexton} , and forced [him]_{11597-his prisoner} to mount [his]_{206-mr haredale} horse , conducted [him]_{11597-his prisoner} to [Chigwell]_11-chigwell ; bent upon procuring a conveyance to [London]_2-london from [that place]_{553-that place} , and carrying [him]_{11597-his prisoner} at once before a justice . [The disturbed state of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{11600-the disturbed state of the town} would be , [he]_{206-mr haredale} knew , a sufficient reason for demanding [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} ’s committal to [prison]_4418-prison before daybreak , as [no man]_{7346-no man} could answer for the security of any of [the watch - houses]_{11605-the watch - houses} or [ordinary places of detention]_{11606-ordinary places of detention} ; and to convey [a prisoner]_{5007-a prisoner} through [the streets]_{448-the streets} when [the mob]_{3416-the mob} were again abroad , would not only be a task of great danger and hazard , but would be to challenge an attempt at rescue . Directing [the sexton]_{11598-the sexton} to lead the horse , [he]_{206-mr haredale} walked close by [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} ’s side , and in this order [they]_11612-they reached [the village]_{7408-the village} about the middle of the night . [The people]_{8916-the people} were all awake and up , for [they]_{8916-the people} were fearful of being burnt in [their]_{8916-the people} beds , and sought to comfort and assure [each other]_{7381-each other} by watching in company . [A few of [the stoutest - hearted]_{11617-the stoutest - hearted}]_{11616-a few of the stoutest - hearted} were armed and gathered in a body on [the green]_{11618-the green} . To these , who knew [him]_{206-mr haredale} well , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} addressed [himself]_{206-mr haredale} , briefly narrating what had happened , and beseeching [them]_{11616-a few of the stoutest - hearted} to aid in conveying [the criminal]_{11619-the criminal} to [London]_2-london before the dawn of day . But not [a man among [them]_{11616-a few of the stoutest - hearted}]_{11620-a man among them} dared to help [him]_{206-mr haredale} by so much as the motion of a finger . [The rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , in [their]_{10784-the rioters} passage through [the village]_{7408-the village} , had menaced with [their]_{10784-the rioters} fiercest vengeance , [any person who should aid in extinguishing the fire]_{11623-any person who should aid in extinguishing the fire} , or render the least assistance to [him]_{206-mr haredale} , or any Catholic whomsoever . [Their]_{10784-the rioters} threats extended to [their]_{10784-the rioters} lives and all [they]_{10784-the rioters} possessed . [They]_{10784-the rioters} were assembled for [their]_{10784-the rioters} own protection , and could not endanger [themselves]_{10784-the rioters} by lending any aid to [him]_{206-mr haredale} . This [they]_{10784-the rioters} told [him]_{206-mr haredale} , not without hesitation and regret , as [they]_{10784-the rioters} kept aloof in the moonlight and glanced fearfully at [the ghostly rider , who , with [his]_{11624-the ghostly rider , who , with his head drooping on his breast and his hat slouched down upon his brow} head drooping on [his]_{11624-the ghostly rider , who , with his head drooping on his breast and his hat slouched down upon his brow} breast and [his]_{11624-the ghostly rider , who , with his head drooping on his breast and his hat slouched down upon his brow} hat slouched down upon [his]_{11624-the ghostly rider , who , with his head drooping on his breast and his hat slouched down upon his brow} brow]_{11624-the ghostly rider , who , with his head drooping on his breast and his hat slouched down upon his brow} , neither moved nor spoke . Finding it impossible to persuade [them]_{10784-the rioters} , and indeed hardly knowing how to do so after what [they]_{10784-the rioters} had seen of the fury of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} besought [them]_{10784-the rioters} that at least [they]_{10784-the rioters} would leave [him]_{206-mr haredale} free to act for [himself]_{206-mr haredale} , and would suffer [him]_{206-mr haredale} to take the only chaise and pair of horses that [the place]_{7219-the place} afforded . This was not acceded to without some difficulty , but in the end [they]_{10784-the rioters} told [him]_{206-mr haredale} to do what [he]_{206-mr haredale} would , and go away from [them]_{10784-the rioters} in heaven ’s name . Leaving [the sexton]_{11598-the sexton} at the horse ’s bridle , [he]_{206-mr haredale} drew out the chaise with [his]_{206-mr haredale} own hands , and would have harnessed the horses , but that [the post - boy of [the village]_{7408-the village}]_{11628-the post - boy of the village} -- [a soft - hearted , good - for - nothing , vagabond kind of fellow]_{11630-a soft - hearted , good - for - nothing , vagabond kind of fellow} -- was moved by [his]_{206-mr haredale} earnestness and passion , and , throwing down a pitchfork with which [he]_{206-mr haredale} was armed , swore that [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} might cut [him]_{206-mr haredale} into mincemeat if [they]_{10784-the rioters} liked , but [he]_{206-mr haredale} would not stand by and see [an honest gentleman who had done no wrong , reduced to such extremity]_{11632-an honest gentleman who had done no wrong , reduced to such extremity} , without doing what [he]_{206-mr haredale} could to help [him]_{206-mr haredale} . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} shook [him]_{206-mr haredale} warmly by the hand , and thanked [him]_{206-mr haredale} from [his]_{206-mr haredale} heart . In five minutes ’_[198-hugh] time the chaise was ready , and this good scapegrace in [his]_5327-his saddle . [The murderer]_{577-the murderer} was put inside , the blinds were drawn up , [the sexton]_{11598-the sexton} took [his]_{11598-the sexton} seat upon the bar , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} mounted [his]_{206-mr haredale} horse and rode close beside the door ; and so [they]_5330-they started in the dead of night , and in profound silence , for [London]_2-london . The consternation was so extreme that even the horses which had escaped the flames at [the Warren]_{546-the warren} , could find [no friends]_{5332-no friends} to shelter [them]_5330-they . [They]_5330-they passed [them]_5330-they on [the road]_{621-the road} , browsing on the stunted grass ; and [the driver]_{4168-the driver} told [them]_5330-they , that the poor beasts had wandered to [the village]_{7408-the village} first , but had been driven away , lest [they]_5330-they should bring the vengeance of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} on [any of [the inhabitants]_{1722-the inhabitants}]_{5337-any of the inhabitants} . Nor was this feeling confined to such small places , where [the people]_{8916-the people} were timid , ignorant , and unprotected . When [they]_5330-they came near [London]_2-london [they]_5330-they met , in the grey light of morning , more than [one poor Catholic family who , terrified by the threats and warnings of [[their]_5330-they neighbours]_{5341-their neighbours} , were quitting [the city]_{747-the city} on foot , and who told [them]_5330-they [they]_5330-they could hire [no cart or horse]_{5343-no cart or horse} for the removal of [their]_5330-they goods , and had been compelled to leave [them]_{5343-no cart or horse} behind , at the mercy of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd}]_{5340-one poor catholic family who , terrified by the threats and warnings of their neighbours , were quitting the city on foot , and who told them they could hire no cart or horse for the removal of their goods , and had been compelled to leave them behind , at the mercy of the crowd} . Near [Mile End]_{5345-mile end} [they]_5330-they passed [a house]_{1247-a house} , [the master of which]_{5347-the master of which} , [a Catholic gentleman of small means , having hired a waggon]_{5348-a catholic gentleman of small means , having hired a waggon} to remove [his]_{5348-a catholic gentleman of small means , having hired a waggon} furniture by midnight , had had it all brought down into [the street]_{780-the street} , to wait [the vehicle]_{5350-the vehicle} ’s arrival , and save time in the packing . But [the man with whom [he]_{5348-a catholic gentleman of small means , having hired a waggon} made the bargain , alarmed by the fires that night , and by the sight of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} passing [his]_{5348-a catholic gentleman of small means , having hired a waggon} door]_{5351-the man with whom he made the bargain , alarmed by the fires that night , and by the sight of the rioters passing his door} , had refused to keep it : and [the poor gentleman]_{10665-the poor gentleman} , with [[his]_{5348-a catholic gentleman of small means , having hired a waggon} wife]_{7765-his wife} and [servant]_5355-servant and [[their]_5330-they little children]_{5356-their little children} , were sitting trembling among [their]_5330-they goods in [the open street]_{4323-the open street} , dreading the arrival of day and not knowing where to turn or what to do . It was the same , [they]_5330-they heard , with the public conveyances . The panic was so great that the mails and [stage - coaches]_{5358-stage - coaches} were afraid to carry [passengers who professed the obnoxious religion]_{5359-passengers who professed the obnoxious religion} . If [the drivers]_{5360-the drivers} knew [them]_{5359-passengers who professed the obnoxious religion} , or [they]_{5360-the drivers} admitted that [they]_{5360-the drivers} held that creed , [they]_{5360-the drivers} would not take [them]_{5359-passengers who professed the obnoxious religion} , no , though [they]_{5360-the drivers} offered large sums ; and yesterday , [people]_7575-people had been afraid to recognise Catholic acquaintance in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , lest [they]_7575-people should be marked by [spies]_8421-spies , and burnt out , as it was called , in consequence . [One mild old man]_{5364-one mild old man} -- [a priest]_{5365-a priest} , whose chapel was destroyed ; [a very feeble , patient , inoffensive creature]_{5366-a very feeble , patient , inoffensive creature} -- who was trudging away , alone , designing to walk some distance from [town]_494-town , and then try [his]_{5364-one mild old man} fortune with [the coaches]_{5368-the coaches} , told [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} that [he]_{5364-one mild old man} feared [he]_{5364-one mild old man} might not find [a magistrate who would have the hardihood to commit [a prisoner]_{5007-a prisoner} to [jail]_10575-jail , on [his]_{5364-one mild old man} complaint]_{5369-a magistrate who would have the hardihood to commit a prisoner to jail , on his complaint} . But notwithstanding these discouraging accounts [they]_5372-they went on , and reached [the Mansion House]_{122-the mansion house} soon after sunrise . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} threw [himself]_{206-mr haredale} from [his]_{206-mr haredale} horse , but [he]_{206-mr haredale} had no need to knock at the door , for it was already open , and there stood upon the step [a portly old man , with a very red , or rather purple face , who with an anxious expression of countenance]_{5373-a portly old man , with a very red , or rather purple face , who with an anxious expression of countenance} , was remonstrating with [some unseen personage]_{5374-some unseen personage} [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , while [the porter]_{9929-the porter} essayed to close the door by degrees and get rid of [him]_{5364-one mild old man} . With the intense impatience and excitement natural to one in [his]_{5364-one mild old man} condition , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} thrust [himself]_{206-mr haredale} forward and was about to speak , when [the fat old gentleman]_{5377-the fat old gentleman} interposed : ‘ [[My]_{5377-the fat old gentleman} good sir]_{11633-my good sir} , ’_{[5377-the fat old gentleman]} said [he]_{5377-the fat old gentleman} , ‘ pray let [me]_{5377-the fat old gentleman} get an answer . This is the sixth time [I]_{5377-the fat old gentleman} have been [here]_7326-here . [I]_{5377-the fat old gentleman} was [here]_7326-here five times yesterday . [[My]_{5377-the fat old gentleman} house]_{7186-my house} is threatened with destruction . [It]_{7186-my house} is to be burned down to - night , and was to have been last night , but [they]_11637-they had other business on [their]_11637-they hands . Pray let [me]_{5377-the fat old gentleman} get an answer . ’_{[5377-the fat old gentleman]} ‘ [[My]_{206-mr haredale} good sir]_{11633-my good sir} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} returned [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , shaking [his]_{206-mr haredale} head , ‘ [[my]_{206-mr haredale} house]_{7186-my house} is burned to the ground . But heaven forbid that [yours]_{11633-my good sir} should be . Get [your]_{11633-my good sir} answer . Be brief , in mercy to [me]_{206-mr haredale} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Now , [you]_{11633-my good sir} hear this , [my]_{206-mr haredale} lord?’--said [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} , calling up the stairs , to where the skirt of a dressing - gown fluttered on the landing - place . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} Here is [a gentleman here , whose house was actually burnt down last night]_{5378-a gentleman here , whose house was actually burnt down last night} . ’ ‘_{[5378-a gentleman here , whose house was actually burnt down last night]} Dear [me]_0-i , [dear]_1885-dear [me]_0-i , ’ replied a testy voice , ‘_[1885-dear] [I]_0-i am very sorry for it , but what am [I]_0-i to do ? [I]_0-i ca n’t build [it]_5380-it up again . [The chief magistrate of [the city]_{747-the city}]_{5381-the chief magistrate of the city} ca n’t go and be a rebuilding of [[people]_7575-people ’s houses]_{5384-people ’s houses} , [[my]_0-i good sir]_{11633-my good sir} . Stuff and nonsense ! ’ ‘_{[5381-the chief magistrate of the city]} But [the chief magistrate of [the city]_{747-the city}]_{5381-the chief magistrate of the city} can prevent [[people]_7575-people ’s houses]_{5384-people ’s houses} from having any need to be rebuilt , if [the chief magistrate]_{5390-the chief magistrate} ’s [a man]_{7264-a man} , and not a dummy -- can’t [he]_{5390-the chief magistrate} , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ? ’ cried [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} in a choleric manner . ‘_{[5390-the chief magistrate]} [You]_0-i are disrespectable , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [the Lord Mayor--‘leastways]_{11642-the lord mayor--‘leastways} , disrespectful [I]_0-i mean . ’_[0-i] ‘ Disrespectful , [[my]_{565-the old gentleman} lord]_{3194-my lord} ! ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} returned [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} . ‘ [I]_{565-the old gentleman} was respectful five times yesterday . [I]_{565-the old gentleman} ca n’t be respectful for ever . [Men]_624-men ca n’t stand on being respectful when [[their]_624-men houses]_{11645-their houses} are going to be burnt over [their]_624-men heads , with [them]_624-men in ‘_{[565-the old gentleman]} em . What am [I]_0-i to do , [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ? AM [I]_0-i to have any protection ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i told [you]_7320-sir yesterday , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} , ‘_[0-i] that [you]_7320-sir might have [an alderman]_{5397-an alderman} in [[your]_7320-sir house]_{8403-your house} , if [you]_7320-sir could get [one]_503-one to come . ’ ‘_[0-i] What the devil ’s the good of [an alderman]_{5397-an alderman} ? ’ returned [the choleric old gentleman]_{11647-the choleric old gentleman} . ‘_[7320-sir] --To awe [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} . ‘_[7320-sir] Oh Lord ha ’ mercy ! ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} whimpered [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} , as [he]_{565-the old gentleman} wiped [his]_{565-the old gentleman} forehead in a state of ludicrous distress , ‘ to think of sending [an alderman]_{5397-an alderman} to awe [a crowd]_{3825-a crowd} ! Why , [[my]_{565-the old gentleman} lord]_{3194-my lord} , if [they]_{3825-a crowd} were [even so many babies]_{11652-even so many babies} , fed on [mother]_8432-mother ’s milk , what do [you]_7320-sir think [they]_{3825-a crowd} ’d care for [an alderman]_{5397-an alderman} ! Will [YOU]_7320-sir come ? ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} ‘ [I]_{836-the lord mayor} ! ’_{[836-the lord mayor]} said [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} , most emphatically : ‘ Certainly not . ’_{[836-the lord mayor]} ‘ Then what , ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} returned [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} , ‘ what am [I]_{565-the old gentleman} to do ? Am [I]_{565-the old gentleman} [a citizen of [England]_1-england]_{11655-a citizen of england} ? Am [I]_{565-the old gentleman} to have the benefit of the laws ? Am [I]_{565-the old gentleman} to have any return for the King ’s taxes ? ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} ‘ [I]_{836-the lord mayor} do n’t know , [I]_{836-the lord mayor} am sure , ’_{[836-the lord mayor]} said [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} ; ‘ what a pity it is [you]_{565-the old gentleman} ’re_{[836-the lord mayor]} [a Catholic]_{8357-a catholic} ! Why could n’t [you]_{565-the old gentleman} be [a Protestant]_{3425-a protestant} , and then [you]_{565-the old gentleman} would n’t have got [yourself]_{565-the old gentleman} into such a mess ? [I]_0-i ’m sure [I]_0-i do n’t know what ’s to be done.--There are [great people]_{11656-great people} at the bottom of these riots.--Oh dear [me]_0-i , what a thing it is to be [a public character!--You]_{11657-a public character!--you} must look in again in the course of the day.--Would [a javelin - man]_{11658-a javelin - man} do?--Or there ’s [Philips]_384-philips the constable,--HE ’S_[0-i] disengaged,--he ’s not very old for [a man]_{7264-a man} at [his]_{7264-a man} time of life , except in [his]_{7264-a man} legs , and if [you]_5410-you put [him]_{7264-a man} up at a window [he]_{7264-a man} ’d look quite young by candle - light , and might frighten ‘ [em]_11659-em very much.--Oh [dear!--well!--we’ll]_{385-dear!--well!--we’ll} see about it . ’_[5410-you] ‘ Stop ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , pressing the door open as [the porter]_{9929-the porter} strove to shut it , and speaking rapidly , ‘ [[My]_{206-mr haredale} Lord Mayor]_{11660-my lord mayor} , [I]_{206-mr haredale} beg [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} not to go away . [I]_{206-mr haredale} have [a man here , who committed a murder eight - and - twenty years ago]_{11661-a man here , who committed a murder eight - and - twenty years ago} . Half - a - dozen words from [me]_{206-mr haredale} , on oath , will justify [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} in committing [him]_{7264-a man} to [prison]_4418-prison for re - examination . [I]_{206-mr haredale} only seek , just now , to have [him]_{7264-a man} consigned to a place of safety . The least delay may involve [his]_{7264-a man} being rescued by [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Oh dear [me]_{300-lord mayor} ! ’_{[300-lord mayor]} cried [the Lord Mayor]_{300-lord mayor} . ‘ God bless [my]_{300-lord mayor} soul -- and body -- oh Lor!--well I!--there are [great people at the bottom of these riots]_{11664-great people at the bottom of these riots} , [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} know.--You really must n’t . ’_{[300-lord mayor]} ‘ [[My]_{206-mr haredale} lord]_{3194-my lord} , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ [the murdered gentleman]_{11666-the murdered gentleman} was [[my]_{206-mr haredale} brother]_{4888-my brother} ; [I]_{206-mr haredale} succeeded to [his]_{11666-the murdered gentleman} inheritance ; there were not wanting slanderous tongues at that time , to whisper that the guilt of this most foul and cruel deed was [mine]_{206-mr haredale} -- [mine]_{206-mr haredale} , who loved [him]_{11666-the murdered gentleman} , as [he]_{11666-the murdered gentleman} knows , in Heaven , dearly . The time has come , after all these years of gloom and misery , for avenging [him]_{11666-the murdered gentleman} , and bringing to light a crime so artful and so devilish that it has no parallel . Every second ’s delay on [your]_{11660-my lord mayor} part loosens [this man]_{711-this man} ’s bloody hands again , and leads to [his]_{11666-the murdered gentleman} escape . [[My]_{206-mr haredale} lord]_{3194-my lord} , [I]_{206-mr haredale} charge [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} hear [me]_{206-mr haredale} , and despatch this matter on the instant . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Oh dear [me]_{5390-the chief magistrate} ! ’_{[5390-the chief magistrate]} cried [the chief magistrate]_{5390-the chief magistrate} ; ‘ these an’t business hours , [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} know -- [I]_{5390-the chief magistrate} wonder at [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} -- how ungentlemanly it is of [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} -- [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} mustn’t -- [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} really mustn’t.--And [I]_{5390-the chief magistrate} suppose [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} are [a Catholic]_{8357-a catholic} too ? ’_{[5390-the chief magistrate]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} am , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ God bless [my]_{836-the lord mayor} soul , [I]_{836-the lord mayor} believe [people]_7575-people turn [Catholics]_{386-catholics} a’purpose to vex and worrit [me]_{836-the lord mayor} , ’_{[836-the lord mayor]} cried [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} . ‘ [I]_{836-the lord mayor} wish [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} would n’t come [here]_7326-here ; [they]_7575-people ’ll be setting [the Mansion House]_{11673-the mansion house} afire next , and [we]_7575-people shall have [you]_{11660-my lord mayor} to thank for it . [You]_{11660-my lord mayor} must lock [[your]_{11660-my lord mayor} prisoner]_{11674-your prisoner} up , [sir]_7320-sir -- give [him]_{11674-your prisoner} to [a watchman]_{11676-a watchman} -- and -- call again at a proper time . Then [we]_7575-people ’ll see about it ! ’_{[836-the lord mayor]} Before [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} could answer , the sharp closing of a door and drawing of its bolts , gave notice that [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} had retreated to [[his]_{836-the lord mayor} bedroom]_{5415-his bedroom} , and that further remonstrance would be unavailing . [The two clients]_{5416-the two clients} retreated likewise , and [the porter]_{9929-the porter} shut [them]_{5416-the two clients} out into [the street]_{780-the street} . ‘ That ’s the way [he]_{11674-your prisoner} puts [me]_{565-the old gentleman} off , ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} , ‘ [I]_{565-the old gentleman} can get no redress and no help . What are [you]_{206-mr haredale} going to do , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} ‘ To try elsewhere , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} answered [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , who was by this time on horseback . ‘ [I]_{565-the old gentleman} feel for [you]_{206-mr haredale} , [I]_{565-the old gentleman} assure [you]_{206-mr haredale} -- and well [I]_{565-the old gentleman} may , for [we]_11678-we are in a common cause , ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} . ‘ [I]_{565-the old gentleman} may not have [a house]_{1247-a house} to offer [you]_{206-mr haredale} to - night ; let [me]_{565-the old gentleman} tender [it]_{1247-a house} while [I]_{565-the old gentleman} can . On second thoughts though , ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} [he]_{565-the old gentleman} added , putting up a pocket - book [he]_{565-the old gentleman} had produced while speaking , ‘ [I]_{565-the old gentleman} ’ll not give [you]_{206-mr haredale} a card , for if it was found upon [you]_{206-mr haredale} , it might get [you]_{206-mr haredale} into trouble . [Langdale]_387-langdale -- that ’s [my]_{565-the old gentleman} name -- vintner and distiller -- [Holborn Hill]_{123-holborn hill} -- [you’re]_{206-mr haredale} heartily welcome , if [you]_{206-mr haredale} ’ll come . ’_{[565-the old gentleman]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} bowed , and rode off , close beside the chaise as before ; determining to repair to [the house of [Sir John Fielding]_{379-sir john fielding}]_{5421-the house of sir john fielding} , who had the reputation of being [a bold and active magistrate]_{5422-a bold and active magistrate} , and fully resolved , in case [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} should come upon [them]_{10784-the rioters} , to do execution on [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} with [his]_{577-the murderer} own hands , rather than suffer [him]_{577-the murderer} to be released . [They]_{10784-the rioters} arrived at [[the magistrate]_{10797-the magistrate} ’s dwelling]_{5426-the magistrate ’s dwelling} , however , without molestation ( for [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , as [we]_5428-we have seen , were then intent on deeper schemes ) , and knocked at the door . As it had been pretty generally rumoured that [Sir John]_{379-sir john fielding} was proscribed by [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , a body of [thief - takers]_{5430-thief - takers} had been keeping watch in [the house]_{7210-the house} all night . To one of [them]_{5430-thief - takers} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} stated [his]_{206-mr haredale} business , which appearing to [the man of sufficient moment]_{5432-the man of sufficient moment} to warrant [his]_{206-mr haredale} arousing the justice , procured [him]_{206-mr haredale} an immediate audience . No time was lost in committing [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} to [Newgate]_71-newgate ; then [a new building]_{5434-a new building} , recently completed at a vast expense , and considered to be of enormous strength . The warrant being made out , [three of [the thief - takers]_{5436-the thief - takers}]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} bound [him]_{206-mr haredale} afresh ( [he]_{206-mr haredale} had been struggling , it seemed , in the chaise , and had loosened [his]_{206-mr haredale} manacles ) ; gagged [him]_{206-mr haredale} lest [they]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} should meet with [any of [the mob]_{3416-the mob}]_{5437-any of the mob} , and [he]_{206-mr haredale} should call to [them]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} for help ; and seated [themselves]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} , along with [him]_{206-mr haredale} , in [the carriage]_{7508-the carriage} . [These men being all well armed]_{5440-these men being all well armed} , made [a formidable escort]_{5441-a formidable escort} ; but [they]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} drew up the blinds again , as though [the carriage]_{7508-the carriage} were empty , and directed [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} to ride forward , that [he]_{206-mr haredale} might not attract attention by seeming to belong to [it]_{7508-the carriage} . The wisdom of this proceeding was sufficiently obvious , for as [they]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} hurried through [the city]_{747-the city} [they]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} passed among [several groups of men , who , if [they]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} had not supposed the chaise to be quite empty , would certainly have stopped it]_{5444-several groups of men , who , if they had not supposed the chaise to be quite empty , would certainly have stopped it} . But [those within keeping quite close]_{5445-those within keeping quite close} , and [the driver]_{4168-the driver} tarrying to be asked no questions , [they]_{5435-three of the thief - takers} reached [the prison]_{5131-the prison} without interruption , and , once there , had [him]_{206-mr haredale} out , and safe within [its]_{5131-the prison} gloomy walls , in a twinkling . With eager eyes and strained attention , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} saw [him]_{206-mr haredale} chained , and locked and barred up in [[his]_{206-mr haredale} cell]_{11432-his cell} . Nay , when [he]_{206-mr haredale} had left [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , and stood in [the free street]_{5450-the free street} , without , [he]_{206-mr haredale} felt the iron plates upon the doors , with [his]_{206-mr haredale} hands , and drew them over the stone wall , to assure [himself]_{206-mr haredale} that it was real ; and to exult in its being so strong , and rough , and cold . It was not until [he]_{206-mr haredale} turned [his]_{206-mr haredale} back upon [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , and glanced along [the empty streets]_{5452-the empty streets} , so lifeless and quiet in the bright morning , that [he]_{206-mr haredale} felt the weight upon [his]_{206-mr haredale} heart ; that [he]_{206-mr haredale} knew [he]_{206-mr haredale} was tortured by anxiety for those [he]_{206-mr haredale} had left at [home]_7189-home ; and that [home]_7189-home itself was but another bead in the long rosary of [his]_{206-mr haredale} regrets . Chapter 62 [The prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} , left to [himself]_{5022-the prisoner} , sat down upon [[his]_{5022-the prisoner} bedstead]_{5456-his bedstead} : and resting [his]_{5022-the prisoner} elbows on [his]_{5022-the prisoner} knees , and [his]_{5022-the prisoner} chin upon [his]_{5022-the prisoner} hands , remained in that attitude for hours . It would be hard to say , of what nature [his]_{5022-the prisoner} reflections were . They had no distinctness , and , saving for some flashes now and then , no reference to [his]_{5022-the prisoner} condition or the train of circumstances by which it had been brought about . The cracks in the pavement of [[his]_{5022-the prisoner} cell]_{11432-his cell} , the chinks in the wall where stone was joined to stone , the bars in the window , the iron ring upon the floor,--such things as these , subsiding strangely into one another , and awakening an indescribable kind of interest and amusement , engrossed [his]_{5022-the prisoner} whole mind ; and although at the bottom of [his]_{5022-the prisoner} every thought there was an uneasy sense of guilt , and dread of death , [he]_{5022-the prisoner} felt no more than that vague consciousness of it , which [a sleeper]_{5458-a sleeper} has of pain . It pursues [him]_{5022-the prisoner} through [his]_{5022-the prisoner} dreams , gnaws at the heart of all [his]_{5022-the prisoner} fancied pleasures , robs the banquet of its taste , music of its sweetness , makes happiness itself unhappy , and yet is no bodily sensation , but a phantom without shape , or form , or visible presence ; pervading everything , but having no existence ; recognisable everywhere , but nowhere seen , or touched , or met with face to face , until the sleep is past , and waking agony returns . After a long time the door of [[his]_{5022-the prisoner} cell]_{11432-his cell} opened . [He]_{5022-the prisoner} looked up ; saw [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} enter ; and relapsed into [his]_{5022-the prisoner} former position . Guided by [his]_{5022-the prisoner} breathing , [the visitor]_{7992-the visitor} advanced to where [he]_{5022-the prisoner} sat ; and stopping beside [him]_{5022-the prisoner} , and stretching out [his]_{5022-the prisoner} hand to assure [himself]_{5022-the prisoner} that [he]_{5022-the prisoner} was right , remained , for a good space , silent . ‘ This is bad , [Rudge]_220-barnaby . This is bad , ’_{[5022-the prisoner]} [he]_{5022-the prisoner} said at length . [The prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} shuffled with [his]_{5022-the prisoner} feet upon the ground in turning [his]_{5022-the prisoner} body from [him]_{5022-the prisoner} , but made no other answer . ‘ How were [you]_{5022-the prisoner} taken ? ’_{[5022-the prisoner]} [he]_{5022-the prisoner} asked . ‘ And where ? [You]_{5022-the prisoner} never told [me]_{5022-the prisoner} more than half [your]_{5022-the prisoner} secret . No matter ; [I]_{5022-the prisoner} know it now . How was it , and where , eh ? ’_{[5022-the prisoner]} [he]_{5022-the prisoner} asked again , coming still nearer to [him]_{5022-the prisoner} . ‘ At [Chigwell]_11-chigwell , ’_{[483-the other]} said [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘ At [Chigwell]_11-chigwell ! How came [you]_{5022-the prisoner} [there]_7220-there ? ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ Because [I]_{5022-the prisoner} went [there]_7220-there to avoid [the man [I]_{5022-the prisoner} stumbled on]_{11682-the man i stumbled on} , ’_{[5022-the prisoner]} [he]_{5022-the prisoner} answered . ‘ Because [I]_{5022-the prisoner} was chased and driven there , by [him]_{11682-the man i stumbled on} and [Fate]_388-fate . Because [I]_{5022-the prisoner} was urged to go [there]_7220-there , by something stronger than [my]_{5022-the prisoner} own will . When [I]_{5022-the prisoner} found [him]_{11682-the man i stumbled on} watching in [the house [she]_11685-she used to live in]_{11684-the house she used to live in} , night after night , [I]_{5022-the prisoner} knew [I]_{5022-the prisoner} never could escape [him]_{11682-the man i stumbled on} -- never ! and when [I]_{5022-the prisoner} heard the Bell-- ’_{[5022-the prisoner]} [He]_{5022-the prisoner} shivered ; muttered that it was very cold ; paced quickly up and down [the narrow cell]_{5464-the narrow cell} ; and sitting down again , fell into [his]_{5022-the prisoner} old posture . ‘ [You]_{1085-the blind man} were saying , ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , after another pause , ‘ that when [you]_{1085-the blind man} heard the Bell-- ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ Let it be , will [you]_{1085-the blind man} ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} [he]_{1085-the blind man} retorted in a hurried voice . ‘ It hangs there yet . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} turned a wistful and inquisitive face towards [him]_{5022-the prisoner} , but [he]_{1085-the blind man} continued to speak , without noticing [him]_{5022-the prisoner} . ‘ [I]_{1085-the blind man} went to [Chigwell]_11-chigwell , in search of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} . [I]_{1085-the blind man} have been so hunted and beset by [this man]_{711-this man} , that [I]_{1085-the blind man} knew [my]_{1085-the blind man} only hope of safety lay in joining [them]_{3416-the mob} . [They]_{3416-the mob} had gone on before ; [I]_{1085-the blind man} followed [them]_{3416-the mob} when it left off . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ When what left off ? ’_{[5022-the prisoner]} ‘ [The Bell]_{324-bloody mary} . [They]_{3416-the mob} had quitted [the place]_{7219-the place} . [I]_{5022-the prisoner} hoped that some of [them]_{3416-the mob} might be still lingering among [the ruins]_{9278-the ruins} , and was searching for [them]_{3416-the mob} when [I]_{5022-the prisoner} heard-- ’_{[5022-the prisoner]} [he]_{5022-the prisoner} drew a long breath , and wiped [his]_{5022-the prisoner} forehead with [his]_{5022-the prisoner} sleeve--‘his voice . ’ ‘_{[5022-the prisoner]} Saying what ? ’ ‘_{[5022-the prisoner]} No matter what . [I]_0-i do n’t know . [I]_0-i was then at the foot of [the turret]_{9490-the turret} , where [I]_0-i did the-- ’ ‘_[0-i] Ay , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , nodding [his]_{1085-the blind man} head with perfect composure , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i understand . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i climbed the stair , or so much of it as was left ; meaning to hide till [he]_5468-him had gone . But [he]_5468-him heard [me]_0-i ; and followed almost as soon as [I]_0-i set foot upon the ashes . ’ ‘_[5468-him] [You]_0-i might have hidden in the wall , and thrown [him]_5468-him down , or stabbed [him]_5468-him , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘_[0-i] Might [I]_0-i ? Between [that man]_{591-that man} and [me]_0-i , was one who led [him]_5468-him on -- [I]_0-i saw it , though [he]_{591-that man} did not -- and raised above [his]_{591-that man} head a bloody hand . It was in [the room]_{462-the room} above that [HE]_{591-that man} and [I]_0-i stood glaring at each other on the night of the murder , and before [he]_{591-that man} fell [he]_{591-that man} raised [his]_{591-that man} hand like that , and fixed [his]_{591-that man} eyes on [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i knew the chase would end there . ’ ‘_{[591-that man]} [You]_0-i have a strong fancy , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , with a smile . ‘_[0-i] Strengthen [yours]_0-i with blood , and see what it will come to . ’ [He]_{591-that man} groaned , and rocked [himself]_{591-that man} , and looking up for the first time , said , in a low , hollow voice : ‘_[0-i] Eight - and - twenty years ! Eight - and - twenty years ! [He]_{591-that man} has never changed in all that time , never grown older , nor altered in the least degree . [He]_{591-that man} has been before [me]_0-i in the dark night , and the broad sunny day ; in the twilight , the moonlight , the sunlight , the light of fire , and lamp , and candle ; and in the deepest gloom . Always the same ! In company , in solitude , on [land]_10038-land , on [shipboard]_{5472-shipboard} ; sometimes leaving [me]_0-i alone for months , and sometimes always with [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i have seen [him]_{591-that man} , at [sea]_10037-sea , come gliding in the dead of night along the bright reflection of the moon in [the calm water]_{5474-the calm water} ; and [I]_0-i have seen [him]_{591-that man} , on [quays]_5475-quays and [market - places]_{5476-market - places} , with [his]_{591-that man} hand uplifted , towering , the centre of [a busy crowd]_{5477-a busy crowd} , unconscious of the terrible form that had its silent stand among [them]_{5477-a busy crowd} . Fancy ! Are [you]_0-i real ? Am [I]_0-i ? Are these iron fetters , riveted on [me]_0-i by [the smith]_{5478-the smith} ’s hammer , or are [they]_5479-they fancies [I]_0-i can shatter at a blow ? ’ [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} listened in silence . ‘_[5479-they] Fancy ! Do [I]_0-i fancy that [I]_0-i killed [him]_{591-that man} ? Do [I]_0-i fancy that as [I]_0-i left the chamber where [he]_{591-that man} lay , [I]_0-i saw the face of [a man peeping from a dark door]_{5480-a man peeping from a dark door} , who plainly showed [me]_0-i by [his]_{5480-a man peeping from a dark door} fearful looks that [he]_{5480-a man peeping from a dark door} suspected what [I]_0-i had done ? Do [I]_0-i remember that [I]_0-i spoke fairly to [him]_{591-that man} -- that [I]_0-i drew nearer -- nearer yet -- with the hot knife in [my]_0-i sleeve ? Do [I]_0-i fancy how [HE]_{591-that man} died ? Did [he]_{591-that man} stagger back into the angle of the wall into which [I]_0-i had hemmed [him]_{591-that man} , and , bleeding inwardly , stand , not fall , a corpse before [me]_0-i ? Did [I]_0-i see [him]_{591-that man} , for an instant , as [I]_0-i see [you]_5481-you now , erect and on [his]_{591-that man} feet -- but dead ! ’ [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , who knew that [he]_{591-that man} had risen , motioned [him]_{591-that man} to sit down again upon [his]_{591-that man} bedstead ; but [he]_{591-that man} took no notice of the gesture . ‘_[0-i] It was then [I]_0-i thought , for the first time , of fastening the murder upon [him]_{591-that man} . It was then [I]_0-i dressed [him]_{591-that man} in [my]_0-i clothes , and dragged [him]_{591-that man} down [the back - stairs]_{5482-the back - stairs} to the piece of water . Do [I]_0-i remember listening to the bubbles that came rising up when [I]_0-i had rolled [him]_{591-that man} in ? Do [I]_0-i remember wiping the water from [my]_0-i face , and because the body splashed it there , in its descent , feeling as if it MUST be blood ? ‘ Did [I]_5483-she go [home]_7189-home when [I]_5483-she had done ? And oh , [[my]_5483-she God]_{7642-my god} ! how long it took to do ! Did [I]_5483-she stand before [[my]_5483-she wife]_{11697-my wife} , and tell [her]_{11697-my wife} ? Did [I]_5483-she see [her]_5483-she fall upon the ground ; and , when [I]_5483-she stooped to raise [her]_5483-she , did [she]_5483-she thrust [me]_5483-she back with a force that cast [me]_5483-she off as if [I]_5483-she had been [a child]_{7413-a child} , staining the hand with which [she]_5483-she clasped [my]_5483-she wrist ? Is THAT fancy ? ‘_[5483-she] Did [she]_5483-she go down upon [her]_5483-she knees , and call on [Heaven]_210-heaven to witness that [she]_5483-she and [[her]_5483-she unborn child]_{5484-her unborn child} renounced [me]_0-i from that hour ; and did [she]_5483-she , in words so solemn that they turned [me]_0-i cold -- [me]_0-i , fresh from the horrors [my]_0-i own hands had made -- warn [me]_0-i to fly while there was time ; for though [she]_5483-she would be silent , being [[my]_0-i wretched wife]_{5485-my wretched wife} , [she]_5483-she would not shelter [me]_0-i ? Did [I]_0-i go forth that night , abjured of [God]_217-god and [man]_7337-man , and anchored deep in hell , to wander at [my]_0-i cable ’s length about [the earth]_{8411-the earth} , and surely be drawn down at last ? ’ ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} Why did [you]_0-i return ? said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘ Why is blood red ? [I]_{1085-the blind man} could no more help it , than [I]_{1085-the blind man} could live without breath . [I]_{1085-the blind man} struggled against the impulse , but [I]_{1085-the blind man} was drawn back , through every difficult and adverse circumstance , as by a mighty engine . Nothing could stop [me]_{1085-the blind man} . The day and hour were none of [my]_{1085-the blind man} choice . Sleeping and waking , [I]_{1085-the blind man} had been among the old haunts for years -- had visited [[my]_{1085-the blind man} own grave]_{11699-my own grave} . Why did [I]_{1085-the blind man} come back ? Because [this jail]_{11700-this jail} was gaping for [me]_{1085-the blind man} , and [he]_11701-he stood beckoning at the door . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ [You]_0-i were not known ? ’_{[1085-the blind man]} said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘ [I]_{1085-the blind man} was [a man who had been twenty - two years dead]_{11702-a man who had been twenty - two years dead} . No . [I]_{1085-the blind man} was not known . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ [You]_0-i should have kept [your]_0-i secret better . ’_{[1085-the blind man]} ‘ [MY]_{1085-the blind man} secret ? [MINE]_{1085-the blind man} ? It was a secret , any breath of air could whisper at its will . The stars had it in their twinkling , the water in its flowing , the leaves in their rustling , the seasons in [their]_5490-their return . It lurked in [strangers]_{8440-strangers} ’_{[1085-the blind man]} faces , and [their]_5490-their voices . Everything had lips on which it always trembled.--MY secret ! ’ ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} It was revealed by [your]_{1085-the blind man} own act at any rate , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} The act was not [mine]_{1085-the blind man} . [I]_0-i did it , but it was not [mine]_{1085-the blind man} . [I]_0-i was forced at times to wander round , and round , and round [that spot]_{5491-that spot} . If [you]_{1085-the blind man} had chained [me]_0-i up when the fit was on [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i should have broken away , and gone there . As truly as the loadstone draws iron towards it , so [he]_5492-he , lying at the bottom of [[his]_5492-he grave]_{5493-his grave} , could draw [me]_0-i near [him]_5492-he when [he]_5492-he would . Was that fancy ? Did [I]_0-i like to go [there]_7220-there , or did [I]_0-i strive and wrestle with the power that forced [me]_0-i ? ’ [The blind man]_{1085-the blind man} shrugged [his]_{1085-the blind man} shoulders , and smiled incredulously . [The prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} again resumed [his]_{5022-the prisoner} old attitude , and for a long time [both]_8313-both were mute . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose then , ’ said [[his]_{5022-the prisoner} visitor]_{1266-his visitor} , at length breaking silence , ‘_[0-i] that [you]_0-i are penitent and resigned ; that [you]_0-i desire to make peace with [everybody]_{587-everybody} ( in particular , with [[your]_0-i wife]_{5496-your wife} who has brought [you]_0-i to this ) ; and that [you]_0-i ask no greater favour than to be carried to [Tyburn]_9-tyburn as soon as possible ? That being the case , [I]_0-i had better take [my]_0-i leave . [I]_0-i am not good enough to be company for [you]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] Have [I]_0-i not told [you]_0-i , ’ said the other fiercely , ‘_[0-i] that [I]_0-i have striven and wrestled with the power that brought [me]_0-i [here]_7326-here ? Has [my]_0-i whole life , for eight - and - twenty years , been one perpetual struggle and resistance , and do [you]_0-i think [I]_0-i want to lie down and die ? Do [all men]_{823-all men} shrink from death -- [I]_0-i most of all ! ’ ‘_[0-i] That ’s better said . That ’s better spoken , [Rudge]_220-barnaby -- but [I]_0-i ’ll not call [you]_0-i that again -- than anything [you]_0-i have said yet , ’ returned [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , speaking more familiarly , and laying [his]_{1085-the blind man} hands upon [his]_{1085-the blind man} arm . ‘_[0-i] [Lookye,--I]_{389-lookye,--i} never killed [a man]_{7264-a man} [myself]_0-i , for [I]_0-i have never been placed in a position that made it worth [my]_0-i while . Farther , [I]_0-i am not [an advocate for killing [men]_624-men]_{5500-an advocate for killing men} , and [I]_0-i do n’t think [I]_0-i should recommend it or like it -- for it ’s very hazardous -- under any circumstances . But as [you]_0-i had the misfortune to get into this trouble before [I]_0-i made [your]_0-i acquaintance , and as [you]_0-i have been [[my]_0-i companion]_{5502-my companion} , and have been of use to [me]_0-i for a long time now , [I]_0-i overlook that part of the matter , and am only anxious that [you]_0-i should n’t die unnecessarily . Now , [I]_0-i do not consider that , at present , it is at all necessary . ’ ‘_[0-i] What else is left [me]_0-i ? ’ returned [the prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} . ‘_[0-i] To eat [my]_0-i way through these walls with [my]_0-i teeth ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Something easier than that , ’ returned [[his]_{5022-the prisoner} friend]_{7570-his friend} . ‘_[0-i] Promise [me]_0-i that [you]_0-i will talk no more of these fancies of [yours]_0-i -- idle , foolish things , quite beneath [a man]_{7264-a man} -- and [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_0-i what [I]_0-i mean . ’ ‘_[0-i] Tell [me]_0-i , ’ said [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_[0-i] [[Your]_0-i worthy lady with the tender conscience]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} ; [[your]_0-i scrupulous , virtuous , punctilious , but not blindly affectionate wife--]_{5505-your scrupulous , virtuous , punctilious , but not blindly affectionate wife--} ’ ‘_{[5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience]} What of [her]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} ? ’ ‘_{[5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience]} Is now in [London]_2-london . ’ ‘_{[5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience]} A curse upon [her]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} , be [she]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} where [she]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} may ! ’ ‘_{[5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience]} That ’s natural enough . If [she]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} had taken [her]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} annuity as usual , [you]_0-i would not have been [here]_7326-here , and [we]_5507-we should have been better off . But that ’s apart from the business . [She]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} ’s in [London]_2-london . [Scared]_390-scared , as [I]_0-i suppose , and have no doubt , by [my]_0-i representation when [I]_0-i waited upon [her]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} , that [you]_0-i were close at hand ( which [I]_0-i , of course , urged only as an inducement to compliance , knowing that [she]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} was not pining to see [you]_0-i ) , [she]_{5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience} left [that place]_{553-that place} , and travelled up to [London]_2-london . ’ ‘_{[5504-your worthy lady with the tender conscience]} How do [you]_0-i know ? ’ ‘_[0-i] From [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} [the noble captain]_{5510-the noble captain} -- [the illustrious general]_{5511-the illustrious general} -- the bladder , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . [I]_0-i learnt from [him]_{1009-my friend} the last time [I]_0-i saw [him]_{1009-my friend} , which was yesterday , that [[your]_0-i son who is called [Barnaby]_220-barnaby]_{5512-your son who is called barnaby} -- not after [[his]_{5512-your son who is called barnaby} father]_{470-his father} , [I]_0-i suppose-- ’ ‘_[0-i] Death ! does that matter now ! ’ ‘_[0-i] --You are impatient , ’ said [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , calmly ; ‘_[0-i] it ’s a good sign , and looks like life -- that [[your]_0-i son]_{1394-your son} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby had been lured away from [her]_5515-her by [one of [[his]_{1009-my friend} companions who knew [him]_220-barnaby of old , at [Chigwell]_11-chigwell]_{5517-his companions who knew him of old , at chigwell}]_{5516-one of his companions who knew him of old , at chigwell} ; and that [he]_220-barnaby is now among [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} . ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} And what is that to [me]_0-i ? If [father]_7315-father and [son]_1413-son be hanged together , what comfort shall [I]_0-i find in that ? ’ ‘_{[220-barnaby]} Stay -- stay , [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} , ’ returned [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , with a cunning look , ‘_{[220-barnaby]} [you]_{1009-my friend} travel fast to journeys ’ ends . Suppose [I]_220-barnaby track [[my]_220-barnaby lady]_{11715-my lady} out , and say thus much : “ [You]_{11715-my lady} want [[your]_{11715-my lady} son]_{1394-your son} , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am -- good . [I]_220-barnaby , knowing those who tempt [him]_{1394-your son} to remain among [them]_{10784-the rioters} , can restore [him]_{1394-your son} to [you]_{11715-my lady} , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am -- good . [You]_{11715-my lady} must pay a price , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , for [his]_{1394-your son} restoration -- good again . The price is small , and easy to be paid -- dear ma’am , that ’s best of all . ” ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ What mockery is this ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Very likely , [she]_{11715-my lady} may reply in those words . “ No mockery at all , ” [I]_220-barnaby answer : “ [Madam]_3989-madam , [a person said to be [[your]_3989-madam husband]_{8607-your husband} ( identity is difficult of proof after the lapse of many years]_{11721-a person said to be your husband ( identity is difficult of proof after the lapse of many years} ) is in [prison]_4418-prison , [his]_{8607-your husband} life in peril -- the charge against [him]_{8607-your husband} , murder . Now , [ma’am]_1503-ma’am , [[your]_3989-madam husband]_{8607-your husband} has been dead a long , long time . [The gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} never can be confounded with [him]_{8607-your husband} , if [you]_3989-madam will have the goodness to say a few words , on oath , as to when [he]_{8607-your husband} died , and how ; and that [this person]_{1084-this person} ( who [I]_220-barnaby am told resembles [him]_{8607-your husband} in some degree ) is no more [he]_{8607-your husband} than [I]_220-barnaby am . Such testimony will set the question quite at rest . Pledge [yourself]_5522-you to [me]_220-barnaby to give it , [ma ’_{[220-barnaby]} am]_{11728-ma ’ am} , and [I]_0-i will undertake to keep [[your]_5522-you son]_{1394-your son} ( [a fine lad]_{8074-a fine lad} ) out of harm ’s way until [you]_5522-you have done this trifling service , when [he]_{1394-your son} shall be delivered up to [you]_5522-you , safe and sound . On the other hand , if [you]_5522-you decline to do so , [I]_0-i fear [he]_{1394-your son} will be betrayed , and handed over to the law , which will assuredly sentence [him]_{1394-your son} to suffer death . It is , in fact , a choice between [his]_{1394-your son} life and death . If [you]_5522-you refuse , [he]_{1394-your son} swings . If [you]_5522-you comply , the timber is not grown , nor the hemp sown , that shall do [him]_{1394-your son} any harm . ” ’ ‘_[0-i] There is a gleam of hope in this ! ’ cried [the prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} . ‘_[0-i] A gleam ! ’ returned [[his]_{5022-the prisoner} friend]_{7570-his friend} , ‘_[0-i] a noon - blaze ; a full and glorious daylight . Hush ! [I]_0-i hear the tread of distant feet . Rely on [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] When shall [I]_0-i hear more ? ’ ‘_[0-i] As soon as [I]_0-i do . [I]_0-i should hope , to - morrow . [They]_5525-they are coming to say that [our]_5526-our time for talk is over . [I]_0-i hear the jingling of the keys . Not another word of this just now , or [they]_5525-they may overhear [us]_5526-our . ’ As [he]_0-i said these words , the lock was turned , and one of [the prison turnkeys]_{11731-the prison turnkeys} appearing at the door , announced that it was time for [visitors]_{2613-visitors} to leave [the jail]_{5323-the jail} . ‘_[5525-they] So soon ! ’ said [Stagg]_244-stagg , meekly . ‘_[5525-they] But it ca n’t be helped . Cheer up , [friend]_541-friend . This mistake will soon be set at rest , and then [you]_541-friend are [a man]_{7264-a man} again ! If [this charitable gentleman]_{5529-this charitable gentleman} will lead [a blind man]_{10462-a blind man} ( who has nothing in return but prayers ) to [the prison - porch]_{5531-the prison - porch} , and set [him]_{10462-a blind man} with [his]_{10462-a blind man} face towards the west , [he]_{10462-a blind man} will do a worthy deed . Thank [you]_541-friend , [good sir]_{10260-good sir} . [I]_0-i thank [you]_541-friend very kindly . ’ So saying , and pausing for an instant at the door to turn [his]_0-i grinning face towards [[his]_0-i friend]_{7570-his friend} , [he]_0-i departed . When [the officer]_{4990-the officer} had seen [him]_0-i to [the porch]_{700-the porch} , [he]_0-i returned , and again unlocking and unbarring the door of [the cell]_{11425-the cell} , set it wide open , informing [[its]_{11425-the cell} inmate]_{11738-its inmate} that [he]_0-i was at liberty to walk in [the adjacent yard]_{11739-the adjacent yard} , if [he]_0-i thought proper , for an hour . [The prisoner]_{5022-the prisoner} answered with a sullen nod ; and being left alone again , sat brooding over what [he]_{5022-the prisoner} had heard , and pondering upon the hopes the recent conversation had awakened ; gazing abstractedly , the while [he]_{5022-the prisoner} did so , on the light without , and watching the shadows thrown by one wall on another , and on the stone - paved ground . [It]_{11739-the adjacent yard} was [a dull , square yard]_{11741-a dull , square yard} , made cold and gloomy by high walls , and seeming to chill the very sunlight . The stone , so bare , and rough , and obdurate , filled even [him]_{5022-the prisoner} with longing thoughts of [meadow - land]_{11742-meadow - land} and trees ; and with a burning wish to be at liberty . As [he]_{5022-the prisoner} looked , [he]_{5022-the prisoner} rose , and leaning against the door - post , gazed up at the bright blue sky , smiling even on that dreary home of crime . [He]_{5022-the prisoner} seemed , for a moment , to remember lying on [his]_{5022-the prisoner} back in [some sweet - scented place]_{11743-some sweet - scented place} , and gazing at [it]_{11743-some sweet - scented place} through moving branches , long ago . [His]_{5022-the prisoner} attention was suddenly attracted by a clanking sound -- [he]_{5022-the prisoner} knew what it was , for [he]_{5022-the prisoner} had startled [himself]_{5022-the prisoner} by making the same noise in walking to the door . Presently a voice began to sing , and [he]_{5022-the prisoner} saw the shadow of [a figure on the pavement]_{11744-a figure on the pavement} . [It]_11745-it stopped -- was silent all at once , as though [the person]_{11746-the person} for a moment had forgotten where [he]_{11746-the person} was , but soon remembered -- and so , with the same clanking noise , the shadow disappeared . [He]_{5022-the prisoner} walked out into [the court]_{7857-the court} and paced [it]_{7857-the court} to and fro ; startling the echoes , as [he]_{5022-the prisoner} went , with the harsh jangling of [his]_{5022-the prisoner} fetters . There was a door near [his]_{5022-the prisoner} , which , like [his]_{5022-the prisoner} , stood ajar . [He]_{5022-the prisoner} had not taken half - a - dozen turns up and down [the yard]_{11240-the yard} , when , standing still to observe this door , [he]_{5022-the prisoner} heard the clanking sound again . A face looked out of the grated window -- [he]_{5022-the prisoner} saw it very dimly , for [the cell]_{11425-the cell} was dark and the bars were heavy -- and directly afterwards , [a man]_{7264-a man} appeared , and came towards [him]_{5022-the prisoner} . For the sense of loneliness [he]_{5022-the prisoner} had , [he]_{5022-the prisoner} might have been in [jail]_10575-jail a year . Made eager by the hope of companionship , [he]_{5022-the prisoner} quickened [his]_{5022-the prisoner} pace , and hastened to meet [the man]_{472-the man} half way-- What was this ! [[His]_{5022-the prisoner} son]_{7374-his son} ! [They]_11754-they stood face to face , staring at [each other]_{7381-each other} . [He]_{5022-the prisoner} shrinking and cowed , despite [himself]_{5022-the prisoner} ; [Barnaby]_220-barnaby struggling with [his]_{5022-the prisoner} imperfect memory , and wondering where [he]_{5022-the prisoner} had seen that face before . [He]_{5022-the prisoner} was not uncertain long , for suddenly [he]_{5022-the prisoner} laid hands upon [him]_{5022-the prisoner} , and striving to bear [him]_{5022-the prisoner} to the ground , cried : ‘_[0-i] Ah ! [I]_0-i know ! [You]_0-i are [the robber]_{7501-the robber} ! ’ [He]_{5022-the prisoner} said nothing in reply at first , but held down [his]_{5022-the prisoner} head , and struggled with [him]_{5022-the prisoner} silently . Finding [the younger man]_{11756-the younger man} too strong for [him]_{5022-the prisoner} , [he]_{5022-the prisoner} raised [his]_{5022-the prisoner} face , looked close into [his]_0-i eyes , and said , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [[your]_0-i father]_{7354-your father} . ’ [God]_217-god knows what magic the name had for [his]_{5022-the prisoner} ears ; but [Barnaby]_220-barnaby released [his]_{5022-the prisoner} hold , fell back , and looked at [him]_{5022-the prisoner} aghast . Suddenly [he]_{5022-the prisoner} sprung towards [him]_{5022-the prisoner} , put [his]_{5022-the prisoner} arms about [his]_{5022-the prisoner} neck , and pressed [his]_{5022-the prisoner} head against [his]_{5022-the prisoner} cheek . Yes , yes , [he]_{5022-the prisoner} was ; [he]_{5022-the prisoner} was sure [he]_{5022-the prisoner} was . But where had [he]_{5022-the prisoner} been so long , and why had [he]_{5022-the prisoner} left [[his]_{5022-the prisoner} mother]_{756-his mother} by [herself]_{756-his mother} , or worse than by [herself]_{756-his mother} , with [[her]_{756-his mother} poor foolish boy]_{11758-her poor foolish boy} ? And had [she]_{756-his mother} really been as happy as [they]_11759-them said ? And where was [she]_{756-his mother} ? Was [she]_{756-his mother} near [there]_7220-there ? [She]_{756-his mother} was not happy now , and [he]_{5022-the prisoner} in [jail]_10575-jail ? Ah , no . Not a word was said in answer ; but [Grip]_237-grip croaked loudly , and hopped about [them]_11759-them , round and round , as if enclosing [them]_11759-them in a magic circle , and invoking all the powers of mischief . Chapter 63 During the whole of this day , [every regiment in or near [the metropolis]_{615-the metropolis}]_{11762-every regiment in or near the metropolis} was on duty in one or [other part of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{11764-other part of the town} ; and [the regulars]_{11766-the regulars} and [militia]_{11767-militia} , in obedience to the orders which were sent to [every barrack and station]_{11768-every barrack and station} within twenty - four hours ’_[0-i] journey , began to pour in by all [the roads]_{7278-the roads} . But the disturbance had attained to such a formidable height , and [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} had grown , with impunity , to be so audacious , that the sight of [this great force]_{5537-this great force} , continually augmented by [new arrivals]_{5538-new arrivals} , instead of operating as a check , stimulated [them]_{10784-the rioters} to outrages of greater hardihood than any [they]_{10784-the rioters} had yet committed ; and helped to kindle a flame in [London]_2-london , the like of which had never been beheld , even in [its]_2-london ancient and rebellious times . All yesterday , and on this day likewise , [the commander - in - chief]_{5539-the commander - in - chief} endeavoured to arouse [the magistrates]_{11437-the magistrates} to a sense of [their]_{11437-the magistrates} duty , and in particular [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} , who was the faintest - hearted and most timid of [them]_{11437-the magistrates} all . With this object , [large bodies of [the soldiery]_{5543-the soldiery}]_{5542-large bodies of the soldiery} were several times despatched to [the Mansion House]_{11673-the mansion house} to await [his]_{836-the lord mayor} orders : but as [he]_{836-the lord mayor} could , by no threats or persuasions , be induced to give any , and as [the men]_{7743-the men} remained in [the open street]_{4323-the open street} , fruitlessly for any good purpose , and thrivingly for a very bad one ; these laudable attempts did harm rather than good . For [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , becoming speedily acquainted with [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} ’s temper , did not fail to take advantage of it by boasting that even [the civil authorities]_{5549-the civil authorities} were opposed to [the Papists]_{9585-the papists} , and could not find it in [their]_{5549-the civil authorities} hearts to molest [those who were guilty of no other offence]_{5551-those who were guilty of no other offence} . These vaunts [they]_{5549-the civil authorities} took care to make within the hearing of [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} ; and [they]_{5549-the civil authorities} , being naturally loth to quarrel with [the people]_{8916-the people} , received [their]_{5549-the civil authorities} advances kindly enough : answering , when [they]_{5549-the civil authorities} were asked if [they]_{5549-the civil authorities} desired to fire upon [[their]_{5549-the civil authorities} countrymen]_{5554-their countrymen} , ‘ No , [they]_{5554-their countrymen} would be damned if [they]_{5554-their countrymen} did ; ’_{[5549-the civil authorities]} and showing much honest simplicity and good nature . The feeling that [the military]_{10773-the military} were [No - Popery men]_{5556-no - popery men} , and were ripe for disobeying orders and joining [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , soon became very prevalent in consequence . Rumours of [their]_{5549-the civil authorities} disaffection , and of [their]_{5549-the civil authorities} leaning towards the popular cause , spread from mouth to mouth with astonishing rapidity ; and whenever [they]_{5549-the civil authorities} were drawn up idly in [the streets]_{448-the streets} or [squares]_5559-squares , there was sure to be a crowd about [them]_{5549-the civil authorities} , cheering and shaking hands , and treating [them]_{5549-the civil authorities} with a great show of confidence and affection . By this time , [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} was everywhere ; all concealment and disguise were laid aside , and [they]_{5549-the civil authorities} pervaded [the whole town]_{5561-the whole town} . If [any man among them]_{5562-any man among them} wanted money , [he]_{5562-any man among them} had but to knock at the door of [a dwelling - house]_{5563-a dwelling - house} , or walk into [a shop]_{775-a shop} , and demand it in [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} name ; and [his]_{5562-any man among them} demand was instantly complied with . [The peaceable citizens]_{5566-the peaceable citizens} being afraid to lay hands upon [them]_{5549-the civil authorities} , singly and alone , it may be easily supposed that when gathered together in bodies , [they]_{5549-the civil authorities} were perfectly secure from interruption . [They]_{5549-the civil authorities} assembled in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , traversed [them]_{448-the streets} at [their]_{5549-the civil authorities} will and pleasure , and publicly concerted [their]_{5549-the civil authorities} plans . Business was quite suspended ; [the greater part of [the shops]_{1715-the shops}]_{5568-the greater part of the shops} were closed ; [most of [the houses]_{567-the houses}]_{5570-most of the houses} displayed a blue flag in token of [their]_{5570-most of the houses} adherence to the popular side ; and even [the Jews in [Houndsditch]_{124-houndsditch}]_{5572-the jews in houndsditch} , [Whitechapel]_{21-whitechapel} , and [those quarters]_{5573-those quarters} , wrote upon [their]_{5572-the jews in houndsditch} doors or window - shutters , ‘ [This House]_{927-this house} is a True Protestant . ’_{[5572-the jews in houndsditch]} [The crowd]_{7574-the crowd} was the law , and never was the law held in greater dread , or more implicitly obeyed . It was about six o’clock in the evening , when [a vast mob]_{5575-a vast mob} poured into [Lincoln ’s Inn Fields]_{109-lincoln ’s inn fields} by [every avenue]_{5576-every avenue} , and divided -- evidently in pursuance of a previous design -- into [several parties]_{5577-several parties} . It must not be understood that this arrangement was known to [the whole crowd]_{5578-the whole crowd} , but that it was the work of [a few leaders]_{5579-a few leaders} ; who , mingling with [the men]_{7743-the men} as [they]_{7743-the men} came upon the ground , and calling to [them]_{7743-the men} to fall into this or that parry , effected it as rapidly as if it had been determined on by a council of [the whole number]_{5581-the whole number} , and [every man]_{1317-every man} had known [his]_{1317-every man} place . It was perfectly notorious to the assemblage that the largest body , which comprehended about two - thirds of the whole , was designed for the attack on [Newgate]_71-newgate . It comprehended [all the rioters who had been conspicuous in any of [their]_{5583-all the rioters who had been conspicuous in any of their former proceedings} former proceedings]_{5583-all the rioters who had been conspicuous in any of their former proceedings} ; [all those whom [they]_{5583-all the rioters who had been conspicuous in any of their former proceedings} recommended as daring hands and fit for the work]_{5584-all those whom they recommended as daring hands and fit for the work} ; [all those whose companions had been taken in the riots]_{5585-all those whose companions had been taken in the riots} ; and [a great number of people who were relatives or [friends of felons in [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{5587-friends of felons in the jail} . [This last class]_{5589-this last class} included , not only [the most desperate and utterly abandoned villains in [London]_2-london]_{5590-the most desperate and utterly abandoned villains in london} , but [some who were comparatively innocent]_{5591-some who were comparatively innocent} . There was [more than one woman there]_{5592-more than one woman there} , disguised in [man]_7337-man ’s attire , and bent upon the rescue of [a child]_{7413-a child} or [brother]_9503-brother]_{5586-a great number of people who were relatives or friends of felons in the jail . this last class included , not only the most desperate and utterly abandoned villains in london , but some who were comparatively innocent . there was more than one woman there , disguised in man ’s attire , and bent upon the rescue of a child or brother} . There were [the two sons of [a man who lay under sentence of death]_{5597-a man who lay under sentence of death} , and who was to be executed along with [three others , on the next day but one]_{5598-three others , on the next day but one} . There was a great party of [boys whose fellow - pickpockets]_{5599-boys whose fellow - pickpockets} were in [the prison]_{5131-the prison}]_{5596-the two sons of a man who lay under sentence of death , and who was to be executed along with three others , on the next day but one . there was a great party of boys whose fellow - pickpockets were in the prison} ; and at the skirts of all , [a score of miserable women , outcasts from [the world]_{511-the world}]_{5601-a score of miserable women , outcasts from the world} , seeking to release some other fallen creature as miserable as [themselves]_{5601-a score of miserable women , outcasts from the world} , or moved by a general sympathy perhaps -- [God]_217-god knows -- with [all who were without hope , and wretched]_{5603-all who were without hope , and wretched} . Old swords , and pistols without ball or powder ; sledge - hammers , knives , axes , saws , and weapons pillaged from [the butchers ’ shops]_{11770-the butchers ’ shops} ; a forest of iron bars and wooden clubs ; long ladders for scaling the walls , each carried on the shoulders of [a dozen men]_{10700-a dozen men} ; lighted torches ; tow smeared with pitch , and tar , and brimstone ; staves roughly plucked from fence and paling ; and even crutches taken from [crippled beggars]_{11772-crippled beggars} in [the streets]_{448-the streets} ; composed [their]_{5601-a score of miserable women , outcasts from the world} arms . When all was ready , [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Dennis]_187-dennis , with [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} between [them]_{5601-a score of miserable women , outcasts from the world} , led the way . Roaring and chafing like an angry sea , [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} pressed after [them]_{5601-a score of miserable women , outcasts from the world} . Instead of going straight down [Holborn]_86-holborn to [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , as [all]_4394-all expected , [[their]_{5601-a score of miserable women , outcasts from the world} leaders]_{11777-their leaders} took the way to [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell} , and pouring down [a quiet street]_{11778-a quiet street} , halted before [[a locksmith]_{7443-a locksmith} ’s house]_{11780-a locksmith ’s house} -- the Golden Key . ‘_[217-god] Beat at the door , ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh to [the men about [him]_198-hugh]_{11781-the men about him} . ‘_[217-god] [We]_5604-we want one of [his]_5605-his craft to - night . Beat it in , if [no one]_{7986-no one} answers . ’ [The shop]_{774-the shop} was shut . Both door and shutters were of a strong and sturdy kind , and [they]_5604-we knocked without effect . But [the impatient crowd]_{11783-the impatient crowd} raising a cry of ‘_{[7986-no one]} Set fire to [the house]_{7210-the house} ! ’ and torches being passed to the front , an upper window was thrown open , and [the stout old locksmith]_{11784-the stout old locksmith} stood before [them]_5604-we . ‘_{[7986-no one]} What now , [[you]_5608-you villains]_{5609-you villains} ! ’ [he]_{11784-the stout old locksmith} demanded . ‘_[5608-you] Where is [[my]_0-i daughter]_{2495-my daughter} ? ’ ‘_[5608-you] Ask no questions of [us]_5604-we , [old man]_{5611-old man} , ’ retorted [Hugh]_198-hugh , waving [[his]_198-hugh comrades]_{1814-his comrades} to be silent , ‘_{[5611-old man]} but come down , and bring the tools of [your]_5608-you trade . [We]_5604-we want [you]_5608-you . ’ ‘_[5604-we] Want [me]_0-i ! ’ cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , glancing at the regimental dress [he]_0-i wore : ‘_[0-i] Ay , and if some that [I]_0-i could name possessed the hearts of mice , [ye]_5608-you should have had [me]_0-i long ago . Mark [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i lad]_{7889-my lad} -- and [you]_5608-you about [him]_{7889-my lad} do the same . There are a score among [ye]_5608-you whom [I]_0-i see now and know , who are [dead men]_{5613-dead men} from this hour . [Begone]_272-begone ! and rob [an undertaker]_{5614-an undertaker} ’s while [you]_5608-you can ! [You]_5608-you ’ll want some coffins before long . ’ ‘_[5608-you] Will [you]_0-i come down ? ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] Will [you]_0-i give [me]_0-i [[my]_0-i daughter]_{2495-my daughter} , [ruffian]_7633-ruffian ? ’ cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i know nothing of [her]_{2495-my daughter} , ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh rejoined . ‘_[0-i] Burn the door ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Stop ! ’ cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , in a voice that made [them]_5608-you falter -- presenting , as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} spoke , a gun . ‘_[0-i] Let [an old man]_{7251-an old man} do that . [You]_5608-you can spare [him]_{7251-an old man} better . ’ [The young fellow who held the light , and who was stooping down before the door]_{11789-the young fellow who held the light , and who was stooping down before the door} , rose hastily at these words , and fell back . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ran [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eye along the upturned faces , and kept the weapon levelled at the threshold of [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} house]_{7259-his house} . It had no other rest than [his]_{7447-the locksmith} shoulder , but was as steady as [the house itself]_{11792-the house itself} . ‘_[5608-you] Let [the man who does it]_{5618-the man who does it} , take heed to [his]_{5618-the man who does it} prayers , ’ [he]_0-i said firmly ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i warn [him]_{5618-the man who does it} . ’ Snatching a torch from [one who stood near [him]_{7447-the locksmith}]_{11793-one who stood near him} , [Hugh]_198-hugh was stepping forward with an oath , when [he]_198-hugh was arrested by a shrill and piercing shriek , and , looking upward , saw a fluttering garment on the house - top . There was another shriek , and another , and then a shrill voice cried , ‘_[0-i] Is [Simmun]_254-simmun below ! ’ At the same moment a lean neck was stretched over the parapet , and [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , indistinctly seen in the gathering gloom of evening , screeched in a frenzied manner , ‘_[254-simmun] Oh ! [dear gentlemen]_{5619-dear gentlemen} , let [me]_0-i hear [Simmuns]_369-simmuns ’s answer from [his]_369-simmuns own lips . Speak to [me]_0-i , [Simmun]_254-simmun . Speak to [me]_0-i ! ’ [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who was not at all flattered by this compliment , looked up , and bidding [her]_239-miggs hold [her]_239-miggs peace , ordered [her]_239-miggs to come down and open the door , for [they]_{5619-dear gentlemen} wanted [[her]_239-miggs master]_{11794-her master} , and would take no denial . ‘_[0-i] [Oh good gentlemen]_{5620-oh good gentlemen} ! ’ cried [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_[0-i] Oh [[my]_0-i own precious]_{5621-my own precious} , [precious Simmun--]_{391-precious simmun--} ’ ‘_{[391-precious simmun--]} Hold [your]_0-i nonsense , will [you]_0-i ! ’ retorted [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} ; ‘_[0-i] and come down and open [the door.--G. Varden]_{5622-the door.--g. varden} , drop that gun , or it will be worse for [you]_0-i . ’ ‘_{[391-precious simmun--]} Do n’t mind [his]_{391-precious simmun--} gun , ’ screamed [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_[254-simmun] [Simmun]_254-simmun and [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , [I]_0-i poured a mug of table - beer right down the barrel . ’ [The crowd]_{7574-the crowd} gave a loud shout , which was followed by a roar of laughter . ‘_[0-i] It would n’t go off , not if [you]_0-i was to load it up to the muzzle , ’ screamed [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_[254-simmun] [Simmun]_254-simmun and [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , [I]_0-i ’m locked up in [the front attic]_{11796-the front attic} , through the little door on the right hand when [you]_0-i think [you]_0-i ’ve got to the very top of the stairs -- and up the flight of corner steps , being careful not to knock [your]_0-i heads against the rafters , and not to tread on one side in case [you]_0-i should fall into the two - pair bedroom through the lath and plasture , which do not bear , but the contrairy . [Simmun]_254-simmun and [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , [I]_239-miggs ’ve been locked up here for safety , but [my]_239-miggs endeavours has always been , and always will be , to be on the right side -- the blessed side and to prenounce the Pope of [Babylon]_392-babylon , and all [her]_392-babylon inward and [her]_392-babylon outward workings , which is [Pagin]_393-pagin . [My]_239-miggs sentiments is of little consequences , [I]_239-miggs know , ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , with additional shrillness , ‘ for [my]_239-miggs positions is but [a servant]_{1513-a servant} , and as sich , of humilities , still [I]_239-miggs gives expressions to [my]_239-miggs feelings , and places [my]_239-miggs reliances on them which entertains [my]_239-miggs own opinions ! ’_[239-miggs] Without taking much notice of these outpourings of [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs after [she]_239-miggs had made [her]_239-miggs first announcement in relation to the gun , [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} raised a ladder against the window where [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} stood , and notwithstanding that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} closed , and fastened , and defended [it]_5627-it manfully , soon forced an entrance by shivering the glass and breaking in the frames . After dealing a few stout blows about [him]_{7447-the locksmith} , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} found [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} defenceless , in the midst of [a furious crowd]_{5628-a furious crowd} , which overflowed [the room]_{462-the room} and softened off in a confused heap of faces at the door and window . [They]_{5628-a furious crowd} were very wrathful with [him]_{7447-the locksmith} ( for [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had wounded [two men]_{8043-two men} ) , and even called out to [those in front]_{5631-those in front} , to bring [him]_{7447-the locksmith} forth and hang [him]_{7447-the locksmith} on a lamp - post . But [Gabriel]_212-gabriel was quite undaunted , and looked from [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Dennis]_187-dennis , who held [him]_{7447-the locksmith} by either arm , to [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , who confronted [him]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [You]_{7447-the locksmith} have robbed [me]_{7447-the locksmith} of [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} daughter]_{2495-my daughter} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ who is far dearer to [me]_{7447-the locksmith} than [my]_{7447-the locksmith} life ; and [you]_{7447-the locksmith} may take [my]_{7447-the locksmith} life , if [you]_{7447-the locksmith} will . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} bless [God]_217-god that [I]_{7447-the locksmith} have been enabled to keep [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{11697-my wife} free of this scene ; and that [He]_217-god has made [me]_{7447-the locksmith} [a man who will not ask mercy at such hands as [yours]_{7447-the locksmith}]_{11801-a man who will not ask mercy at such hands as yours} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ And a wery game old gentleman [you]_187-dennis are , ’_[187-dennis] said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , approvingly ; ‘ and [you]_187-dennis express [yourself]_187-dennis like [a man]_{7264-a man} . What ’s the odds , [brother]_9503-brother , whether it ’s a lamp - post to - night , or a feather - bed ten year to come , eh ? ’_[187-dennis] [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} glanced at [him]_187-dennis disdainfully , but returned no other answer . ‘ For [my]_{5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post} part , ’_{[5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post]} said [the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post]_{5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post} suggestion , ‘ [I]_{5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post} honour [your]_187-dennis principles . [They]_11804-they ’re_{[5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post]} mine exactly . In such sentiments as them , ’ and here [he]_{5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post} emphasised [his]_{5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post} discourse with an oath , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m ready to meet [you]_187-dennis or [any man halfway.--Have [you]_187-dennis got a bit of cord anywheres handy]_{11805-any man halfway.--have you got a bit of cord anywheres handy} ? Do n’t put [yourself]_187-dennis out of the way , if [you]_187-dennis have n’t . [A handkecher]_{11806-a handkecher} will do . ’_{[5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post]} ‘ Do n’t be [a fool]_{7487-a fool} , [master]_7428-master , ’_[198-hugh] whispered [Hugh]_198-hugh , seizing [Varden]_212-gabriel roughly by the shoulder ; ‘ but do as [you]_212-gabriel ’re_[198-hugh] bid . [You]_212-gabriel ’ll soon hear what [you]_212-gabriel ’re wanted for . Do it ! ’_{[5634-the hangman , who particularly favoured the lamp - post]} ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’ll do nothing at [your]_187-dennis request , or that of [any scoundrel]_{11809-any scoundrel} [here]_7326-here , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ If [you]_187-dennis want any service from [me]_{7447-the locksmith} , [you]_187-dennis may spare [yourselves]_187-dennis the pains of telling [me]_{7447-the locksmith} what it is . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} tell [you]_187-dennis , beforehand , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’ll do nothing for [you]_187-dennis . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis was so affected by this constancy on the part of [the staunch old man]_{5636-the staunch old man} , that [he]_187-dennis protested -- almost with tears in [his]_187-dennis eyes -- that to baulk [his]_187-dennis inclinations would be an act of cruelty and hard dealing to which [he]_187-dennis , for one , never could reconcile [his]_187-dennis conscience . [The gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} , [he]_187-dennis said , had avowed in so many words that [he]_{1227-the gentleman} was ready for working off ; such being the case , [he]_{1227-the gentleman} considered it [their]_5638-they duty , as [a civilised and enlightened crowd]_{5639-a civilised and enlightened crowd} , to work [him]_187-dennis off . It was not often , [he]_{1227-the gentleman} observed , that [they]_5638-they had it in [their]_5638-they power to accommodate [themselves]_5638-they to the wishes of those from whom [they]_5638-they had the misfortune to differ . Having now found [an individual who expressed a desire which [they]_5638-they could reasonably indulge ( and for [himself]_{1227-the gentleman} [he]_{1227-the gentleman} was free to confess that in [his]_{1227-the gentleman} opinion that desire did honour to [his]_{1227-the gentleman} feelings]_{5640-an individual who expressed a desire which they could reasonably indulge ( and for himself he was free to confess that in his opinion that desire did honour to his feelings} ) , [he]_{1227-the gentleman} hoped [they]_5638-they would decide to accede to [his]_{1227-the gentleman} proposition before going any further . It was an experiment which , skilfully and dexterously performed , would be over in five minutes , with great comfort and satisfaction to [all parties]_{10081-all parties} ; and though it did not become [him]_{1227-the gentleman} ( [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis ) to speak well of [himself]_{1227-the gentleman} [he]_{1227-the gentleman} trusted [he]_{1227-the gentleman} might be allowed to say that [he]_{1227-the gentleman} had practical knowledge of the subject , and , being naturally of an obliging and friendly disposition , would work [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} off with a deal of pleasure . These remarks , which were addressed in the midst of a frightful din and turmoil to those immediately about [him]_{1227-the gentleman} , were received with great favour ; not so much , perhaps , because of [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} ’s eloquence , as on account of [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s obstinacy . [Gabriel]_212-gabriel was in imminent peril , and [he]_212-gabriel knew it ; but [he]_212-gabriel preserved a steady silence ; and would have done so , if [they]_5638-they had been debating whether [they]_5638-they should roast [him]_212-gabriel at a slow fire . As [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} spoke , there was some stir and confusion on the ladder ; and directly [he]_{3437-the hangman} was silent -- so immediately upon [his]_{3437-the hangman} holding [his]_{3437-the hangman} peace , that [the crowd below]_{5646-the crowd below} had no time to learn what [he]_{3437-the hangman} had been saying , or to shout in response -- [some one at the window]_{5647-some one at the window} cried : ‘ [He]_{3437-the hangman} has a grey head . [He]_{3437-the hangman} is [an old man]_{7251-an old man} : Do n’t hurt [him]_{3437-the hangman} ! ’_{[5647-some one at the window]} [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} turned , with a start , towards the place from which the words had come , and looked hurriedly at [the people who were hanging on the ladder and clinging to each other]_{5649-the people who were hanging on the ladder and clinging to each other} . ‘ Pay no respect to [my]_{7447-the locksmith} grey hair , [young man]_{7419-young man} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} said , answering the voice and not [any one]_{969-any one} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} saw . ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} do n’t ask it . [My]_{7447-the locksmith} heart is green enough to scorn and despise [every man among [you]_{7419-young man}]_{11813-every man among you} , [band of robbers that [you]_{7419-young man} are]_{11814-band of robbers that you are} ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} This incautious speech by no means tended to appease the ferocity of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . [They]_{7574-the crowd} cried again to have [him]_{7447-the locksmith} brought out ; and it would have gone hard with [the honest locksmith]_{678-the honest locksmith} , but that [Hugh]_198-hugh reminded [them]_{7574-the crowd} , in answer , that [they]_{7574-the crowd} wanted [his]_{678-the honest locksmith} services , and must have [them]_5653-them . ‘ So , tell [him]_{7447-the locksmith} what [we]_{7574-the crowd} want , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} said to [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘ and quickly . And open [your]_{7419-young man} ears , [master]_7428-master , if [you]_{7419-young man} would ever use them after to - night . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [Gabriel]_212-gabriel folded [his]_212-gabriel arms , which were now at liberty , and eyed [his]_212-gabriel old ‘ prentice in silence . ‘_[5654-we] Lookye , [Varden]_212-gabriel , ’ said [Sim]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘_{[212-gabriel]} [we]_5654-we ’re bound for [Newgate]_71-newgate . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} know [you]_212-gabriel are , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [You]_212-gabriel never said a truer word than that . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ To burn it down , [I]_{223-mr tappertit} mean , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘ and force the gates , and set [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} at liberty . [You]_212-gabriel helped to make the lock of the great door . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} did , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [You]_212-gabriel owe [me]_{7447-the locksmith} no thanks for that -- as [you]_212-gabriel ’ll find before long . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Maybe , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [[his]_212-gabriel journeyman]_{10893-his journeyman} , ‘ but [you]_212-gabriel must show [us]_5654-we how to force it . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Must [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Yes ; for [you]_212-gabriel know , and [I]_{7447-the locksmith} do n’t . [You]_212-gabriel must come along with [us]_5654-we , and pick it with [your]_212-gabriel own hands . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ When [I]_{7447-the locksmith} do , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} quietly , ‘ [my]_{7447-the locksmith} hands shall drop off at the wrists , and [you]_212-gabriel shall wear them , [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , on [your]_212-gabriel shoulders for epaulettes . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [We]_5654-we ’ll see that , ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , interposing , as the indignation of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} again burst forth . ‘ [You]_212-gabriel fill a basket with the tools [he]_{223-mr tappertit} ’ll want , while [I]_{7574-the crowd} bring [him]_{223-mr tappertit} [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} . Open the doors below , [some of [you]_212-gabriel]_{11818-some of you} . And light [the great captain]_{4622-the great captain} , [others]_7490-others ! Is there no business afoot , [[my]_{7574-the crowd} lads]_{10847-my lads} , that [you]_212-gabriel can do nothing but stand and grumble ? ’_{[7574-the crowd]} [They]_5660-they looked at [one another]_{5661-one another} , and quickly dispersing , swarmed over [the house]_{7210-the house} , plundering and breaking , according to [their]_5660-they custom , and carrying off such articles of value as happened to please [their]_5660-they fancy . [They]_5660-they had no great length of time for these proceedings , for the basket of tools was soon prepared and slung over [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s shoulders . The preparations being now completed , and everything ready for the attack , [those who were pillaging and destroying in [the other rooms]_{5665-the other rooms}]_{5664-those who were pillaging and destroying in the other rooms} were called down to [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} . [They]_5660-they were about to issue forth , when [the man who had been last upstairs]_{5667-the man who had been last upstairs} , stepped forward , and asked if [the young woman in the garret ( who was making a terrible noise]_{5668-the young woman in the garret ( who was making a terrible noise} , [he]_{5667-the man who had been last upstairs} said , and kept on screaming without the least cessation ) was to be released ? For [his]_{5667-the man who had been last upstairs} own part , [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} would certainly have replied in the negative , but the mass of [[his]_{5667-the man who had been last upstairs} companions]_{3025-his companions} , mindful of the good service [she]_{5668-the young woman in the garret ( who was making a terrible noise} had done in the matter of the gun , being of a different opinion , [he]_{5667-the man who had been last upstairs} had nothing for it but to answer , Yes . [The man]_{472-the man} , accordingly , went back again to the rescue , and presently returned with [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , limp and doubled up , and very damp from much weeping . As [the young lady]_{7328-the young lady} had given no tokens of consciousness on [their]_5660-they way [downstairs]_{1179-downstairs} , [the bearer]_{896-the bearer} reported [her]_{7328-the young lady} either dead or dying ; and being at some loss what to do with [her]_{7328-the young lady} , was looking round for a convenient bench or heap of ashes on which to place [her]_{7328-the young lady} senseless form , when [she]_{7328-the young lady} suddenly came upon [her]_{7328-the young lady} feet by some mysterious means , thrust back [her]_{7328-the young lady} hair , stared wildly at [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , cried , ‘ [[My]_{223-mr tappertit} [Simmuns]_369-simmuns]_{11822-my simmuns} ’s life is not a wictim ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} and dropped into [his]_{223-mr tappertit} arms with such promptitude that [he]_{223-mr tappertit} staggered and reeled some paces back , beneath [his]_{223-mr tappertit} lovely burden . ‘ Oh bother ! ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . ‘ Here . Catch hold of [her]_{7328-the young lady} , [somebody]_{7782-somebody} . Lock [her]_{7328-the young lady} up again ; [she]_{7328-the young lady} never ought to have been let out . ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [[My]_239-miggs [Simmun]_254-simmun]_{11824-my simmun} ! ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , in tears , and faintly . ‘ [My]_239-miggs for ever , ever blessed [Simmun]_254-simmun ! ’_[239-miggs] ‘ Hold up , will [you]_{11824-my simmun} , ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} said [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , in a very unresponsive tone , ‘ [I]_{223-mr tappertit} ’ll let [you]_{11824-my simmun} fall if [you]_{11824-my simmun} do n’t . What are [you]_{11824-my simmun} sliding [your]_{11824-my simmun} feet off the ground for ? ’_{[223-mr tappertit]} ‘ [[My]_{394-miggs--‘he} angel]_{11825-my angel} [Simmuns]_369-simmuns ! ’_{[394-miggs--‘he]} murmured [Miggs--‘he]_{394-miggs--‘he} promised-- ’ ‘_{[394-miggs--‘he]} Promised ! Well , and [I]_0-i ’ll keep [my]_0-i promise , ’ answered [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} , testily . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [I]_0-i mean to provide for [you]_5674-you , do n’t [I]_0-i ? Stand up ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Where am [I]_0-i to go ? What is to become of [me]_0-i after [my]_0-i actions of this night ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs . ‘_[0-i] What resting - places now remains but in [the silent tombses]_{5675-the silent tombses} ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [you]_0-i was in [the silent tombses]_{5675-the silent tombses} , [I]_0-i do , ’ cried [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , ‘_[0-i] and boxed up tight , in a good strong one . Here , ’ [he]_{223-mr tappertit} cried to one of [the bystanders]_{1821-the bystanders} , in whose ear [he]_{223-mr tappertit} whispered for a moment : ‘_[0-i] Take [her]_5677-her off , will [you]_0-i . [You]_0-i understand where ? ’ [The fellow]_{879-the fellow} nodded ; and taking [her]_5677-her in [his]_{879-the fellow} arms , notwithstanding [her]_5677-her broken protestations , and [her]_5677-her struggles ( which latter species of opposition , involving scratches , was much more difficult of resistance ) , carried [her]_5677-her away . [[They]_{1821-the bystanders} who were in [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{11828-they who were in the house} poured out into [the street]_{780-the street} ; [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} was taken to the head of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , and required to walk between [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} two conductors]_{11833-his two conductors} ; [the whole body]_{11834-the whole body} was put in rapid motion ; and without any shouts or noise [they]_{1821-the bystanders} bore down straight on [Newgate]_71-newgate , and halted in a dense mass before the prison - gate . Chapter 64 Breaking the silence [they]_{1821-the bystanders} had hitherto preserved , [they]_{1821-the bystanders} raised a great cry as soon as [they]_{1821-the bystanders} were ranged before [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , and demanded to speak to [the governor]_{11836-the governor} . This visit was not wholly unexpected , for [[his]_{11836-the governor} house]_{7259-his house} , which fronted [the street]_{780-the street} , was strongly barricaded , the wicket - gate of [the prison]_{5131-the prison} was closed up , and at no loophole or grating was [any person to be seen]_{11840-any person to be seen} . Before [they]_{1821-the bystanders} had repeated [their]_{1821-the bystanders} summons many times , [a man]_{7264-a man} appeared upon the roof of [[the governor]_{11836-the governor} ’s house]_{11843-the governor ’s house} , and asked what it was [they]_{1821-the bystanders} wanted . [Some]_1792-some said one thing , some another , and [some]_1792-some only groaned and hissed . It being now nearly dark , and [the house]_{7210-the house} high , [many persons in the throng]_{11847-many persons in the throng} were not aware that [any one]_{969-any one} had come to answer [them]_{1821-the bystanders} , and continued [their]_{1821-the bystanders} clamour until the intelligence was gradually diffused through [the whole concourse]_{11849-the whole concourse} . Ten minutes or more elapsed before any one voice could be heard with tolerable distinctness ; during which interval [the figure]_{7280-the figure} remained perched alone , against the summer - evening sky , looking down into [the troubled street]_{11851-the troubled street} . ‘_[0-i] Are [you]_5678-you , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh at length , ‘_[5678-you] [Mr Akerman]_{395-mr akerman} , [the head jailer here]_{5679-the head jailer here} ? ’ ‘_{[395-mr akerman]} Of course [he]_{395-mr akerman} is , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ whispered [Dennis]_187-dennis . But [Hugh]_198-hugh , without minding [him]_198-hugh , took [his]_198-hugh answer from [the man]_{472-the man} [himself]_198-hugh . ‘_{[9503-brother]} Yes , ’ [he]_198-hugh said . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_5678-you have got [some friends of ours]_{5681-some friends of ours} in [[your]_5678-you custody]_{5682-your custody} , [master]_7428-master . ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} [I]_0-i have [a good many people in [[my]_0-i custody]_{5685-my custody}]_{5684-a good many people in my custody} . ’ [He]_198-hugh glanced downward , as [he]_198-hugh spoke , into [the jail]_{5323-the jail} : and the feeling that [he]_198-hugh could see into [the different yards]_{11854-the different yards} , and that [he]_198-hugh overlooked everything which was hidden from [their]_{5687-our friends} view by the rugged walls , so lashed and goaded [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , that [they]_{3416-the mob} howled like wolves . ‘_{[7428-master]} Deliver up [[our]_5686-we friends]_{5687-our friends} , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , ‘_{[7428-master]} and [you]_5678-you may keep the rest . ’ ‘_{[7428-master]} It ’s [my]_0-i duty to keep [them]_{5687-our friends} all . [I]_0-i shall do [my]_0-i duty . ’ ‘_[0-i] If [you]_5678-you do n’t throw the doors open , [we]_5686-we shall break ‘ em down , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh ; ‘ for [we]_5686-we will have [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} out . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ All [I]_{395-mr akerman} can do , [good people]_{11857-good people} , ’_{[395-mr akerman]} [Akerman]_{395-mr akerman} replied , ‘ is to exhort [you]_{11857-good people} to disperse ; and to remind [you]_{11857-good people} that the consequences of any disturbance in [this place]_{551-this place} , will be very severe , and bitterly repented by most of [you]_{11857-good people} , when it is too late . ’_{[395-mr akerman]} [He]_{395-mr akerman} made as though [he]_{395-mr akerman} would retire when [he]_{395-mr akerman} said these words , but [he]_{395-mr akerman} was checked by the voice of [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [Mr Akerman]_{395-mr akerman} , ’_{[212-gabriel]} cried [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , ‘ [Mr Akerman]_{395-mr akerman} . ’_{[212-gabriel]} ‘ [I]_{11836-the governor} will hear no more from any of [you]_{11857-good people} , ’_{[11836-the governor]} replied [the governor]_{11836-the governor} , turning towards [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} , and waving [his]_{11836-the governor} hand . ‘ But [I]_212-gabriel am [not one of [them]_{11857-good people}]_{11859-not one of them} , ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel . ‘ [I]_212-gabriel am [an honest man]_{7479-an honest man} , [Mr Akerman]_{395-mr akerman} ; [a respectable tradesman]_{11861-a respectable tradesman} -- [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . [You]_212-gabriel know [me]_212-gabriel ? ’_{[212-gabriel]} ‘ [You]_{11857-good people} among [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} ! ’_{[11836-the governor]} cried [the governor]_{11836-the governor} in an altered voice . ‘ Brought here by force -- brought here to pick the lock of the great door for [them]_{11857-good people} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} rejoined [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ Bear witness for [me]_{7447-the locksmith} , [Mr Akerman]_{395-mr akerman} , that [I]_{7447-the locksmith} refuse to do it ; and that [I]_{7447-the locksmith} will not do it , come what may of [my]_{7447-the locksmith} refusal . If any violence is done to [me]_{7447-the locksmith} , please to remember this . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Is there no way of helping [you]_212-gabriel ? ’_{[11836-the governor]} said [the governor]_{11836-the governor} . ‘ [None]_9709-none , [Mr Akerman]_{395-mr akerman} . [You]_{395-mr akerman} ’ll do [your]_{395-mr akerman} duty , and [I]_{7447-the locksmith} ’ll do [mine]_{7447-the locksmith} . Once again , [you]_5695-you [robbers and cut - throats]_{11865-robbers and cut - throats} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , turning round upon [them]_5695-you , ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} refuse . Ah ! Howl till [you]_5695-you ’re_{[7447-the locksmith]} hoarse . [I]_0-i refuse . ’ ‘_{[7447-the locksmith]} Stay -- stay ! ’ said [the jailer]_{11866-the jailer} , hastily . ‘_{[214-mr varden]} [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , [I]_0-i know [you]_{214-mr varden} for [a worthy man]_{5696-a worthy man} , and one who would do no unlawful act except upon compulsion-- ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Upon compulsion , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ interposed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , who felt that the tone in which this was said , conveyed [the speaker]_{7395-the speaker} ’s impression that [he]_7320-sir had ample excuse for yielding to the furious multitude who beset and hemmed [him]_7320-sir in , on every side , and among whom [he]_7320-sir stood , [an old man]_{7251-an old man} , quite alone ; ‘_[7320-sir] upon compulsion , [sir]_7320-sir , [I]_0-i ’ll do nothing . ’ ‘_[0-i] Where is [that man]_{591-that man} , ’ said [the keeper]_{11870-the keeper} , anxiously , ‘_{[591-that man]} who spoke to [me]_0-i just now ? ’ ‘_{[591-that man]} Here ! ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh replied . ‘_{[214-mr varden]} Do [you]_{214-mr varden} know what the guilt of murder is , and that by keeping [that honest tradesman]_{5700-that honest tradesman} at [your]_{214-mr varden} side [you]_{214-mr varden} endanger [his]_{5700-that honest tradesman} life ! ’ ‘_[5701-we] [We]_5701-we know it very well , ’ [he]_198-hugh answered , ‘_[5701-we] for what else did [we]_5701-we bring [him]_{5700-that honest tradesman} here ? Let ’s have [[our]_5701-we friends]_{5687-our friends} , [master]_7428-master , and [you]_7428-master shall have [[your]_7428-master friend]_{4629-your friend} . Is that fair , [lads]_5705-lads ? ’ [The mob]_{3416-the mob} replied to [him]_198-hugh with a loud Hurrah ! ‘_[5705-lads] [You]_7428-master see how it is , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ cried [Varden]_{214-mr varden} . ‘_{[7428-master]} Keep ‘ [em]_{3416-the mob} out , in [King George]_{312-king george} ’s name . Remember what [I]_{5707-no more parley} have said . Good night ! ’_{[5707-no more parley]} There was [no more parley]_{5707-no more parley} . A shower of stones and other missiles compelled [the keeper of [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{5708-the keeper of the jail} to retire ; and [the mob , pressing on , and swarming round the walls]_{5710-the mob , pressing on , and swarming round the walls} , forced [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel close up to the door . In vain the basket of tools was laid upon the ground before [him]_212-gabriel , and [he]_212-gabriel was urged in turn by promises , by blows , by offers of reward , and threats of instant death , to do the office for which [they]_5711-they had brought [him]_212-gabriel [there]_7220-there . ‘ No , ’_{[668-the sturdy locksmith]} cried [the sturdy locksmith]_{668-the sturdy locksmith} , ‘ [I]_{668-the sturdy locksmith} will not ! ’_{[668-the sturdy locksmith]} [He]_212-gabriel had never loved [his]_212-gabriel life so well as then , but nothing could move [him]_212-gabriel . The savage faces that glared upon [him]_212-gabriel , look where [he]_212-gabriel would ; the cries of [those who thirsted , like wild animals]_{5714-those who thirsted , like wild animals} , for [his]_212-gabriel blood ; the sight of [men]_624-men pressing forward , and trampling down [[their]_624-men fellows]_{8893-their fellows} , as [they]_624-men strove to reach [him]_212-gabriel , and struck at [him]_212-gabriel above the heads of [other men , with axes and with iron bars]_{5717-other men , with axes and with iron bars} ; all failed to daunt [him]_212-gabriel . [He]_212-gabriel looked from [man]_7337-man to [man]_7337-man , and face to face , and still , with quickened breath and lessening colour , cried firmly , ‘ [I]_212-gabriel will not ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} [Dennis]_187-dennis dealt [him]_212-gabriel a blow upon the face which felled [him]_212-gabriel to the ground . [He]_212-gabriel sprung up again like [a man in the prime of life]_{5720-a man in the prime of life} , and with blood upon [his]_212-gabriel forehead , caught [him]_212-gabriel by the throat . ‘ [[You]_212-gabriel cowardly dog]_{11872-you cowardly dog} ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} [he]_212-gabriel said : ‘ Give [me]_212-gabriel [[my]_212-gabriel daughter]_{2495-my daughter} . Give [me]_212-gabriel [[my]_212-gabriel daughter]_{2495-my daughter} . ’_{[212-gabriel]} [They]_5721-they struggled together . [Some]_1792-some cried ‘ Kill [him]_212-gabriel , ’_[1792-some] and some ( but [they]_1792-some were not near enough ) strove to trample [him]_212-gabriel to death . Tug as [he]_212-gabriel would at [the old man]_{655-the old man} ’s wrists , [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} could not force [him]_212-gabriel to unclench [his]_212-gabriel hands . ‘ Is this all the return [you]_{3437-the hangman} make [me]_212-gabriel , [you]_{3437-the hangman} ungrateful monster ? ’_{[212-gabriel]} [he]_212-gabriel articulated with great difficulty , and with many oaths . ‘ Give [me]_{7447-the locksmith} [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} daughter]_{2495-my daughter} ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , who was now as fierce as those who gathered round [him]_{7447-the locksmith} : ‘ Give [me]_{7447-the locksmith} [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} daughter]_{2495-my daughter} ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [He]_{7447-the locksmith} was down again , and up , and down once more , and buffeting with a score of [them]_5726-them , who bandied [him]_{7447-the locksmith} from hand to hand , when [one tall fellow , fresh from [a slaughter - house]_{5728-a slaughter - house} , whose dress and great thigh - boots smoked hot with grease and blood]_{5727-one tall fellow , fresh from a slaughter - house , whose dress and great thigh - boots smoked hot with grease and blood} , raised a pole - axe , and swearing a horrible oath , aimed it at [the old man]_{655-the old man} ’s uncovered head . At that instant , and in the very act , [he]_{655-the old man} fell [himself]_{655-the old man} , as if struck by lightning , and over [his]_{655-the old man} body [a one - armed man]_{11585-a one - armed man} came darting to [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s side . [Another man]_{3154-another man} was with [him]_{7447-the locksmith} , and [both]_8313-both caught [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} roughly in [their]_8313-both grasp . ‘ Leave [him]_{7447-the locksmith} to [us]_8313-both ! ’_[8313-both] [they]_8313-both cried to [Hugh]_198-hugh -- struggling , as [they]_8313-both spoke , to force a passage backward through [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . ‘ Leave [him]_{7447-the locksmith} to [us]_8313-both . Why do [you]_198-hugh waste [your]_198-hugh whole strength on such as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} , when [a couple of [men]_624-men]_{11877-a couple of men} can finish [him]_{7447-the locksmith} in as many minutes ! [You]_198-hugh lose time . Remember [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} ! remember [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ! ’_[8313-both] The cry ran through [the mob]_{3416-the mob} . Hammers began to rattle on the walls ; and [every man]_{1317-every man} strove to reach [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , and be among [the foremost rank]_{5739-the foremost rank} . Fighting [their]_8313-both way through the press and struggle , as desperately as if [they]_8313-both were in the midst of [enemies]_8078-enemies rather than [[their]_8313-both own friends]_{4767-their own friends} , [the two men]_{11126-the two men} retreated with [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} between [them]_8313-both , and dragged [him]_{7447-the locksmith} through [the very heart of [the concourse]_{10326-the concourse}]_{5744-the very heart of the concourse} . And now the strokes began to fall like hail upon the gate , and on [the strong building]_{5746-the strong building} ; for [those who could not reach the door]_{5747-those who could not reach the door} , spent [their]_{5747-those who could not reach the door} fierce rage on anything -- even on the great blocks of stone , which shivered [their]_{5747-those who could not reach the door} weapons into fragments , and made [their]_{5747-those who could not reach the door} hands and arms to tingle as if the walls were active in [their]_{5747-those who could not reach the door} stout resistance , and dealt [them]_{5747-those who could not reach the door} back [their]_{5747-those who could not reach the door} blows . The clash of iron ringing upon iron , mingled with the deafening tumult and sounded high above it , as the great sledge - hammers rattled on the nailed and plated door : the sparks flew off in showers ; [men]_624-men worked in gangs , and at short intervals relieved [each other]_{7381-each other} , that all [their]_624-men strength might be devoted to the work ; but there stood the portal still , as grim and dark and strong as ever , and , saving for the dints upon [its]_5750-its battered surface , quite unchanged . While [some]_1792-some brought all [their]_1792-some energies to bear upon this toilsome task ; and [some]_1792-some , rearing ladders against [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , tried to clamber to the summit of the walls [they]_1792-some were too short to scale ; and [some]_1792-some again engaged [a body of police a hundred strong]_{5755-a body of police a hundred strong} , and beat [them]_{5755-a body of police a hundred strong} back and trod [them]_{5755-a body of police a hundred strong} under foot by force of numbers ; others besieged [the house on which [the jailer]_{11866-the jailer} had appeared]_{5756-the house on which the jailer had appeared} , and driving in the door , brought out [his]_{11866-the jailer} furniture , and piled it up against the prison - gate , to make a bonfire which should burn it down . As soon as this device was understood , [all those who had laboured hitherto]_{5758-all those who had laboured hitherto} , cast down [their]_{5758-all those who had laboured hitherto} tools and helped to swell the heap ; which reached half - way across [the street]_{780-the street} , and was so high , that [those who threw more fuel on the top]_{5760-those who threw more fuel on the top} , got up by ladders . When all [the keeper]_{11870-the keeper} ’s goods were flung upon this costly pile , to the last fragment , [they]_624-men smeared it with the pitch , and tar , and rosin [they]_624-men had brought , and sprinkled it with turpentine . To all the woodwork round [the prison]_{5131-the prison} - doors [they]_624-men did the like , leaving not a joist or beam untouched . This infernal christening performed , [they]_624-men fired the pile with lighted matches and with blazing tow , and then stood by , awaiting the result . The furniture being very dry , and rendered more combustible by wax and oil , besides the arts [they]_624-men had used , took fire at once . The flames roared high and fiercely , blackening the prison - wall , and twining up [its]_5763-its loftly front like burning serpents . At first [they]_624-men crowded round the blaze , and vented [their]_624-men exultation only in [their]_624-men looks : but when it grew hotter and fiercer -- when it crackled , leaped , and roared , like a great furnace -- when it shone upon [the opposite houses]_{5764-the opposite houses} , and lighted up not only the pale and wondering faces at the windows , but the inmost corners of [each habitation]_{5765-each habitation} -- when through the deep red heat and glow , the fire was seen sporting and toying with the door , now clinging to its obdurate surface , now gliding off with fierce inconstancy and soaring high into the sky , anon returning to fold it in its burning grasp and lure [it]_5763-its to its ruin -- when it shone and gleamed so brightly that the church clock of St Sepulchre ’s so often pointing to the hour of death , was legible as in broad day , and the vane upon [its]_5763-its steeple - top glittered in the unwonted light like something richly jewelled -- when blackened stone and sombre brick grew ruddy in the deep reflection , and windows shone like burnished gold , dotting the longest distance in the fiery vista with their specks of brightness -- when wall and [tower]_5766-tower , and roof and chimney - stack , seemed drunk , and in the flickering glare appeared to reel and stagger -- when scores of objects , never seen before , burst out upon the view , and things the most familiar put on some new aspect -- then [the mob]_{3416-the mob} began to join the whirl , and with loud yells , and shouts , and clamour , such as happily is seldom heard , bestirred [themselves]_{3416-the mob} to feed the fire , and keep it at its height . Although the heat was so intense that the paint on [the houses]_{567-the houses} over against [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , parched and crackled up , and swelling into boils , as it were from excess of torture , broke and crumbled away ; although the glass fell from the window - sashes , and the lead and iron on the roofs blistered the incautious hand that touched them , and [the sparrows in the eaves]_{5770-the sparrows in the eaves} took wing , and rendered giddy by the smoke , fell fluttering down upon the blazing pile ; still the fire was tended unceasingly by busy hands , and round it , [men]_624-men were going always . [They]_624-men never slackened in [their]_624-men zeal , or kept aloof , but pressed upon the flames so hard , that [those in front]_{5631-those in front} had much ado to save [themselves]_{5631-those in front} from being thrust in ; if [one man]_{1808-one man} swooned or dropped , a dozen struggled for [his]_{1808-one man} place , and that although [they]_624-men knew the pain , and thirst , and pressure to be unendurable . [Those who fell down in fainting - fits , and were not crushed or burnt]_{5774-those who fell down in fainting - fits , and were not crushed or burnt} , were carried to [an inn - yard]_{5775-an inn - yard} close at hand , and dashed with water from a pump ; of which buckets full were passed from [man]_7337-man to [man among the crowd]_{5777-man among the crowd} ; but such was the strong desire of all to drink , and such the fighting to be first , that , for the most part , the whole contents were spilled upon the ground , without the lips of [one man being moistened]_{5778-one man being moistened} . Meanwhile , and in the midst of all the roar and outcry , [those who were nearest to the pile]_{5779-those who were nearest to the pile} , heaped up again the burning fragments that came toppling down , and raked the fire about the door , which , although a sheet of flame , was still a door fast locked and barred , and kept them out . Great pieces of blazing wood were passed , besides , above [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s heads to such as stood about the ladders , and some of these , climbing up to the topmost stave , and holding on with one hand by the prison wall , exerted all [their]_{3416-the mob} skill and force to cast these fire - brands on the roof , or down into [the yards within]_{5781-the yards within} . In many instances [their]_{3416-the mob} efforts were successful ; which occasioned a new and appalling addition to the horrors of the scene : for [the prisoners within , seeing from between [their]_{5782-the prisoners within , seeing from between their bars that the fire caught in many places and thrived fiercely , and being all locked up in strong cells for the night} bars that the fire caught in many places and thrived fiercely , and being all locked up in [strong cells]_{5783-strong cells} for the night]_{5782-the prisoners within , seeing from between their bars that the fire caught in many places and thrived fiercely , and being all locked up in strong cells for the night} , began to know that [they]_{5782-the prisoners within , seeing from between their bars that the fire caught in many places and thrived fiercely , and being all locked up in strong cells for the night} were in danger of being burnt alive . This terrible fear , spreading from [cell]_5784-cell to [cell]_5784-cell and from [yard]_1057-yard to [yard]_1057-yard , vented itself in such dismal cries and wailings , and in such dreadful shrieks for help , that [the whole jail]_{5788-the whole jail} resounded with the noise ; which was loudly heard even above the shouting of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} and roaring of the flames , and was so full of agony and despair , that it made the boldest tremble . It was remarkable that these cries began in [that quarter of [the jail which fronted [Newgate Street]_{126-newgate street}]_{5791-the jail which fronted newgate street}]_{5790-that quarter of the jail which fronted newgate street} , where , it was well known , [the men who were to suffer death on Thursday]_{5792-the men who were to suffer death on thursday} were confined . And not only were [these four who had so short a time to live , the first to whom the dread of being burnt occurred]_{5793-these four who had so short a time to live , the first to whom the dread of being burnt occurred} , but [they]_{5793-these four who had so short a time to live , the first to whom the dread of being burnt occurred} were , throughout , [the most importunate of all]_{5794-the most importunate of all} : for [they]_{5793-these four who had so short a time to live , the first to whom the dread of being burnt occurred} could be plainly heard , notwithstanding the great thickness of the walls , crying that the wind set that way , and that the flames would shortly reach [them]_{5793-these four who had so short a time to live , the first to whom the dread of being burnt occurred} ; and calling to [the officers of [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{5795-the officers of the jail} to come and quench the fire from a cistern which was in [[their]_{5795-the officers of the jail} yard]_{5797-their yard} , and full of water . Judging from what [the crowd outside the walls]_{5798-the crowd outside the walls} could hear from time to time , [these four doomed wretches]_{5799-these four doomed wretches} never ceased to call for help ; and that with as much distraction , and in as great a frenzy of attachment to existence , as though each had an honoured , happy life before [him]_5800-him , instead of eight - and - forty hours of miserable imprisonment , and then a violent and shameful death . But the anguish and suffering of [the two sons of [one of [these men]_{3544-these men}]_{5802-one of these men}]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} , when [they]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} heard , or fancied that [they]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} heard , [[their]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} father]_{5804-their father} ’s voice , is past description . After wringing [their]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} hands and rushing to and fro as if [they]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} were stark mad , one mounted on the shoulders of [[his]_{5802-one of these men} brother]_{3114-his brother} , and tried to clamber up the face of the high wall , guarded at the top with spikes and points of iron . And when [he]_{5802-one of these men} fell among [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , [he]_{5802-one of these men} was not deterred by [his]_{5802-one of these men} bruises , but mounted up again , and fell again , and , when [he]_{5802-one of these men} found the feat impossible , began to beat the stones and tear [them]_5807-them with [his]_{5802-one of these men} hands , as if [he]_{5802-one of these men} could that way make a breach in [the strong building]_{5746-the strong building} , and force a passage in . At last , [they]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} cleft [their]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} way among [the mob about the door]_{5809-the mob about the door} , though [many men]_{11200-many men} , a dozen times [their]_{11200-many men} match , had tried in vain to do so , and were seen , in -- yes , in -- the fire , striving to prize it down , with crowbars . Nor were [they]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} alone affected by the outcry from within [the prison]_{5131-the prison} . [The women who were looking on]_{5812-the women who were looking on} , shrieked loudly , beat [their]_{5812-the women who were looking on} hands together , stopped [their]_{5812-the women who were looking on} ears ; and [many]_10760-many fainted : [the men who were not near the walls and active in the siege , rather than do nothing]_{5814-the men who were not near the walls and active in the siege , rather than do nothing} , tore up [the pavement of [the street]_{780-the street}]_{5815-the pavement of the street} , and did so with a haste and fury [they]_{5814-the men who were not near the walls and active in the siege , rather than do nothing} could not have surpassed if that had been [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , and [they]_{5814-the men who were not near the walls and active in the siege , rather than do nothing} were near [their]_{5814-the men who were not near the walls and active in the siege , rather than do nothing} object . [Not one living creature in the throng]_{5818-not one living creature in the throng} was for an instant still . [The whole great mass]_{5819-the whole great mass} were mad . A shout ! Another ! Another yet , though [few]_1726-few knew why , or what it meant . But [those around the gate]_{5821-those around the gate} had seen it slowly yield , and drop from its topmost hinge . It hung on that side by but one , but it was upright still , because of the bar , and its having sunk , of its own weight , into the heap of ashes at its foot . There was now a gap at the top of the doorway , through which could be descried [a gloomy passage]_{5822-a gloomy passage} , cavernous and dark . Pile up the fire ! It burnt fiercely . The door was red - hot , and the gap wider . [They]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} vainly tried to shield [their]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} faces with [their]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} hands , and standing as if in readiness for a spring , watched [the place]_{7219-the place} . [Dark figures]_{5824-dark figures} , some crawling on [their]_{5824-dark figures} hands and knees , [some carried in the arms of others]_{5825-some carried in the arms of others} , were seen to pass along the roof . It was plain [the jail]_{5323-the jail} could hold out no longer . [The keeper]_{11870-the keeper} , and [[his]_{11870-the keeper} officers]_{5828-his officers} , and [[their]_{5814-the men who were not near the walls and active in the siege , rather than do nothing} wives]_{5829-their wives} and [children]_{7942-children} , were escaping . Pile up the fire ! The door sank down again : it settled deeper in the cinders -- tottered -- yielded -- was down ! As [they]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} shouted again , [they]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} fell back , for a moment , and left a clear space about the fire that lay between [them]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} and [the jail entry]_{5831-the jail entry} . [Hugh]_198-hugh leapt upon the blazing heap , and scattering a train of sparks into the air , and making [the dark lobby]_{5832-the dark lobby} glitter with those that hung upon [his]_198-hugh dress , dashed into [the jail]_{5323-the jail} . [The hangman]_{3437-the hangman} followed . And then so many rushed upon [their]_{5801-the two sons of one of these men} track , that the fire got trodden down and thinly strewn about [the street]_{780-the street} ; but there was no need of it now , for , inside and out , [the prison]_{5131-the prison} was in flames . Chapter 65 During the whole course of the terrible scene which was now at its height , [one man in [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{5837-one man in the jail} suffered a degree of fear and mental torment which had no parallel in the endurance , even of [those who lay under sentence of death]_{5839-those who lay under sentence of death} . When [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} first assembled before [the building]_{7248-the building} , [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} was roused from sleep -- if such slumbers as [his]_{577-the murderer} may have that blessed name -- by the roar of voices , and the struggling of [a great crowd]_{4316-a great crowd} . [He]_{577-the murderer} started up as these sounds met [his]_{577-the murderer} ear , and , sitting on [his]_{577-the murderer} bedstead , listened . After a short interval of silence the noise burst out again . Still listening attentively , [he]_{577-the murderer} made out , in course of time , that [the jail]_{5323-the jail} was besieged by [a furious multitude]_{5845-a furious multitude} . [His]_{577-the murderer} guilty conscience instantly arrayed [these men]_{3544-these men} against [himself]_{577-the murderer} , and brought the fear upon [him]_{577-the murderer} that [he]_{577-the murderer} would be singled out , and torn to pieces . Once impressed with the terror of [this conceit]_{5847-this conceit} , everything tended to confirm and strengthen it . [His]_{577-the murderer} double crime , the circumstances under which it had been committed , the length of time that had elapsed , and its discovery in spite of all , made [him]_{577-the murderer} , as it were , the visible object of [the Almighty]_{10273-the almighty} ’s wrath . In all the crime and vice and moral gloom of [the great pest - house of [the capital]_{10595-the capital}]_{5849-the great pest - house of the capital} , [he]_{577-the murderer} stood alone , marked and singled out by [his]_{577-the murderer} great guilt , [a Lucifer among [the devils]_{5852-the devils}]_{5851-a lucifer among the devils} . [The other prisoners]_{5318-the other prisoners} were [a host]_{4243-a host} , hiding and sheltering [each other]_{7381-each other} -- [a crowd like that without the walls]_{5856-a crowd like that without the walls} . [He]_{577-the murderer} was [one man against [the whole united concourse]_{5858-the whole united concourse}]_{5857-one man against the whole united concourse} ; [a single , solitary , lonely man]_{5859-a single , solitary , lonely man} , from whom [the very captives in [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{5860-the very captives in the jail} fell off and shrunk appalled . It might be that the intelligence of [his]_{577-the murderer} capture having been bruited abroad , [they]_5862-they had come [there]_7220-there purposely to drag [him]_{577-the murderer} out and kill [him]_{577-the murderer} in [the street]_{780-the street} ; or it might be that [they]_5862-they were [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , and , in pursuance of an old design , had come to sack [the prison]_{5131-the prison} . But in either case [he]_{577-the murderer} had no belief or hope that [they]_5862-they would spare [him]_{577-the murderer} . Every shout [they]_5862-they raised , and every sound [they]_5862-they made , was a blow upon [his]_{577-the murderer} heart . As the attack went on , [he]_{577-the murderer} grew more wild and frantic in [his]_{577-the murderer} terror : tried to pull away the bars that guarded the chimney and prevented [him]_{577-the murderer} from climbing up : called loudly on the turnkeys to cluster round [the cell]_{11425-the cell} and save [him]_{577-the murderer} from the fury of the rabble ; or put [him]_{577-the murderer} in [some dungeon underground]_{5868-some dungeon underground} , no matter of what depth , how dark it was , or loathsome , or beset with rats and creeping things , so that it hid [him]_{577-the murderer} and was hard to find . But [no one]_{7986-no one} came , or answered [him]_{577-the murderer} . Fearful , even while [he]_{577-the murderer} cried to [them]_5862-they , of attracting attention , [he]_{577-the murderer} was silent . By and bye , [he]_{577-the murderer} saw , as [he]_{577-the murderer} looked from [his]_{577-the murderer} grated window , a strange glimmering on the stone walls and pavement of [the yard]_{11240-the yard} . It was feeble at first , and came and went , as though [some officers with torches]_{5871-some officers with torches} were passing to and fro upon the roof of [the prison]_{5131-the prison} . Soon it reddened , and lighted brands came whirling down , spattering the ground with fire , and burning sullenly in corners . One rolled beneath a wooden bench , and set it in a blaze ; another caught a water - spout , and so went climbing up the wall , leaving a long straight track of fire behind it . After a time , a slow thick shower of burning fragments , from some upper portion of [the prison]_{5131-the prison} which was blazing nigh , began to fall before [his]_{577-the murderer} door . Remembering that it opened outwards , [he]_{577-the murderer} knew that every spark which fell upon the heap , and in the act lost its bright life , and died an ugly speck of dust and rubbish , helped to entomb [him]_{577-the murderer} in a living grave . Still , though [the jail]_{5323-the jail} resounded with shrieks and cries for help,--though the fire bounded up as if each separate flame had had a tiger ’s life , and roared as though , in every one , there were a hungry voice -- though the heat began to grow intense , and the air suffocating , and the clamour without increased , and the danger of [his]_{577-the murderer} situation even from one merciless element was every moment more extreme,--still [he]_{577-the murderer} was afraid to raise [his]_{577-the murderer} voice again , lest [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} should break in , and should , of [their]_{7574-the crowd} own ears or from the information given [them]_{7574-the crowd} by [the other prisoners]_{5318-the other prisoners} , get the clue to [his]_{577-the murderer} place of confinement . Thus fearful alike , of those within [the prison]_{5131-the prison} and of [those without ; of noise and silence]_{5878-those without ; of noise and silence} ; light and darkness ; of being released , and being left there to die ; [he]_{577-the murderer} was so tortured and tormented , that [nothing man]_{5879-nothing man} has ever done to [man]_7337-man in the horrible caprice of power and cruelty , exceeds [his]_{577-the murderer} self - inflicted punishment . Now , now , the door was down . Now [they]_{7574-the crowd} came rushing through [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , calling to [each other]_{7381-each other} in [the vaulted passages]_{5883-the vaulted passages} ; clashing the iron gates dividing [yard]_1057-yard from [yard]_1057-yard ; beating at the doors of [cells]_5886-cells and wards ; wrenching off bolts and locks and bars ; tearing down the door - posts to get [men]_624-men out ; endeavouring to drag [them]_624-men by main force through gaps and windows where [a child]_{7413-a child} could scarcely pass ; whooping and yelling without a moment ’s rest ; and running through the heat and flames as if [they]_624-men were cased in metal . By [their]_{7574-the crowd} legs , [their]_{7574-the crowd} arms , the hair upon [their]_{7574-the crowd} heads , [they]_{7574-the crowd} dragged [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} out . Some threw [themselves]_{5890-themselves} upon [the captives]_{5891-the captives} as [they]_{5890-themselves} got towards the door , and tried to file away [their]_{5890-themselves} irons ; some danced about [them]_624-men with a frenzied joy , and rent [their]_624-men clothes , and were ready , as it seemed , to tear [them]_624-men limb from limb . Now [a party of a dozen men]_{5892-a party of a dozen men} came darting through [the yard]_{11240-the yard} into which [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} cast fearful glances from [his]_{577-the murderer} darkened window ; dragging [a prisoner]_{5007-a prisoner} along the ground whose dress [they]_{7574-the crowd} had nearly torn from [his]_{5007-a prisoner} body in [their]_{7574-the crowd} mad eagerness to set [him]_{5007-a prisoner} free , and who was bleeding and senseless in [their]_{7574-the crowd} hands . Now [a score of [prisoners]_{5897-prisoners}]_{5896-a score of prisoners} ran to and fro , who had lost [themselves]_{5896-a score of prisoners} in the intricacies of [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , and were so bewildered with the noise and glare that [they]_{5896-a score of prisoners} knew not where to turn or what to do , and still cried out for help , as loudly as before . [Anon some famished wretch whose theft had been a loaf of bread , or scrap of butcher]_{5899-anon some famished wretch whose theft had been a loaf of bread , or scrap of butcher} ’s meat , came skulking past , barefooted -- going slowly away because [that jail]_{11590-that jail} , [[his]_{5007-a prisoner} house]_{7259-his house} , was burning ; not because [he]_{5007-a prisoner} had any other , or had [friends]_8069-friends to meet , or [old haunts]_{5903-old haunts} to revisit , or any liberty to gain , but liberty to starve and die . And then [a knot of [highwaymen]_{7310-highwaymen}]_{5904-a knot of highwaymen} went trooping by , conducted by [the friends [they]_{5904-a knot of highwaymen} had among [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , who muffled [their]_{5904-a knot of highwaymen} fetters as [they]_{5904-a knot of highwaymen} went along , with handkerchiefs and bands of hay]_{5906-the friends they had among the crowd , who muffled their fetters as they went along , with handkerchiefs and bands of hay} , and wrapped [them]_{5904-a knot of highwaymen} in coats and cloaks , and gave [them]_{5904-a knot of highwaymen} drink from bottles , and held it to [their]_{5904-a knot of highwaymen} lips , because of [their]_{5904-a knot of highwaymen} handcuffs which there was no time to remove . All this , and [Heaven]_210-heaven knows how much more , was done amidst a noise , a hurry , and distraction , like nothing that [we]_5908-we know of , even in [our]_5908-we dreams ; which seemed for ever on the rise , and never to decrease for the space of a single instant . [He]_{5007-a prisoner} was still looking down from [his]_{5007-a prisoner} window upon these things , when a band of [men with torches , ladders , axes , and many kinds of weapons]_{5909-men with torches , ladders , axes , and many kinds of weapons} , poured into [the yard]_{11240-the yard} , and hammering at [his]_{5007-a prisoner} door , inquired if there were [any prisoner within]_{5911-any prisoner within} . [He]_{5007-a prisoner} left the window when [he]_{5007-a prisoner} saw [them]_5912-they coming , and drew back into the remotest corner of [the cell]_{11425-the cell} ; but although [he]_{5007-a prisoner} returned [them]_5912-they no answer , [they]_5912-they had a fancy that [some one]_{5914-some one} was inside , for [they]_5912-they presently set ladders against it , and began to tear away the bars at the casement ; not only that , indeed , but with pickaxes to hew down the very stones in the wall . As soon as [they]_5912-they had made a breach at the window , large enough for the admission of [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s head , [one of [them]_5912-they]_{9301-one of them} thrust in a torch and looked all round [the room]_{462-the room} . [He]_{5007-a prisoner} followed [this man]_{711-this man} ’s gaze until it rested on [himself]_{5007-a prisoner} , and heard [him]_{711-this man} demand why [he]_{711-this man} had not answered , but made [him]_{711-this man} no reply . In the general surprise and wonder , [they]_5912-they were used to this ; without saying anything more , [they]_5912-they enlarged the breach until [it]_5919-it was large enough to admit the body of [a man]_{7264-a man} , and then came dropping down upon the floor , one after another , until [the cell]_{11425-the cell} was full . [They]_5912-they caught [him]_{7264-a man} up among [them]_5912-they , handed [him]_{7264-a man} to the window , and [those who stood upon the ladders]_{5922-those who stood upon the ladders} passed [him]_{7264-a man} down upon [the pavement of [the yard]_{11240-the yard}]_{5923-the pavement of the yard} . Then [the rest]_{561-the rest} came out , one after another , and , bidding [him]_{7264-a man} fly , and lose no time , or the way would be choked up , hurried away to rescue [others]_7490-others . It seemed not a minute ’s work from first to last . [He]_{7264-a man} staggered to [his]_{7264-a man} feet , incredulous of what had happened , when [the yard]_{11240-the yard} was filled again , and [a crowd]_{3825-a crowd} rushed on , hurrying [Barnaby]_220-barnaby among [them]_5912-they . In another minute -- not so much : another minute ! the same instant , with no lapse or interval between!--he and [[his]_{7264-a man} son]_{7374-his son} were being passed from hand to hand , through [the dense crowd in [the street]_{780-the street}]_{5930-the dense crowd in the street} , and were glancing backward at a burning pile which [some one]_{5914-some one} said was [Newgate]_71-newgate . From the moment of [their]_{3825-a crowd} first entrance into [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} dispersed [themselves]_{7574-the crowd} about [it]_{5131-the prison} , and swarmed into every chink and crevice , as if [they]_{7574-the crowd} had a perfect acquaintance with [its]_{5131-the prison} innermost parts , and bore in [their]_{7574-the crowd} minds an exact plan of the whole . For this immediate knowledge of [the place]_{7219-the place} , [they]_{7574-the crowd} were , no doubt , in a great degree , indebted to [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , who stood in [the lobby]_{3525-the lobby} , directing [some to go this way , some that , and some the other]_{5938-some to go this way , some that , and some the other} ; and who materially assisted in bringing about the wonderful rapidity with which the release of [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} was effected . But [this functionary of the law]_{5940-this functionary of the law} reserved one important piece of intelligence , and kept it snugly to [himself]_{5940-this functionary of the law} . When [he]_{5940-this functionary of the law} had issued [his]_{5940-this functionary of the law} instructions relative to [every other part of [the building]_{7248-the building}]_{5941-every other part of the building} , and [the mob]_{3416-the mob} were dispersed from end to end , and busy at [their]_{3416-the mob} work , [he]_{5940-this functionary of the law} took a bundle of keys from a kind of cupboard in the wall , and going by a kind of passage near [the chapel]_{5944-the chapel} ( [it]_5945-it joined [the governors house]_{5946-the governors house} , and was then on fire ) , betook [himself]_{5940-this functionary of the law} to [the condemned cells]_{5947-the condemned cells} , which were a series of small , strong , dismal rooms , opening on a low gallery , guarded , at the end at which [he]_{5940-this functionary of the law} entered , by a strong iron wicket , and at [its]_5948-its opposite extremity by two doors and a thick grate . Having double locked the wicket , and assured [himself]_{5940-this functionary of the law} that the other entrances were well secured , [he]_{5940-this functionary of the law} sat down on a bench in [the gallery]_{4314-the gallery} , and sucked the head of [his]_{5940-this functionary of the law} stick with the utmost complacency , tranquillity , and contentment . It would have been strange enough , [a man]_{7264-a man} ’s enjoying [himself]_{7264-a man} in this quiet manner , while [the prison]_{5131-the prison} was burning , and such a tumult was cleaving the air , though [he]_{7264-a man} had been outside the walls . But here , in [the very heart of [the building]_{7248-the building}]_{5952-the very heart of the building} , and moreover with the prayers and cries of [the four men under sentence]_{5954-the four men under sentence} sounding in [his]_{5940-this functionary of the law} ears , and [their]_{5954-the four men under sentence} hands , stretched out through the gratings in [their]_{5954-the four men under sentence} cell - doors , clasped in frantic entreaty before [his]_{5940-this functionary of the law} very eyes , it was particularly remarkable . Indeed , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis appeared to think it an uncommon circumstance , and to banter [himself]_187-dennis upon it ; for [he]_187-dennis thrust [his]_187-dennis hat on one side as [some men]_{8514-some men} do when [they]_{8514-some men} are in a waggish humour , sucked the head of [his]_187-dennis stick with a higher relish , and smiled as though [he]_187-dennis would say , ‘ [Dennis]_187-dennis , [you]_187-dennis ’re_[187-dennis] a rum dog ; [you]_187-dennis ’re [a queer fellow]_{3593-a queer fellow} ; [you]_187-dennis ’re_{[5956-capital company]} [capital company]_{5956-capital company} , [Dennis]_187-dennis , and quite a character ! ’ [He]_187-dennis sat in this way for some minutes , while [the four men in [the cells]_{11882-the cells} , who were certain that [somebody]_{7782-somebody} had entered [the gallery]_{4314-the gallery} , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in [their]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} miserable condition]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} may be supposed to have been inspired with : urging , whoever it was , to set [them]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} at liberty , for the love of Heaven ; and protesting , with great fervour , and truly enough , perhaps , for the time , that if [they]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} escaped , [they]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} would amend [their]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} ways , and would never , never , never again do wrong before [God]_217-god or [man]_7337-man , but would lead penitent and sober lives , and sorrowfully repent the crimes [they]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} had committed . The terrible energy with which [they]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} spoke , would have moved [any person]_{11886-any person} , no matter how good or just ( if [any good or just person]_{11887-any good or just person} could have strayed into that sad place that night ) , to have set [them]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} at liberty : and , while [he]_187-dennis would have left any other punishment to its free course , to have saved [them]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} from this last dreadful and repulsive penalty ; which never turned [a man]_{7264-a man} inclined to evil , and has hardened thousands who were half inclined to good . [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , who had been bred and nurtured in [the good old school]_{11889-the good old school} , and had administered the good old laws on the good old plan , always once and sometimes twice every six weeks , for a long time , bore these appeals with a deal of philosophy . Being at last , however , rather disturbed in [his]_187-dennis pleasant reflection by [their]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} repetition , [he]_187-dennis rapped at one of the doors with [his]_187-dennis stick , and cried : ‘_[187-dennis] Hold [your]_5957-you noise there , will [you]_5957-you ? ’ At this [they]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} all cried together that [they]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} were to be hanged on the next day but one ; and again implored [his]_187-dennis aid . ‘_[187-dennis] Aid ! For what ! ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , playfully rapping the knuckles of the hand nearest [him]_187-dennis . ‘_[187-dennis] To save [us]_5958-we ! ’ [they]_{11881-the four men in the cells , who were certain that somebody had entered the gallery , but could not see who , gave vent to such piteous entreaties as wretches in their miserable condition} cried . ‘_[187-dennis] Oh , certainly , ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , winking at the wall in the absence of [any friend with whom [he]_187-dennis could humour the joke]_{11890-any friend with whom he could humour the joke} . ‘_[187-dennis] And so [you]_5957-you ’re to be worked off , are [you]_5957-you , [brothers]_{9843-brothers} ? ’_[5957-you] ‘ Unless [we]_5958-we are released to - night , ’_{[9301-one of them]} [one of [them]_5958-we]_{9301-one of them} cried , ‘ [we]_5958-we are [dead men]_{5613-dead men} ! ’_{[9301-one of them]} ‘ [I]_{3437-the hangman} tell [you]_{1009-my friend} what it is , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , gravely ; ‘ [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’m_{[3437-the hangman]} afraid , [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} , that [you]_{1009-my friend} ’re not in that ‘_{[9301-one of them]} ere state of mind that ’s suitable to [your]_{1009-my friend} condition , then ; [you]_{1009-my friend} ’re not a - going to be released : do n’t think it -- Will [you]_{1009-my friend} leave off that ‘_{[1009-my friend]} ere indecent row ? [I]_0-i wonder [you]_{1009-my friend} an’t ashamed of [yourselves]_{1009-my friend} , [I]_0-i do . ’ [He]_{3437-the hangman} followed up this reproof by rapping every set of knuckles one after the other , and having done so , resumed [his]_{3437-the hangman} seat again with a cheerful countenance . ‘_[0-i] [You]_{1009-my friend} ’ve had law , ’ [he]_{3437-the hangman} said , crossing [his]_{3437-the hangman} legs and elevating [his]_{3437-the hangman} eyebrows : ‘_[0-i] laws have been made a ’ purpose for [you]_{1009-my friend} ; [a wery handsome prison]_{11893-a wery handsome prison} ’s been made a ’_[0-i] purpose for [you]_{1009-my friend} ; [a parson]_{5962-a parson} ’s kept a purpose for [you]_{1009-my friend} ; [a constitootional officer]_{5963-a constitootional officer} ’s appointed a ’ purpose for [you]_{1009-my friend} ; carts is maintained a ’_{[5962-a parson]} purpose for [you]_{1009-my friend} -- and yet [you]_{1009-my friend} ’re not contented!--WILL [you]_{1009-my friend} hold that noise , [you]_{1009-my friend} sir in the furthest ? ’_{[1009-my friend]} A groan was the only answer . ‘ So well as [I]_187-dennis can make out , ’_[187-dennis] said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , in a tone of mingled badinage and remonstrance , ‘ there ’s not [a man among [you]_{1009-my friend}]_{11894-a man among you} . [I]_187-dennis begin to think [I]_187-dennis ’m_[187-dennis] on the opposite side , and among [the ladies]_{2011-the ladies} ; though for the matter of that , [I]_0-i ’ve seen [a many ladies]_{5965-a many ladies} face it out , in a manner that did honour to the sex.--You in number two , do n’t grind [them]_{5965-a many ladies} teeth of [yours]_{1009-my friend} . Worse manners , ’ said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , rapping at the door with [his]_{3437-the hangman} stick , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i never see in this place afore . [I]_0-i ’m ashamed of [you]_{1009-my friend} . [You]_{1009-my friend} ’re_[0-i] a disgrace to [the Bailey]_{396-the bailey} . ’ After pausing for a moment to hear if anything could be pleaded in justification , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis resumed in a sort of coaxing tone : ‘_[0-i] Now look’ee here , [[you]_{1009-my friend} four]_{5966-you four} . [I]_0-i ’m come here to take care of [you]_{1009-my friend} , and see that [you]_{1009-my friend} an’t burnt , instead of the other thing . It ’s no use [your]_{1009-my friend} making any noise , for [you]_{1009-my friend} wo n’t be found out by [them]_11896-them as has broken in , and [you]_{1009-my friend} ’ll only be hoarse when [you]_{1009-my friend} come to the speeches,--which is a pity . What [I]_{3437-the hangman} say in respect to the speeches always is , “ Give it mouth . ” That ’s [my]_{3437-the hangman} maxim . Give it mouth . [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’ve heerd , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , pulling off [his]_{3437-the hangman} hat to take [his]_{3437-the hangman} handkerchief from the crown and wipe [his]_{3437-the hangman} face , and then putting it on again a little more on one side than before , ‘ [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’ve [heerd]_11897-heerd a eloquence on [them]_11896-them boards -- [you]_{1009-my friend} know what boards [I]_{3437-the hangman} mean -- and have [heerd]_11897-heerd a degree of mouth given to [them]_11896-them speeches , that they was as clear as a bell , and as good as a play . There ’s a pattern ! And always , when a thing of this natur ’s to come off , what [I]_{3437-the hangman} stand up for , is , a proper frame of mind . Let ’s have a proper frame of mind , and [we]_11898-we can go through with it , creditable -- pleasant -- sociable . Whatever [you]_{1009-my friend} do ( and [I]_{3437-the hangman} address [myself]_{3437-the hangman} in particular , to [you]_{1009-my friend} in the furthest ) , never snivel . [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’d sooner by half , though [I]_{3437-the hangman} lose by it , see [a man]_{7264-a man} tear [his]_{7264-a man} clothes a ’_{[3437-the hangman]} purpose to spile ‘ em before [they]_11896-them come to [me]_{3437-the hangman} , than find [him]_{7264-a man} snivelling . It ’s ten to one a better frame of mind , every way ! ’_{[3437-the hangman]} While [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} addressed [them]_5969-them to this effect , in the tone and with the air of [a pastor]_{5970-a pastor} in familiar conversation with [[his]_{3437-the hangman} flock]_{5971-his flock} , the noise had been in some degree subdued ; for [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} were busy in conveying [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} to [the Sessions House]_{5974-the sessions house} , which was beyond the main walls of [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , though connected with [it]_{5974-the sessions house} , and [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} were busy too , in passing [them]_{11551-the prisoners} from thence along [the street]_{780-the street} . But when [he]_{3437-the hangman} had got thus far in [his]_{3437-the hangman} discourse , the sound of voices in [the yard]_{11240-the yard} showed plainly that [the mob]_{3416-the mob} had returned and were coming that way ; and directly afterwards a violent crashing at the grate below , gave note of [their]_5969-them attack upon [the cells]_{11882-the cells} ( as [they]_{11882-the cells} were called ) at last . It was in vain [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} ran from door to door , and covered [the grates]_{5982-the grates} , one after another , with [his]_{3437-the hangman} hat , in futile efforts to stifle the cries of [the four men within]_{5983-the four men within} ; it was in vain [he]_{3437-the hangman} dogged [their]_{5983-the four men within} outstretched hands , and beat [them]_{5983-the four men within} with [his]_{3437-the hangman} stick , or menaced [them]_{5983-the four men within} with new and lingering pains in the execution of [[his]_{3437-the hangman} office]_{978-his office} ; [the place]_{7219-the place} resounded with [their]_{5983-the four men within} cries . These , together with the feeling that [they]_{5983-the four men within} were now [the last men in [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{5986-the last men in the jail} , so worked upon and stimulated [the besiegers]_{4753-the besiegers} , that in an incredibly short space of time [they]_5969-them forced the strong grate down below , which was formed of iron rods two inches square , drove in the two other doors , as if [they]_5969-them had been but deal partitions , and stood at the end of [the gallery]_{4314-the gallery} with only a bar or two between [them]_5969-them and [the cells]_{11882-the cells} . ‘ Halloa ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , who was the first to look into [the dusky passage]_{5991-the dusky passage} : ‘ [Dennis]_187-dennis before [us]_5969-them ! Well done , [old boy]_{3494-old boy} . Be quick , and open here , for [we]_5969-them shall be suffocated in the smoke , going out . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Go out at once , then , ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ What do [you]_{3437-the hangman} want here ? ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Want ! ’_[198-hugh] echoed [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [The four men]_{11901-the four men} . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [Four devils]_{11902-four devils} ! ’_{[3437-the hangman]} cried [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘ Do n’t [you]_5993-you know [they]_{11901-the four men} ’re_{[3437-the hangman]} left for death on Thursday ? Do n’t [you]_5993-you respect the law -- the constitootion -- nothing ? Let [the four men]_{11901-the four men} be . ’ ‘_{[3437-the hangman]} Is this a time for joking ? ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[3437-the hangman]} Do [you]_{3437-the hangman} hear ‘ em ? Pull away these bars that have got fixed between the door and the ground ; and let [us]_5969-them in . ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ [Brother]_9503-brother , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , in a low voice , as [he]_{3437-the hangman} stooped under pretence of doing what [Hugh]_198-hugh desired , but only looked up in [his]_198-hugh face , ‘ ca n’t [you]_198-hugh leave [these here four men]_{11904-these here four men} to [me]_{3437-the hangman} , if [I]_{3437-the hangman} ’ve the whim ! [You]_198-hugh do what [you]_198-hugh like , and have what [you]_198-hugh like of everything for [your]_198-hugh share,--give [me]_{3437-the hangman} [my]_{3437-the hangman} share . [I]_{3437-the hangman} want [these four men]_{11905-these four men} left alone , [I]_{3437-the hangman} tell [you]_198-hugh ! ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ Pull the bars down , or stand out of the way , ’_[198-hugh] was [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s reply . ‘ [You]_198-hugh can turn [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} if [you]_198-hugh like , [you]_198-hugh know that well enough , [brother]_9503-brother , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , slowly . ‘ What ! [You]_198-hugh WILL come in , will [you]_198-hugh ? ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ Yes . ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ [You]_0-i wo n’t let [these men]_{3544-these men} alone , and leave ‘_{[3437-the hangman]} em to [me]_0-i ? [You]_0-i ’ve no respect for nothing -- haven’t [you]_0-i ? ’ said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , retreating to the door by which [he]_{3437-the hangman} had entered , and regarding [[his]_{3437-the hangman} companion]_{1096-his companion} with a scowl . ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i WILL come in , will [you]_0-i , [brother]_9503-brother ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i , yes . What the devil ails [you]_0-i ? Where are [you]_0-i going ? ’ ‘_[0-i] No matter where [I]_0-i ’m going , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} rejoined [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , looking in again at the iron wicket , which [he]_0-i had nearly shut upon [himself]_0-i , and held ajar . ‘ Remember where [you]_0-i ’re_[0-i] coming . That ’s all ! ’ With that , [he]_{3437-the hangman} shook [his]_{3437-the hangman} likeness at [Hugh]_198-hugh , and giving [him]_198-hugh a grin , compared with which [his]_0-i usual smile was amiable , disappeared , and shut the door . [Hugh]_198-hugh paused no longer , but goaded alike by the cries of [the convicts]_{11911-the convicts} , and by the impatience of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , warned [the man immediately behind [him]_198-hugh]_{11913-the man immediately behind him} -- the way was only wide enough for one abreast -- to stand back , and wielded a sledge - hammer with such strength , that after a few blows the iron bent and broke , and gave [them]_{11911-the convicts} free admittance . If [the two sons of one of [these men , of whom mention has been made]_{11915-these men , of whom mention has been made}]_{11914-the two sons of one of these men , of whom mention has been made} , were furious in [their]_{11914-the two sons of one of these men , of whom mention has been made} zeal before , [they]_{11914-the two sons of one of these men , of whom mention has been made} had now the wrath and vigour of lions . Calling to [the man within [each cell]_{11917-each cell}]_{11916-the man within each cell} , to keep as far back as [he]_{11916-the man within each cell} could , lest the axes crashing through the door should wound [him]_{11916-the man within each cell} , [a party]_{11918-a party} went to work upon [each one]_{11919-each one} , to beat it in by sheer strength , and force the bolts and staples from [their]_{11914-the two sons of one of these men , of whom mention has been made} hold . But although [these two lads]_{11920-these two lads} had [the weakest party]_{11921-the weakest party} , and [the worst armed]_{11922-the worst armed} , and did not begin until after [the others]_{1071-the others} , having stopped to whisper to [him]_{11916-the man within each cell} through the grate , that door was the first open , and [that man]_{591-that man} was [the first out]_{11925-the first out} . As [they]_{11920-these two lads} dragged [him]_{11916-the man within each cell} into [the gallery]_{4314-the gallery} to knock off [his]_{11916-the man within each cell} irons , [he]_{11916-the man within each cell} fell down among [them]_{11920-these two lads} , a mere heap of chains , and was carried out in that state on [men]_624-men ’s shoulders , with no sign of life . The release of [these four wretched creatures]_{11928-these four wretched creatures} , and conveying [them]_{11928-these four wretched creatures} , astounded and bewildered , into [the streets]_{448-the streets} so full of life -- a spectacle [they]_{11920-these two lads} had never thought to see again , until [they]_{11920-these two lads} emerged from solitude and silence upon that last journey , when the air should be heavy with the pent - up breath of [thousands]_{1700-thousands} , and [the streets]_{448-the streets} and [houses]_1720-houses should be built and roofed with human faces , not with bricks and tiles and stones -- was the crowning horror of the scene . [Their]_{11920-these two lads} pale and haggard looks and hollow eyes ; [their]_{11920-these two lads} staggering feet , and hands stretched out as if to save [themselves]_{11920-these two lads} from falling ; [their]_{11920-these two lads} wandering and uncertain air ; the way [they]_{11920-these two lads} heaved and gasped for breath , as though in water , when [they]_{11920-these two lads} were first plunged into [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} ; all marked [them]_{11920-these two lads} for [the men]_{7743-the men} . No need to say ‘_[0-i] [this one]_{5190-this one} was doomed to die ; ’ for there were the words broadly stamped and branded on [his]_{5190-this one} face . [The crowd]_{7574-the crowd} fell off , as if [they]_{7574-the crowd} had been laid out for burial , and had risen in [their]_{7574-the crowd} shrouds ; and [many]_10760-many were seen to shudder , as though [they]_10760-many had been actually [dead men]_{5613-dead men} , when [they]_10760-many chanced to touch or brush against [their]_10760-many garments . At the bidding of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , [the houses]_{567-the houses} were all illuminated that night -- lighted up from top to bottom as at a time of public gaiety and joy . Many years afterwards , [old people who lived in [their]_{11940-old people who lived in their youth near this part of the city} youth near [this part of [the city]_{747-the city}]_{11941-this part of the city}]_{11940-old people who lived in their youth near this part of the city} , remembered being in a great glare of light , within doors and without , and as [they]_{11940-old people who lived in their youth near this part of the city} looked , [timid and frightened children]_{11943-timid and frightened children} , from the windows , seeing a FACE go by . Though [the whole great crowd and all its other terrors]_{11944-the whole great crowd and all its other terrors} had faded from [their]_{11940-old people who lived in their youth near this part of the city} recollection , this one object remained ; alone , distinct , and well remembered . Even in the unpractised minds of [infants]_{11945-infants} , one of [these doomed men darting past , and but an instant seen , was an image of force enough to dim the whole concourse]_{11946-these doomed men darting past , and but an instant seen , was an image of force enough to dim the whole concourse} ; to find [itself]_{7574-the crowd} [an all - absorbing place]_{11947-an all - absorbing place} , and hold it ever after . When this last task had been achieved , the shouts and cries grew fainter ; the clank of fetters , which had resounded on all sides as [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} escaped , was heard no more ; all the noises of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} subsided into a hoarse and sullen murmur as it passed into the distance ; and when the human tide had rolled away , a melancholy heap of smoking ruins marked the spot where it had lately chafed and roared . Chapter 66 Although [he]_11950-he had had no rest upon the previous night , and had watched with little intermission for some weeks past , sleeping only in the day by starts and snatches , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , from the dawn of morning until sunset , sought [[his]_11950-he niece]_{8254-his niece} in every place where [he]_11950-he deemed it possible [she]_{8254-his niece} could have taken refuge . All day long , nothing , save a draught of water , passed [his]_11950-he lips ; though [he]_11950-he prosecuted [his]_11950-he inquiries far and wide , and never so much as sat down , once . In every quarter [he]_11950-he could think of ; at [Chigwell]_11-chigwell and in [London]_2-london ; at [the houses of [the tradespeople]_{11953-the tradespeople} with whom [he]_11950-he dealt]_{11952-the houses of the tradespeople with whom he dealt} , and of [the friends [he]_11950-he knew]_{11954-the friends he knew} ; [he]_11950-he pursued [his]_11950-he search . [A prey to the most harrowing anxieties and apprehensions]_{11955-a prey to the most harrowing anxieties and apprehensions} , [he]_11950-he went from [magistrate]_{11956-magistrate} to [magistrate]_{11956-magistrate} , and finally to [the Secretary of State]_{11958-the secretary of state} . The only comfort [he]_11950-he received was from [this minister]_{11959-this minister} , who assured [him]_11950-he that [the Government , being now driven to the exercise of the extreme prerogatives of the Crown]_{11960-the government , being now driven to the exercise of the extreme prerogatives of the crown} , were determined to exert [them]_{11960-the government , being now driven to the exercise of the extreme prerogatives of the crown} ; that a proclamation would probably be out upon the morrow , giving to [the military]_{10773-the military} , discretionary and unlimited power in the suppression of the riots ; that the sympathies of [the King]_{7438-the king} , [the Administration]_{127-the administration} , and both [Houses of Parliament]_{4330-houses of parliament} , and indeed of [all good men of every religious persuasion]_{11964-all good men of every religious persuasion} , were strongly with [the injured Catholics]_{11965-the injured catholics} ; and that justice should be done [them]_{11965-the injured catholics} at any cost or hazard . [He]_{11959-this minister} told [him]_11950-he , moreover , that [other persons whose houses had been burnt]_{11966-other persons whose houses had been burnt} , had for a time lost sight of [[their]_{11966-other persons whose houses had been burnt} children]_{11967-their children} or [[their]_{11966-other persons whose houses had been burnt} relatives]_{11968-their relatives} , but had , in every case , within [his]_11950-he knowledge , succeeded in discovering [them]_{11966-other persons whose houses had been burnt} ; that [his]_11950-he complaint should be remembered , and fully stated in the instructions given to [the officers in command]_{11969-the officers in command} , and to [all the inferior myrmidons of justice]_{11970-all the inferior myrmidons of justice} ; and that everything that could be done to help [him]_11950-he , should be done , with a goodwill and in good faith . Grateful for this consolation , feeble as it was in its reference to the past , and little hope as it afforded [him]_11950-he in connection with the subject of distress which lay nearest to [his]_11950-he heart ; and really thankful for the interest [the minister]_{11971-the minister} expressed , and seemed to feel , in [his]_11950-he condition ; [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} withdrew . [He]_{206-mr haredale} found [himself]_{206-mr haredale} , with the night coming on , alone in [the streets]_{448-the streets} ; and destitute of any place in which to lay [his]_{206-mr haredale} head . [He]_{206-mr haredale} entered [an hotel near [Charing Cross]_{128-charing cross}]_{11973-an hotel near charing cross} , and ordered some refreshment and a bed . [He]_{206-mr haredale} saw that [his]_{206-mr haredale} faint and worn appearance attracted the attention of [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} and [[his]_{439-the landlord} waiters]_{11975-his waiters} ; and thinking that [they]_{11975-his waiters} might suppose [him]_{206-mr haredale} to be penniless , took out [his]_{206-mr haredale} purse , and laid it on the table . It was not that , [the landlord]_{439-the landlord} said , in a faltering voice . If [he]_{206-mr haredale} were [one of [those who had suffered by the rioters]_{11978-those who had suffered by the rioters}]_{11977-one of those who had suffered by the rioters} , [he]_{206-mr haredale} durst not give [him]_{206-mr haredale} entertainment . [He]_{206-mr haredale} had [a family of]_{11979-a family of} [children]_{7942-children} , and had been twice warned to be careful in receiving [guests]_3002-guests . [He]_{206-mr haredale} heartily prayed [his]_{206-mr haredale} forgiveness , but what could [he]_{206-mr haredale} do ? Nothing . [No man]_{7346-no man} felt that more sincerely than [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . [He]_{206-mr haredale} told [the man]_{472-the man} as much , and left [the house]_{7210-the house} . Feeling that [he]_{206-mr haredale} might have anticipated this occurrence , after what [he]_{206-mr haredale} had seen at [Chigwell]_11-chigwell in the morning , where [no man dared to touch a spade]_{11985-no man dared to touch a spade} , though [he]_{206-mr haredale} offered a large reward to [all who would come and dig among the ruins of [[his]_{206-mr haredale} house]_{7259-his house}]_{11986-all who would come and dig among the ruins of his house} , [he]_{206-mr haredale} walked along [the Strand]_{3417-the strand} ; too proud to expose [himself]_{206-mr haredale} to another refusal , and of too generous a spirit to involve in distress or ruin [any honest tradesman who might be weak enough to give [him]_{206-mr haredale} shelter]_{11989-any honest tradesman who might be weak enough to give him shelter} . [He]_{206-mr haredale} wandered into [one of [the streets]_{448-the streets}]_{11990-one of the streets} by [the side of [the river]_{8301-the river}]_{11992-the side of the river} , and was pacing in a thoughtful manner up and down , thinking of things that had happened long ago , when [he]_{206-mr haredale} heard [a servant - man at an upper window]_{11994-a servant - man at an upper window} call to another on [the opposite side of [the street]_{780-the street}]_{11995-the opposite side of the street} , that [the mob]_{3416-the mob} were setting fire to [Newgate]_71-newgate . To [Newgate]_71-newgate ! where [that man]_{591-that man} was ! [His]_{206-mr haredale} failing strength returned , [his]_{206-mr haredale} energies came back with tenfold vigour , on the instant . If it were possible -- if [they]_{3416-the mob} should set [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} free -- was [he]_{206-mr haredale} , after all [he]_{206-mr haredale} had undergone , to die with the suspicion of having slain [[his]_{206-mr haredale} own brother]_{12000-his own brother} , dimly gathering about [him--]_{206-mr haredale} [He]_{206-mr haredale} had no consciousness of going to [the jail]_{5323-the jail} ; but there [he]_{206-mr haredale} stood , before it . There was [the crowd wedged and pressed together in a dense , dark , moving mass]_{12002-the crowd wedged and pressed together in a dense , dark , moving mass} ; and there were the flames soaring up into the air . [His]_{206-mr haredale} head turned round and round , lights flashed before [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes , and [he]_{206-mr haredale} struggled hard with [two men]_{8043-two men} . ‘_[0-i] Nay , nay , ’ said [one]_503-one . ‘_[0-i] Be more [yourself]_{6000-yourself} , [[my]_0-i good sir]_{11633-my good sir} . [We]_6002-we attract attention here . Come away . What can [you]_{6000-yourself} do among [so many men]_{5026-so many men} ? ’ ‘_{[6000-yourself]} [The gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} ’s always for doing something , ’ said [the other]_{483-the other} , forcing [him]_{206-mr haredale} along as [he]_0-i spoke . ‘_{[1227-the gentleman]} [I]_0-i like [him]_{1227-the gentleman} for that . [I]_0-i do like [him]_{1227-the gentleman} for that . ’ [They]_6002-we had by this time got [him]_{206-mr haredale} into [a court]_{12006-a court} , hard by [the prison]_{5131-the prison} . [He]_{206-mr haredale} looked from [one]_503-one to [the other]_{483-the other} , and as [he]_{206-mr haredale} tried to release [himself]_{206-mr haredale} , felt that [he]_{206-mr haredale} tottered on [his]_{206-mr haredale} feet . [He]_{1227-the gentleman} who had spoken first , was [the old gentleman whom [he]_{206-mr haredale} had seen at [the Lord Mayor ’s]_{12011-the lord mayor ’s}]_{12010-the old gentleman whom he had seen at the lord mayor ’s} . [The other]_{483-the other} was [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , who had stood by [him]_{206-mr haredale} so manfully at [Westminster]_{79-westminster} . ‘_{[1227-the gentleman]} What does this mean ? ’ [he]_{206-mr haredale} asked [them]_6005-us faintly . ‘_{[1227-the gentleman]} How came [we]_6005-us together ? ’ ‘_{[7574-the crowd]} On the skirts of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , ’ returned [the distiller]_{12013-the distiller} ; ‘_{[7574-the crowd]} but come with [us]_6005-us . Pray come with [us]_6005-us . [You]_6007-you seem to know [[my]_0-i friend]_{1009-my friend} here ? ’ ‘_[6007-you] Surely , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , looking in a kind of stupor at [John]_{322-john grueby} . ‘_[6007-you] [He]_{1009-my friend} ’ll tell [you]_6007-you then , ’ returned [the old gentleman]_{565-the old gentleman} , ‘_{[1009-my friend]} that [I]_0-i am [a man to be trusted]_{6009-a man to be trusted} . [He]_{1009-my friend} ’s [[my]_0-i servant]_{6010-my servant} . [He]_{1009-my friend} was lately ( as [you]_6007-you know , [I]_0-i have no doubt ) in [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} ’s service ; but [he]_{1009-my friend} left it , and brought , in pure goodwill to [me]_0-i and [others]_7490-others , who are marked by [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , such intelligence as [he]_{1009-my friend} had picked up , of [their]_{10784-the rioters} designs . ’ --‘On one condition , please , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[322-john grueby]} said [John]_{322-john grueby} , touching [his]_{322-john grueby} hat . No evidence against [[my]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} -- [a misled man]_{6014-a misled man} -- [a kind - hearted man]_{6015-a kind - hearted man} , [sir]_7320-sir . [[My]_0-i lord]_{3194-my lord} never intended this . ’ ‘_{[3194-my lord]} The condition will be observed , of course , ’ rejoined [the old distiller]_{12016-the old distiller} . ‘_{[3194-my lord]} It ’s a point of honour . But come with [us]_6018-they , [sir]_7320-sir ; pray come with [us]_6018-they . ’ [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} added no entreaties , but [he]_{322-john grueby} adopted a different kind of persuasion , by putting [his]_{322-john grueby} arm through one of [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s , while [[his]_{322-john grueby} master]_{586-his master} took the other , and leading [him]_{322-john grueby} away with all speed . Sensible , from a strange lightness in [his]_{206-mr haredale} head , and a difficulty in fixing [his]_{206-mr haredale} thoughts on anything , even to the extent of bearing [[his]_{206-mr haredale} companions]_{3025-his companions} in [his]_{206-mr haredale} mind for a minute together without looking at [them]_{3025-his companions} , that [his]_{206-mr haredale} brain was affected by the agitation and suffering through which [he]_{206-mr haredale} had passed , and to which [he]_{206-mr haredale} was still a prey , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} let [them]_6018-they lead [him]_{206-mr haredale} where [they]_6018-they would . As [they]_6018-they went along , [he]_{206-mr haredale} was conscious of having no command over what [he]_{206-mr haredale} said or thought , and that [he]_{206-mr haredale} had a fear of going mad . [The distiller]_{12013-the distiller} lived , as [he]_{12013-the distiller} had told [him]_{12013-the distiller} when [they]_6018-they first met , on [Holborn Hill]_{123-holborn hill} , where [he]_{12013-the distiller} had [great storehouses]_{12020-great storehouses} and drove a large trade . [They]_6018-they approached [[his]_{12013-the distiller} house]_{7259-his house} by a back entrance , lest [they]_6018-they should attract the notice of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , and went into [an upper room which faced towards [the street]_{780-the street}]_{12023-an upper room which faced towards the street} ; the windows , however , in common with those of [every other room in [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{12025-every other room in the house} , were boarded up inside , in order that , out of doors , all might appear quite dark . [They]_6018-they laid [him]_{12013-the distiller} on a sofa in [this chamber]_{12027-this chamber} , perfectly insensible ; but [John]_{322-john grueby} immediately fetching [a surgeon]_{12028-a surgeon} , who took from [him]_{12013-the distiller} a large quantity of blood , [he]_{12013-the distiller} gradually came to [himself]_{12013-the distiller} . As [he]_{12013-the distiller} was , for the time , too weak to walk , [they]_6018-they had no difficulty in persuading [him]_{12013-the distiller} to remain [there]_7220-there all night , and got [him]_{12013-the distiller} to bed without loss of a minute . That done , [they]_6018-they gave [him]_{12013-the distiller} cordial and some toast , and presently a pretty strong composing - draught , under the influence of which [he]_{12013-the distiller} soon fell into a lethargy , and , for a time , forgot [his]_{12013-the distiller} troubles . [The vintner]_{8170-the vintner} , who was [a very hearty old fellow]_{12031-a very hearty old fellow} and [a worthy man]_{5696-a worthy man} , had no thoughts of going to bed [himself]_{8170-the vintner} , for [he]_{8170-the vintner} had received several threatening warnings from [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , and had indeed gone out that evening to try and gather from the conversation of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} whether [[his]_{8170-the vintner} house]_{7259-his house} was to be the next attacked . [He]_{8170-the vintner} sat all night in an easy - chair in [the same room]_{12036-the same room} -- dozing a little now and then -- and received from time to time the reports of [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} and [two or three other trustworthy persons in [his]_{8170-the vintner} employ]_{12037-two or three other trustworthy persons in his employ} , who went out into [the streets]_{448-the streets} as [scouts]_10658-scouts ; and for whose entertainment an ample allowance of good cheer ( which [the old vintner]_{12040-the old vintner} , despite [his]_{12040-the old vintner} anxiety , now and then attacked [himself]_{12040-the old vintner} ) was set forth in [an adjoining chamber]_{12041-an adjoining chamber} . These accounts were of a sufficiently alarming nature from the first ; but as the night wore on , they grew so much worse , and involved such a fearful amount of riot and destruction , that in comparison with these new tidings all the previous disturbances sunk to nothing . The first intelligence that came , was of the taking of [Newgate]_71-newgate , and the escape of [all [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} , whose track , as [they]_{11551-the prisoners} made up [Holborn]_86-holborn and into [the adjacent streets]_{12044-the adjacent streets} , was proclaimed to those citizens who were shut up in [[their]_{12042-all the prisoners , whose track , as they made up holborn and into the adjacent streets , was proclaimed to those citizens who were shut up in their houses} houses]_{11645-their houses}]_{12042-all the prisoners , whose track , as they made up holborn and into the adjacent streets , was proclaimed to those citizens who were shut up in their houses} , by the rattling of [their]_{12042-all the prisoners , whose track , as they made up holborn and into the adjacent streets , was proclaimed to those citizens who were shut up in their houses} chains , which formed a dismal concert , and was heard in every direction , as though so many forges were at work . The flames too , shone so brightly through [the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} ’s skylights , that [the rooms]_{10179-the rooms} and staircases below were nearly as light as in broad day ; while the distant shouting of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} seemed to shake the very walls and ceilings . At length [they]_{3416-the mob} were heard approaching [the house]_{7210-the house} , and some minutes of terrible anxiety ensued . [They]_{3416-the mob} came close up , and stopped before [it]_{7210-the house} ; but after giving three loud yells , went on . And although [they]_{3416-the mob} returned several times that night , creating new alarms each time , [they]_{3416-the mob} did nothing there ; having [their]_{3416-the mob} hands full . Shortly after [they]_{3416-the mob} had gone away for the first time , [one of [the scouts]_{12051-the scouts}]_{12050-one of the scouts} came running in with the news that [they]_{3416-the mob} had stopped before [[Lord Mansfield]_{397-lord mansfield} ’s house in [Bloomsbury Square]_{130-bloomsbury square}]_{12052-lord mansfield ’s house in bloomsbury square} . Soon afterwards there came another , and another , and then [the first]_{12053-the first} returned again , and so , by little and little , [their]_{3416-the mob} tale was this:--That [the mob gathering round [[Lord Mansfield]_{397-lord mansfield} ’s house]_{12055-lord mansfield ’s house}]_{12054-the mob gathering round lord mansfield ’s house} , had called on [those within]_{3410-those within} to open the door , and receiving no reply ( for [Lord]_12057-lord and [Lady Mansfield]_{398-lady mansfield} were at that moment escaping by the backway ) , forced an entrance according to [their]_{3416-the mob} usual custom . That [they]_{3416-the mob} then began to demolish [the house]_{7210-the house} with great fury , and setting fire to [it]_{7210-the house} in several parts , involved in a common ruin the whole of the costly furniture , the plate and jewels , a beautiful gallery of pictures , the rarest collection of manuscripts ever possessed by [any one private person]_{12059-any one private person} in [the world]_{511-the world} , and worse than all , because nothing could replace this loss , the great Law Library , on almost every page of which were notes in [the Judge]_{5221-the judge} ’s own hand , of inestimable value,--being the results of the study and experience of [his]_{5221-the judge} whole life . That while [they]_{3416-the mob} were howling and exulting round the fire , [a troop of [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} , with [a magistrate]_{10786-a magistrate} among [them]_{12062-a troop of soldiers , with a magistrate among them}]_{12062-a troop of soldiers , with a magistrate among them} , came up , and being too late ( for the mischief was by that time done ) , began to disperse [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . That the Riot Act being read , and [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} still resisting , [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} received orders to fire , and levelling [their]_{10782-the soldiers} muskets shot dead at the first discharge [six men]_{12068-six men} and [a woman]_{7605-a woman} , and wounded [many persons]_{3941-many persons} ; and loading again directly , fired another volley , but over [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s heads it was supposed , as none were seen to fall . That thereupon , and daunted by the shrieks and tumult , [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} began to disperse , and [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} went away , leaving [the killed and wounded]_{12074-the killed and wounded} on the ground : which [they]_{10782-the soldiers} had no sooner done than [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} came back again , and taking up the dead bodies , and [the wounded people]_{12076-the wounded people} , formed into a rude procession , having the bodies in the front . That in this order [they]_{10782-the soldiers} paraded off with a horrible merriment ; fixing weapons in [the dead men]_{12077-the dead men} ’s hands to make [them]_{12077-the dead men} look as if alive ; and preceded by a fellow ringing [Lord Mansfield]_{397-lord mansfield} ’s dinner - bell with all [his]_{397-lord mansfield} might . [The scouts]_{12051-the scouts} reported further , that [this party]_{12079-this party} meeting with [some others who had been at similar work elsewhere]_{12080-some others who had been at similar work elsewhere} , [they all]_{10782-the soldiers} united into one , and drafting off [a few men with the killed and wounded]_{12081-a few men with the killed and wounded} , marched away to [[Lord Mansfield]_{397-lord mansfield} ’s country seat at [Caen Wood]_{131-caen wood} , between [Hampstead]_41-hampstead and [Highgate]_62-highgate]_{12082-lord mansfield ’s country seat at caen wood , between hampstead and highgate} ; bent upon destroying [that house]_{1260-that house} likewise , and lighting up a great fire there , which from that height should be seen all over [London]_2-london . But in this , [they]_{10782-the soldiers} were disappointed , for [a party of horse]_{12084-a party of horse} having arrived before [them]_{10782-the soldiers} , [they]_{10782-the soldiers} retreated faster than [they]_{10782-the soldiers} went , and came straight back to [town]_494-town . There being now [a great many parties]_{12086-a great many parties} in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , each went to work according to [its]_{12086-a great many parties} humour , and [a dozen houses]_{12088-a dozen houses} were quickly blazing , including those of [Sir John Fielding]_{379-sir john fielding} and [two other justices]_{12089-two other justices} , and [four in [Holborn]_86-holborn]_{12090-four in holborn} -- [one of [the greatest thoroughfares in [London]_2-london]_{12092-the greatest thoroughfares in london}]_{12091-one of the greatest thoroughfares in london} -- which were all burning at the same time , and burned until [they]_{10782-the soldiers} went out of [themselves]_{10782-the soldiers} , for [the people]_{8916-the people} cut the engine hose , and would not suffer [the firemen to play upon the flames]_{12094-the firemen to play upon the flames} . At [one house near Moorfields]_{12095-one house near moorfields} , [they]_{10782-the soldiers} found in one of [the rooms]_{10179-the rooms} some canary birds in cages , and these [they]_{10782-the soldiers} cast into the fire alive . [The poor little creatures]_{12097-the poor little creatures} screamed , it was said , like infants , when [they]_{12097-the poor little creatures} were flung upon the blaze ; and [one man]_{1808-one man} was so touched that [he]_{1808-one man} tried in vain to save [them]_{12097-the poor little creatures} , which roused the indignation of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , and nearly cost [him]_{1808-one man} [his]_{1808-one man} life . At [this same house]_{12100-this same house} , one of [the fellows who went through [the rooms]_{10179-the rooms} , breaking the furniture and helping to destroy [the building]_{7248-the building}]_{12101-the fellows who went through the rooms , breaking the furniture and helping to destroy the building} , found [a child]_{7413-a child} ’s doll -- a poor toy -- which [he]_{1808-one man} exhibited at the window to [the mob]_{3416-the mob} below , as the image of [some unholy saint which [the late occupants]_{12107-the late occupants} had worshipped]_{12106-some unholy saint which the late occupants had worshipped} . While [he]_{1808-one man} was doing this , [another man with an equally tender conscience]_{12108-another man with an equally tender conscience} ( [they]_{10782-the soldiers} had both been foremost in throwing down the canary birds for roasting alive ) , took [his]_{12108-another man with an equally tender conscience} seat on the parapet of [the house]_{7210-the house} , and harangued [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} from a pamphlet circulated by [the Association]_{9703-the association} , relative to the true principles of Christianity ! Meanwhile [the Lord Mayor]_{836-the lord mayor} , with [his]_{836-the lord mayor} hands in [his]_{836-the lord mayor} pockets , looked on as [an idle man]_{12113-an idle man} might look at any other show , and seemed mightily satisfied to have got a good place . Such were the accounts brought to [the old vintner]_{12040-the old vintner} by [[his]_{836-the lord mayor} servants]_{12115-his servants} as [he]_{836-the lord mayor} sat at the side of [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s bed , having been unable even to doze , after the first part of the night ; too much disturbed by [his]_{836-the lord mayor} own fears ; by the cries of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , the light of the fires , and the firing of [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} . Such , with the addition of the release of [all the prisoners in [the New Jail at [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell}]_{12119-the new jail at clerkenwell}]_{12118-all the prisoners in the new jail at clerkenwell} , and as many robberies of passengers in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , as [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} had leisure to indulge in , were the scenes of which [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} was happily unconscious , and which were all enacted before midnight . Chapter 67 When darkness broke away and morning began to dawn , [the town]_{661-the town} wore a strange aspect indeed . Sleep had hardly been thought of all night . The general alarm was so apparent in the faces of [the inhabitants]_{1722-the inhabitants} , and its expression was so aggravated by want of rest ( [few persons]_{12124-few persons} , with any property to lose , having dared go to bed since Monday ) , that [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} coming into [the streets]_{448-the streets} would have supposed some mortal pest or plague to have been raging . In place of the usual cheerfulness and animation of morning , everything was dead and silent . [The shops]_{1715-the shops} remained closed , [offices]_{12128-offices} and [warehouses]_{12129-warehouses} were shut , [the coach and chair stands]_{12130-the coach and chair stands} were deserted , no carts or waggons rumbled through [the slowly waking streets]_{12131-the slowly waking streets} , the early cries were all hushed ; a universal gloom prevailed . [Great numbers of [people]_7575-people]_{12132-great numbers of people} were out , even at daybreak , but [they]_{12132-great numbers of people} flitted to and fro as though [they]_{12132-great numbers of people} shrank from the sound of [their]_{12132-great numbers of people} own footsteps ; the public ways were haunted rather than frequented ; and round [the smoking ruins]_{12134-the smoking ruins} [people]_7575-people stood apart from [one another]_{5661-one another} and in silence , not venturing to condemn [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , or to be supposed to do so , even in whispers . At [the Lord President ’s in [Piccadilly]_{132-piccadilly}]_{12138-the lord president ’s in piccadilly} , at [Lambeth Palace]_{133-lambeth palace} , at [[the Lord Chancellor]_{399-the lord chancellor} ’s in [Great Ormond Street]_{134-great ormond street}]_{12139-the lord chancellor ’s in great ormond street} , in [the Royal Exchange]_{12140-the royal exchange} , [the Bank]_{135-the bank} , [the Guildhall]_{12141-the guildhall} , [the Inns of Court]_{12142-the inns of court} , [the Courts of Law]_{12143-the courts of law} , and [every chamber fronting [the streets]_{448-the streets} near [Westminster Hall]_{91-westminster hall} and [the Houses of Parliament]_{10193-the houses of parliament}]_{12144-every chamber fronting the streets near westminster hall and the houses of parliament} , [parties of [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers}]_{12147-parties of soldiers} were posted before daylight . [A body of Horse Guards]_{12149-a body of horse guards} paraded [Palace Yard]_{92-palace yard} ; an encampment was formed in [the Park]_{12150-the park} , where fifteen hundred men and [five battalions of Militia]_{12151-five battalions of militia} were under arms ; [the Tower]_{3080-the tower} was fortified , the drawbridges were raised , the cannon loaded and pointed , and [two regiments of artillery]_{12153-two regiments of artillery} busied in strengthening [the fortress]_{12154-the fortress} and preparing [it]_{12154-the fortress} for defence . [A numerous detachment of [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers}]_{12155-a numerous detachment of soldiers} were stationed to keep guard at [the New River Head]_{12157-the new river head} , which [the people]_{8916-the people} had threatened to attack , and where , it was said , [they]_{8916-the people} meant to cut off the main - pipes , so that there might be no water for the extinction of the flames . In [the Poultry]_{12159-the poultry} , and on [Cornhill]_45-cornhill , and at several other leading points , iron chains were drawn across [the street]_{780-the street} ; [parties of]_{12161-parties of} [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} were distributed in [some of [the old city churches]_{12164-the old city churches}]_{12163-some of the old city churches} while it was yet dark ; and in [several private houses]_{12165-several private houses} ( among them , [[Lord Rockingham]_{400-lord rockingham} ’s in [Grosvenor Square]_{136-grosvenor square}]_{12166-lord rockingham ’s in grosvenor square} ) ; which were blockaded as though to sustain a siege , and had guns pointed from the windows . When the sun rose , it shone into [handsome apartments]_{12167-handsome apartments} filled with [armed men]_{12168-armed men} ; the furniture hastily heaped away in corners , and made of little or no account , in the terror of the time -- on arms glittering in [city chambers]_{12169-city chambers} , among desks and stools , and dusty books -- into [little smoky churchyards in [odd lanes and by - ways]_{12171-odd lanes and by - ways}]_{12170-little smoky churchyards in odd lanes and by - ways} , with [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} lying down among [the tombs]_{1804-the tombs} , or lounging under the shade of the one old tree , and [their]_{10984-soldiers} pile of muskets sparkling in the light -- on [solitary sentries]_{12174-solitary sentries} pacing up and down in [courtyards]_{12175-courtyards} , silent now , but yesterday resounding with the din and hum of business -- everywhere on [guard - rooms]_{12176-guard - rooms} , [garrisons]_{12177-garrisons} , and threatening preparations . As the day crept on , still more unusual sights were witnessed in [the streets]_{448-the streets} . The gates of [[the King]_{7438-the king} ’s Bench]_{137-the king ’s bench} and [Fleet Prisons]_{138-fleet prisons} being opened at the usual hour , were found to have notices affixed to [them]_12180-them , announcing that [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} would come that night to burn [them]_12180-them down . [The wardens]_{12182-the wardens} , too well knowing the likelihood there was of this promise being fulfilled , were fain to set [[their]_{12182-the wardens} prisoners]_{5256-their prisoners} at liberty , and give [them]_{5256-their prisoners} leave to move [their]_{5256-their prisoners} goods ; so , all day , such of [them]_{5256-their prisoners} as had any furniture were occupied in conveying it , some to [this place]_{551-this place} , some to that , and not a few to [[the brokers]_{12185-the brokers} ’_[6020-they] shops]_{12186-the brokers ’ shops} , where [they]_6020-they gladly sold it , for any wretched price [those gentry]_{6021-those gentry} chose to give . There were [some broken men among [these debtors who had been in [jail]_10575-jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of [friends]_8069-friends]_{6023-these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends} , so dead to [the world]_{511-the world} , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that [they]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} implored [[their]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} jailers]_{6027-their jailers}]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} not to set [them]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} free , and to send [them]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} , if need were , to [some other place of custody]_{6028-some other place of custody} . But [they]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} , refusing to comply , lest [they]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} should incur the anger of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} , turned [them]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} into [the streets]_{448-the streets} , where [they]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} wandered up and down hardly remembering the ways untrodden by [their]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} feet so long , and crying -- such abject things [those]_{6027-their jailers} rotten - hearted jails had made [them]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} -- as [they]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} slunk off in [their]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} rags , and dragged [their]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} slipshod feet along [the pavement]_{1754-the pavement} . Even of [the three hundred prisoners who had escaped from [Newgate]_71-newgate]_{6032-the three hundred prisoners who had escaped from newgate} , there were [some -- a few]_{6033-some -- a few} , but there were some -- who sought [[their]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} jailers]_{6027-their jailers} out and delivered [themselves]_{6022-some broken men among these debtors who had been in jail so long , and were so miserable and destitute of friends , so dead to the world , and utterly forgotten and uncared for , that they implored their jailers} up : preferring imprisonment and punishment to the horrors of such another night as the last . [Many of [the convicts]_{11911-the convicts}]_{6035-many of the convicts} , drawn back to [their]_{6035-many of the convicts} old place of captivity by some indescribable attraction , or by a desire to exult over it in its downfall and glut [their]_{6035-many of the convicts} revenge by seeing it in ashes , actually went back in broad noon , and loitered about [the cells]_{11882-the cells} . [Fifty]_6038-fifty were retaken at one time on this next day , within [the prison walls]_{6039-the prison walls} ; but [their]_6038-fifty fate did not deter [others]_7490-others , for there [they]_6038-fifty went in spite of everything , and there [they]_6038-fifty were taken in twos and threes , twice or thrice a day , all through the week . Of the fifty just mentioned , some were occupied in endeavouring to rekindle the fire ; but in general [they]_6038-fifty seemed to have no object in view but to prowl and lounge about [the old place]_{1358-the old place} : being often found asleep in [the ruins]_{9278-the ruins} , or sitting talking there , or even eating and drinking , as in a choice retreat . Besides the notices on the gates of [the Fleet]_{6043-the fleet} and [[the King]_{7438-the king} ’s Bench]_{6045-the king ’s bench} , many similar announcements were left , before one o’clock at noon , at [the houses of [private individuals]_{6047-private individuals}]_{6046-the houses of private individuals} ; and further , [the mob]_{3416-the mob} proclaimed [their]_{3416-the mob} intention of seizing on [the Bank]_{6049-the bank} , [the Mint]_{139-the mint} , [the Arsenal at [Woolwich]_140-woolwich]_{6050-the arsenal at woolwich} , and [the Royal Palaces]_{6051-the royal palaces} . The notices were seldom delivered by [more than one man , who , if it were at [a shop]_{775-a shop}]_{6052-more than one man , who , if it were at a shop} , went in , and laid it , with a bloody threat perhaps , upon the counter ; or if it were at [a private house]_{6054-a private house} , knocked at the door , and thrust it in [the servant]_{2235-the servant} ’s hand . Notwithstanding the presence of the military in [every quarter of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{6056-every quarter of the town} , and the great force in [the Park]_{12150-the park} , [these messengers]_{6059-these messengers} did [their]_{6059-these messengers} errands with impunity all through the day . So did [two boys who went down [Holborn]_86-holborn alone , armed with bars taken from the railings of [[Lord Mansfield]_{397-lord mansfield} ’s house]_{12055-lord mansfield ’s house}]_{6060-two boys who went down holborn alone , armed with bars taken from the railings of lord mansfield ’s house} , and demanded money for [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} . So did [a tall man on horseback who made a collection for the same purpose in [Fleet Street]_{37-fleet street} , and refused to take anything but gold]_{6063-a tall man on horseback who made a collection for the same purpose in fleet street , and refused to take anything but gold} . A rumour had now got into circulation , too , which diffused a greater dread all through [London]_2-london , even than these publicly announced intentions of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , though [all men]_{823-all men} knew that if [they]_{823-all men} were successfully effected , there must ensue a national bankruptcy and general ruin . It was said that [they]_{823-all men} meant to throw the gates of [Bedlam]_141-bedlam open , and let [all the madmen]_{6066-all the madmen} loose . This suggested such dreadful images to [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s minds , and was indeed an act so fraught with new and unimaginable horrors in the contemplation , that it beset [them]_{823-all men} more than any loss or cruelty of which [they]_{823-all men} could foresee the worst , and drove [many sane men]_{6068-many sane men} nearly mad [themselves]_{6068-many sane men} . So the day passed on : [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} moving [their]_{11551-the prisoners} goods ; [people]_7575-people running to and fro in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , carrying away [their]_7575-people property ; [groups standing in silence round the ruins]_{6072-groups standing in silence round the ruins} ; all business suspended ; and [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} disposed as has been already mentioned , remaining quite inactive . So the day passed on , and dreaded night drew near again . At last , at seven o’clock in the evening , [the Privy Council]_{6074-the privy council} issued a solemn proclamation that it was now necessary to employ [the military]_{10773-the military} , and that [the officers]_{5063-the officers} had most direct and effectual orders , by an immediate exertion of [their]_{5063-the officers} utmost force , to repress the disturbances ; and warning [all good subjects of [the King]_{7438-the king}]_{6077-all good subjects of the king} to keep [themselves]_{6077-all good subjects of the king} , [[their]_{6077-all good subjects of the king} servants]_{6079-their servants} , and [apprentices]_{6080-apprentices} , within doors that night . There was then delivered out to [every soldier on duty]_{6081-every soldier on duty} , thirty - six rounds of powder and ball ; the drums beat ; and [the whole force]_{6082-the whole force} was under arms at sunset . [The City authorities]_{6083-the city authorities} , stimulated by these vigorous measures , held a Common Council ; passed a vote thanking [the military associations who had tendered [their]_{6084-the military associations who had tendered their aid to the civil authorities} aid to [the civil authorities]_{5549-the civil authorities}]_{6084-the military associations who had tendered their aid to the civil authorities} ; accepted it ; and placed [them]_{6084-the military associations who had tendered their aid to the civil authorities} under the direction of [the two sheriffs]_{6086-the two sheriffs} . At [the Queen ’s palace]_{6087-the queen ’s palace} , [a double guard]_{6088-a double guard} , [the yeomen on duty]_{6089-the yeomen on duty} , [the groom - porters]_{6090-the groom - porters} , and all [other attendants]_{6091-other attendants} , were stationed in [the passages]_{4315-the passages} and on the staircases at seven o’clock , with strict instructions to be watchful on [their]_{6084-the military associations who had tendered their aid to the civil authorities} posts all night ; and all the doors were locked . [The gentlemen of [the Temple]_{8272-the temple}]_{6093-the gentlemen of the temple} , and [the other Inns]_{6095-the other inns} , mounted guard within [their]_{6093-the gentlemen of the temple} gates , and strengthened [them]_{6084-the military associations who had tendered their aid to the civil authorities} with the great stones of the pavement , which [they]_{6093-the gentlemen of the temple} took up for the purpose . In [Lincoln ’s Inn]_{142-lincoln ’s inn} , [they]_{6093-the gentlemen of the temple} gave up [the hall]_{10216-the hall} and commons to [the Northumberland Militia]_{143-the northumberland militia} , under the command of [Lord Algernon Percy]_{401-lord algernon percy} ; in [some few of [the city]_{747-the city} wards]_{6097-some few of the city wards} , [the burgesses]_{6099-the burgesses} turned out , and without making a very fierce show , looked brave enough . [Some hundreds of stout gentlemen]_{6100-some hundreds of stout gentlemen} threw [themselves]_{6100-some hundreds of stout gentlemen} , armed to the teeth , into [the halls of [the different companies]_{6102-the different companies}]_{6101-the halls of the different companies} , double - locked and bolted all the gates , and dared [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} ( among [themselves]_{10784-the rioters} ) to come on at [their]_{10784-the rioters} peril . These arrangements being all made simultaneously , or nearly so , were completed by the time it got dark ; and then [the streets]_{448-the streets} were comparatively clear , and were guarded at all the great corners and chief avenues by [the troops]_{6105-the troops} : while [parties of [the officers]_{5063-the officers}]_{6106-parties of the officers} rode up and down in all directions , ordering [chance stragglers]_{6108-chance stragglers} [home]_7189-home , and admonishing [the residents]_{6110-the residents} to keep within [[their]_{6110-the residents} houses]_{11645-their houses} , and , if any firing ensued , not to approach the windows . More chains were drawn across such of [the thoroughfares]_{6112-the thoroughfares} as were of a nature to favour the approach of [a great crowd]_{4316-a great crowd} , and at each of these points a considerable force was stationed . All these precautions having been taken , and it being now quite dark , [those in command]_{6114-those in command} awaited the result in some anxiety : and not without a hope that such vigilant demonstrations might of [themselves]_{6114-those in command} dishearten [the populace]_{1770-the populace} , and prevent any new outrages . But in this reckoning [they]_{6114-those in command} were cruelly mistaken , for in half an hour , or less , as though the setting in of night had been [their]_{6114-those in command} preconcerted signal , [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} having previously , in [small parties]_{6117-small parties} , prevented the lighting of the street lamps , rose like a great sea ; and that in so many places at once , and with such inconceivable fury , that [those who had the direction of [the troops]_{6105-the troops}]_{6118-those who had the direction of the troops} knew not , at first , where to turn or what to do . One after another , new fires blazed up in [every quarter of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{6056-every quarter of the town} , as though it were the intention of [the insurgents]_{10792-the insurgents} to wrap [the city]_{747-the city} in a circle of flames , which , contracting by degrees , should burn the whole to ashes ; [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} swarmed and roared in [every street]_{6125-every street} ; and none but [rioters]_{11071-rioters} and [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} being out of doors , it seemed to the latter as if all [London]_2-london were arrayed against [them]_{6114-those in command} , and [they]_{6114-those in command} stood alone against [the town]_{661-the town} . In two hours , six - and - thirty fires were raging -- six - and - thirty great conflagrations : among them [the Borough Clink in [Tooley Street]_{144-tooley street}]_{6129-the borough clink in tooley street} , [the King ’s Bench]_{137-the king ’s bench} , [the Fleet]_{29-the fleet} , and [the New Bridewell]_{146-the new bridewell} . In almost [every street]_{6125-every street} , there was a battle ; and in every quarter the muskets of [the troops]_{6105-the troops} were heard above the shouts and tumult of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} . The firing began in [the Poultry]_{12159-the poultry} , where the chain was drawn across [the road]_{621-the road} , where nearly a score of [people]_7575-people were killed on the first discharge . [Their]_6136-their bodies having been hastily carried into [St Mildred ’s Church]_{147-st mildred ’s church} by [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} , [the latter]_{7398-the latter} fired again , and following fast upon [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , who began to give way when [they]_{7574-the crowd} saw the execution that was done , formed across [Cheapside]_75-cheapside , and charged [them]_{7574-the crowd} at the point of the bayonet . [The streets]_{448-the streets} were now a dreadful spectacle . The shouts of [the rabble]_{6141-the rabble} , the shrieks of [women]_648-women , the cries of [the wounded]_{6143-the wounded} , and the constant firing , formed a deafening and an awful accompaniment to the sights which [every corner]_{6144-every corner} presented . Wherever [the road]_{621-the road} was obstructed by the chains , there the fighting and the loss of life were greatest ; but there was hot work and bloodshed in almost [every leading thoroughfare]_{6146-every leading thoroughfare} . At [Holborn Bridge]_{149-holborn bridge} , and on [Holborn Hill]_{123-holborn hill} , the confusion was greater than in any other part ; for [the crowd that poured out of [the city]_{747-the city}]_{6147-the crowd that poured out of the city} in two great streams , one by [Ludgate Hill]_{80-ludgate hill} , and one by [Newgate Street]_{126-newgate street} , united at that spot , and formed a mass so dense , that at every volley [the people]_{8916-the people} seemed to fall in heaps . At [this place]_{551-this place} [a large detachment of soldiery]_{6151-a large detachment of soldiery} were posted , who fired , now up [Fleet Market]_{32-fleet market} , now up [Holborn]_86-holborn , now up [Snow Hill]_{150-snow hill} -- constantly raking [the streets]_{448-the streets} in each direction . At [this place]_{551-this place} too , several large fires were burning , so that all the terrors of that terrible night seemed to be concentrated in one spot . Full twenty times , [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , headed by [one man who wielded an axe in [his]_{6155-one man who wielded an axe in his right hand} right hand]_{6155-one man who wielded an axe in his right hand} , and bestrode [a brewer]_{6156-a brewer} ’s horse of great size and strength , caparisoned with fetters taken out of [Newgate]_71-newgate , which clanked and jingled as [he]_{6155-one man who wielded an axe in his right hand} went , made an attempt to force a passage at this point , and fire [[the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} ’s house]_{6158-the vintner ’s house} . Full twenty times [they]_{10784-the rioters} were repulsed with loss of life , and still came back again ; and though [the fellow]_{879-the fellow} at [their]_{10784-the rioters} head was marked and singled out by [all]_4394-all , and was a conspicuous object as [the only rioter on horseback]_{6161-the only rioter on horseback} , [not a man]_{6162-not a man} could hit [him]_{879-the fellow} . So surely as the smoke cleared away , so surely there was [he]_{6155-one man who wielded an axe in his right hand} ; calling hoarsely to [[his]_{6155-one man who wielded an axe in his right hand} companions]_{3025-his companions} , brandishing [his]_{6155-one man who wielded an axe in his right hand} axe above [his]_{6155-one man who wielded an axe in his right hand} head , and dashing on as though [he]_{6155-one man who wielded an axe in his right hand} bore a charmed life , and was proof against ball and powder . [This man]_{711-this man} was [Hugh]_198-hugh ; and in every part of the riot , [he]_{711-this man} was seen . [He]_{711-this man} headed two attacks upon [the Bank]_{6049-the bank} , helped to break open [the Toll - houses on [Blackfriars Bridge]_{151-blackfriars bridge}]_{6166-the toll - houses on blackfriars bridge} , and cast the money into [the street]_{780-the street} : fired [two of [the prisons]_{6169-the prisons}]_{6168-two of the prisons} with [his]_{711-this man} own hand : was here , and there , and everywhere -- always foremost -- always active -- striking at [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} , cheering on [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , making [his]_{711-this man} horse ’s iron music heard through all the yell and uproar : but never hurt or stopped . Turn [him]_{711-this man} at one place , and [he]_{711-this man} made a new struggle in another ; force [him]_{711-this man} to retreat at this point , and [he]_{711-this man} advanced on that , directly . Driven from [Holborn]_86-holborn for the twentieth time , [he]_{711-this man} rode at the head of [a great crowd straight upon [Saint Paul ’s]_{286-saint paul}]_{6172-a great crowd straight upon saint paul ’s} , attacked [a guard of soldiers who kept watch over a body of [prisoners within the iron railings]_{6174-prisoners within the iron railings}]_{6173-a guard of soldiers who kept watch over a body of prisoners within the iron railings} , forced [them]_{6173-a guard of soldiers who kept watch over a body of prisoners within the iron railings} to retreat , rescued [the men [they]_{6173-a guard of soldiers who kept watch over a body of prisoners within the iron railings} had in [custody]_6176-custody]_{6175-the men they had in custody} , and with this accession to [[his]_{711-this man} party]_{6177-his party} , came back again , mad with liquor and excitement , and hallooing [them]_{6173-a guard of soldiers who kept watch over a body of prisoners within the iron railings} on like a demon . It would have been no easy task for [the most careful rider]_{6178-the most careful rider} to sit [a horse in the midst of such a throng and tumult]_{6179-a horse in the midst of such a throng and tumult} ; but though [this madman]_{6180-this madman} rolled upon [his]_{711-this man} back ( [he]_{711-this man} had no saddle ) like a boat upon [the sea]_{3017-the sea} , [he]_{711-this man} never for an instant lost [his]_{711-this man} seat , or failed to guide [him]_{711-this man} where [he]_{711-this man} would . Through the very thickest of the press , over dead bodies and burning fragments , now on the pavement , now in [the road]_{621-the road} , now riding up a flight of steps to make [himself]_{711-this man} the more conspicuous to [[his]_{711-this man} party]_{6177-his party} , and now forcing a passage through a mass of [human beings , so closely squeezed together that it seemed as if the edge of a knife]_{6184-human beings , so closely squeezed together that it seemed as if the edge of a knife} would scarcely part them,--on [he]_{711-this man} went , as though [he]_{711-this man} could surmount all obstacles by the mere exercise of [his]_{711-this man} will . And perhaps [his]_{711-this man} not being shot was in some degree attributable to this very circumstance ; for [his]_{711-this man} extreme audacity , and the conviction that [he]_{711-this man} must be one of [those to whom the proclamation referred]_{6185-those to whom the proclamation referred} , inspired [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} with a desire to take [him]_{711-this man} alive , and diverted many an aim which otherwise might have been more near the mark . [The vintner]_{8170-the vintner} and [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , unable to sit quietly listening to the noise without seeing what went on , had climbed to the roof of [the house]_{7210-the house} , and hiding behind a stack of chimneys , were looking cautiously down into [the street]_{780-the street} , almost hoping that after so many repulses [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} would be foiled , when a great shout proclaimed that a parry were coming round the other way ; and the dismal jingling of those accursed fetters warned [them]_{10782-the soldiers} next moment that [they]_{10782-the soldiers} too were led by [Hugh]_198-hugh . [The soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} had advanced into [Fleet Market]_{32-fleet market} and were dispersing [the people there]_{6192-the people there} ; so that [they]_{10782-the soldiers} came on with hardly any check , and were soon before [the house]_{7210-the house} . ‘ All ’s over now , ’_{[8170-the vintner]} said [the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} . ‘ Fifty thousand pounds will be scattered in a minute . [We]_{10782-the soldiers} must save [ourselves]_{10782-the soldiers} . [We]_{10782-the soldiers} can do no more , and shall have reason to be thankful if [we]_{10782-the soldiers} do as much . ’_{[8170-the vintner]} [Their]_{10782-the soldiers} first impulse was , to clamber along the roofs of [the houses]_{567-the houses} , and , knocking at some garret window for admission , pass down that way into [the street]_{780-the street} , and so escape . But another fierce cry from below , and a general upturning of the faces of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , apprised [them]_{10782-the soldiers} that [they]_{10782-the soldiers} were discovered , and even that [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} was recognised ; for [Hugh]_198-hugh , seeing [him]_{206-mr haredale} plainly in the bright glare of the fire , which in that part made it as light as day , called to [him]_{206-mr haredale} by [his]_{206-mr haredale} name , and swore to have [his]_{206-mr haredale} life . ‘ Leave [me]_{206-mr haredale} here , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ and in [Heaven]_210-heaven ’s name , [[my]_{206-mr haredale} good friend]_{2264-my good friend} , save [yourself]_{2264-my good friend} ! Come on ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} muttered , as [he]_{206-mr haredale} turned towards [Hugh]_198-hugh and faced [him]_198-hugh without any further effort at concealment : ‘ [This roof]_{2984-this roof} is high , and if [we]_{10782-the soldiers} close , [we]_{10782-the soldiers} will die together ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Madness , ’_{[6198-the honest vintner]} said [the honest vintner]_{6198-the honest vintner} , pulling [him]_{206-mr haredale} back , ‘ sheer madness . Hear reason , [sir]_7320-sir . [[My]_{206-mr haredale} good sir]_{11633-my good sir} , hear reason . [I]_{206-mr haredale} could never make [myself]_{206-mr haredale} heard by knocking at a window now ; and even if [I]_{206-mr haredale} could , [no one]_{7986-no one} would be bold enough to connive at [my]_{206-mr haredale} escape . Through [the cellars]_{4766-the cellars} , there ’s a kind of passage into [the back street]_{12193-the back street} by which [we]_{10782-the soldiers} roll casks in and out . [We]_{10782-the soldiers} shall have time to get down there before [they]_12194-they can force an entry . Do not delay an instant , but come with [me]_{206-mr haredale} -- for both [our]_{10782-the soldiers} sakes -- for [mine]_{206-mr haredale} -- [[my]_{206-mr haredale} dear good sir]_{12195-my dear good sir} ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} As [he]_{206-mr haredale} spoke , and drew [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} back , [they]_6199-they had both a glimpse of [the street]_{780-the street} . It was but a glimpse , but it showed [them]_6199-they [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , gathering and clustering round [the house]_{7210-the house} : [some of [the armed men]_{6204-the armed men} pressing to the front to break down the doors and windows]_{6203-some of the armed men pressing to the front to break down the doors and windows} , some bringing brands from the nearest fire , some with lifted faces following [their]_{6203-some of the armed men pressing to the front to break down the doors and windows} course upon the roof and pointing [them]_{6203-some of the armed men pressing to the front to break down the doors and windows} out to [[their]_{6203-some of the armed men pressing to the front to break down the doors and windows} companions]_{7300-their companions} : all raging and roaring like the flames [they]_{6203-some of the armed men pressing to the front to break down the doors and windows} lighted up . [They]_6199-they saw [some men]_{8514-some men} thirsting for the treasures of strong liquor which [they]_6199-they knew were stored within ; [they]_6199-they saw [others , who had been wounded , sinking down into the opposite doorways and dying , solitary wretches]_{6207-others , who had been wounded , sinking down into the opposite doorways and dying , solitary wretches} , in the midst of all the vast assemblage ; here [a frightened woman trying to escape]_{6208-a frightened woman trying to escape} ; and there [a lost child]_{6209-a lost child} ; and there [a drunken ruffian]_{6210-a drunken ruffian} , unconscious of the death - wound on [his]_{6210-a drunken ruffian} head , raving and fighting to the last . All these things , and even such trivial incidents as [a man with [his]_{6210-a drunken ruffian} hat off , or turning round , or stooping down , or shaking hands with another]_{6211-a man with his hat off , or turning round , or stooping down , or shaking hands with another} , [they]_6199-they marked distinctly ; yet in a glance so brief , that , in the act of stepping back , [they]_6199-they lost the whole , and saw but the pale faces of [each other]_{7381-each other} , and the red sky above [them]_6199-they . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} yielded to the entreaties of [[his]_{206-mr haredale} companion]_{1096-his companion} -- more because [he]_{206-mr haredale} was resolved to defend [him]_{1096-his companion} , than for any thought [he]_{206-mr haredale} had of [his]_{206-mr haredale} own life , or any care [he]_{206-mr haredale} entertained for [his]_{206-mr haredale} own safety -- and quickly re - entering [the house]_{7210-the house} , [they]_6199-they descended the stairs together . Loud blows were thundering on the shutters , crowbars were already thrust beneath the door , the glass fell from the sashes , a deep light shone through every crevice , and [they]_6199-they heard the voices of [the foremost in the crowd so close to every chink and keyhole]_{6215-the foremost in the crowd so close to every chink and keyhole} , that [they]_{6215-the foremost in the crowd so close to every chink and keyhole} seemed to be hoarsely whispering [their]_{6215-the foremost in the crowd so close to every chink and keyhole} threats into [their]_{6215-the foremost in the crowd so close to every chink and keyhole} very ears . [They]_6199-they had but a moment reached the bottom of [the cellar - steps]_{6216-the cellar - steps} and shut the door behind [them]_6199-they , when [the mob]_{3416-the mob} broke in . [The vaults]_{6218-the vaults} were profoundly dark , and having no torch or candle -- for [they]_6199-they had been afraid to carry one , lest it should betray [their]_6199-they place of refuge -- [they]_6199-they were obliged to grope with [their]_6199-they hands . But [they]_6199-they were not long without light , for [they]_6199-they had not gone far when [they]_6199-they heard [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} forcing the door ; and , looking back among the low - arched passages , could see [them]_6199-they in the distance , hurrying to and fro with flashing links , broaching the casks , staving the great vats , turning off upon the right hand and the left , into [the different cellars]_{6220-the different cellars} , and lying down to drink at the channels of strong spirits which were already flowing on the ground . [They]_6199-they hurried on , not the less quickly for this ; and had reached [the only vault which lay between [them]_6199-they and [the passage]_{4188-the passage} out]_{6221-the only vault which lay between them and the passage out} , when suddenly , from the direction in which [they]_6199-they were going , a strong light gleamed upon [their]_6199-they faces ; and before [they]_6199-they could slip aside , or turn back , or hide [themselves]_6199-they , [two men ( one bearing a torch )]_{6223-two men ( one bearing a torch )} came upon [them]_6199-they , and cried in an astonished whisper , ‘ Here [they]_6199-they are ! ’_[6199-they] At the same instant [they]_6199-they pulled off what [they]_6199-they wore upon [their]_6199-they heads . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} saw before [him]_{206-mr haredale} [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} , and then saw , when [the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} gasped [his]_{8170-the vintner} name , [Joe Willet]_197-joe . Ay , [the same [Joe]_197-joe , though with an arm the less , who used to make the quarterly journey on the grey mare to pay the bill to [the purple - faced vintner]_{6226-the purple - faced vintner}]_{6225-the same joe , though with an arm the less , who used to make the quarterly journey on the grey mare to pay the bill to the purple - faced vintner} ; and [that very same purple - faced vintner , formerly of [Thames Street]_{34-thames street}]_{6227-that very same purple - faced vintner , formerly of thames street} , now looked [him]_{206-mr haredale} in the face , and challenged [him]_{206-mr haredale} by name . ‘ Give [me]_197-joe [your]_{6228-the astonished vintner} hand , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe softly , taking it whether [the astonished vintner]_{6228-the astonished vintner} would or no . ‘ Do n’t fear to shake it ; it ’s [a friendly one and a hearty one]_{12196-a friendly one and a hearty one} , though it has [no fellow]_{12197-no fellow} . Why , how well [you]_{6228-the astonished vintner} look and how bluff [you]_{6228-the astonished vintner} are ! And [you]_{6228-the astonished vintner} -- [God]_217-god bless [you]_{6228-the astonished vintner} , [sir]_7320-sir . Take heart , take heart . [We]_6229-we ’ll find [them]_12199-them . Be of good cheer ; [we]_6229-we have not been idle . ’_[197-joe] There was something so honest and frank in [Joe]_197-joe ’s speech , that [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} put [his]_{206-mr haredale} hand in [his]_{206-mr haredale} involuntarily , though [their]_6229-we meeting was suspicious enough . But [his]_{206-mr haredale} glance at [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} , and [that gentleman]_{2209-that gentleman} ’s keeping aloof , were not lost upon [Joe]_197-joe , who said bluntly , glancing at [Edward]_{228-mr chester} while [he]_197-joe spoke : ‘ Times are changed , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , and times have come when [we]_6229-we ought to know [friends]_8069-friends from [enemies]_8078-enemies , and make no confusion of names . Let [me]_197-joe tell [you]_{2209-that gentleman} that but for [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} , [you]_{2209-that gentleman} would most likely have been dead by this time , or badly wounded at the best . ’_[197-joe] ‘ What do [you]_197-joe say ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ [I]_197-joe say , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ first , that it was a bold thing to be in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} at all disguised as [one of [them]_{7574-the crowd}]_{9301-one of them} ; though [I]_197-joe wo n’t say much about that , on second thoughts , for that ’s [my]_197-joe case too . Secondly , that it was a brave and glorious action -- that ’s what [I]_197-joe call it -- to strike [that fellow]_{2350-that fellow} off [his]_{2350-that fellow} horse before [their]_{7574-the crowd} eyes ! ’_[197-joe] ‘ [What fellow]_{8686-what fellow} ! Whose eyes ! ’_[197-joe] ‘ [What fellow]_{8686-what fellow} , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’_[197-joe] cried [Joe]_197-joe : ‘ [a fellow who has no goodwill to [you]_7320-sir , and who has the daring and devilry in [him]_{12209-a fellow who has no goodwill to you , and who has the daring and devilry in him of twenty fellows} of [twenty fellows]_{12210-twenty fellows}]_{12209-a fellow who has no goodwill to you , and who has the daring and devilry in him of twenty fellows} . [I]_197-joe know [him]_{12209-a fellow who has no goodwill to you , and who has the daring and devilry in him of twenty fellows} of old . Once in [the house]_{7210-the house} , [HE]_{12209-a fellow who has no goodwill to you , and who has the daring and devilry in him of twenty fellows} would have found [you]_197-joe , here or anywhere . [The rest]_{561-the rest} owe [you]_197-joe no particular grudge , and , unless [they]_{561-the rest} see [you]_197-joe , will only think of drinking [themselves]_{561-the rest} dead . But [we]_12213-we lose time . Are [you]_197-joe ready ? ’_[197-joe] ‘ Quite , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ Put out the torch , [Joe]_197-joe , and go on . And be silent , there ’s [a good fellow]_{7500-a good fellow} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Silent or not silent , ’_[197-joe] murmured [Joe]_197-joe , as [he]_197-joe dropped the flaring link upon the ground , crushed it with [his]_197-joe foot , and gave [his]_197-joe hand to [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ it was a brave and glorious [action;--no man]_{12215-action;--no man} can alter that . ’_[197-joe] Both [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} and [the worthy vintner]_{6231-the worthy vintner} were too amazed and too much hurried to ask any further questions , so followed [[their]_6232-they conductors]_{6233-their conductors} in silence . It seemed , from a short whispering which presently ensued between [them]_6232-they and [the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} relative to the best way of escape , that [they]_6232-they had entered by the back - door , with the connivance of [John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} , who watched outside with the key in [his]_{322-john grueby} pocket , and whom [they]_6232-they had taken into [their]_6232-they confidence . [A party of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd}]_{6235-a party of the crowd} coming up that way , just as [they]_6232-they entered , [John]_{322-john grueby} had double - locked the door again , and made off for [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} , so that means of retreat was cut off from under [them]_6232-they . However , as the front - door had been forced , and [this minor crowd]_{6238-this minor crowd} , being anxious to get at the liquor , had no fancy for losing time in breaking down another , but had gone round and got in from [Holborn]_86-holborn with the rest , [the narrow lane in the rear was quite free of [people]_7575-people]_{6239-the narrow lane in the rear was quite free of people} . So , when [they]_6232-they had crawled through the passage indicated by [the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} ( which was a mere shelving - trap for the admission of casks ) , and had managed with some difficulty to unchain and raise the door at the upper end , [they]_6232-they emerged into [the street]_{780-the street} without being observed or interrupted . [Joe]_197-joe still holding [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} tight , and [Edward]_{228-mr chester} taking the same care of [the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} , [they]_6232-they hurried through [the streets]_{448-the streets} at a rapid pace ; occasionally standing aside to let [some fugitives]_{6245-some fugitives} go by , or to keep out of the way of [the soldiers who followed [them]_6232-they , and whose questions , when [they]_6232-they halted to put any , were speedily stopped by one whispered word from [Joe]_197-joe]_{6246-the soldiers who followed them , and whose questions , when they halted to put any , were speedily stopped by one whispered word from joe} . Chapter 68 While [Newgate]_71-newgate was burning on the previous night , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby father]_{470-his father} , having been passed among [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} from hand to hand , stood in [Smithfield]_{46-smithfield} , on [the outskirts of [the mob]_{3416-the mob}]_{6249-the outskirts of the mob} , gazing at the flames like [men who had been suddenly roused from sleep]_{6251-men who had been suddenly roused from sleep} . Some moments elapsed before [they]_6232-they could distinctly remember where [they]_6232-they were , or how [they]_6232-they got [there]_7220-there ; or recollected that while [they]_6232-they were standing idle and [listless spectators of the fire]_{6253-listless spectators of the fire} , [they]_6232-they had tools in [their]_6232-they hands which had been hurriedly given [them]_6232-they that [they]_6232-they might free [themselves]_6232-they from [their]_6232-they fetters . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , heavily ironed as [he]_220-barnaby was , if [he]_220-barnaby had obeyed [his]_220-barnaby first impulse , or if [he]_220-barnaby had been alone , would have made [his]_220-barnaby way back to the side of [Hugh]_198-hugh , who to [his]_220-barnaby clouded intellect now shone forth with the new lustre of being [[his]_220-barnaby preserver and truest friend]_{6254-his preserver and truest friend} . But [[his]_220-barnaby father]_{470-his father} ’s terror of remaining in [the streets]_{448-the streets} , communicated itself to [him]_220-barnaby when [he]_220-barnaby comprehended the full extent of [his]_220-barnaby fears , and impressed [him]_220-barnaby with the same eagerness to fly to [a place of safety]_{4950-a place of safety} . In a corner of [the market]_{6258-the market} among the pens for cattle , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby knelt down , and pausing every now and then to pass [his]_220-barnaby hand over [[his]_220-barnaby father]_{470-his father} ’s face , or look up to [him]_{470-his father} with a smile , knocked off [his]_220-barnaby irons . When [he]_220-barnaby had seen [him]_220-barnaby spring , [a free man]_{6260-a free man} , to [his]_220-barnaby feet , and had given vent to the transport of delight which the sight awakened , [he]_220-barnaby went to work upon [his]_220-barnaby own , which soon fell rattling down upon the ground , and left [his]_220-barnaby limbs unfettered . Gliding away together when this task was accomplished , and passing [several groups of men]_{6261-several groups of men} , each gathered round a stooping figure to hide [him]_220-barnaby from [those who passed , but unable to repress the clanking sound of hammers]_{6262-those who passed , but unable to repress the clanking sound of hammers} , which told that [they]_{6261-several groups of men} [too were busy at the same work,--the two fugitives]_{6263-too were busy at the same work,--the two fugitives} made towards [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell} , and passing thence to [Islington]_61-islington , as [the nearest point of egress]_{6264-the nearest point of egress} , were quickly in [the fields]_{1785-the fields} . After wandering about for a long time , [they]_{6261-several groups of men} found in [a pasture near [Finchley]_153-finchley [a poor shed , with walls of mud , and roof of grass and brambles , built for [some cowherd]_{6268-some cowherd} , but now deserted]_{6267-a poor shed , with walls of mud , and roof of grass and brambles , built for some cowherd , but now deserted}]_{6266-a pasture near finchley a poor shed , with walls of mud , and roof of grass and brambles , built for some cowherd , but now deserted} . Here , [they]_{6261-several groups of men} lay down for the rest of the night . [They]_{6261-several groups of men} wandered to and fro when it was day , and once [Barnaby]_220-barnaby went off alone to [a cluster of little cottages two or three miles away]_{6269-a cluster of little cottages two or three miles away} , to purchase some bread and milk . But finding no better shelter , [they]_{6261-several groups of men} returned to [the same place]_{7230-the same place} , and lay down again to wait for night . [Heaven]_210-heaven alone can tell , with what vague hopes of duty , and affection ; with what strange promptings of nature , intelligible to [him]_220-barnaby as to [a man of radiant mind and most enlarged capacity]_{6271-a man of radiant mind and most enlarged capacity} ; with what dim memories of [children]_{7942-children} [he]_220-barnaby had played with when [a child]_{7413-a child} [himself]_220-barnaby , who had prattled of [[their]_{7942-children} fathers]_{8919-their fathers} , and of loving [them]_{7942-children} , and being loved ; with how many half - remembered , dreamy associations of [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} ’s grief and tears and widowhood ; [he]_220-barnaby watched and tended [this man]_{711-this man} . But that [a vague and shadowy crowd of such ideas]_{6277-a vague and shadowy crowd of such ideas} came slowly on [him]_220-barnaby ; that [they]_{6277-a vague and shadowy crowd of such ideas} taught [him]_220-barnaby to be sorry when [he]_220-barnaby looked upon [his]_220-barnaby haggard face , that they overflowed [his]_220-barnaby eyes when [he]_220-barnaby stooped to kiss [him]_220-barnaby , that [they]_{6277-a vague and shadowy crowd of such ideas} kept [him]_220-barnaby waking in a tearful gladness , shading [him]_220-barnaby from the sun , fanning [him]_220-barnaby with leaves , soothing [him]_220-barnaby when [he]_220-barnaby started in [his]_220-barnaby sleep -- ah ! what a troubled sleep it was -- and wondering when [SHE]_6278-her would come to join [them]_{6277-a vague and shadowy crowd of such ideas} and be happy , is the truth . [He]_220-barnaby sat beside [him]_220-barnaby all that day ; listening for [her]_6278-her footsteps in every breath of air , looking for [her]_6278-her shadow on the gently - waving grass , twining the hedge flowers for [her]_6278-her pleasure when [she]_6278-her came , and [his]_220-barnaby when [he]_220-barnaby awoke ; and stooping down from time to time to listen to [his]_220-barnaby mutterings , and wonder why [he]_220-barnaby was so restless in [that quiet place]_{6279-that quiet place} . The sun went down , and night came on , and [he]_220-barnaby was still quite tranquil ; busied with these thoughts , as if there were [no other people in [the world]_{511-the world}]_{6280-no other people in the world} , and the dull cloud of smoke hanging on [the immense city]_{6282-the immense city} in the distance , hid no vices , no crimes , no life or death , or cause of disquiet -- nothing but clear air . But the hour had now come when [he]_220-barnaby must go alone to find out [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ( a task that filled [him]_220-barnaby with delight ) and bring [him]_{1085-the blind man} to [that place]_{553-that place} ; taking especial care that [he]_220-barnaby was not watched or followed on [his]_220-barnaby way back . [He]_220-barnaby listened to the directions [he]_220-barnaby must observe , repeated them again and again , and after twice or thrice returning to surprise [[his]_220-barnaby father]_{470-his father} with a light - hearted laugh , went forth , at last , upon [his]_220-barnaby errand : leaving [Grip]_237-grip , whom [he]_220-barnaby had carried from [the jail]_{5323-the jail} in [his]_220-barnaby arms , to [his]_220-barnaby care . [Fleet of foot]_{6287-fleet of foot} , and anxious to return , [he]_220-barnaby sped swiftly on towards [the city]_{747-the city} , but could not reach [it]_{747-the city} before the fires began , and made the night angry with [their]_6289-their dismal lustre . When [he]_220-barnaby entered [the town]_{661-the town} -- it might be that [he]_220-barnaby was changed by going [there]_7220-there without [[his]_220-barnaby late companions]_{6292-his late companions} , and on no violent errand ; or by the beautiful solitude in which [he]_220-barnaby had passed the day , or by the thoughts that had come upon him,--but it seemed peopled by [a legion of devils]_{6293-a legion of devils} . This flight and pursuit , this cruel burning and destroying , these dreadful cries and stunning noises , were THEY [the good lord]_{11371-the good lord} ’s noble cause ! Though almost stupefied by the bewildering scene , still [he]_220-barnaby found [[the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ’s house]_{6296-the blind man ’s house} . [It]_{6296-the blind man ’s house} was shut up and tenantless . [He]_220-barnaby waited for a long while , but [no one]_{7986-no one} came . At last [he]_220-barnaby withdrew ; and as [he]_220-barnaby knew by this time that [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} were firing , and [many people]_{7858-many people} must have been killed , [he]_220-barnaby went down into [Holborn]_86-holborn , where [he]_220-barnaby heard [the great crowd]_{10642-the great crowd} was , to try if [he]_220-barnaby could find [Hugh]_198-hugh , and persuade [him]_198-hugh to avoid the danger , and return with [him]_198-hugh . If [he]_220-barnaby had been stunned and shocked before , [his]_220-barnaby horror was increased a thousandfold when [he]_220-barnaby got into this vortex of the riot , and not being [an actor in the terrible spectacle]_{6301-an actor in the terrible spectacle} , had it all before [his]_220-barnaby eyes . But there , in the midst , towering above [them]_{10642-the great crowd} all , close before [the house [they]_{10642-the great crowd} were attacking now]_{6302-the house they were attacking now} , was [Hugh]_198-hugh on horseback , calling to the rest ! Sickened by the sights surrounding [him]_198-hugh on every side , and by the heat and roar , and crash , [he]_198-hugh forced [his]_198-hugh way among [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} ( where many recognised [him]_198-hugh , and with shouts pressed back to let [him]_198-hugh pass ) , and in time was nearly up with [Hugh]_198-hugh , who was savagely threatening [some one]_{5914-some one} , but whom or what [he]_198-hugh said , [he]_198-hugh could not , in the great confusion , understand . At that moment [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} forced [their]_{7574-the crowd} way into [the house]_{7210-the house} , and [Hugh]_198-hugh -- it was impossible to see by what means , in such a concourse -- fell headlong down . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was beside [him]_198-hugh when [he]_198-hugh staggered to [his]_198-hugh feet . It was well [he]_220-barnaby made [him]_198-hugh hear [his]_198-hugh voice , or [Hugh]_198-hugh , with [his]_198-hugh uplifted axe , would have cleft [his]_198-hugh skull in twain . ‘ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- [you]_220-barnaby ! Whose hand was that , that struck [me]_198-hugh down ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Not [mine]_198-hugh . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Whose!--I say , whose ! ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh cried , reeling back , and looking wildly round . ‘ What are [you]_220-barnaby doing ? Where is [he]_198-hugh ? Show [me]_198-hugh ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [You]_198-hugh are hurt , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- as indeed [he]_198-hugh was , in the head , both by the blow [he]_198-hugh had received , and by [his]_198-hugh horse ’s hoof . ‘ Come away with [me]_198-hugh . ’_[198-hugh] As [he]_198-hugh spoke , [he]_198-hugh took the horse ’s bridle in [his]_198-hugh hand , turned [him]_198-hugh , and dragged [Hugh]_198-hugh several paces . This brought [them]_6307-them out of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , which was pouring from [the street]_{780-the street} into [[the vintner]_{8170-the vintner} ’s cellars]_{6311-the vintner ’s cellars} . ‘ Where’s -- where ’s [Dennis]_187-dennis ? ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , coming to a stop , and checking [Barnaby]_220-barnaby with [his]_198-hugh strong arm . ‘ Where has [he]_187-dennis been all day ? What did [he]_187-dennis mean by leaving [me]_198-hugh as [he]_187-dennis did , in [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , last night ? Tell [me]_198-hugh , [you]_220-barnaby -- d’ye hear ! ’_[198-hugh] With a flourish of [his]_198-hugh dangerous weapon , [he]_198-hugh fell down upon the ground like a log . After a minute , though already frantic with drinking and with the wound in [his]_198-hugh head , [he]_198-hugh crawled to a stream of burning spirit which was pouring down [the kennel]_{6312-the kennel} , and began to drink at it as if it were a brook of water . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby drew [him]_198-hugh away , and forced [him]_198-hugh to rise . Though [he]_198-hugh could neither stand nor walk , [he]_198-hugh involuntarily staggered to [his]_198-hugh horse , climbed upon [his]_198-hugh back , and clung there . After vainly attempting to divest the animal of [his]_198-hugh clanking trappings , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby sprung up behind [him]_198-hugh , snatched the bridle , turned into [Leather Lane]_{154-leather lane} , which was close at hand , and urged the frightened horse into a heavy trot . [He]_198-hugh looked back , once , before [he]_198-hugh left [the street]_{780-the street} ; and looked upon a sight not easily to be erased , even from [his]_198-hugh remembrance , so long as [he]_198-hugh had life . [[The vintner]_{8170-the vintner} ’s house with [a half - a - dozen others]_{6316-a half - a - dozen others} near at hand]_{6315-the vintner ’s house with a half - a - dozen others near at hand} , was one great , glowing blaze . All night , [no one]_{7986-no one} had essayed to quench the flames , or stop [their]_6318-their progress ; but now [a body of [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers}]_{6319-a body of soldiers} were actively engaged in pulling down [two old wooden houses , which were every moment in danger of taking fire]_{6321-two old wooden houses , which were every moment in danger of taking fire} , and which could scarcely fail , if [they]_{6321-two old wooden houses , which were every moment in danger of taking fire} were left to burn , to extend the conflagration immensely . The tumbling down of nodding walls and heavy blocks of wood , the hooting and the execrations of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , the distant firing of [other military detachments]_{6323-other military detachments} , the distracted looks and cries of [those whose habitations were in danger]_{6324-those whose habitations were in danger} , the hurrying to and fro of [frightened people]_{6325-frightened people} with [their]_{6325-frightened people} goods ; the reflections in every quarter of the sky , of deep , red , soaring flames , as though the last day had come and [the whole universe]_{6326-the whole universe} were burning ; the dust , and smoke , and drift of fiery particles , scorching and kindling all it fell upon ; the hot unwholesome vapour , the blight on everything ; the stars , and moon , and very sky , obliterated;--made up such a sum of dreariness and ruin , that it seemed as if the face of Heaven were blotted out , and night , in its rest and quiet , and softened light , never could look upon [the earth]_{8411-the earth} again . But there was a worse spectacle than this -- worse by far than fire and smoke , or even the rabble ’s unappeasable and maniac rage . The gutters of [the street]_{780-the street} , and every crack and fissure in the stones , ran with scorching spirit , which being dammed up by busy hands , overflowed [the road and pavement]_{6329-the road and pavement} , and formed a great pool , into which [the people dropped down dead by dozens]_{6330-the people dropped down dead by dozens} . [They]_{6330-the people dropped down dead by dozens} lay in heaps all round [this fearful pond]_{6331-this fearful pond} , [husbands]_{1490-husbands} and [wives]_6333-wives , [fathers]_848-fathers and [sons]_6335-sons , [mothers]_8920-mothers and [daughters]_{7339-daughters} , [[women]_648-women with [children]_{7942-children} in [their]_648-women arms and [babies]_6341-babies at [their]_648-women breasts , and drank until [they]_{6330-the people dropped down dead by dozens} died]_{6339-women with children in their arms and babies at their breasts , and drank until they died} . While [some]_1792-some stooped with [their]_1792-some lips to the brink and never raised [their]_1792-some heads again , [others]_7490-others sprang up from [their]_7490-others fiery draught , and danced , half in a mad triumph , and half in the agony of suffocation , until [they]_7490-others fell , and steeped [their]_7490-others corpses in the liquor that had killed [them]_7490-others . Nor was even this the worst or most appalling kind of death that happened on this fatal night . From [the burning cellars]_{6344-the burning cellars} , where [they]_7490-others drank out of hats , pails , buckets , tubs , and shoes , [some men]_{8514-some men} were drawn , alive , but all alight from head to foot ; who , in [their]_7490-others [unendurable anguish and suffering , making for anything that had the look of water]_{6346-unendurable anguish and suffering , making for anything that had the look of water} , rolled , hissing , in [this hideous lake]_{6347-this hideous lake} , and splashed up liquid fire which lapped in all it met with as it ran along the surface , and neither spared [the living]_{6348-the living} nor [the dead]_{8971-the dead} . On this last night of the great riots -- for the last night it was -- [the wretched victims of a senseless outcry]_{6350-the wretched victims of a senseless outcry} , became [themselves]_{6350-the wretched victims of a senseless outcry} the dust and ashes of the flames [they]_{6350-the wretched victims of a senseless outcry} had kindled , and strewed [the public streets of [London]_2-london]_{6351-the public streets of london} . With all [he]_6352-his saw in this last glance fixed indelibly upon [his]_6352-his mind , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby hurried from [the city which enclosed such horrors]_{6353-the city which enclosed such horrors} ; and holding down [his]_6352-his head that [he]_6352-his might not even see the glare of the fires upon the quiet landscape , was soon in [the still country roads]_{6354-the still country roads} . [He]_220-barnaby stopped at about half - a - mile from [the shed where [[his]_6352-his father]_{470-his father} lay]_{6355-the shed where his father lay} , and with some difficulty making [Hugh]_198-hugh sensible that [he]_220-barnaby must dismount , sunk the horse ’s furniture in a pool of stagnant water , and turned the animal loose . That done , [he]_220-barnaby supported [[his]_220-barnaby companion]_{1096-his companion} as well as [he]_220-barnaby could , and led [him]_{1096-his companion} slowly forward . Chapter 69 It was the dead of night , and very dark , when [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , with [[his]_220-barnaby stumbling comrade]_{6358-his stumbling comrade} , approached [the place where [he]_220-barnaby had left [[his]_6352-his father]_{470-his father}]_{6359-the place where he had left his father} ; but [he]_220-barnaby could see [him]_{6358-his stumbling comrade} stealing away into the gloom , distrustful even of [him]_{6358-his stumbling comrade} , and rapidly retreating . After calling to [him]_{6358-his stumbling comrade} twice or thrice that there was nothing to fear , but without effect , [he]_220-barnaby suffered [Hugh]_198-hugh to sink upon the ground , and followed to bring [him]_198-hugh back . [He]_220-barnaby continued to creep away , until [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was close upon [him]_220-barnaby ; then turned , and said in a terrible , though suppressed voice : ‘ Let [me]_220-barnaby go . Do not lay hands upon [me]_220-barnaby . [You]_220-barnaby have told [her]_12217-she ; and [you]_220-barnaby and [she]_12217-she together have betrayed [me]_220-barnaby ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby looked at [him]_220-barnaby , in silence . ‘ [You]_220-barnaby have seen [[your]_220-barnaby mother]_{7545-your mother} ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ No , ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , eagerly . ‘ Not for a long time -- longer than [I]_220-barnaby can tell . A whole year , [I]_220-barnaby think . Is [she]_12217-she [here]_7326-here ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} [[His]_220-barnaby father]_{470-his father} looked upon [him]_220-barnaby steadfastly for a few moments , and then said -- drawing nearer to [him]_220-barnaby as [he]_{470-his father} spoke , for , seeing [his]_220-barnaby face , and hearing [his]_{470-his father} words , it was impossible to doubt [his]_{470-his father} truth : ‘ [What man]_{8448-what man} is that ? ’_{[470-his father]} ‘ [Hugh]_198-hugh -- [Hugh]_198-hugh . Only [Hugh]_198-hugh . [You]_0-i know [him]_198-hugh . [HE]_198-hugh will not harm [you]_0-i . Why , [you]_0-i ’re_{[470-his father]} afraid of [Hugh]_198-hugh ! Ha ha ha ! Afraid of gruff , old , noisy [Hugh]_198-hugh ! ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [What man]_{8448-what man} is [he]_198-hugh , [I]_0-i ask [you]_0-i , ’ [he]_0-i rejoined so fiercely , that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby stopped in [his]_220-barnaby laugh , and shrinking back , surveyed [him]_0-i with a look of terrified amazement . ‘_[0-i] Why , how stern [you]_0-i are ! [You]_0-i make [me]_0-i fear [you]_0-i , though [you]_0-i are [[my]_0-i father]_{1599-my father} . Why do [you]_0-i speak to [me]_0-i so ? ’ --‘I want , ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i answered , putting away the hand which [[his]_0-i son]_{7374-his son} , with a timid desire to propitiate [him]_0-i , laid upon [his]_{7374-his son} sleeve,--‘I want an answer , and [you]_0-i give [me]_0-i only jeers and questions . Who have [you]_0-i brought with [you]_0-i to this hiding - place , [poor fool]_{6365-poor fool} ; and where is [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know where . [[His]_{1085-the blind man} house]_{7259-his house} was close shut . [I]_0-i waited , but [no person]_{4031-no person} came ; that was no fault of [mine]_0-i . This is [Hugh]_198-hugh -- brave [Hugh]_198-hugh , who broke into [that ugly jail]_{6369-that ugly jail} , and set [us]_6370-us free . Aha ! [You]_0-i like [him]_198-hugh now , do [you]_0-i ? [You]_0-i like [him]_198-hugh now ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Why does [he]_198-hugh lie upon the ground ? ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [He]_198-hugh has had a fall , and has been drinking . [The fields]_{1785-the fields} and trees go round , and round , and round with [him]_198-hugh , and the ground heaves under [his]_198-hugh feet . [You]_0-i know [him]_198-hugh ? [You]_0-i remember ? See ! ’ [They]_6370-us had by this time returned to where [he]_198-hugh lay , and [both]_8313-both stooped over [him]_198-hugh to look into [his]_198-hugh face . ‘_{[472-the man]} [I]_0-i recollect [the man]_{472-the man} , ’ [[his]_198-hugh father]_{470-his father} murmured . ‘_{[472-the man]} Why did [you]_0-i bring [him]_198-hugh [here]_7326-here ? ’ ‘_[0-i] Because [he]_198-hugh would have been killed if [I]_0-i had left [him]_198-hugh over yonder . [They]_6374-they were firing guns and shedding blood . Does the sight of blood turn [you]_0-i sick , [father]_7315-father ? [I]_0-i see it does , by [your]_0-i face . That ’s like [me]_0-i -- What are [you]_0-i looking at ? ’ ‘_[0-i] At nothing ! ’ said [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} softly , as [he]_{577-the murderer} started back a pace or two , and gazed with sunken jaw and staring eyes above [[his]_{577-the murderer} son]_{7374-his son} ’s head . ‘_[0-i] At nothing ! ’ [He]_{577-the murderer} remained in the same attitude and with the same expression on [his]_{577-the murderer} face for a minute or more ; then glanced slowly round as if [he]_{577-the murderer} had lost something ; and went shivering back , towards [the shed]_{12225-the shed} . ‘_[0-i] Shall [I]_0-i bring [him]_198-hugh in , [father]_7315-father ? ’ asked [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who had looked on , wondering . [He]_198-hugh only answered with a suppressed groan , and lying down upon the ground , wrapped [his]_198-hugh cloak about [his]_198-hugh head , and shrunk into the darkest corner . Finding that nothing would rouse [Hugh]_198-hugh now , or make [him]_198-hugh sensible for a moment , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby dragged [him]_198-hugh along the grass , and laid [him]_198-hugh on a little heap of refuse hay and straw which had been [his]_198-hugh own bed ; first having brought some water from a running stream hard by , and washed [his]_198-hugh wound , and laved [his]_198-hugh hands and face . Then [he]_198-hugh lay down [himself]_198-hugh , between the two , to pass the night ; and looking at the stars , fell fast asleep . Awakened early in the morning , by the sunshine and the songs of birds , and hum of insects , [he]_198-hugh left [them]_12226-them sleeping in [the hut]_{12227-the hut} , and walked into the sweet and pleasant air . But [he]_198-hugh felt that on [his]_198-hugh jaded senses , oppressed and burdened with the dreadful scenes of last night , and many nights before , all the beauties of opening day , which [he]_198-hugh had so often tasted , and in which [he]_198-hugh had had such deep delight , fell heavily . [He]_198-hugh thought of the blithe mornings when [he]_198-hugh and the dogs went bounding on together through [the woods and fields]_{12228-the woods and fields} ; and the recollection filled [his]_198-hugh eyes with tears . [He]_198-hugh had no consciousness , [God]_217-god help [him]_198-hugh , of having done wrong , nor had [he]_198-hugh any new perception of the merits of the cause in which [he]_198-hugh had been engaged , or those of [the men who advocated it]_{12229-the men who advocated it} ; but [he]_198-hugh was full of cares now , and regrets , and dismal recollections , and wishes ( quite unknown to [him]_198-hugh before ) that this or that event had never happened , and that the sorrow and suffering of [so many people]_{12230-so many people} had been spared . And now [he]_198-hugh began to think how happy [they]_12226-them would be -- [[his]_198-hugh father]_{470-his father} , [mother]_8432-mother , [he]_198-hugh , and [Hugh]_198-hugh -- if [they]_12226-them rambled away together , and lived in [some lonely place , where there were none of these troubles]_{12233-some lonely place , where there were none of these troubles} ; and that perhaps [the blind man , who had talked so wisely about gold]_{12234-the blind man , who had talked so wisely about gold} , and told [him]_198-hugh of the great secrets [he]_{12234-the blind man , who had talked so wisely about gold} knew , could teach [them]_12226-them how to live without being pinched by want . As this occurred to [him]_198-hugh , [he]_198-hugh was the more sorry that [he]_198-hugh had not seen [him]_{1085-the blind man} last night ; and [he]_198-hugh was still brooding over this regret , when [[his]_198-hugh father]_{470-his father} came , and touched [him]_198-hugh on the shoulder . ‘_[0-i] Ah ! ’ cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , starting from [his]_220-barnaby fit of thoughtfulness . ‘_[0-i] Is it only [you]_6377-you ? ’ ‘_[6377-you] Who should it be ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i almost thought , ’ [he]_0-i answered , ‘_[0-i] it was [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . [I]_0-i must have some talk with [him]_{1085-the blind man} , [father]_7315-father . ’ ‘_[0-i] And so must [I]_0-i , for without seeing [him]_{1085-the blind man} , [I]_0-i do n’t know where to fly or what to do , and lingering here , is death . [You]_0-i must go to [him]_{1085-the blind man} again , and bring [him]_{1085-the blind man} here . ’ ‘_[0-i] Must [I]_0-i ! ’ cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , delighted ; ‘_[0-i] that ’s brave , [father]_7315-father . That ’s what [I]_0-i want to do . ’ ‘_[0-i] But [you]_0-i must bring only [him]_{1085-the blind man} , and none other . And though [you]_0-i wait at [his]_{1085-the blind man} door a whole day and night , still [you]_0-i must wait , and not come back without [him]_{1085-the blind man} . ’ ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} Do n’t [you]_7315-father fear that , ’ [he]_220-barnaby cried gaily . ‘_{[7315-father]} [He]_{1085-the blind man} shall come , [he]_{1085-the blind man} shall come . ’ ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} Trim off [these gewgaws]_{6381-these gewgaws} , ’ said [[his]_220-barnaby father]_{470-his father} , plucking the scraps of ribbon and the feathers from [his]_{470-his father} hat , ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} and over [your]_0-i own dress wear [my]_0-i cloak . Take heed how [you]_0-i go , and [they]_6382-they will be too busy in [the streets]_{448-the streets} to notice [you]_0-i . Of [your]_0-i coming back [you]_0-i need take no account , for [he]_{1085-the blind man} ’ll manage that , safely . ’ ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} To be sure ! ’ said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘_{[1085-the blind man]} To be sure [he]_{1085-the blind man} will ! [A wise man]_{7663-a wise man} , [father]_7315-father , and one who can teach [us]_6386-us to be rich . Oh ! [I]_0-i know [him]_{1085-the blind man} , [I]_0-i know [him]_{1085-the blind man} . ’ [He]_{1085-the blind man} was speedily dressed , and as well disguised as [he]_{1085-the blind man} could be . With a lighter heart [he]_{1085-the blind man} then set off upon [his]_{1085-the blind man} second journey , leaving [Hugh]_198-hugh , who was still in a drunken stupor , stretched upon the ground within [the shed]_{12225-the shed} , and [[his]_198-hugh father]_{470-his father} walking to and fro before it . [The murderer , full of anxious thoughts]_{12239-the murderer , full of anxious thoughts} , looked after [him]_198-hugh , and paced up and down , disquieted by every breath of air that whispered among the boughs , and by every light shadow thrown by the passing clouds upon [the daisied ground]_{12240-the daisied ground} . [He]_{1085-the blind man} was anxious for [his]_{1085-the blind man} safe return , and yet , though [his]_{1085-the blind man} own life and safety hung upon it , felt a relief while [he]_{1085-the blind man} was gone . In the intense selfishness which the constant presence before [him]_{1085-the blind man} of [his]_{1085-the blind man} great crimes , and their consequences here and hereafter , engendered , every thought of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , as [[his]_{1085-the blind man} son]_{7374-his son} , was swallowed up and lost . Still , [his]_{1085-the blind man} presence was a torture and reproach ; in [his]_{1085-the blind man} wild eyes , there were terrible images of that guilty night ; with [his]_{1085-the blind man} unearthly aspect , and [his]_{1085-the blind man} half - formed mind , [he]_{1085-the blind man} seemed to [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} a creature who had sprung into existence from [[his]_{1085-the blind man} victim]_{3068-his victim} ’s blood . [He]_{1085-the blind man} could not bear [his]_{1085-the blind man} look , [his]_{1085-the blind man} voice , [his]_{1085-the blind man} touch ; and yet [he]_{1085-the blind man} was forced , by [his]_{1085-the blind man} own desperate condition and [his]_{1085-the blind man} only hope of cheating the gibbet , to have [him]_{1085-the blind man} by [his]_{1085-the blind man} side , and to know that [he]_{1085-the blind man} was inseparable from [his]_{1085-the blind man} single chance of escape . [He]_{1085-the blind man} walked to and fro , with little rest , all day , revolving these things in [his]_{1085-the blind man} mind ; and still [Hugh]_198-hugh lay , unconscious , in [the shed]_{12225-the shed} . At length , when the sun was setting , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby returned , leading [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , and talking earnestly to [him]_{1085-the blind man} as [they]_12246-they came along together . [The murderer]_{577-the murderer} advanced to meet [them]_12246-they , and bidding [[his]_{577-the murderer} son]_{7374-his son} go on and speak to [Hugh]_198-hugh , who had just then staggered to [his]_198-hugh feet , took [his]_198-hugh place at [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} ’s elbow , and slowly followed , towards [the shed]_{12225-the shed} . ‘_[0-i] Why did [you]_6387-you send [HIM]_6388-him ? ’ said [Stagg]_244-stagg . ‘_[6387-you] Do n’t [you]_6387-you know it was the way to have [him]_6388-him lost , as soon as found ? ’ ‘_[6387-you] Would [you]_6387-you have had [me]_0-i come [myself]_0-i ? ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘_[6387-you] Humph ! Perhaps not . [I]_0-i was before [the jail]_{5323-the jail} on Tuesday night , but missed [you]_6387-you in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . [I]_0-i was out last night , too . There was good work last night -- gay work -- profitable work’--he added , rattling the money in [his]_0-i pockets . ‘ Have [you--]_{6391-your good lady} ’_[0-i] --‘Seen [[your]_6387-you good lady]_{6391-your good lady} ? Yes . ’ ‘_[0-i] Do [you]_6387-you mean to tell [me]_0-i more , or not ? ’ ‘_[6387-you] [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_6387-you all , ’ returned [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} , with a laugh . ‘_[0-i] Excuse [me]_0-i -- but [I]_0-i love to see [you]_6387-you so impatient . There ’s energy in it . ’ ‘_{[6391-your good lady]} Does [she]_{6391-your good lady} consent to say the word that may save [me]_0-i ? ’ ‘_{[6391-your good lady]} No , ’ returned [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} emphatically , as [he]_{1085-the blind man} turned [his]_{1085-the blind man} face towards [him]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘_{[6391-your good lady]} No . Thus it is . [She]_{6391-your good lady} has been at death ’s door since [she]_{6391-your good lady} lost [[her]_{6391-your good lady} darling]_{6392-her darling} -- has been insensible , and [I]_0-i know not what . [I]_0-i tracked [her]_{6391-your good lady} to [a hospital]_{6393-a hospital} , and presented [myself]_0-i ( with [your]_6387-you leave ) at [her]_{6391-your good lady} bedside . [Our]_6394-our talk was not a long one , for [she]_{6391-your good lady} was weak , and there being [people]_7575-people near [I]_0-i was not quite easy . But [I]_0-i told [her]_{6391-your good lady} all that [you]_6387-you and [I]_0-i agreed upon , and pointed out [the young gentleman]_{7283-the young gentleman} ’s position , in strong terms . [She]_{6391-your good lady} tried to soften [me]_0-i , but that , of course ( as [I]_0-i told [her]_{6391-your good lady} ) , was lost time . [She]_{6391-your good lady} cried and moaned , [you]_6387-you may be sure ; [all women]_{6397-all women} do . Then , of a sudden , [she]_{6391-your good lady} found [her]_{6391-your good lady} voice and strength , and said that [Heaven]_210-heaven would help [her]_{6391-your good lady} and [[her]_{6391-your good lady} innocent son]_{6398-her innocent son} ; and that to [Heaven]_210-heaven [she]_{6391-your good lady} appealed against [us]_6399-us -- which [she]_{6391-your good lady} did ; in really very pretty language , [I]_0-i assure [you]_6387-you . [I]_0-i advised [her]_{6391-your good lady} , as [a friend]_{7434-a friend} , not to count too much on assistance from [any such distant quarter]_{6401-any such distant quarter} -- recommended [her]_{6391-your good lady} to think of it -- told [her]_{6391-your good lady} where [I]_0-i lived -- said [I]_0-i knew [she]_{6391-your good lady} would send to [me]_0-i before noon , next day -- and left [her]_{6391-your good lady} , either in a faint or shamming . ’ When [he]_0-i had concluded this narration , during which [he]_0-i had made several pauses , for the convenience of cracking and eating nuts , of which [he]_0-i seemed to have a pocketful , [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} pulled a flask from [his]_0-i pocket , took a draught [himself]_0-i , and offered it to [[his]_0-i companion]_{1096-his companion} . ‘_{[6391-your good lady]} [You]_{6391-your good lady} wo n’t , wo n’t [you]_{6391-your good lady} ? ’ [he]_0-i said , feeling that [he]_0-i pushed it from [him]_0-i . ‘_{[6391-your good lady]} Well ! Then [the gallant gentleman who ’s lodging with [you]_{6391-your good lady}]_{6402-the gallant gentleman who ’s lodging with you} , will . [Hallo]_402-hallo , [bully]_6403-bully ! ’ ‘_[403-death] [Death]_403-death ! ’ said the other , holding [him]_0-i back . ‘_[403-death] Will [you]_{6391-your good lady} tell [me]_0-i what [I]_0-i am to do ! ’ ‘_{[6391-your good lady]} Do ! Nothing easier . Make a moonlight flitting in two hours ’ time with [the young gentleman]_{7283-the young gentleman} ( [he]_{7283-the young gentleman} ’s quite ready to go ; [I]_{6391-your good lady} have been giving [him]_{7283-the young gentleman} good advice as [we]_12257-we came along ) , and get as far from [London]_2-london as [you]_{6391-your good lady} can . Let [me]_{6391-your good lady} know where [you]_{6391-your good lady} are , and leave the rest to [me]_{6391-your good lady} . [She]_12258-she MUST come round ; [she]_12258-she ca n’t hold out long ; and as to the chances of [your]_{6391-your good lady} being retaken in the meanwhile , why it was n’t [one man who got out of [Newgate]_71-newgate]_{12259-one man who got out of newgate} , but three hundred . Think of that , for [your]_{6391-your good lady} comfort . ’_{[6391-your good lady]} ‘ [We]_12257-we must support life . How ? ’_{[6391-your good lady]} ‘ How ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} repeated [the blind man]_{1085-the blind man} . ‘ By eating and drinking . And how get meat and drink , but by paying for it ! Money ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} [he]_{1085-the blind man} cried , slapping [his]_{1085-the blind man} pocket . ‘ Is money the word ? Why , [the streets]_{448-the streets} have been running money . [Devil]_{292-the devil} send that the sport ’s not over yet , for these are jolly times ; golden , rare , roaring , scrambling times . Hallo , [bully]_6403-bully ! [Hallo]_402-hallo ! [Hallo]_402-hallo ! Drink , [bully]_6403-bully , drink . Where are [ye]_{6391-your good lady} there ! [Hallo]_402-hallo ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} With such vociferations , and with a boisterous manner which bespoke [his]_{1085-the blind man} perfect abandonment to the general licence and disorder , [he]_{1085-the blind man} groped [his]_{1085-the blind man} way towards [the shed]_{12225-the shed} , where [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby were sitting on the ground . ‘ Put it about ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} [he]_{1085-the blind man} cried , handing [his]_{1085-the blind man} flask to [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘ [The kennels]_{12263-the kennels} run with wine and gold . Guineas and strong water flow from the very pumps . About with it , do n’t spare it ! ’_{[1085-the blind man]} [Exhausted , unwashed , unshorn , begrimed with smoke and dust]_{6406-exhausted , unwashed , unshorn , begrimed with smoke and dust} , [his]_{1085-the blind man} hair clotted with blood , [his]_{1085-the blind man} voice quite gone , so that [he]_{1085-the blind man} spoke in whispers ; [his]_{1085-the blind man} skin parched up by fever , [his]_{1085-the blind man} whole body bruised and cut , and beaten about , [Hugh]_198-hugh still took the flask , and raised it to [his]_198-hugh lips . [He]_198-hugh was in the act of drinking , when the front of [the shed]_{12225-the shed} was suddenly darkened , and [Dennis]_187-dennis stood before [them]_6408-them . ‘ No offence , no offence , ’_{[6409-that personage]} said [that personage]_{6409-that personage} in a conciliatory tone , as [Hugh]_198-hugh stopped in [his]_198-hugh draught , and eyed [him]_198-hugh , with no pleasant look , from head to foot . ‘ No offence , [brother]_9503-brother . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby here too , eh ? How are [you]_220-barnaby , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? And [two other gentlemen]_{12265-two other gentlemen} ! [[Your]_220-barnaby humble servant]_{12266-your humble servant} , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} . No offence to [YOU]_220-barnaby either , [I]_198-hugh hope . Eh , [brothers]_{9843-brothers} ? ’_[198-hugh] Notwithstanding that [he]_198-hugh spoke in this very friendly and confident manner , [he]_198-hugh seemed to have considerable hesitation about entering , and remained outside the roof . [He]_198-hugh was rather better dressed than usual : wearing the same suit of threadbare black , it is true , but having round [his]_198-hugh neck an unwholesome - looking cravat of a yellowish white ; and , on [his]_198-hugh hands , great leather gloves , such as [a gardener]_{557-a gardener} might wear in following [his]_{557-a gardener} trade . [His]_198-hugh shoes were newly greased , and ornamented with a pair of rusty iron buckles ; the packthread at [his]_198-hugh knees had been renewed ; and where [he]_198-hugh wanted buttons , [he]_198-hugh wore pins . Altogether , [he]_198-hugh had something the look of [a tipstaff]_{6411-a tipstaff} , or [[a bailiff]_{6412-a bailiff} ’s follower]_{6413-a bailiff ’s follower} , desperately faded , but who had a notion of keeping up the appearance of [a professional character]_{6414-a professional character} , and making the best of the worst means . ‘ [You]_198-hugh ’re_[198-hugh] very snug here , ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , pulling out a mouldy pocket - handkerchief , which looked like a decomposed halter , and wiping [his]_198-hugh forehead in a nervous manner . ‘_[198-hugh] Not snug enough to prevent [your]_198-hugh finding [us]_6415-us , it seems , ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh answered , sulkily . ‘_[198-hugh] Why [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_198-hugh what , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , with a friendly smile , ‘_[0-i] when [you]_198-hugh do n’t want [me]_0-i to know which way [you]_198-hugh ’re riding , [you]_198-hugh must wear another sort of bells on [your]_198-hugh horse . Ah ! [I]_0-i know the sound of them [you]_198-hugh wore last night , and have got quick ears for ‘_[0-i] em ; that ’s the truth . Well , but how are [you]_198-hugh , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’ [He]_0-i had by this time approached , and now ventured to sit down by [him]_0-i . ‘_[198-hugh] How am [I]_0-i ? ’ answered [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_[0-i] Where were [you]_198-hugh yesterday ? Where did [you]_198-hugh go when [you]_198-hugh left [me]_0-i in [the jail]_{5323-the jail} ? Why did [you]_198-hugh leave [me]_0-i ? And what did [you]_198-hugh mean by rolling [your]_198-hugh eyes and shaking [your]_198-hugh fist at [me]_0-i , eh ? ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [I]_0-i shake [my]_0-i fist!--at [you]_198-hugh , [brother]_9503-brother ! ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , gently checking [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s uplifted hand , which looked threatening . ‘_[198-hugh] [Your]_198-hugh stick , then ; it ’s all one . ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [Lord]_6420-lord love [you]_9503-brother , [brother]_9503-brother , [I]_0-i meant nothing . [You]_9503-brother do n’t understand [me]_0-i by half . [I]_0-i should n’t wonder now , ’ [he]_0-i added , in the tone of [a desponding and]_{12269-a desponding and} [an injured man]_{12270-an injured man} , ‘_[0-i] but [you]_9503-brother thought , because [I]_0-i wanted [[them]_6422-them chaps left in [the prison]_{5131-the prison}]_{6423-them chaps left in the prison} , that [I]_0-i was a going to desert the banners ? ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh told [him]_0-i , with an oath , that [he]_0-i had thought so . ‘_[0-i] Well ! ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , mournfully , ‘_[0-i] if [you]_9503-brother an’t enough to make [a man]_{7264-a man} mistrust [his]_{7264-a man} feller - creeturs , [I]_0-i do n’t know what is . Desert the banners ! [Me]_0-i ! [Ned Dennis]_{404-ned dennis} , as was so christened by [his]_{404-ned dennis} own father!--Is this axe [your’n]_{6426-your’n} , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’ ‘_{[9503-brother]} Yes , it ’s [mine]_9503-brother , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , in the same sullen manner as before ; ‘_{[9503-brother]} it might have hurt [you]_{404-ned dennis} , if [you]_{404-ned dennis} had come in its way once or twice last night . Put it down . ’ ‘_{[9503-brother]} Might have hurt [me]_0-i ! ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , still keeping it in [his]_0-i hand , and feeling the edge with an air of abstraction . ‘_{[9503-brother]} Might have hurt [me]_0-i ! and [me]_0-i exerting [myself]_0-i all the time to the wery best advantage . Here ’s [a world]_{9170-a world} ! And [you]_9503-brother ’re not a - going to ask [me]_9503-brother to take a sup out of that ‘_{[9503-brother]} ere bottle , eh ? ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh passed it towards [him]_0-i . As [he]_0-i raised it to [his]_0-i lips , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby jumped up , and motioning [them]_12271-them to be silent , looked eagerly out . ‘_{[9503-brother]} What ’s the matter , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , glancing at [Hugh]_198-hugh and dropping the flask , but still holding the axe in [his]_0-i hand . ‘_[405-hush] [Hush]_405-hush ! ’ [he]_0-i answered softly . ‘_[405-hush] What do [I]_0-i see glittering behind the hedge ? ’ ‘_[0-i] What ! ’ cried [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , raising [his]_{3437-the hangman} voice to its highest pitch , and laying hold of [him]_0-i and [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[10984-soldiers]} Not [SOLDIERS]_{10984-soldiers} , surely ! ’ That moment , [the shed]_{12225-the shed} was filled with [armed men]_{12168-armed men} ; and a body of horse , galloping into [the field]_{1025-the field} , drew up before it . ‘_{[10984-soldiers]} There ! ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , who remained untouched among [them]_6430-them when [they]_6430-them had seized [[their]_6430-them prisoners]_{5256-their prisoners} ; ‘_{[10984-soldiers]} it ’s [them]_6430-them [two young ones]_{6431-two young ones} , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , that the proclamation puts a price on . [This other]_{6433-this other} ’s an escaped felon.--I’m sorry for it , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ [he]_0-i added , in a tone of resignation , addressing [himself]_0-i to [Hugh]_198-hugh ; ‘_{[9503-brother]} but [you]_9503-brother ’ve brought it on [yourself]_9503-brother ; [you]_9503-brother forced [me]_0-i to do it ; [you]_9503-brother would n’t respect the soundest constitootional principles , [you]_9503-brother know ; [you]_9503-brother went and wiolated the wery framework of society . [I]_0-i had sooner have given away a trifle in charity than done this , [I]_0-i would upon [my]_0-i soul.--If [you]_9503-brother ’ll keep fast hold on ‘ em , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , [I]_9503-brother think [I]_9503-brother can make a shift to tie ‘_{[9503-brother]} em better than [you]_9503-brother can . ’ But this operation was postponed for a few moments by a new occurrence . [The blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} ’s sight , had been alarmed , before [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , by a rustling in the bushes , under cover of which [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} had advanced . [He]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} retreated instantly -- had hidden somewhere for a minute -- and probably in [his]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} confusion mistaking the point at which [he]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} had emerged , was now seen running across [the open meadow]_{12280-the open meadow} . [An officer]_{12281-an officer} cried directly that [he]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} had helped to plunder [a house]_{1247-a house} last night . [He]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} was loudly called on , to surrender . [He]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} ran the harder , and in a few seconds would have been out of gunshot . The word was given , and [the men]_{7743-the men} fired . There was a breathless pause and a profound silence , during which all eyes were fixed upon [him]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} . [He]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} had been seen to start at the discharge , as if the report had frightened [him]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} . But [he]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} neither stopped nor slackened [his]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} pace in the least , and ran on full forty yards further . Then , without one reel or stagger , or sign of faintness , or quivering of any limb , [he]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} dropped . [Some of [them]_{7743-the men}]_{3407-some of them} hurried up to where [he]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} lay;--the hangman with [them]_{3407-some of them} . Everything had passed so quickly , that the smoke had not yet scattered , but curled slowly off in a little cloud , which seemed like [the dead man]_{12285-the dead man} ’s spirit moving solemnly away . There were a few drops of blood upon the grass -- more , when [they]_{3407-some of them} turned [him]_{12278-the blind man , whose ears were quicker than most people} over -- that was all . ‘_{[9503-brother]} Look here ! Look here ! ’ said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , stooping one knee beside [the body]_{12287-the body} , and gazing up with a disconsolate face at [the officer]_{4990-the officer} and [men]_624-men . ‘_{[9293-the serjeant]} Here ’s a pretty sight ! ’ ‘_{[9293-the serjeant]} Stand out of the way , ’ replied [the officer]_{4990-the officer} . ‘_{[6435-serjeant]} [Serjeant]_{6435-serjeant} ! see what [he]_{6435-serjeant} had about [him]_{6435-serjeant} . ’ [The man]_{472-the man} turned [his]_{472-the man} pockets out upon the grass , and counted , besides some foreign coins and two rings , five - and - forty guineas in gold . These were bundled up in a handkerchief and carried away ; the body remained there for the present , but [six men]_{12068-six men} and [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} were left to take it to [the nearest public - house]_{12294-the nearest public - house} . ‘_{[6435-serjeant]} Now then , if [you]_6436-you ’re going , ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} said [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} , clapping [Dennis]_187-dennis on the back , and pointing after [the officer who was walking towards [the shed]_{12225-the shed}]_{6438-the officer who was walking towards the shed} . To which [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis only replied , ‘ Do n’t talk to [me]_187-dennis ! ’_[187-dennis] and then repeated what [he]_187-dennis had said before , namely , ‘ Here ’s a pretty sight ! ’_[187-dennis] ‘ It ’s not one that [you]_6436-you care for much , [I]_{9293-the serjeant} should think , ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} observed [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} coolly . ‘ Why , who , ’_[187-dennis] said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis rising , ‘ should care for it , if [I]_187-dennis do n’t ? ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Oh ! [I]_{9293-the serjeant} did n’t know [you]_6436-you was so tender - hearted , ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} said [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} . ‘ That ’s all ! ’_{[9293-the serjeant]} ‘ Tender - hearted ! ’_[187-dennis] echoed [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘ Tender - hearted ! Look at [this man]_{711-this man} . Do [you]_6436-you call [THIS constitootional]_{12296-this constitootional} ? Do [you]_6436-you see [him]_{711-this man} shot through and through instead of being worked off like [a Briton]_{10317-a briton} ? [Damme]_279-damme , if [I]_187-dennis know which party to side with . [You]_6436-you ’re_[187-dennis] as bad as the other . What ’s to become of [the country]_{609-the country} if [the military power]_{6443-the military power} ’s to go a superseding [the ciwilians]_{6444-the ciwilians} in this way ? Where ’s [this poor feller - creetur]_{6445-this poor feller - creetur} ’s rights as [a citizen]_{6446-a citizen} , that [he]_{6445-this poor feller - creetur} did n’t have [ME]_0-i in [his]_{6445-this poor feller - creetur} last moments ! [I]_0-i was here . [I]_0-i was willing . [I]_0-i was ready . These are nice times , [brother]_9503-brother , to have the dead crying out against [us]_6448-us in this way , and sleep comfortably in [our]_6448-us beds arterwards ; [wery]_6448-us nice ! ’ Whether [he]_{6445-this poor feller - creetur} derived any material consolation from binding [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} , is uncertain ; most probably [he]_{6445-this poor feller - creetur} did . At all events [his]_{6445-this poor feller - creetur} being summoned to that work , diverted [him]_{6445-this poor feller - creetur} , for the time , from these painful reflections , and gave [his]_{6445-this poor feller - creetur} thoughts a more congenial occupation . [They]_12299-they were not [all three carried off together]_{12300-all three carried off together} , but in two parties ; [Barnaby]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby father]_{470-his father} , going by [one road]_{12302-one road} in the centre of a body of foot ; and [Hugh]_198-hugh , fast bound upon a horse , and strongly guarded by [a troop of cavalry]_{12303-a troop of cavalry} , being taken by another . [They]_12299-they had no opportunity for the least communication , in the short interval which preceded [their]_12299-they departure ; being kept strictly apart . [Hugh]_198-hugh only observed that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby walked with a drooping head among [his]_220-barnaby guard , and , without raising [his]_220-barnaby eyes , that [he]_220-barnaby tried to wave [his]_220-barnaby fettered hand when [he]_220-barnaby passed . For [himself]_220-barnaby , [he]_220-barnaby buoyed up [his]_220-barnaby courage as [he]_220-barnaby rode along , with the assurance that [the mob]_{3416-the mob} would force [[his]_220-barnaby jail]_{12305-his jail} wherever it might be , and set [him]_220-barnaby at liberty . But when [they]_12299-they got into [London]_2-london , and more especially into [Fleet Market]_{32-fleet market} , lately [the stronghold of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , where [the military]_{10773-the military} were rooting out the last remnant of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd}]_{12306-the stronghold of the rioters , where the military were rooting out the last remnant of the crowd} , [he]_220-barnaby saw that this hope was gone , and felt that [he]_220-barnaby was riding to [his]_220-barnaby death . Chapter 70 [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis having despatched this piece of business without any personal hurt or inconvenience , and having now retired into the tranquil respectability of private life , resolved to solace [himself]_187-dennis with half an hour or so of female society . With this amiable purpose in [his]_187-dennis mind , [he]_187-dennis bent [his]_187-dennis steps towards [the house where [Dolly]_216-dolly and [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} were still confined]_{12310-the house where dolly and miss haredale were still confined} , and whither [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs had also been removed by order of [Mr Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} . As [he]_187-dennis walked along [the streets]_{448-the streets} with [his]_187-dennis leather gloves clasped behind [him]_187-dennis , and [his]_187-dennis face indicative of cheerful thought and pleasant calculation , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis might have been likened unto [a farmer ruminating among [his]_220-barnaby crops]_{12312-a farmer ruminating among his crops} , and enjoying by anticipation the bountiful gifts of [Providence]_{263-providence} . Look where [he]_187-dennis would , some heap of ruins afforded [him]_187-dennis rich promise of a working off ; [the whole town]_{5561-the whole town} appeared to have been ploughed and sown , and nurtured by most genial weather ; and a goodly harvest was at hand . Having taken up arms and resorted to deeds of violence , with the great main object of preserving [the Old Bailey]_{156-the old bailey} in all its purity , and the gallows in all its pristine usefulness and moral grandeur , it would perhaps be going too far to assert that [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis had ever distinctly contemplated and foreseen this happy state of things . [He]_187-dennis rather looked upon it as one of those beautiful dispensations which are inscrutably brought about for the behoof and advantage of [good men]_{753-good men} . [He]_187-dennis felt , as it were , personally referred to , in this prosperous ripening for the gibbet ; and had never considered [himself]_187-dennis so much [the pet and favourite child of [Destiny]_406-destiny]_{12315-the pet and favourite child of destiny} , or loved [that lady]_{715-that lady} so well or with such a calm and virtuous reliance , in all [his]_187-dennis life . As to being taken up , [himself]_187-dennis , for [a rioter]_{12317-a rioter} , and punished with [the rest]_{561-the rest} , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis dismissed that possibility from [his]_187-dennis thoughts as [an idle chimera]_{12319-an idle chimera} ; arguing that the line of conduct [he]_187-dennis had adopted at [Newgate]_71-newgate , and the service [he]_187-dennis had rendered that day , would be more than a set - off against any evidence which might identify [him]_187-dennis as [a member of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd}]_{12320-a member of the crowd} . That any charge of companionship which might be made against [him]_187-dennis by [those who were themselves in danger]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} , would certainly go for nought . And that if any trivial indiscretion on [his]_187-dennis part should unluckily come out , the uncommon usefulness of [[his]_187-dennis office]_{978-his office} , at present , and the great demand for the exercise of its functions , would certainly cause it to be winked at , and passed over . In a word , [he]_187-dennis had played [his]_187-dennis cards throughout , with great care ; had changed sides at the very nick of time ; had delivered up [two of [the most notorious rioters]_{12325-the most notorious rioters}]_{12324-two of the most notorious rioters} , and [a distinguished felon to boot]_{12326-a distinguished felon to boot} ; and was quite at [his]_187-dennis ease . Saving -- for there is a reservation ; and even [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis was not perfectly happy -- saving for one circumstance ; to wit , the forcible detention of [Dolly]_216-dolly and [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , in [a house almost adjoining [his]_187-dennis own]_{12327-a house almost adjoining his own} . This was a stumbling - block ; for if [they]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} were discovered and released , [they]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} could , by the testimony [they]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} had it in [their]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} power to give , place [him]_187-dennis in a situation of great jeopardy ; and to set [them]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} at liberty , first extorting from [them]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} an oath of secrecy and silence , was a thing not to be thought of . It was more , perhaps , with an eye to the danger which lurked in [this quarter]_{7519-this quarter} , than from [his]_187-dennis abstract love of conversation with [the sex]_{12329-the sex} , that [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , quickening [his]_187-dennis steps , now hastened into [their]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} society , cursing the amorous natures of [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} with great heartiness , at every step [he]_187-dennis took . When [he]_187-dennis entered [the miserable room in which [they]_{12322-those who were themselves in danger} were confined]_{12331-the miserable room in which they were confined} , [Dolly]_216-dolly and [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} withdrew in silence to the remotest corner . But [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who was particularly tender of [her]_239-miggs reputation , immediately fell upon [her]_239-miggs knees and began to scream very loud , crying , ‘_[6448-us] What will become of me!’--‘Where is [my]_0-i Simmuns!’--‘Have mercy , [good gentlemen]_{6449-good gentlemen} , on [my]_0-i sex ’s weaknesses!’--with other doleful lamentations of that nature , which [she]_6450-you delivered with great propriety and decorum . ‘ [Miss]_12332-miss , [miss]_8193-miss , ’_[187-dennis] whispered [Dennis]_187-dennis , beckoning to [her]_6450-you with [his]_187-dennis forefinger , ‘ come here -- [I]_187-dennis wo n’t hurt [you]_6450-you . Come here , [[my]_187-dennis lamb]_{12334-my lamb} , will [you]_6450-you ? ’_[187-dennis] On hearing this tender epithet , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who had left off screaming when [he]_6450-you opened [his]_6450-you lips , and had listened to [him]_187-dennis attentively , began again , crying : ‘ Oh [I]_{6451-his lamb} ’m_{[6451-his lamb]} [[his]_187-dennis lamb]_{6451-his lamb} ! [He]_187-dennis says [I]_0-i ’m [[his]_187-dennis lamb]_{6451-his lamb} ! Oh gracious , why was n’t [I]_187-dennis born old and ugly ! Why was [I]_187-dennis ever made to be the youngest of six , and all of ‘_[187-dennis] [em]_6452-em dead and in [their]_6452-em blessed graves , excepting one married sister , which is settled in [Golden Lion Court]_{52-golden lion court} , number twenty - sivin , second bell - handle on the-- ! ’ ‘_[187-dennis] Do n’t [I]_0-i say [I]_0-i an’t a - going to hurt [you]_239-miggs ? ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , pointing to a chair . ‘_[0-i] Why [miss]_8193-miss , what ’s the matter ? ’ ‘_[8193-miss] [I]_0-i do n’t know what may n’t be the matter ! ’ cried [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , clasping [her]_239-miggs hands distractedly . ‘_[0-i] Anything may be the matter ! ’ ‘_[0-i] But nothing is , [I]_0-i tell [you]_239-miggs , ’ said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘_[0-i] First stop that noise and come and sit down here , will [you]_239-miggs , [chuckey]_6454-chuckey ? ’ The coaxing tone in which [he]_{3437-the hangman} said these latter words might have failed in its object , if [he]_{3437-the hangman} had not accompanied [them]_12337-them with sundry sharp jerks of [his]_{3437-the hangman} thumb over one shoulder , and with divers winks and thrustings of [his]_{3437-the hangman} tongue into [his]_{3437-the hangman} cheek , from which signals [the damsel]_{1181-the damsel} gathered that [he]_{3437-the hangman} sought to speak to [her]_{1181-the damsel} apart , concerning [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} and [Dolly]_216-dolly . [Her]_{1181-the damsel} curiosity being very powerful , and [her]_{1181-the damsel} jealousy by no means inactive , [she]_{1181-the damsel} arose , and with a great deal of shivering and starting back , and much muscular action among all the small bones in [her]_{1181-the damsel} throat , gradually approached [him]_{3437-the hangman} . ‘_[239-miggs] Sit down , ’ said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . Suiting the action to the word , [he]_{3437-the hangman} thrust [her]_{1181-the damsel} rather suddenly and prematurely into a chair , and designing to reassure [her]_{1181-the damsel} by a little harmless jocularity , such as is adapted to please and fascinate the sex , converted [his]_{3437-the hangman} right forefinger into an ideal bradawl or gimlet , and made as though [he]_{3437-the hangman} would screw the same into [her]_{1181-the damsel} side -- whereat [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs shrieked again , and evinced symptoms of faintness . ‘_[239-miggs] Lovey , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , ’ whispered [Dennis]_187-dennis , drawing [his]_187-dennis chair close to [hers]_{1181-the damsel} . ‘_[239-miggs] When was [[your]_0-i young man]_{6456-your young man} [here]_7326-here last , eh ? ’ ‘_{[6458-my young man]} [[MY]_0-i young man]_{6458-my young man} , [good gentleman]_{11322-good gentleman} ! ’ answered [Miggs]_239-miggs in a tone of exquisite distress . ‘_[6460-ah] [Ah]_6460-ah ! [Simmuns]_369-simmuns , [you]_0-i know -- [him]_{6456-your young man} ? ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_[0-i] [Mine]_0-i indeed ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , with a burst of bitterness -- and as [she]_239-miggs said it , [she]_239-miggs glanced towards [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘_[0-i] [MINE]_0-i , [good gentleman]_{11322-good gentleman} ! ’ This was just what [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis wanted , and expected . ‘_{[11322-good gentleman]} Ah ! ’ [he]_187-dennis said , looking so soothingly , not to say amorously on [Miggs]_239-miggs , that [she]_239-miggs sat , as [she]_239-miggs afterwards remarked , on pins and needles of the sharpest Whitechapel kind , not knowing what intentions might be suggesting that expression to [his]_187-dennis features : ‘_{[11322-good gentleman]} [I]_0-i was afraid of that . [I]_0-i saw as much [myself]_0-i . It ’s [her]_6462-her fault . [She]_6462-her WILL entice ‘ [em]_12340-em . ’_[6462-her] ‘ [I]_239-miggs would n’t , ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , folding [her]_239-miggs hands and looking upwards with a kind of devout blankness , ‘ [I]_239-miggs would n’t lay [myself]_239-miggs out as [she]_6462-her does ; [I]_239-miggs would n’t be as bold as [her]_6462-her ; [I]_239-miggs would n’t seem to say to all male creeturs “ Come and kiss me”’--and here a shudder quite convulsed [her]_239-miggs frame--‘for any earthly crowns as might be offered . [Worlds]_407-worlds , ’_[239-miggs] [Miggs]_239-miggs added solemnly , ‘ should not reduce [me]_239-miggs . No . Not if [I]_239-miggs was [Wenis]_408-wenis . ’_[239-miggs] ‘ Well , but [you]_239-miggs ARE [Wenus]_409-wenus , [you]_239-miggs know , ’_[187-dennis] said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , confidentially . ‘ No , [I]_239-miggs am not , [good gentleman]_{11322-good gentleman} , ’_[239-miggs] answered [Miggs]_239-miggs , shaking [her]_239-miggs head with an air of self - denial which seemed to imply that [she]_239-miggs might be if [she]_239-miggs chose , but [she]_239-miggs hoped [she]_239-miggs knew better . ‘ No , [I]_239-miggs am not , [good gentleman]_{11322-good gentleman} . Do n’t charge [me]_239-miggs with it . ’_[239-miggs] Up to this time [she]_239-miggs had turned round , every now and then , to where [Dolly]_216-dolly and [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} had retired and uttered a scream , or groan , or laid [her]_239-miggs hand upon [her]_239-miggs heart and trembled excessively , with a view of keeping up appearances , and giving [them]_6463-them to understand that [she]_239-miggs conversed with [the visitor , under protest and on compulsion]_{6464-the visitor , under protest and on compulsion} , and at a great personal sacrifice , for [their]_6463-them common good . But at this point , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis looked so very full of meaning , and gave such a singularly expressive twitch to [his]_187-dennis face as a request to [her]_239-miggs to come still nearer to [him]_187-dennis , that [she]_239-miggs abandoned these little arts , and gave [him]_187-dennis [her]_239-miggs whole and undivided attention . ‘ When was [Simmuns]_369-simmuns here , [I]_187-dennis say ? ’_[187-dennis] quoth [Dennis]_187-dennis , in [her]_239-miggs ear . ‘ Not since yesterday morning ; and then only for a few minutes . Not all day , the day before . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ [You]_216-dolly know [he]_187-dennis meant all along to carry off that one ! ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis , indicating [Dolly]_216-dolly by the slightest possible jerk of [his]_187-dennis head:--‘And to hand [you]_216-dolly over to [somebody else]_{7768-somebody else} . ’ [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who had fallen into a terrible state of grief when the first part of this sentence was spoken , recovered a little at the second , and seemed by the sudden check [she]_239-miggs put upon [her]_239-miggs tears , to intimate that possibly this arrangement might meet [her]_239-miggs views ; and that it might , perhaps , remain an open question . ‘_[187-dennis] --But unfort’nately , ’ pursued [Dennis]_187-dennis , who observed this : ‘_{[7768-somebody else]} [somebody else]_{7768-somebody else} was fond of [her]_216-dolly too , [you]_216-dolly see ; and even if [he]_{7768-somebody else} was n’t , [somebody else]_{7768-somebody else} is took for [a rioter]_{12317-a rioter} , and it ’s all over with [him]_{7768-somebody else} . ’ [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs relapsed . ‘_{[7768-somebody else]} Now [I]_0-i want , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘_[0-i] to clear [this house]_{927-this house} , and to see [you]_216-dolly righted . What if [I]_0-i was to get [her]_216-dolly off , out of the way , eh ? ’ [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , brightening again , rejoined , with many breaks and pauses from excess of feeling , that temptations had been [Simmuns]_369-simmuns ’s bane . That it was not [his]_369-simmuns faults , but [hers]_239-miggs ( meaning [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s ) . That [men]_624-men did not see through these dreadful arts as [women]_648-women did , and therefore was caged and trapped , as [Simmun]_254-simmun had been . That [she]_239-miggs had no personal motives to serve -- far from it -- on the contrary , [her]_239-miggs intentions was good towards [all parties]_{10081-all parties} . But forasmuch as [she]_239-miggs knowed that [Simmun]_254-simmun , if united to [any designing and artful minxes]_{12346-any designing and artful minxes} ( [she]_239-miggs would name no names , for that was not [her]_239-miggs dispositions)--to [ANY designing and artful minxes]_{12346-any designing and artful minxes} -- must be made miserable and unhappy for life , [she]_239-miggs DID incline towards prewentions . Such , [she]_239-miggs added , was [her]_239-miggs free confessions . But as this was private feelings , and might perhaps be looked upon as [wengeance]_{2483-wengeance} , [she]_239-miggs begged [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} would say no more . Whatever [he]_{1227-the gentleman} said , wishing to do [her]_239-miggs duty by [all mankind]_{8760-all mankind} , even by [them]_{8760-all mankind} as had ever been [[her]_239-miggs bitterest enemies]_{12351-her bitterest enemies} , [she]_239-miggs would not listen to [him]_{1227-the gentleman} . With that [she]_239-miggs stopped [her]_239-miggs ears , and shook [her]_239-miggs head from side to side , to intimate to [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis that though [he]_{1227-the gentleman} talked until [he]_{1227-the gentleman} had no breath left , [she]_239-miggs was as deaf as [any adder]_{12352-any adder} . ‘_[0-i] Lookee here , [my]_0-i sugar - stick , ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘_[0-i] if [your]_6470-your view ’s the same as [mine]_0-i , and [you]_6470-your ’ll only be quiet and slip away at the right time , [I]_0-i can have [the house]_{7210-the house} clear to - morrow , and be out of this trouble.--Stop though ! there ’s the other . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Which other , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’ asked [Miggs]_239-miggs -- still with [her]_239-miggs fingers in [her]_239-miggs ears and [her]_239-miggs head shaking obstinately . ‘_[7320-sir] Why , [the tallest one]_{6473-the tallest one} , yonder , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis , as [he]_187-dennis stroked [his]_187-dennis chin , and added , in an undertone to [himself]_187-dennis , something about not crossing [Muster Gashford]_325-gashford . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs replied ( still being profoundly deaf ) that if [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} stood in the way at all , [he]_187-dennis might make [himself]_187-dennis quite easy on that score ; as [she]_239-miggs had gathered , from what passed between [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} when [they]_12353-they were last [there]_7220-there , that [she]_239-miggs was to be removed alone ( not by [them]_12353-they , but by [somebody else]_{7768-somebody else} ) , to - morrow night . [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis opened [his]_187-dennis eyes very wide at this piece of information , whistled once , considered once , and finally slapped [his]_187-dennis head once and nodded once , as if [he]_187-dennis had got the clue to this mysterious removal , and so dismissed it . Then [he]_187-dennis imparted [his]_187-dennis design concerning [Dolly]_216-dolly to [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who was taken more deaf than before , when [he]_187-dennis began ; and so remained , all through . The notable scheme was this . [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis was immediately to seek out from among [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , [some daring young fellow]_{12357-some daring young fellow} ( and [he]_187-dennis had one in [his]_187-dennis eye , [he]_187-dennis said ) , who , terrified by the threats [he]_187-dennis could hold out to [him]_187-dennis , and alarmed by the capture of so many who were no better and no worse than [he]_187-dennis , would gladly avail [himself]_187-dennis of any help to get abroad , and out of harm ’s way , with [his]_187-dennis plunder , even though [his]_187-dennis journey were incumbered by [an unwilling companion]_{12358-an unwilling companion} ; indeed , [the unwilling companion]_{12359-the unwilling companion} being [a beautiful girl]_{12360-a beautiful girl} , would probably be an additional inducement and temptation . [Such a person]_{12361-such a person} found , [he]_187-dennis proposed to bring [him]_{12361-such a person} [there]_7220-there on the ensuing night , when [the tall one]_{12363-the tall one} was taken off , and [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs had purposely retired ; and then that [Dolly]_216-dolly should be gagged , muffled in a cloak , and carried in any handy conveyance down to [the river]_{8301-the river} ’s side ; where there were abundant means of getting [her]_216-dolly smuggled snugly off in any small craft of doubtful character , and no questions asked . With regard to the expense of this removal , [he]_187-dennis would say , at a rough calculation , that two or three silver tea or coffee - pots , with something additional for drink ( such as a muffineer , or toast - rack ) , would more than cover it . Articles of plate of every kind having been buried by [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} in [several lonely parts of [London]_2-london]_{12366-several lonely parts of london} , and particularly , as [he]_187-dennis knew , in [St James ’s Square]_{158-st james ’s square} , which , though easy of access , was little frequented after dark , and had a convenient piece of water in the midst , the needful funds were close at hand , and could be had upon the shortest notice . With regard to [Dolly]_216-dolly , [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} would exercise [his]_{1227-the gentleman} own discretion . [He]_{1227-the gentleman} would be bound to do nothing but to take [her]_216-dolly away , and keep [her]_216-dolly away . All other arrangements and dispositions would rest entirely with [himself]_{1227-the gentleman} . If [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs had had [her]_239-miggs hearing , no doubt [she]_239-miggs would have been greatly shocked by the indelicacy of [a young female]_{12368-a young female} ’s going away with [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} by night ( for [her]_239-miggs moral feelings , as [we]_12370-we have said , were of the tenderest kind ) ; but directly [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis ceased to speak , [she]_239-miggs reminded [him]_187-dennis that [he]_187-dennis had only wasted breath . [She]_239-miggs then went on to say ( still with [her]_239-miggs fingers in [her]_239-miggs ears ) that nothing less than a severe practical lesson would save [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} from utter ruin ; and that [she]_239-miggs felt it , as it were , a moral obligation and a sacred duty to [the family]_{1261-the family} , to wish that [some one]_{5914-some one} would devise one for [her]_239-miggs reformation . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs remarked , and very justly , as an abstract sentiment which happened to occur to [her]_239-miggs at the moment , that [she]_239-miggs dared to say [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} and [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} would murmur , and repine , if [they]_12377-they were ever , by forcible abduction , or otherwise , to lose [[their]_12377-they child]_{12378-their child} ; but that [we]_12379-we seldom knew , in [this world]_{1411-this world} , what was best for [us]_12379-we : such being [our]_12379-we sinful and imperfect natures , that [very few]_{1357-very few} arrived at that clear understanding . Having brought [their]_12377-they conversation to this satisfactory end , [they]_12377-they parted : [Dennis]_187-dennis , to pursue [his]_187-dennis design , and take another walk about [[his]_187-dennis farm]_{12382-his farm} ; [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , to launch , when [he]_187-dennis left [her]_239-miggs , into such a burst of mental anguish ( which [she]_239-miggs gave [them]_12377-they to understand was occasioned by certain tender things [he]_187-dennis had had the presumption and audacity to say ) , that [little Dolly]_216-dolly ’s heart was quite melted . Indeed , [she]_239-miggs said and did so much to soothe the outraged feelings of [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , and looked so beautiful while doing so , that if [that young maid]_{12383-that young maid} had not had ample vent for [her]_239-miggs surpassing spite , in a knowledge of the mischief that was brewing , [she]_239-miggs must have scratched [her]_239-miggs features , on the spot . Chapter 71 All next day , [Emma Haredale]_261-emma , [Dolly]_216-dolly , and [Miggs]_239-miggs , remained cooped up together in what had now been [[their]_12377-they prison]_{12384-their prison} for so many days , without seeing [any person]_{11886-any person} , or hearing any sound but the murmured conversation , in [an outer room]_{12386-an outer room} , of [the men who kept watch over [them]_12377-they]_{12387-the men who kept watch over them} . There appeared to be more of [these fellows]_{7705-these fellows} than there had been hitherto ; and [they]_12377-they could no longer hear the voices of [women]_648-women , which [they]_12377-they had before plainly distinguished . Some new excitement , too , seemed to prevail among [them]_12377-they ; for there was much stealthy going in and out , and a constant questioning of [those who were newly arrived]_{12390-those who were newly arrived} . [They]_12377-they had previously been quite reckless in [their]_12377-they behaviour ; often making a great uproar ; quarrelling among [themselves]_12377-they , fighting , dancing , and singing . [They]_12377-they were now very subdued and silent , conversing almost in whispers , and stealing in and out with a soft and stealthy tread , very different from the boisterous trampling in which [their]_12377-they arrivals and departures had hitherto been announced to [the trembling captives]_{12391-the trembling captives} . Whether this change was occasioned by the presence among [them]_12377-they of [some person of authority in [their]_12377-they ranks]_{12392-some person of authority in their ranks} , or by any other cause , [they]_12377-they were unable to decide . Sometimes [they]_12377-they thought it was in part attributable to there being [a sick man]_{12393-a sick man} in [the chamber]_{1862-the chamber} , for last night there had been a shuffling of feet , as though a burden were brought in , and afterwards a moaning noise . But [they]_12377-they had no means of ascertaining the truth : for any question or entreaty on [their]_12377-they parts only provoked a storm of execrations , or something worse ; and [they]_12377-they were too happy to be left alone , unassailed by threats or admiration , to risk even that comfort , by any voluntary communication with [those who held [them]_12377-they in [durance]_159-durance]_{12395-those who held them in durance} . It was sufficiently evident , both to [Emma]_261-emma and to [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s poor little daughter [herself]_{12397-the locksmith ’s poor little daughter herself}]_{12397-the locksmith ’s poor little daughter herself} , that [she]_{12397-the locksmith ’s poor little daughter herself} , [Dolly]_216-dolly , was the great object of attraction ; and that so soon as [they]_12377-they should have leisure to indulge in the softer passion , [Hugh]_198-hugh and [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} would certainly fall to blows for [her]_{12397-the locksmith ’s poor little daughter herself} sake ; in which latter case , it was not very difficult to see whose prize [she]_{12397-the locksmith ’s poor little daughter herself} would become . With all [her]_{12397-the locksmith ’s poor little daughter herself} old horror of [that man]_{591-that man} revived , and deepened into a degree of aversion and abhorrence which no language can describe ; with a thousand old recollections and regrets , and causes of distress , anxiety , and fear , besetting [her]_{12397-the locksmith ’s poor little daughter herself} on all sides ; poor [Dolly Varden]_{214-mr varden} -- sweet , blooming , buxom [Dolly]_216-dolly -- began to hang [her]_216-dolly head , and fade , and droop , like a beautiful flower . The colour fled from [her]_216-dolly cheeks , [her]_216-dolly courage forsook [her]_216-dolly , [her]_216-dolly gentle heart failed . Unmindful of all [her]_216-dolly provoking caprices , forgetful of all [her]_216-dolly conquests and inconstancy , with all [her]_216-dolly winning little vanities quite gone , [she]_216-dolly nestled all the livelong day in [[Emma Haredale]_261-emma ’s bosom]_{12399-emma haredale ’s bosom} ; and , sometimes calling on [[her]_216-dolly dear old grey - haired father]_{12400-her dear old grey - haired father} , sometimes on [[her]_216-dolly mother]_{1482-her mother} , and sometimes even on [[her]_216-dolly old home]_{12402-her old home} , pined slowly away , like a poor bird in its cage . Light hearts , light hearts , that float so gaily on a smooth stream , that are so sparkling and buoyant in the sunshine -- down upon fruit , bloom upon flowers , blush in summer air , life of the winged insect , whose whole existence is a day -- how soon [ye]_12403-ye sink in troubled water ! [Poor Dolly]_216-dolly ’s heart -- [a little , gentle , idle , fickle thing]_{12404-a little , gentle , idle , fickle thing} ; giddy , restless , fluttering ; constant to nothing but bright looks , and smiles and laughter -- [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s heart was breaking . [Emma]_261-emma had known grief , and could bear it better . [She]_261-emma had little comfort to impart , but [she]_261-emma could soothe and tend [her]_216-dolly , and [she]_261-emma did so ; and [Dolly]_216-dolly clung to [her]_216-dolly like [a child]_{7413-a child} to [[its]_{7413-a child} nurse]_{12406-its nurse} . In endeavouring to inspire [her]_216-dolly with some fortitude , [she]_216-dolly increased [her]_216-dolly own ; and though the nights were long , and the days dismal , and [she]_216-dolly felt the wasting influence of watching and fatigue , and had perhaps a more defined and clear perception of [their]_12407-they destitute condition and its worst dangers , [she]_216-dolly uttered no complaint . Before [the ruffians]_{11488-the ruffians} , in whose power [they]_{11488-the ruffians} were , [she]_216-dolly bore [herself]_216-dolly so calmly , and with such an appearance , in the midst of all [her]_216-dolly terror , of a secret conviction that [they]_{11488-the ruffians} dared not harm [her]_216-dolly , that there was not [a man among [them]_{11488-the ruffians}]_{11620-a man among them} but held [her]_216-dolly in some degree of dread ; and [more than one]_{12410-more than one} believed [she]_216-dolly had a weapon hidden in [her]_216-dolly dress , and was prepared to use it . Such was [their]_12407-they condition when [they]_12407-they were joined by [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , who gave [them]_12407-they to understand that [she]_216-dolly too had been taken prisoner because of [her]_216-dolly charms , and detailed such feats of resistance [she]_216-dolly had performed ( [her]_216-dolly virtue having given [her]_216-dolly supernatural strength ) , that [they]_12407-they felt it quite a happiness to have [her]_216-dolly for [a champion]_{12411-a champion} . Nor was this the only comfort [they]_12407-they derived at first from [Miggs]_239-miggs ’s presence and society : for [that young lady]_{2345-that young lady} displayed such resignation and long - suffering , and so much meek endurance , under [her]_216-dolly trials , and breathed in all [her]_216-dolly chaste discourse a spirit of such holy confidence and resignation , and devout belief that all would happen for the best , that [Emma]_261-emma felt [her]_261-emma courage strengthened by the bright example ; never doubting but that everything [she]_261-emma said was true , and that [she]_261-emma , like [them]_12407-they , was torn from all [she]_261-emma loved , and agonised by doubt and apprehension . As to poor [Dolly]_216-dolly , [she]_216-dolly was roused , at first , by seeing [one who came from [home]_7189-home]_{12413-one who came from home} ; but when [she]_216-dolly heard under what circumstances [she]_216-dolly had left it , and into whose hands [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} had fallen , [she]_216-dolly wept more bitterly than ever , and refused all comfort . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs was at some trouble to reprove [her]_239-miggs for this state of mind , and to entreat [her]_239-miggs to take example by [herself]_239-miggs , who , [she]_239-miggs said , was now receiving back , with interest , tenfold the amount of [her]_239-miggs subscriptions to [the red - brick dwelling - house]_{12416-the red - brick dwelling - house} , in the articles of peace of mind and a quiet conscience . And , while on serious topics , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs considered it [her]_239-miggs duty to try [her]_239-miggs hand at the conversion of [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ; for whose improvement [she]_239-miggs launched into a polemical address of some length , in the course whereof , [she]_239-miggs likened [herself]_239-miggs unto [a chosen missionary]_{12417-a chosen missionary} , and [that young lady]_{2345-that young lady} to [a cannibal in darkness]_{12419-a cannibal in darkness} . Indeed , [she]_239-miggs returned so often to [these subjects]_{12420-these subjects} , and so frequently called upon [them]_{12420-these subjects} to take a lesson from [her,--at]_{12421-her,--at} the same time vaunting and , as it were , rioting in , [her]_239-miggs huge unworthiness , and abundant excess of sin,--that , in the course of a short time , [she]_239-miggs became , in [that small chamber]_{12422-that small chamber} , rather a nuisance than a comfort , and rendered [them]_{12420-these subjects} , if possible , even more unhappy than [they]_{12420-these subjects} had been before . The night had now come ; and for the first time ( for [[their]_{12420-these subjects} jailers]_{6027-their jailers} had been regular in bringing food and candles ) , [they]_{12420-these subjects} were left in darkness . Any change in [their]_{12420-these subjects} condition in [such a place]_{12424-such a place} inspired new fears ; and when some hours had passed , and the gloom was still unbroken , [Emma]_261-emma could no longer repress [her]_261-emma alarm . [They]_{12420-these subjects} listened attentively . There was the same murmuring in [the outer room]_{12425-the outer room} , and now and then a moan which seemed to be wrung from [a person in great pain , who made an effort to subdue it]_{12426-a person in great pain , who made an effort to subdue it} , but could not . Even [these men]_{3544-these men} seemed to be in darkness too ; for no light shone through the chinks in the door , nor were [they]_{3544-these men} moving , as [their]_{3544-these men} custom was , but quite still : the silence being unbroken by so much as the creaking of a board . At first , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs wondered greatly in [her]_239-miggs own mind who [this sick person]_{12428-this sick person} might be ; but arriving , on second thoughts , at the conclusion that [he]_{12428-this sick person} was a part of the schemes on foot , and an artful device soon to be employed with great success , [she]_239-miggs opined , for [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} ’s comfort , that it must be [some misguided Papist who had been wounded]_{12429-some misguided papist who had been wounded} : and this happy supposition encouraged [her]_239-miggs to say , under [her]_239-miggs breath , ‘_{[6473-the tallest one]} [Ally Looyer]_{368-ally looyer} ! ’ several times . ‘_{[368-ally looyer]} Is it possible , ’ said [Emma]_261-emma , with some indignation , ‘_{[368-ally looyer]} that [you]_6474-you who have seen [these men]_{3544-these men} committing the outrages [you]_6474-you have told [us]_6476-us of , and who have fallen into [their]_{3544-these men} hands , like [us]_6476-us , can exult in [their]_{3544-these men} cruelties ! ’ ‘_[8193-miss] Personal considerations , [miss]_8193-miss , ’ rejoined [Miggs]_239-miggs , ‘_[8193-miss] sinks into nothing , afore a noble cause . [Ally Looyer]_{368-ally looyer} ! [Ally Looyer]_{368-ally looyer} ! [Ally Looyer]_{368-ally looyer} , [good gentlemen]_{6449-good gentlemen} ! ’ It seemed from the shrill pertinacity with which [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs repeated this form of acclamation , that [she]_239-miggs was calling the same through the keyhole of the door ; but in the profound darkness [she]_239-miggs could not be seen . ‘_{[368-ally looyer]} If the time has come -- [Heaven]_210-heaven knows it may come at any moment -- when [they]_{3544-these men} are bent on prosecuting the designs , whatever [they]_{3544-these men} may be , with which [they]_{3544-these men} have brought [us]_6476-us [here]_7326-here , can [you]_6474-you still encourage , and take part with [them]_{3544-these men} ? ’ demanded [Emma]_261-emma . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i thank [my]_0-i goodness - gracious - blessed - stars [I]_0-i can , [miss]_8193-miss , ’ returned [Miggs]_239-miggs , with increased [energy.--‘Ally Looyer]_{368-ally looyer} , [good gentlemen]_{6449-good gentlemen} ! ’_[216-dolly] Even [Dolly]_216-dolly , cast down and disappointed as [she]_216-dolly was , revived at this , and bade [Miggs]_239-miggs hold [her]_216-dolly tongue directly . ‘ WHICH , was [you]_6474-you pleased to observe , [Miss Varden]_{282-miss varden} ? ’_[239-miggs] said [Miggs]_239-miggs , with a strong emphasis on the irrelative pronoun . [Dolly]_216-dolly repeated [her]_216-dolly request . ‘ Ho , gracious [me]_239-miggs ! ’_[239-miggs] cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , with hysterical derision . ‘ Ho , gracious [me]_239-miggs ! Yes , to be sure [I]_239-miggs will . Ho yes ! [I]_239-miggs am [a abject slave]_{12431-a abject slave} , and [a toiling , moiling]_{12432-a toiling , moiling} , constant - working , always - being - found - fault - with , never - giving - satisfactions , nor - having - no - time - to - clean - oneself , [potter ’s wessel]_{12433-potter ’s wessel} -- an’t [I]_239-miggs , [miss]_8193-miss ! Ho yes ! [My]_239-miggs situations is lowly , and [my]_239-miggs capacities is limited , and [my]_239-miggs duties is to humble [myself]_239-miggs afore [the base degenerating daughters of [[their]_{12435-the base degenerating daughters of their blessed mothers} blessed mothers]_{12436-their blessed mothers}]_{12435-the base degenerating daughters of their blessed mothers} as is -- fit to keep companies with [holy saints]_{12437-holy saints} but is born to persecutions from wicked relations -- and to demean [myself]_239-miggs before [them]_{12435-the base degenerating daughters of their blessed mothers} as is no better than [Infidels]_{12438-infidels} -- an’t it , [miss]_8193-miss ! Ho yes ! [My]_239-miggs only becoming occupations is to help [young flaunting pagins]_{12440-young flaunting pagins} to brush and comb and titiwate theirselves into whitening and suppulchres , and leave [the young men]_{12441-the young men} to think that there an’t a bit of padding in it nor no pinching ins nor fillings out nor pomatums nor deceits nor earthly wanities -- an’t it , [miss]_8193-miss ! Yes , to be sure it is -- ho yes ! ’_[239-miggs] Having delivered these ironical passages with a most wonderful volubility , and with a shrillness perfectly deafening ( especially when [she]_6481-she jerked out the interjections ) , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , from mere habit , and not because weeping was at all appropriate to the occasion , which was one of triumph , concluded by bursting into a flood of tears , and calling in an impassioned manner on the name of [Simmuns]_369-simmuns . What [Emma Haredale]_261-emma and [Dolly]_216-dolly would have done , or how long [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , now that [she]_239-miggs had hoisted [her]_239-miggs true colours , would have gone on waving [them]_6482-them before [their]_6483-their astonished senses , it is impossible to tell . Nor is it necessary to speculate on these matters , for a startling interruption occurred at that moment , which took [their]_6483-their whole attention by storm . This was a violent knocking at the door of [the house]_{7210-the house} , and then its sudden bursting open ; which was immediately succeeded by a scuffle in [the room]_{462-the room} without , and the clash of weapons . Transported with the hope that rescue had at length arrived , [Emma]_261-emma and [Dolly]_216-dolly shrieked aloud for help ; nor were [their]_6483-their shrieks unanswered ; for after a hurried interval , [a man , bearing in one hand a drawn sword , and in the other a taper]_{6486-a man , bearing in one hand a drawn sword , and in the other a taper} , rushed into [the chamber where [they]_6483-their were confined]_{6487-the chamber where they were confined} . It was some check upon [[their]_6483-their transport]_{6488-their transport} to find in [this person]_{1084-this person} [an entire stranger]_{6490-an entire stranger} , but [they]_6483-their appealed to [him]_{1084-this person} , nevertheless , and besought [him]_{1084-this person} , in impassioned language , to restore [them]_6483-their to [[their]_6483-their friends]_{4404-their friends} . ‘ For what other purpose am [I]_{1084-this person} here ? ’_{[1084-this person]} [he]_{1084-this person} answered , closing the door , and standing with [his]_{1084-this person} back against it . ‘ With what object have [I]_{1084-this person} made [my]_{1084-this person} way to [this place]_{551-this place} , through difficulty and danger , but to preserve [you]_6483-their ? ’_{[1084-this person]} With a joy for which it was impossible to find adequate expression , [they]_6483-their embraced [each other]_{7381-each other} , and thanked [Heaven]_210-heaven for this most timely aid . [[Their]_6483-their deliverer]_{6493-their deliverer} stepped forward for a moment to put the light upon the table , and immediately returning to [his]_{1084-this person} former position against the door , bared [his]_{1084-this person} head , and looked on smilingly . ‘ [You]_{6493-their deliverer} have news of [[my]_261-emma uncle]_{2724-my uncle} , [sir]_7320-sir ? ’_[261-emma] said [Emma]_261-emma , turning hastily towards [him]_{1084-this person} . ‘ And of [[my]_216-dolly father]_{1599-my father} and [mother]_8432-mother ? ’_[216-dolly] added [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘ Yes , ’_{[1084-this person]} [he]_{1084-this person} said . ‘ Good news . ’_{[1084-this person]} ‘ [They]_6483-their are alive and unhurt ? ’_[6483-their] [they]_6483-their both cried at once . ‘ Yes , and unhurt , ’_{[1084-this person]} [he]_{1084-this person} rejoined . ‘ And close at hand ? ’_{[1084-this person]} ‘ [I]_{1084-this person} did not say close at hand , ’_{[1084-this person]} [he]_{1084-this person} answered smoothly ; ‘ [they]_6483-their are at no great distance . [[YOUR]_216-dolly friends]_{8665-your friends} , [sweet one]_{12449-sweet one} , ’_{[1084-this person]} [he]_{1084-this person} added , addressing [Dolly]_216-dolly , ‘ are within a few hours ’_{[1084-this person]} journey . [You]_216-dolly will be restored to [them]_6494-them , [I]_0-i hope , to - night . ’ ‘_{[2724-my uncle]} [[My]_0-i uncle]_{2724-my uncle} , [sir--]_1557-sir-- ’ faltered [Emma]_261-emma . ‘_[1557-sir--] [[Your]_0-i uncle]_{2735-your uncle} , dear [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , happily -- [I]_0-i say happily , because [he]_{2735-your uncle} has succeeded where many of [our]_6498-our creed have failed , and is safe -- has crossed [the sea]_{3017-the sea} , and is out of [Britain]_160-britain . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i thank [God]_217-god for it , ’ said [Emma]_261-emma , faintly . ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i say well . [You]_0-i have reason to be thankful : greater reason than it is possible for [you]_0-i , [who have seen but one night of these cruel outrages]_{6500-who have seen but one night of these cruel outrages} , to imagine . ’ ‘_{[2735-your uncle]} Does [he]_{2735-your uncle} desire , ’ said [Emma]_261-emma , ‘_{[2735-your uncle]} that [I]_0-i should follow [him]_{2735-your uncle} ? ’ ‘_{[2735-your uncle]} Do [you]_0-i ask if [he]_{2735-your uncle} desires it ? ’ cried [the stranger]_{7287-the stranger} in surprise . ‘_[0-i] IF [he]_{2735-your uncle} desires it ! But [you]_0-i do not know the danger of remaining in [England]_1-england , the difficulty of escape , or the price [hundreds]_{6501-hundreds} would pay to secure the means , when [you]_0-i make that inquiry . Pardon [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i had forgotten that [you]_0-i could not , being prisoner here . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i gather , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Emma]_261-emma , after a moment ’s pause , ‘_[0-i] from what [you]_7320-sir hint at , but fear to tell [me]_0-i , that [I]_0-i have witnessed but the beginning , and the least , of the violence to which [we]_6503-we are exposed , and that it has not yet slackened in its fury ? ’ [He]_7320-sir shrugged [his]_7320-sir shoulders , shook [his]_7320-sir head , lifted up [his]_7320-sir hands ; and with the same smooth smile , which was not [a pleasant one to see]_{12451-a pleasant one to see} , cast [his]_7320-sir eyes upon the ground , and remained silent . ‘_[7320-sir] [You]_7320-sir may venture , [sir]_7320-sir , to speak plain , ’ said [Emma]_261-emma , ‘_[7320-sir] and to tell [me]_0-i the worst . [We]_6503-we have undergone some preparation for it . ’ But here [Dolly]_216-dolly interposed , and entreated [her]_261-emma not to hear the worst , but the best ; and besought [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} to tell [them]_6503-we the best , and to keep the remainder of [his]_7320-sir news until [they]_6503-we were safe among [[their]_6503-we friends]_{4404-their friends} again . ‘_[6503-we] It is told in three words , ’ [he]_7320-sir said , glancing at [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s daughter]_{853-the locksmith ’s daughter} with a look of some displeasure . ‘_[6503-we] [The people]_{8916-the people} have risen , to [a man]_{7264-a man} , against [us]_6503-we ; [the streets]_{448-the streets} are filled with [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} , who support [them]_{8916-the people} and do [their]_{8916-the people} bidding . [We]_6503-we have no protection but from above , and no safety but in flight ; and that is a poor resource ; for [we]_6503-we are watched on every hand , and detained here , both by force and fraud . [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , [I]_0-i can not bear -- believe [me]_0-i , that [I]_0-i can not bear -- by speaking of [myself]_0-i , or what [I]_0-i have done , or am prepared to do , to seem to vaunt [my]_0-i services before [you]_{199-miss haredale} . But , having powerful Protestant connections , and having [my]_0-i whole wealth embarked with [theirs]_6509-theirs in shipping and commerce , [I]_0-i happily possessed the means of saving [[your]_{199-miss haredale} uncle]_{2735-your uncle} . [I]_0-i have the means of saving [you]_{199-miss haredale} ; and in redemption of [my]_0-i sacred promise , made to [him]_{2735-your uncle} , [I]_0-i am here ; pledged not to leave [you]_{199-miss haredale} until [I]_0-i have placed [you]_{199-miss haredale} in [his]_{2735-your uncle} arms . The treachery or penitence of one of [the men about [you]_{199-miss haredale}]_{6511-the men about you} , led to the discovery of [your]_{199-miss haredale} place of confinement ; and that [I]_0-i have forced [my]_0-i way [here]_7326-here , sword in hand , [you]_{199-miss haredale} see . ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i bring , ’ said [Emma]_261-emma , faltering , ‘_{[2735-your uncle]} some note or token from [[my]_0-i uncle]_{2724-my uncle} ? ’ ‘_{[2735-your uncle]} No , [he]_{2735-your uncle} does n’t , ’ cried [Dolly]_216-dolly , pointing at [him]_{2735-your uncle} earnestly ; ‘_{[2735-your uncle]} now [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{2735-your uncle} does n’t . Do n’t go with [him]_{2735-your uncle} for [the world]_{511-the world} ! ’ ‘_{[6515-pretty fool]} Hush , [pretty fool]_{6515-pretty fool} -- be silent , ’ [he]_{2735-your uncle} replied , frowning angrily upon [her]_216-dolly . ‘_{[6515-pretty fool]} No , [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , [I]_0-i have no letter , nor any token of any kind ; for while [I]_0-i sympathise with [you]_{199-miss haredale} , and such as [you]_{199-miss haredale} , on whom misfortune so heavy and so undeserved has fallen , [I]_0-i value [my]_0-i life . [I]_0-i carry , therefore , no writing which , found upon [me]_0-i , would lead to its certain loss . [I]_0-i never thought of bringing any other token , nor did [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} think of entrusting [me]_0-i with one -- possibly because [he]_{206-mr haredale} had good experience of [my]_0-i faith and honesty , and owed [his]_{206-mr haredale} life to [me]_0-i . ’ There was a reproof conveyed in these words , which to a nature like [Emma Haredale]_261-emma ’s , was well addressed . But [Dolly]_216-dolly , who was differently constituted , was by no means touched by it , and still conjured [her]_216-dolly , in all the terms of affection and attachment [she]_216-dolly could think of , not to be lured away . ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} Time presses , ’ said [[their]_6516-their visitor]_{9249-their visitor} , who , although [he]_0-i sought to express the deepest interest , had something cold and even in [his]_0-i speech , that grated on the ear ; ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} and danger surrounds [us]_6516-their . If [I]_0-i have exposed [myself]_0-i to it , in vain , let it be so ; but if [you]_6517-you and [he]_{206-mr haredale} should ever meet again , do [me]_0-i justice . If [you]_6517-you decide to remain ( as [I]_0-i think [you]_6517-you do ) , remember , [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , that [I]_0-i left [you]_6517-you with a solemn caution , and acquitting [myself]_0-i of all the consequences to which [you]_6517-you expose [yourself]_6517-you . ’ ‘_[0-i] Stay , [sir]_7320-sir ! ’ cried [Emma--‘one]_{410-emma--‘one} moment , [I]_0-i beg [you]_7320-sir . Can not we’--and [she]_{199-miss haredale} drew [Dolly]_216-dolly closer to her--‘cannot [we]_12457-we go together ? ’_[0-i] ‘ The task of conveying [one female]_{12458-one female} in safety through such scenes as [we]_12457-we must encounter , to say nothing of attracting the attention of [those who crowd [the streets]_{448-the streets}]_{12459-those who crowd the streets} , ’_[7320-sir] [he]_7320-sir answered , ‘ is enough . [I]_7320-sir have said that [she]_{199-miss haredale} will be restored to [[her]_{199-miss haredale} friends]_{12461-her friends} to - night . If [you]_6517-you accept the service [I]_7320-sir tender , [Miss Haredale]_{199-miss haredale} , [she]_{199-miss haredale} shall be instantly placed in safe conduct , and that promise redeemed . Do [you]_6517-you decide to remain ? [People of all ranks and creeds]_{12462-people of all ranks and creeds} are flying from [the town]_{661-the town} , which is sacked from end to end . Let [me]_7320-sir be of use in [some quarter]_{12464-some quarter} . Do [you]_6517-you stay , or go ? ’_[7320-sir] ‘ [Dolly]_216-dolly , ’_[261-emma] said [Emma]_261-emma , in a hurried manner , ‘ [[my]_261-emma dear girl]_{2746-my dear girl} , this is [our]_12466-we last hope . If [we]_12466-we part now , it is only that [we]_12466-we may meet again in happiness and honour . [I]_261-emma will trust to [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} . ’_[261-emma] ‘ No no - no ! ’_[216-dolly] cried [Dolly]_216-dolly , clinging to [her]_261-emma . ‘ Pray , pray , do not ! ’_[216-dolly] ‘ [You]_6517-you hear , ’_[261-emma] said [Emma]_261-emma , ‘ that to - night -- only to - night -- within a few hours -- think of that!--you will be among [those who would die of grief to lose [you]_6517-you , and who are now plunged in the deepest misery for [your]_6517-you sake]_{12468-those who would die of grief to lose you , and who are now plunged in the deepest misery for your sake} . Pray for [me]_261-emma , [dear girl]_{2741-dear girl} , as [I]_261-emma will for [you]_{2741-dear girl} ; and never forget the many quiet hours [we]_12470-we have passed together . Say one “ God bless [you]_{2741-dear girl} ! ” Say that at parting ! ’_[261-emma] But [Dolly]_216-dolly could say nothing ; no , not when [Emma]_261-emma kissed [her]_216-dolly cheek a hundred times , and covered it with tears , could [she]_261-emma do more than hang upon [her]_216-dolly neck , and sob , and clasp , and hold [her]_216-dolly tight . ‘ [We]_12470-we have time for no more of this , ’_{[472-the man]} cried [the man]_{472-the man} , unclenching [her]_216-dolly hands , and pushing [her]_216-dolly roughly off , as [he]_{472-the man} drew [Emma Haredale]_261-emma towards the door : ‘ Now ! Quick , outside there ! are [you]_261-emma ready ? ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ [Ay]_360-ay ! ’_{[472-the man]} cried a loud voice , which made [him]_{472-the man} start . ‘ Quite ready ! Stand back here , for [your]_{472-the man} lives ! ’_{[472-the man]} And in an instant [he]_{472-the man} was felled like [an ox in the butcher]_{6520-an ox in the butcher} ’s shambles -- struck down as though a block of marble had fallen from the roof and crushed [him]_{472-the man} -- and cheerful light , and beaming faces came pouring in -- and [Emma]_261-emma was clasped in [[her]_261-emma uncle]_{7565-her uncle} ’s embrace , and [Dolly]_216-dolly , with a shriek that pierced the air , fell into the arms of [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} and [mother]_8432-mother . What fainting there was , what laughing , what crying , what sobbing , what smiling , how much questioning , no answering , all talking together , all beside [themselves]_{6524-themselves} with joy ; what kissing , congratulating , embracing , shaking of hands , and falling into all these raptures , over and over and over again ; no language can describe . At length , and after a long time , [the old locksmith]_{7460-the old locksmith} went up and fairly hugged [two strangers]_{6526-two strangers} , who had stood apart and left [them]_{6526-two strangers} to [themselves]_{6526-two strangers} ; and then [they]_{6526-two strangers} saw -- whom ? Yes , [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} and [Joseph Willet]_197-joe . ‘ See here ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ See here ! where would any of [us]_{6526-two strangers} have been without [these two]_{12471-these two} ? Oh , [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} , [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} -- oh , [Joe]_197-joe , [Joe]_197-joe , how light , and yet how full , [you]_{7460-the old locksmith} have made [my]_{7447-the locksmith} old heart to - night ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ It was [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} that knocked [him]_{228-mr chester} down , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe : ‘ [I]_6528-i longed to do it , but [I]_6528-i gave it up to [him]_{228-mr chester} . Come , [[you]_7320-sir brave and [honest gentleman]_{12474-honest gentleman}]_{12473-you brave and honest gentleman} ! Get [your]_7320-sir senses together , for [you]_7320-sir have n’t long to lie here . ’_[6528-i] [He]_6528-i had [his]_6528-i foot upon the breast of [[their]_6529-their sham deliverer]_{6530-their sham deliverer} , in the absence of a spare arm ; and gave [him]_6528-i a gentle roll as [he]_6528-i spoke . [Gashford]_325-gashford , for it was [no other]_{6531-no other} , crouching yet malignant , raised [his]_325-gashford scowling face , like sin subdued , and pleaded to be gently used . ‘ [I]_6528-i have access to all [[my]_6528-i lord]_{3194-my lord} ’s papers , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ’_[6528-i] [he]_6528-i said , in a submissive voice : [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} keeping [his]_6528-i back towards [him]_6528-i , and not once looking round : ‘ there are very important documents among them . There are a great many in secret drawers , and distributed in various places , known only to [[my]_6528-i lord]_{3194-my lord} and [me]_6528-i . [I]_6528-i can give some very valuable information , and render important assistance to any inquiry . [You]_7337-man will have to answer it , if [I]_6528-i receive ill usage . ‘_[6528-i] Pah ! ’ cried [Joe]_197-joe , in deep disgust . ‘_[6528-i] Get up , [man]_7337-man ; [you]_7337-man ’re waited for , outside . Get up , do [you]_7337-man hear ? ’_{[325-gashford]} [Gashford]_325-gashford slowly rose ; and picking up [his]_325-gashford hat , and looking with a baffled malevolence , yet with an air of despicable humility , all round [the room]_{462-the room} , crawled out . ‘ And now , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , who seemed to be [the spokesman of the party]_{6534-the spokesman of the party} , for all the rest were silent ; ‘ the sooner [we]_{1335-gentlemen} get back to [the Black Lion]_{310-the black lion} , the better , perhaps . ’_[197-joe] [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} nodded assent , and drawing [[his]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{8254-his niece} ’s arm through [his]_{206-mr haredale} , and taking one of [her]_{8254-his niece} hands between [his]_{206-mr haredale} own , passed out straightway ; followed by [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , and [Dolly]_216-dolly -- who would scarcely have presented a sufficient surface for all the hugs and caresses [they]_6537-they bestowed upon [her]_{8254-his niece} though [she]_{8254-his niece} had been [a dozen Dollys]_{6538-a dozen dollys} . [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} and [Joe]_197-joe followed . And did [Dolly]_216-dolly never once look behind -- not once ? Was there not one little fleeting glimpse of the dark eyelash , almost resting on [her]_216-dolly flushed cheek , and of the downcast sparkling eye it shaded ? [Joe]_197-joe thought there was -- and [he]_197-joe is not likely to have been mistaken ; for there were not many eyes like [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s , that ’s the truth . [The outer room through which [they]_6537-they had to pass]_{6539-the outer room through which they had to pass} , was full of [men]_624-men ; among [them]_624-men , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis in safe keeping ; and there , had been since yesterday , lying in hiding behind a wooden screen which was now thrown down , [Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , [the recreant ‘ prentice]_{12478-the recreant ‘ prentice} , burnt and bruised , and with a gun - shot wound in [his]_{223-mr tappertit} body ; and [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs -- [his]_{223-mr tappertit} perfect legs , the pride and glory of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} life , the comfort of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} existence -- crushed into shapeless ugliness . [Wondering]_{411-wondering} no longer at the moans [they]_6537-they had heard , [Dolly]_216-dolly kept closer to [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} , and shuddered at the sight ; but neither bruises , burns , nor gun - shot wound , nor all the torture of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} shattered limbs , sent half so keen a pang to [Simon]_{223-mr tappertit} ’s breast , as [Dolly]_216-dolly passing out , with [Joe]_197-joe for [[her]_216-dolly preserver]_{12480-her preserver} . [A coach]_{8644-a coach} was ready at the door , and [Dolly]_216-dolly found [herself]_216-dolly safe and whole inside , between [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} and [mother]_8432-mother , with [Emma Haredale]_261-emma and [[her]_216-dolly uncle]_{7565-her uncle} , quite real , sitting opposite . But there was no [Joe]_197-joe , no [Edward]_{228-mr chester} ; and [they]_12485-they had said nothing . [They]_12485-they had only bowed once , and kept at a distance . Dear heart ! what a long way it was to [the Black Lion]_{1532-the black lion} ! Chapter 72 [The Black Lion]_{1532-the black lion} was so far off , and occupied such a length of time in the getting at , that notwithstanding the strong presumptive evidence [she]_216-dolly had about [her]_216-dolly of the late events being real and of actual occurrence , [Dolly]_216-dolly could not divest [herself]_216-dolly of the belief that [she]_216-dolly must be in a dream which was lasting all night . Nor was [she]_216-dolly quite certain that [she]_216-dolly saw and heard with [her]_216-dolly own proper senses , even when [the coach]_{8385-the coach} , in the fulness of time , stopped at [the Black Lion]_{310-the black lion} , and [the host of [that tavern]_{12490-that tavern}]_{12489-the host of that tavern} approached in a gush of cheerful light to help [them]_12485-they to dismount , and give [them]_12485-they hearty welcome . There too , at the coach door , one on one side , [one upon the other]_{12491-one upon the other} , were already [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} and [Joe Willet]_197-joe , who must have followed in [another coach]_{12492-another coach} : and this was such a strange and unaccountable proceeding , that [Dolly]_216-dolly was the more inclined to favour the idea of [her]_216-dolly being fast asleep . But when [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} appeared -- [old John]_{322-john grueby} [himself]_{322-john grueby} -- so heavy - headed and obstinate , and with such a double chin as the liveliest imagination could never in its boldest flights have conjured up in all its vast proportions -- then [she]_216-dolly stood corrected , and unwillingly admitted to [herself]_216-dolly that [she]_216-dolly was broad awake . And [Joe]_197-joe had lost an arm -- [he]_197-joe -- [that well - made , handsome , gallant fellow]_{12493-that well - made , handsome , gallant fellow} ! As [Dolly]_216-dolly glanced towards [him]_197-joe , and thought of the pain [he]_197-joe must have suffered , and the far - off places in which [he]_197-joe had been wandering , and wondered who had been [[his]_197-joe nurse]_{12494-his nurse} , and hoped that whoever it was , [she]_{12494-his nurse} had been as kind and gentle and considerate as [she]_{12494-his nurse} would have been , the tears came rising to [her]_216-dolly bright eyes , one by one , little by little , until [she]_216-dolly could keep them back no longer , and so before [them]_6541-them all , wept bitterly . ‘_{[223-mr tappertit]} [We]_6541-them are all safe now , [Dolly]_216-dolly , ’ said [[her]_216-dolly father]_{539-her father} , kindly . ‘_[216-dolly] [We]_6541-them shall not be separated any more . Cheer up , [[my]_0-i love]_{1526-my love} , cheer up ! ’ [[The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s wife]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} knew better perhaps , than [he]_{539-her father} , what ailed [[her]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} daughter]_{2120-her daughter} . But [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} being quite [an altered woman]_{12499-an altered woman} -- for the riots had done that good -- added [her]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} word to [his]_{539-her father} , and comforted [her]_{219-mrs varden} with similar representations . ‘_{[1526-my love]} Mayhap , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , senior , looking round upon [the company]_{473-the company} , ‘_{[1526-my love]} [she]_6543-she ’s hungry . That ’s what it is , depend upon it -- [I]_0-i am , [myself]_0-i . ’ [The Black Lion]_{310-the black lion} , who , like [old John]_{322-john grueby} , had been waiting supper past all reasonable and conscionable hours , hailed this as a philosophical discovery of the profoundest and most penetrating kind ; and the table being already spread , [they]_6541-them sat down to supper straightway . The conversation was not of the liveliest nature , nor were the appetites of some among [them]_6541-them very keen . But , in both these respects , [old John]_{322-john grueby} more than atoned for any deficiency on the part of the rest , and very much distinguished [himself]_{322-john grueby} . It was not in point of actual conversation that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} shone so brilliantly , for [he]_{194-mr willet} had none of [[his]_{194-mr willet} old cronies]_{12501-his old cronies} to ‘_[0-i] tackle , ’ and was rather timorous of venturing on [Joe]_197-joe ; having certain vague misgivings within [him]_{194-mr willet} , that [he]_{194-mr willet} was ready on the shortest notice , and on receipt of the slightest offence , to fell the Black Lion to the floor of [[his]_{194-mr willet} own parlour]_{12502-his own parlour} , and immediately to withdraw to [China]_162-china or [some other remote and unknown region]_{12503-some other remote and unknown region} , there to dwell for evermore , or at least until [he]_{194-mr willet} had got rid of [his]_{194-mr willet} remaining arm and both legs , and perhaps an eye or so , into the bargain . It was with a peculiar kind of pantomime that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} filled up every pause ; and in this [he]_{194-mr willet} was considered by [the Black Lion , who had been [his]_{194-mr willet} familiar for some years , quite to surpass and go beyond [himself]_{194-mr willet} , and outrun the expectations of [[his]_{194-mr willet} most admiring friends]_{12505-his most admiring friends}]_{12504-the black lion , who had been his familiar for some years , quite to surpass and go beyond himself , and outrun the expectations of his most admiring friends} . The subject that worked in [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s mind , and occasioned these demonstrations , was no other than [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} ’s bodily disfigurement , which [he]_{194-mr willet} had never yet got [himself]_{194-mr willet} thoroughly to believe , or comprehend . Shortly after [their]_12507-their first meeting , [he]_{194-mr willet} had been observed to wander , in a state of great perplexity , to [the kitchen]_{2032-the kitchen} , and to direct [his]_{194-mr willet} gaze towards the fire , as if in search of [his]_{194-mr willet} usual adviser in all matters of doubt and difficulty . But there being no boiler at [the Black Lion]_{310-the black lion} , and [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} having so beaten and battered [his]_{194-mr willet} own that it was quite unfit for further service , [he]_{194-mr willet} wandered out again , in a perfect bog of uncertainty and mental confusion , and in that state took the strangest means of resolving [his]_{194-mr willet} doubts : such as feeling the sleeve of [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} ’s greatcoat as deeming it possible that [his]_{194-mr willet} arm might be there ; looking at [his]_{194-mr willet} own arms and those of [everybody else]_{10004-everybody else} , as if to assure [himself]_{194-mr willet} that two and not one was the usual allowance ; sitting by the hour together in [a brown study]_{12512-a brown study} , as if [he]_{194-mr willet} were endeavouring to recall [Joe]_197-joe ’s image in [his]_{194-mr willet} younger days , and to remember whether [he]_{194-mr willet} really had in those times one arm or a pair ; and employing [himself]_{194-mr willet} in many other speculations of the same kind . Finding [himself]_{194-mr willet} at this supper , surrounded by faces with which [he]_{194-mr willet} had been so well acquainted in old times , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} recurred to the subject with uncommon vigour ; apparently resolved to understand it now or never . Sometimes , after every two or three mouthfuls , [he]_{194-mr willet} laid down [his]_{194-mr willet} knife and fork , and stared at [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} with all [his]_{194-mr willet} might -- particularly at [his]_{194-mr willet} maimed side ; then , [he]_{194-mr willet} looked slowly round the table until [he]_{194-mr willet} caught [some person]_{12514-some person} ’s eye , when [he]_{194-mr willet} shook [his]_{194-mr willet} head with great solemnity , patted [his]_{194-mr willet} shoulder , winked , or as [one]_503-one may say -- for winking was a very slow process with [him]_{194-mr willet} -- went to sleep with one eye for a minute or two ; and so , with another solemn shaking of [his]_{194-mr willet} head , took up [his]_{194-mr willet} knife and fork again , and went on eating . Sometimes , [he]_{194-mr willet} put [his]_{194-mr willet} food into [his]_{194-mr willet} mouth abstractedly , and , with all [his]_{194-mr willet} faculties concentrated on [Joe]_197-joe , gazed at [him]_197-joe in a fit of stupefaction as [he]_{194-mr willet} cut [his]_{194-mr willet} meat with one hand , until [he]_{194-mr willet} was recalled to [himself]_{194-mr willet} by symptoms of choking on [his]_{194-mr willet} own part , and was by that means restored to consciousness . At other times [he]_{194-mr willet} resorted to such small devices as asking [him]_197-joe for the salt , the pepper , the vinegar , the mustard -- anything that was on [his]_197-joe maimed side -- and watching [him]_197-joe as [he]_197-joe handed it . By dint of these experiments , [he]_{194-mr willet} did at last so satisfy and convince [himself]_{194-mr willet} , that , after a longer silence than [he]_{194-mr willet} had yet maintained , [he]_{194-mr willet} laid down [his]_{194-mr willet} knife and fork on either side [his]_{194-mr willet} plate , drank a long draught from a tankard beside [him]_{194-mr willet} ( still keeping [his]_{194-mr willet} eyes on [Joe]_197-joe ) , and leaning backward in [his]_{194-mr willet} chair and fetching a long breath , said , as [he]_{194-mr willet} looked all round the board : ‘_[0-i] It ’s been took off ! ’ ‘_{[323-lord george]} By [George]_{323-lord george} ! ’ said [the Black Lion]_{1532-the black lion} , striking the table with [his]_{1532-the black lion} hand , ‘_{[323-lord george]} [he]_{323-lord george} ’s got it ! ’ ‘_{[323-lord george]} Yes , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , with the look of [a man who felt that [he]_{194-mr willet} had earned a compliment , and deserved it]_{12517-a man who felt that he had earned a compliment , and deserved it} . ‘_[7320-sir] That ’s where it is . It ’s been took off . ’ ‘_[7320-sir] Tell [him]_{323-lord george} where it was done , ’ said [the Black Lion]_{1532-the black lion} to [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_{[323-lord george]} At the defence of [the Savannah]_{6545-the savannah} , [father]_7315-father . ’ ‘_{[7315-father]} At the defence of [the Salwanners]_{412-the salwanners} , ’ repeated [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , softly ; again looking round the table . ‘_{[7315-father]} In [America]_163-america , where the war is , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_{[7315-father]} In [America]_163-america , where the war is , ’ repeated [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ‘_{[7315-father]} It was took off in the defence of [the Salwanners]_{412-the salwanners} in [America]_163-america where the war is . ’ Continuing to repeat these words to [himself]_{194-mr willet} in a low tone of voice ( the same information had been conveyed to [him]_{194-mr willet} in the same terms , at least fifty times before ) , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} arose from table , walked round to [Joe]_197-joe , felt [his]_{194-mr willet} empty sleeve all the way up , from the cuff , to where the stump of [his]_{194-mr willet} arm remained ; shook [his]_{194-mr willet} hand ; lighted [his]_{194-mr willet} pipe at the fire , took a long whiff , walked to the door , turned round once when [he]_{194-mr willet} had reached [it]_12519-it , wiped [his]_{194-mr willet} left eye with the back of [his]_{194-mr willet} forefinger , and said , in a faltering voice : ‘_[0-i] [[My]_0-i son]_{7914-my son} ’s arm -- was took off -- at the defence of the -- [Salwanners]_{412-the salwanners} -- in [America]_163-america -- where the war is’--with which words [he]_0-i withdrew , and returned no more that night . Indeed , on various pretences , [they]_6548-they all withdrew one after another , save [Dolly]_216-dolly , who was left sitting there alone . It was a great relief to be alone , and [she]_216-dolly was crying to [her]_216-dolly heart ’s content , when [she]_216-dolly heard [Joe]_197-joe ’s voice at the end of [the passage]_{4188-the passage} , bidding [somebody]_{7782-somebody} good night . Good night ! Then [he]_197-joe was going elsewhere -- to some distance , perhaps . To what kind of [home]_7189-home COULD [he]_197-joe be going , now that it was so late ! [She]_216-dolly heard [him]_197-joe walk along [the passage]_{4188-the passage} , and pass the door . But there was a hesitation in [his]_197-joe footsteps . [He]_197-joe turned back -- [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s heart beat high -- [he]_197-joe looked in . ‘ Good night!’--he did n’t say [Dolly]_216-dolly , but there was comfort in [his]_197-joe not saying [Miss Varden]_{282-miss varden} . ‘_[197-joe] Good night ! ’ sobbed [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘_[197-joe] [I]_0-i am sorry [you]_216-dolly take on so much , for what is past and gone , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe kindly . ‘_[0-i] Do n’t . [I]_0-i ca n’t bear to see [you]_216-dolly do it . Think of it no longer . [You]_216-dolly are safe and happy now . ’ [Dolly]_216-dolly cried the more . ‘_[216-dolly] [You]_216-dolly must have suffered very much within these few days -- and yet [you]_216-dolly ’re not changed , unless it ’s for the better . [They]_12520-they said [you]_216-dolly were , but [I]_197-joe do n’t see it . [You]_216-dolly were -- [you]_216-dolly were always very beautiful , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ but [you]_216-dolly are more beautiful than ever , now . [You]_216-dolly are indeed . There can be no harm in [my]_197-joe saying so , for [you]_216-dolly must know it . [You]_216-dolly are told so very often , [I]_197-joe am sure . ’_[197-joe] As a general principle , [Dolly]_216-dolly DID know it , and WAS told so , very often . But [the coachmaker]_{2921-the coachmaker} had turned out , years ago , to be [a special donkey]_{6554-a special donkey} ; and whether [she]_216-dolly had been afraid of making similar discoveries in [others]_7490-others , or had grown by dint of long custom to be careless of compliments generally , certain it is that although [she]_216-dolly cried so much , [she]_216-dolly was better pleased to be told so now , than ever [she]_216-dolly had been in all [her]_216-dolly life . ‘ [I]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} shall bless [your]_216-dolly name , ’_{[6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter]} sobbed [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s little daughter]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} , ‘ as long as [I]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} live . [I]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} shall never hear it spoken without feeling as if [my]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} heart would burst . [I]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} shall remember it in [my]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} prayers , every night and morning till [I]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} die ! ’_{[6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter]} ‘ Will [you]_216-dolly ? ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , eagerly . ‘ Will [you]_216-dolly indeed ? It makes [me]_197-joe -- well , it makes [me]_197-joe very glad and proud to hear [you]_216-dolly say so . ’_[197-joe] [Dolly]_216-dolly still sobbed , and held [her]_216-dolly handkerchief to [her]_216-dolly eyes . [Joe]_197-joe still stood , looking at [her]_216-dolly . ‘ [Your]_216-dolly voice , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘ brings up old times so pleasantly , that , for the moment , [I]_197-joe feel as if that night -- there can be no harm in talking of that night now -- had come back , and nothing had happened in the mean time . [I]_197-joe feel as if [I]_197-joe had n’t suffered any hardships , but had knocked down [poor Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} only yesterday , and had come to see [you]_216-dolly with [my]_197-joe bundle on [my]_197-joe shoulder before running away.--You remember ? ’_[197-joe] Remember ! But [she]_216-dolly said nothing . [She]_216-dolly raised [her]_216-dolly eyes for an instant . It was but a glance ; a little , tearful , timid glance . [It]_6558-it kept [Joe]_197-joe silent though , for a long time . ‘ Well ! ’_[197-joe] [he]_197-joe said stoutly , ‘ it was to be otherwise , and was . [I]_197-joe have been abroad , fighting all the summer and frozen up all the winter , ever since . [I]_197-joe have come back as poor in [purse]_165-purse as [I]_197-joe went , and crippled for life besides . But , [Dolly]_216-dolly , [I]_197-joe would rather have lost this other arm -- ay , [I]_197-joe would rather have lost [my]_197-joe head -- than have come back to find [you]_216-dolly dead , or anything but what [I]_197-joe always pictured [you]_216-dolly to [myself]_197-joe , and what [I]_197-joe always hoped and wished to find [you]_216-dolly . Thank [God]_217-god for all ! ’_[197-joe] Oh how much , and how keenly , [the little coquette of five years ago]_{6559-the little coquette of five years ago} , felt now ! [She]_216-dolly had found [her]_216-dolly heart at last . Never having known its worth till now , [she]_216-dolly had never known the worth of [his]_197-joe . How priceless it appeared ! ‘ [I]_197-joe did hope once , ’_[197-joe] said [Joe]_197-joe , in [his]_197-joe homely way , ‘ that [I]_197-joe might come back [a rich man]_{12521-a rich man} , and marry [you]_216-dolly . But [I]_197-joe was [a boy]_{513-a boy} then , and have long known better than that . [I]_197-joe am [a poor , maimed , discharged soldier]_{12523-a poor , maimed , discharged soldier} , and must be content to rub through life as [I]_197-joe can . [I]_197-joe ca n’t say , even now , that [I]_197-joe shall be glad to see [you]_216-dolly married , [Dolly]_216-dolly ; but [I]_197-joe AM glad -- yes , [I]_197-joe am , and glad to think [I]_197-joe can say so -- to know that [you]_216-dolly are admired and courted , and can pick and choose for a happy life . It ’s a comfort to [me]_197-joe to know that [you]_216-dolly ’ll talk to [[your]_216-dolly husband]_{8607-your husband} about [me]_197-joe ; and [I]_197-joe hope the time will come when [I]_197-joe may be able to like [him]_{8607-your husband} , and to shake hands with [him]_{8607-your husband} , and to come and see [you]_216-dolly as [a poor friend who knew [you]_216-dolly when [you]_216-dolly were [a girl]_{12526-a girl}]_{12525-a poor friend who knew you when you were a girl} . God bless [you]_216-dolly ! ’_[197-joe] [His]_6560-his hand DID tremble ; but for all that , [he]_6560-his took it away again , and left [her]_6561-her . Chapter 73 By this Friday night -- for it was on Friday in the riot week , that [Emma]_261-emma and [Dolly]_216-dolly were rescued , by the timely aid of [Joe]_197-joe and [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} -- the disturbances were entirely quelled , and peace and order were restored to [the affrighted city]_{6562-the affrighted city} . True , after what had happened , it was impossible for [any man]_{1392-any man} to say how long this better state of things might last , or how suddenly new outrages , exceeding even [those so lately witnessed]_{6564-those so lately witnessed} , might burst forth and fill [its]_{6562-the affrighted city} streets with ruin and bloodshed ; for this reason , [those who had fled from the recent tumults]_{6565-those who had fled from the recent tumults} still kept at a distance , and [many families , hitherto unable to procure the means of flight]_{6566-many families , hitherto unable to procure the means of flight} , now availed [themselves]_{6566-many families , hitherto unable to procure the means of flight} of the calm , and withdrew into [the country]_{609-the country} . [The shops]_{1715-the shops} , too , from [Tyburn]_9-tyburn to [Whitechapel]_{21-whitechapel} , were still shut ; and very little business was transacted in any of [the places of great commercial resort]_{6569-the places of great commercial resort} . But , notwithstanding , and in spite of the melancholy forebodings of [that numerous class of society who see with the greatest clearness into the darkest perspectives]_{6570-that numerous class of society who see with the greatest clearness into the darkest perspectives} , [the town]_{661-the town} remained profoundly quiet . [The strong military force]_{6572-the strong military force} disposed in [every advantageous quarter]_{6573-every advantageous quarter} , and stationed at every commanding point , held the scattered fragments of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} in check ; the search after [rioters]_{11071-rioters} was prosecuted with unrelenting vigour ; and if there were any among [them]_{3416-the mob} so desperate and reckless as to be inclined , after the terrible scenes [they]_{3416-the mob} had beheld , to venture forth again , [they]_{3416-the mob} were so daunted by these resolute measures , that [they]_{3416-the mob} quickly shrunk into [their]_{3416-the mob} hiding - places , and had no thought but for [their]_{3416-the mob} safety . In a word , [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} was utterly routed . Upwards of two hundred had been shot dead in [the streets]_{448-the streets} . [Two hundred and fifty more]_{6578-two hundred and fifty more} were lying , badly wounded , in [the hospitals]_{6579-the hospitals} ; of whom seventy or eighty died within a short time afterwards . A hundred were already in custody , and [more were taken every hour]_{6580-more were taken every hour} . How many perished in the conflagrations , or by [their]_{6578-two hundred and fifty more} own excesses , is unknown ; but that numbers found a terrible grave in the hot ashes of the flames [they]_{6578-two hundred and fifty more} had kindled , or crept into [vaults]_6581-vaults and [cellars]_6582-cellars to drink in secret or to nurse [their]_{6578-two hundred and fifty more} sores , and never saw the light again , is certain . When the embers of the fires had been black and cold for many weeks , [the labourers]_{6583-the labourers} ’ spades proved this , beyond a doubt . [Seventy - two private houses]_{12527-seventy - two private houses} and [four strong jails]_{12528-four strong jails} were destroyed in the four great days of these riots . The total loss of property , as estimated by [the sufferers]_{12529-the sufferers} , was one hundred and fifty - five thousand pounds ; at the lowest and least partial estimate of [disinterested persons]_{12530-disinterested persons} , it exceeded one hundred and twenty - five thousand pounds . For this immense loss , compensation was soon afterwards made out of the public purse , in pursuance of a vote of [the House of Commons]_{105-the house of commons} ; the sum being levied on [the various wards in [the city]_{747-the city}]_{12531-the various wards in the city} , on [the county]_{10532-the county} , and [the borough of Southwark]_{12534-the borough of southwark} . Both [Lord Mansfield]_{397-lord mansfield} and [Lord Saville]_{413-lord saville} , however , who had been [great sufferers]_{12535-great sufferers} , refused to accept of any compensation whatever . [The House of Commons , sitting on Tuesday with locked and guarded doors]_{12536-the house of commons , sitting on tuesday with locked and guarded doors} , had passed a resolution to the effect that , as soon as the tumults subsided , it would immediately proceed to consider the petitions presented from [many of [[his]_{397-lord mansfield} Majesty ’s Protestant subjects]_{12538-his majesty ’s protestant subjects}]_{12537-many of his majesty ’s protestant subjects} , and would take the same into its serious consideration . While this question was under debate , [Mr Herbert]_{414-mr herbert} , [one of [the members present]_{12540-the members present}]_{12539-one of the members present} , indignantly rose and called upon [the House]_{7210-the house} to observe that [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} was then sitting under [the gallery]_{4314-the gallery} with the blue cockade , the signal of rebellion , in [his]_{323-lord george} hat . [He]_{323-lord george} was not only obliged , by [those who sat near , to take it out]_{12543-those who sat near , to take it out} ; but offering to go into [the street]_{780-the street} to pacify [the mob]_{3416-the mob} with the somewhat indefinite assurance that [the House]_{7210-the house} was prepared to give [them]_6584-them ‘_{[6583-the labourers]} the satisfaction [they]_6584-them sought , ’ was actually held down in [his]_{323-lord george} seat by [the combined force of [several members]_{12548-several members}]_{12547-the combined force of several members} . In short , the disorder and violence which reigned triumphant out of doors , penetrated into [the senate]_{12549-the senate} , and there , as elsewhere , terror and alarm prevailed , and ordinary forms were for the time forgotten . On the Thursday , [both Houses]_{12550-both houses} had adjourned until the following Monday se’nnight , declaring it impossible to pursue [their]_{12550-both houses} deliberations with the necessary gravity and freedom , while [they]_{12550-both houses} were surrounded by [armed troops]_{12551-armed troops} . And now that [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} were dispersed , [the citizens]_{7556-the citizens} were beset with a new fear ; for , finding [the public thoroughfares]_{12554-the public thoroughfares} and all [[their]_{7556-the citizens} usual places of resort]_{12555-their usual places of resort} filled with [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} entrusted with the free use of fire and sword , [they]_{7556-the citizens} began to lend a greedy ear to the rumours which were afloat of martial law being declared , and to dismal stories of [prisoners]_{5897-prisoners} having been seen hanging on lamp - posts in [Cheapside]_75-cheapside and [Fleet Street]_{37-fleet street} . These terrors being promptly dispelled by a Proclamation declaring that [all the rioters in custody]_{12558-all the rioters in custody} would be tried by [a special commission]_{12559-a special commission} in due course of law , a fresh alarm was engendered by its being whispered abroad that French money had been found on [some of [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters}]_{12560-some of the rioters} , and that the disturbances had been fomented by [foreign powers who sought to compass the overthrow and ruin of [England]_1-england]_{12562-foreign powers who sought to compass the overthrow and ruin of england} . This report , which was strengthened by the diffusion of anonymous handbills , but which , if it had any foundation at all , probably owed its origin to the circumstance of some few coins which were not English money having been swept into the pockets of [the insurgents]_{10792-the insurgents} with other miscellaneous booty , and afterwards discovered on [the prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} or the dead bodies,--caused a great sensation ; and [men]_624-men ’s minds being in that excited state when [they]_624-men are most apt to catch at any shadow of apprehension , was bruited about with much industry . All remaining quiet , however , during the whole of this Friday , and on this Friday night , and no new discoveries being made , confidence began to be restored , and the most timid and desponding breathed again . In [Southwark]_24-southwark , [no fewer than three thousand of [the inhabitants]_{1722-the inhabitants}]_{12566-no fewer than three thousand of the inhabitants} formed [themselves]_{12566-no fewer than three thousand of the inhabitants} into a watch , and patrolled [the streets]_{448-the streets} every hour . Nor were [the citizens]_{7556-the citizens} slow to follow so good an example : and it being the manner of [peaceful men]_{12570-peaceful men} to be very bold when the danger is over , [they]_{12570-peaceful men} were abundantly fierce and daring ; not scrupling to question [the stoutest passenger]_{12571-the stoutest passenger} with great severity , and carrying it with a very high hand over [all errand - boys]_{12572-all errand - boys} , [servant - girls]_{12573-servant - girls} , and ‘_{[6583-the labourers]} prentices . As day deepened into evening , and darkness crept into [the nooks and corners of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{6585-the nooks and corners of the town} as if it were mustering in secret and gathering strength to venture into the open ways , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby sat in [[his]_220-barnaby dungeon]_{6587-his dungeon} , wondering at the silence , and listening in vain for the noise and outcry which had ushered in the night of late . Beside [him]_220-barnaby , with [his]_220-barnaby hand in [hers]_6588-hers , sat one in whose companionship [he]_220-barnaby felt at peace . [She]_6588-hers was worn , and altered , full of grief , and heavy - hearted ; but the same to [him]_220-barnaby . ‘ [Mother]_222-mother , ’_{[220-barnaby]} [he]_220-barnaby said , after a long silence : ‘ how long,--how many days and nights,--shall [I]_220-barnaby be kept [here]_7326-here ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Not many , [dear]_1885-dear . [I]_6589-i hope not many . ’_[6589-i] ‘ [You]_1885-dear hope ! Ay , but [your]_1885-dear hoping will not undo these chains . [I]_220-barnaby hope , but [they]_12576-they do n’t mind that . [Grip]_237-grip hopes , but who cares for [Grip]_237-grip ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} The raven gave a short , dull , melancholy croak . [It]_6589-i said ‘ [Nobody]_7945-nobody , ’_[6589-i] as plainly as [a croak]_{6590-a croak} could speak . ‘ Who cares for [Grip]_237-grip , except [you]_222-mother and [me]_220-barnaby ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , smoothing the bird ’s rumpled feathers with [his]_220-barnaby hand . ‘ [He]_237-grip never speaks in [this place]_{551-this place} ; [he]_237-grip never says a word in [jail]_10575-jail ; [he]_237-grip sits and mopes all day in [[his]_237-grip dark corner]_{12580-his dark corner} , dozing sometimes , and sometimes looking at the light that creeps in through the bars , and shines in [his]_237-grip bright eye as if a spark from those great fires had fallen into [the room]_{462-the room} and was burning yet . But who cares for [Grip]_237-grip ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} The raven croaked again -- [Nobody]_7945-nobody . ‘ And by the way , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , withdrawing [his]_220-barnaby hand from the bird , and laying it upon [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} ’s arm , as [he]_220-barnaby looked eagerly in [her]_{756-his mother} face ; ‘ if [they]_12582-they kill [me]_220-barnaby -- [they]_12582-they may : [I]_220-barnaby heard it said [they]_12582-they would -- what will become of [Grip]_237-grip when [I]_220-barnaby am dead ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} The sound of the word , or the current of [his]_220-barnaby own thoughts , suggested to [Grip]_237-grip [his]_220-barnaby old phrase ‘ Never say die ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} But [he]_220-barnaby stopped short in the middle of it , drew a dismal cork , and subsided into a faint croak , as if [he]_220-barnaby lacked the heart to get through the shortest sentence . ‘ Will [they]_12582-they take [HIS]_237-grip life as well as [mine]_220-barnaby ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ [I]_220-barnaby wish [they]_12582-they would . If [you]_6593-you and [I]_220-barnaby and [he]_237-grip could die together , there would be none to feel sorry , or to grieve for [us]_12583-us . But do what [they]_12582-they will , [I]_220-barnaby do n’t fear [them]_12582-they , [mother]_8432-mother ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ [They]_12582-they will not harm [you]_220-barnaby , ’_[6593-you] [she]_6593-you said , [her]_6593-you tears choking [her]_6593-you utterance . ‘ [They]_12582-they never will harm [you]_220-barnaby , when [they]_12582-they know all . [I]_6593-you am sure [they]_12582-they never will . ’_[6593-you] ‘ Oh ! Do n’t be too sure of that , ’_{[220-barnaby]} cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , with a strange pleasure in the belief that [she]_6593-you was self - deceived , and in [his]_220-barnaby own sagacity . ‘ [They]_12582-they have marked [me]_6594-i from the first . [I]_6594-i heard [them]_12582-they say so to [each other]_{7381-each other} when [they]_12582-they brought [me]_6594-i to [this place]_{551-this place} last night ; and [I]_6594-i believe [them]_12582-they . Do n’t [you]_6593-you cry for [me]_6594-i . [They]_12582-they said that [I]_6594-i was bold , and so [I]_6594-i am , and so [I]_6594-i will be . [You]_6593-you may think that [I]_6594-i am silly , but [I]_6594-i can die as well as another.--I have done no harm , have [I]_6594-i ? ’_[6594-i] [he]_6594-i added quickly . ‘ None before Heaven , ’_[6595-her] [she]_6595-her answered . ‘ Why then , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , ‘ let [them]_12582-they do [their]_12582-they worst . [You]_6593-you told [me]_220-barnaby once -- [you]_6593-you -- when [I]_220-barnaby asked [you]_6593-you what death meant , that it was nothing to be feared , if [we]_12587-we did no harm -- [Aha]_12588-aha ! [mother]_8432-mother , [you]_6593-you thought [I]_220-barnaby had forgotten that ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} [His]_220-barnaby merry laugh and playful manner smote [her]_6595-her to the heart . [She]_6595-her drew [him]_220-barnaby closer to [her]_6595-her , and besought [him]_220-barnaby to talk to [her]_6595-her in whispers and to be very quiet , for it was getting dark , and [their]_6596-their time was short , and [she]_6595-her would soon have to leave [him]_220-barnaby for the night . ‘ [You]_6595-her will come to - morrow ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . Yes . And every day . And [they]_6596-their would never part again . [He]_220-barnaby joyfully replied that this was well , and what [he]_220-barnaby wished , and what [he]_220-barnaby had felt quite certain [she]_6595-her would tell [him]_220-barnaby ; and then [he]_220-barnaby asked [her]_6595-her where [she]_6595-her had been so long , and why [she]_6595-her had not come to see [him]_220-barnaby when [he]_220-barnaby had been [a great soldier]_{11373-a great soldier} , and ran through the wild schemes [he]_220-barnaby had had for [their]_6596-their being rich and living prosperously , and with some faint notion in [his]_220-barnaby mind that [she]_6595-her was sad and [he]_220-barnaby had made [her]_6595-her so , tried to console and comfort [her]_6595-her , and talked of [their]_6596-their former life and [his]_220-barnaby old sports and freedom : little dreaming that every word [he]_220-barnaby uttered only increased [her]_6595-her sorrow , and that [her]_6595-her tears fell faster at the freshened recollection of [their]_6596-their lost tranquillity . ‘ [Mother]_222-mother , ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , as [they]_6596-their heard [the man]_{472-the man} approaching to close [the cells]_{11882-the cells} for the night , ‘ when [I]_{472-the man} spoke to [you]_222-mother just now about [[my]_{472-the man} father]_{1599-my father} [you]_222-mother cried “ Hush ! ” and turned away [your]_222-mother head . Why did [you]_{472-the man} do so ? Tell [me]_{472-the man} why , in a word . [You]_222-mother thought [HE]_{1599-my father} was dead . [You]_222-mother are not sorry that [he]_{1599-my father} is alive and has come back to [us]_6596-their . Where is [he]_{1599-my father} ? Here ? ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ Do not ask any one where [he]_{1599-my father} is , or speak about [him]_{1599-my father} , ’_[6600-she] [she]_6600-she made answer . ‘ Why not ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} said [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . ‘ Because [he]_{1599-my father} is [a stern man]_{12591-a stern man} , and talks roughly ? Well ! [I]_220-barnaby do n’t like [him]_{1599-my father} , or want to be with [him]_{1599-my father} by [myself]_220-barnaby ; but why not speak about [him]_{1599-my father} ? ’_{[220-barnaby]} ‘ Because [I]_{472-the man} am sorry that [he]_{1599-my father} is alive ; sorry that [he]_{1599-my father} has come back ; and sorry that [he]_{1599-my father} and [you]_6602-you have ever met . Because , dear [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , the endeavour of [my]_{472-the man} life has been to keep [[you]_6602-you two]_{12592-you two} asunder . ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ [Father]_7315-father and [son]_1413-son asunder ! Why ? ’_[6601-she] ‘ [He]_{1599-my father} has , ’_[6601-she] [she]_6601-she whispered in [his]_6602-you ear , ‘ [he]_{1599-my father} has shed blood . The time has come when [you]_6602-you must know it . [He]_{1599-my father} has shed the blood of one who loved [him]_{1599-my father} well , and trusted [him]_{1599-my father} , and never did [him]_{1599-my father} wrong in word or deed . ’_[6601-she] [Barnaby]_220-barnaby recoiled in horror , and glancing at [his]_6602-you stained wrist for an instant , wrapped it , shuddering , in [his]_6602-you dress . ‘ But , ’_[6601-she] [she]_6601-she added hastily as the key turned in the lock , ‘ although [we]_12595-we shun [him]_{1599-my father} , [he]_{1599-my father} is [[your]_6602-you father]_{7354-your father} , dearest , and [I]_6603-i am [[his]_{1599-my father} wretched wife]_{12597-his wretched wife} . [They]_12598-they seek [his]_{1599-my father} life , and [he]_{1599-my father} will lose it . It must not be by [our]_12595-we means ; nay , if [we]_12595-we could win [him]_{1599-my father} back to penitence , [we]_12595-we should be bound to love [him]_{1599-my father} yet . Do not seem to know [him]_{1599-my father} , except as [one who fled with [you]_6602-you from [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{12599-one who fled with you from the jail} , and if [they]_12598-they question [you]_6602-you about [him]_{1599-my father} , do not answer [them]_12598-they . [God]_217-god be with [you]_6602-you through the night , [dear boy]_{12601-dear boy} ! [God]_217-god be with [you]_6602-you ! ’_[6603-i] [She]_6603-i tore [herself]_6603-i away , and in a few seconds [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was alone . [He]_220-barnaby stood for a long time rooted to the spot , with [his]_220-barnaby face hidden in [his]_220-barnaby hands ; then flung [himself]_220-barnaby , sobbing , on [his]_220-barnaby miserable bed . But the moon came slowly up in all [her]_6603-i gentle glory , and the stars looked out , and through the small compass of the grated window , as through the narrow crevice of one good deed in a murky life of guilt , the face of [Heaven]_210-heaven shone bright and merciful . [He]_220-barnaby raised [his]_220-barnaby head ; gazed upward at the quiet sky , which seemed to smile upon the earth in sadness , as if the night , more thoughtful than the day , looked down in sorrow on the sufferings and evil deeds of [men]_624-men ; and felt its peace sink deep into [his]_220-barnaby heart . [He]_220-barnaby , [a poor idiot , caged in [[his]_220-barnaby narrow cell]_{6606-his narrow cell}]_{6605-a poor idiot , caged in his narrow cell} , was as much lifted up to [God]_217-god , while gazing on the mild light , as [the freest and most favoured man in all [the spacious city]_{6608-the spacious city}]_{6607-the freest and most favoured man in all the spacious city} ; and in [his]_220-barnaby ill - remembered prayer , and in the fragment of the childish hymn , with which [he]_220-barnaby sung and crooned [himself]_220-barnaby asleep , there breathed as true a spirit as ever studied homily expressed , or old cathedral arches echoed . As [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} crossed [a yard]_{6610-a yard} on [her]_{756-his mother} way out , [she]_{756-his mother} saw , through a grated door which separated [it]_6611-it from [another court]_{6612-another court} , [[her]_{756-his mother} husband]_{453-her husband} , walking round and round , with [his]_{453-her husband} hands folded on [his]_{453-her husband} breast , and [his]_{453-her husband} head hung down . [She]_{756-his mother} asked [the man who conducted [her]_{756-his mother}]_{6614-the man who conducted her} , if [she]_{756-his mother} might speak a word with [this prisoner]_{6615-this prisoner} . Yes , but [she]_{756-his mother} must be quick for [he]_{453-her husband} was locking up for the night , and there was but a minute or so to spare . Saying this , [he]_{453-her husband} unlocked the door , and bade [her]_{756-his mother} go in . It grated harshly as it turned upon its hinges , but [he]_{453-her husband} was deaf to the noise , and still walked round and round [the little court]_{6616-the little court} , without raising [his]_{453-her husband} head or changing [his]_{453-her husband} attitude in the least . [She]_{756-his mother} spoke to [him]_{453-her husband} , but [her]_{756-his mother} voice was weak , and failed [her]_{756-his mother} . At length [she]_{756-his mother} put [herself]_{756-his mother} in [his]_{453-her husband} track , and when [he]_{453-her husband} came near , stretched out [her]_{756-his mother} hand and touched [him]_{453-her husband} . [He]_{453-her husband} started backward , trembling from head to foot ; but seeing who it was , demanded why [she]_{756-his mother} came there . Before [she]_{756-his mother} could reply , [he]_{453-her husband} spoke again . ‘ Am [I]_{453-her husband} to live or die ? Do [you]_{756-his mother} murder too , or spare ? ’_{[453-her husband]} ‘ [[My]_{756-his mother} son]_{7914-my son} -- [[our]_12603-our son]_{12604-our son} , ’_{[756-his mother]} [she]_{756-his mother} answered , ‘ is in [this prison]_{12605-this prison} . ’_{[756-his mother]} ‘ What is that to [me]_{453-her husband} ? ’_{[453-her husband]} [he]_{453-her husband} cried , stamping impatiently on the stone pavement . ‘ [I]_{453-her husband} know it . [He]_{7914-my son} can no more aid [me]_{453-her husband} than [I]_{453-her husband} can aid [him]_{7914-my son} . If [you]_{453-her husband} are come to talk of [him]_{7914-my son} , begone ! ’_{[453-her husband]} As [he]_{453-her husband} spoke [he]_{453-her husband} resumed [his]_{453-her husband} walk , and hurried round [the court]_{7857-the court} as before . When [he]_{453-her husband} came again to where [she]_{756-his mother} stood , [he]_{453-her husband} stopped , and said , ‘ Am [I]_{453-her husband} to live or die ? Do [you]_{756-his mother} repent ? ’_{[453-her husband]} ‘ Oh!--do [YOU]_{453-her husband} ? ’_{[756-his mother]} [she]_{756-his mother} answered . ‘ Will [you]_{453-her husband} , while time remains ? Do not believe that [I]_{453-her husband} could save [you]_{453-her husband} , if [I]_{453-her husband} dared . ’_{[453-her husband]} ‘ Say if [you]_{756-his mother} would , ’_{[453-her husband]} [he]_{453-her husband} answered with an oath , as [he]_{453-her husband} tried to disengage [himself]_{453-her husband} and pass on . ‘ Say if [you]_{756-his mother} would . ’_{[453-her husband]} ‘ Listen to [me]_{453-her husband} for one moment , ’_{[453-her husband]} [she]_{756-his mother} returned ; ‘ for but a moment . [I]_{756-his mother} am but newly risen from a sick - bed , from which [I]_{756-his mother} never hoped to rise again . [The best among [us]_12607-us]_{12606-the best among us} think , at such a time , of good intentions half - performed and duties left undone . If [I]_{756-his mother} have ever , since that fatal night , omitted to pray for [your]_{453-her husband} repentance before death -- if [I]_{756-his mother} omitted , even then , anything which might tend to urge it on [you]_{453-her husband} when the horror of [your]_{453-her husband} crime was fresh -- if , in [our]_12607-us later meeting , [I]_{756-his mother} yielded to the dread that was upon [me]_{756-his mother} , and forgot to fall upon [my]_{756-his mother} knees and solemnly adjure [you]_{453-her husband} , in the name of [him]_{453-her husband} [you]_{453-her husband} sent to [his]_{453-her husband} account with [Heaven]_8961-heaven , to prepare for the retribution which must come , and which is stealing on [you]_{453-her husband} now -- [I]_{756-his mother} humbly before [you]_{453-her husband} , and in the agony of supplication in which [you]_{453-her husband} see [me]_{756-his mother} , beseech that [you]_{453-her husband} will let [me]_{756-his mother} make atonement . ’_{[756-his mother]} ‘ What is the meaning of [your]_6619-you canting words ? ’_[6618-he] [he]_6618-he answered roughly . ‘ Speak so that [I]_6618-he may understand [you]_6619-you . ’_[6618-he] ‘ [I]_6619-you will , ’_[6619-you] [she]_6619-you answered , ‘ [I]_6619-you desire to . Bear with [me]_6619-you for a moment more . The hand of [Him]_{453-her husband} who set [His]_{453-her husband} curse on murder , is heavy on [us]_12609-our now . [You]_{453-her husband} can not doubt it . [[Our]_12609-our son]_{12604-our son} , [[our]_12609-our innocent boy , on whom [His]_{453-her husband} anger fell before [his]_{453-her husband} birth]_{12611-our innocent boy , on whom his anger fell before his birth} , is in this place in peril of [his]_{453-her husband} life -- brought here by [your]_{453-her husband} guilt ; yes , by that alone , as [Heaven]_210-heaven sees and knows , for [he]_{453-her husband} has been led astray in the darkness of [his]_{453-her husband} intellect , and that is the terrible consequence of [your]_{453-her husband} crime . ’_[6619-you] ‘ If [you]_6619-you come , [woman]_7510-woman - like , to load [me]_6620-you with reproaches-- ’_[6620-you] [he]_6620-you muttered , again endeavouring to break away . ‘ [I]_6620-you do not . [I]_6620-you have a different purpose . [You]_{453-her husband} must hear it . If not to - night , to - morrow ; if not to - morrow , at another time . [You]_{453-her husband} MUST hear it . [Husband]_{12613-husband} , escape is hopeless -- impossible . ’_[6620-you] ‘ [You]_6621-you tell [me]_6620-you so , do [you]_6621-you ? ’_[6620-you] [he]_6620-you said , raising [his]_6620-you manacled hand , and shaking it . ‘ [You]_6621-you ! ’_[6620-you] ‘ Yes , ’_[6621-you] [she]_6621-you said , with indescribable earnestness . ‘ But why ? ’_[6621-you] ‘ To make [me]_6620-you easy in [this jail]_{11700-this jail} . To make the time ‘_[6620-you] twixt this and death , pass pleasantly . For [my]_0-i good -- yes , for [my]_0-i good , of course , ’ [he]_6620-you said , grinding [his]_6620-you teeth , and smiling at [her]_6621-you with a livid face . ‘_[6621-you] Not to load [you]_6620-you with reproaches , ’ [she]_6621-you replied ; ‘_[6621-you] not to aggravate the tortures and miseries of [your]_6620-you condition , not to give [you]_6620-you one hard word , but to restore [you]_6620-you to peace and hope . [Husband]_{12613-husband} , [dear husband]_{6623-dear husband} , if [you]_6620-you will but confess this dreadful crime ; if [you]_6620-you will but implore forgiveness of [Heaven]_210-heaven and of [those whom [you]_6620-you have wronged on [earth]_8952-earth]_{6624-those whom you have wronged on earth} ; if [you]_6620-you will dismiss these vain uneasy thoughts , which never can be realised , and will rely on Penitence and on the Truth , [I]_0-i promise [you]_6620-you , in the great name of the Creator , whose image [you]_6620-you have defaced , that [He]_6626-he will comfort and console [you]_6620-you . And for [myself]_0-i , ’ [she]_12615-her cried , clasping [her]_12615-her hands , and looking upward , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i swear before [Him]_6626-he , as [He]_6626-he knows [my]_0-i heart and reads it now , that from that hour [I]_0-i will love and cherish [you]_6620-you as [I]_0-i did of old , and watch [you]_6620-you night and day in the short interval that will remain to [us]_6627-us , and soothe [you]_6620-you with [my]_0-i truest love and duty , and pray with [you]_6620-you , that one threatening judgment may be arrested , and that [[our]_6627-us boy]_{6628-our boy} may be spared to bless [God]_217-god , in [his]_6626-he poor way , in the free air and light ! ’ [He]_0-i fell back and gazed at [her]_12615-her while [she]_12615-her poured out these words , as though [he]_0-i were for a moment awed by [her]_12615-her manner , and knew not what to do . But anger and fear soon got the mastery of [him]_0-i , and [he]_0-i spurned [her]_12615-her from [him]_0-i . ‘_[6629-you] Begone ! ’ [he]_0-i cried . ‘_[6629-you] Leave [me]_0-i ! [You]_6629-you plot , do [you]_6629-you ! [You]_6629-you plot to get speech with [me]_0-i , and let [them]_6630-them know [I]_0-i am [the man [they]_6630-them say [I]_0-i am]_{6631-the man they say i am} . A curse on [you]_6629-you and on [[your]_6629-you boy]_{6632-your boy} . ’ ‘_{[6632-your boy]} On [him]_{6632-your boy} the curse has already fallen , ’ [she]_6629-you replied , wringing [her]_6629-you hands . ‘_{[6632-your boy]} Let it fall heavier . Let it fall on one and all . [I]_0-i hate [you]_6629-you both . The worst has come to [me]_0-i . The only comfort that [I]_0-i seek or [I]_0-i can have , will be the knowledge that it comes to [you]_6629-you . Now go ! ’ [She]_6629-you would have urged [him]_{6632-your boy} gently , even then , but [he]_{6632-your boy} menaced [her]_6629-you with [his]_{6632-your boy} chain . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i say go -- [I]_0-i say it for the last time . The gallows has [me]_0-i in its grasp , and it is a black phantom that may urge [me]_0-i on to something more . Begone ! [I]_0-i curse the hour that [I]_0-i was born , [the man [I]_0-i slew , and [all the living world]_{6634-all the living world}]_{6633-the man i slew , and all the living world} ! ’ In a paroxysm of wrath , and terror , and the fear of death , [he]_{6632-your boy} broke from [her]_6629-you , and rushed into the darkness of [[his]_{6632-your boy} cell]_{11432-his cell} , where [he]_{6632-your boy} cast [himself]_{6632-your boy} jangling down upon the stone floor , and smote it with [his]_{6632-your boy} ironed hands . [The man]_{472-the man} returned to lock the dungeon door , and having done so , carried [her]_6629-you away . On that warm , balmy night in June , there were glad faces and light hearts in [all quarters of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{1788-all quarters of the town} , and sleep , banished by the late horrors , was doubly welcomed . On that night , [families]_{10077-families} made merry in [[their]_{10077-families} houses]_{11645-their houses} , and greeted [each other]_{7381-each other} on the common danger [they]_{10077-families} had escaped ; and [those who had been denounced]_{12623-those who had been denounced} , ventured into [the streets]_{448-the streets} ; and [they]_{12623-those who had been denounced} who had been plundered , got good shelter . Even [the timorous Lord Mayor , who was summoned that night before [the Privy Council]_{6074-the privy council} to answer for [his]_6635-his conduct]_{12625-the timorous lord mayor , who was summoned that night before the privy council to answer for his conduct} , came back contented ; observing to all [[his]_6635-his friends]_{7345-his friends} that [he]_6635-his had got off very well with a reprimand , and repeating with huge satisfaction [his]_6635-his memorable defence before [the Council]_{12628-the council} , ‘_[6635-his] that such was [his]_6635-his temerity , [he]_6635-his thought death would have been [his]_6635-his portion . ’ On that night , too , more of the scattered remnants of [the mob]_{3416-the mob} were traced to [their]_{12623-those who had been denounced} lurking - places , and taken ; and in [the hospitals]_{6579-the hospitals} , and deep among the ruins [they]_{12623-those who had been denounced} had made , and in [the ditches]_{12631-the ditches} , and [fields]_7531-fields , [many unshrouded wretches]_{12633-many unshrouded wretches} lay dead : envied by [those who had been active in the disturbances]_{12634-those who had been active in the disturbances} , and who pillowed [their]_{12623-those who had been denounced} doomed heads in [the temporary jails]_{12635-the temporary jails} . And in [the Tower]_{3080-the tower} , in [a dreary room whose thick stone walls shut out the hum of life]_{12637-a dreary room whose thick stone walls shut out the hum of life} , and made a stillness which the records left by [former prisoners]_{12638-former prisoners} with [those silent witnesses]_{12639-those silent witnesses} seemed to deepen and intensify ; remorseful for every act that had been done by [every man among [the cruel crowd]_{12641-the cruel crowd}]_{12640-every man among the cruel crowd} ; feeling for the time [their]_{12641-the cruel crowd} guilt [his]_0-i own , and [their]_{12641-the cruel crowd} lives put in peril by [himself]_0-i ; and finding , amidst such reflections , little comfort in fanaticism , or in [his]_0-i fancied call ; sat [the unhappy author of all -- [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george}]_{12642-the unhappy author of all -- lord george gordon} . [He]_0-i had been made [prisoner]_{12643-prisoner} that evening . ‘_[6635-his] If [you]_6636-you are sure it ’s [me]_0-i [you]_6636-you want , ’ [he]_0-i said to [the officers , who waited outside with the warrant]_{12644-the officers , who waited outside with the warrant} for [his]_0-i arrest on a charge of High Treason , ‘_[6636-you] [I]_0-i am ready to accompany [you--]_6637-you-- ’ which [he]_0-i did without resistance . [He]_0-i was conducted first before [the Privy Council]_{6074-the privy council} , and afterwards to [the Horse Guards]_{10798-the horse guards} , and then was taken by way of [Westminster Bridge]_{98-westminster bridge} , and back over [London Bridge]_{25-london bridge} ( for the purpose of avoiding [the main streets]_{10701-the main streets} ) , to [the Tower]_{3080-the tower} , under the strongest guard ever known to enter [its]_{3080-the tower} gates with [a single prisoner]_{12649-a single prisoner} . Of all [[his]_0-i forty thousand men]_{12650-his forty thousand men} , not one remained to bear [him]_0-i company . [Friends]_8069-friends , [dependents]_{2790-dependents} , [followers,--none]_{415-followers,--none} were there . [[His]_0-i fawning secretary]_{12653-his fawning secretary} had played [the traitor]_{12654-the traitor} ; and [he]_0-i whose weakness had been goaded and urged on by so many for [their]_{12650-his forty thousand men} own purposes , was desolate and alone . Chapter 74 [Mr Dennis , having been made prisoner late in the evening]_{12655-mr dennis , having been made prisoner late in the evening} , was removed to [a neighbouring round - house]_{12656-a neighbouring round - house} for that night , and carried before a justice for examination on the next day , Saturday . The charges against [him]_0-i being numerous and weighty , and it being in particular proved , by the testimony of [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel , that [he]_0-i had shown a special desire to take [his]_0-i life , [he]_0-i was committed for trial . Moreover [he]_0-i was honoured with the distinction of being considered [a chief among [the insurgents]_{10792-the insurgents}]_{12657-a chief among the insurgents} , and received from [the magistrate]_{10797-the magistrate} ’s lips the complimentary assurance that [he]_0-i was in a position of imminent danger , and would do well to prepare [himself]_0-i for the worst . To say that [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis ’s modesty was not somewhat startled by these honours , or that [he]_0-i was altogether prepared for so flattering a reception , would be to claim for [him]_0-i a greater amount of stoical philosophy than even [he]_0-i possessed . Indeed [this gentleman]_{755-this gentleman} ’s stoicism was of that not uncommon kind , which enables [a man]_{7264-a man} to bear with exemplary fortitude the afflictions of [[his]_{7264-a man} friends]_{7345-his friends} , but renders [him]_{7264-a man} , by way of counterpoise , rather selfish and sensitive in respect of any that happen to befall [himself]_{7264-a man} . It is therefore no disparagement to [the great officer in question to state , without disguise or concealment]_{12663-the great officer in question to state , without disguise or concealment} , that [he]_0-i was at first very much alarmed , and that [he]_0-i betrayed divers emotions of fear , until [his]_0-i reasoning powers came to [his]_0-i relief , and set before [him]_0-i a more hopeful prospect . In proportion as [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis exercised these intellectual qualities with which [he]_187-dennis was gifted , in reviewing [his]_187-dennis best chances of coming off handsomely and with small personal inconvenience , [his]_187-dennis spirits rose , and [his]_187-dennis confidence increased . When [he]_187-dennis remembered the great estimation in which [his]_187-dennis office was held , and the constant demand for [his]_187-dennis services ; when [he]_187-dennis bethought [himself]_187-dennis , how the Statute Book regarded [him]_187-dennis as a kind of Universal Medicine applicable to [men]_624-men , [women]_648-women , and [children]_{7942-children} , of every age and variety of criminal constitution ; and how high [he]_187-dennis stood , in [his]_187-dennis official capacity , in the favour of the Crown , and [both Houses of Parliament]_{3515-both houses of parliament} , [the Mint]_{12668-the mint} , [the Bank of [England]_1-england]_{3497-the bank of england} , and [the Judges of [the land]_{12671-the land}]_{12670-the judges of the land} ; when [he]_187-dennis recollected that whatever Ministry was in or out , [he]_187-dennis remained [their]_12672-their peculiar pet and panacea , and that for [his]_187-dennis sake [England]_1-england stood single and conspicuous among [the civilised nations of [the earth]_{8411-the earth}]_{12673-the civilised nations of the earth} : when [he]_187-dennis called these things to mind and dwelt upon them , [he]_187-dennis felt certain that the national gratitude MUST relieve [him]_187-dennis from the consequences of [his]_187-dennis late proceedings , and would certainly restore [him]_187-dennis to [his]_187-dennis old place in the happy social system . With these crumbs , or as one may say , with these whole loaves of comfort to regale upon , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis took [his]_187-dennis place among the escort that awaited [him]_187-dennis , and repaired to [jail]_10575-jail with a manly indifference . Arriving at [Newgate]_71-newgate , where [some of [the ruined cells]_{12677-the ruined cells} had been hastily fitted up for the safe keeping of [rioters]_{11071-rioters}]_{12676-some of the ruined cells had been hastily fitted up for the safe keeping of rioters} , [he]_187-dennis was warmly received by [the turnkeys]_{12679-the turnkeys} , as an unusual and interesting case , which agreeably relieved [their]_{12679-the turnkeys} monotonous duties . In this spirit , [he]_187-dennis was fettered with great care , and conveyed into [the interior of [the prison]_{5131-the prison}]_{12680-the interior of the prison} . ‘_{[9503-brother]} [Brother]_9503-brother , ’ cried [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , as , following [an officer]_{12281-an officer} , [he]_0-i traversed under these novel circumstances the remains of passages with which [he]_0-i was well acquainted , ‘_{[472-the man]} am [I]_0-i going to be along with [anybody]_7183-anybody ? ’ ‘_{[7183-anybody]} If [you]_9503-brother ’d have left more walls standing , [you]_9503-brother ’d have been alone , ’ was the reply . ‘_{[9503-brother]} As it is , [we]_6640-we ’re cramped for room , and [you]_9503-brother ’ll have [company]_685-company . ’_{[9503-brother]} ‘ Well , ’_[187-dennis] returned [Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘ [I]_187-dennis do n’t object to company , [brother]_9503-brother . [I]_187-dennis rather like company . [I]_187-dennis was formed for society , [I]_187-dennis was . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ That ’s rather a pity , an’t it ? ’_{[472-the man]} said [the man]_{472-the man} . ‘ No , ’_[187-dennis] answered [Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘ [I]_187-dennis ’m_[187-dennis] not aware that it is . Why should it be a pity , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’ ‘_{[9503-brother]} Oh ! [I]_0-i do n’t know , ’ said [the man]_{472-the man} carelessly . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought that was what [you]_9503-brother meant . Being formed for society , and being cut off in [your]_9503-brother flower , [you]_9503-brother know-- ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ’ interposed [the other]_{483-the other} quickly , ‘_[0-i] what are [you]_9503-brother talking of ? Do n’t . Who ’s a - going to be cut off in [their]_6643-their flowers ? ’ ‘_{[6644-nobody particular]} Oh , [nobody particular]_{6644-nobody particular} . [I]_0-i thought [you]_9503-brother was , perhaps , ’ said [the man]_{472-the man} . [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis wiped [his]_0-i face , which had suddenly grown very hot , and remarking in a tremulous voice to [[his]_0-i conductor]_{8552-his conductor} that [he]_0-i had always been fond of [his]_0-i joke , followed [him]_0-i in silence until [he]_0-i stopped at a door . ‘_{[9503-brother]} This is [[my]_0-i quarters]_{6645-my quarters} , is it ? ’ [he]_0-i asked facetiously . ‘_{[9503-brother]} This is [the shop]_{774-the shop} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’ replied [[his]_0-i friend]_{7570-his friend} . [He]_{7570-his friend} was walking in , but not with the best possible grace , when [he]_{7570-his friend} suddenly stopped , and started back . ‘_{[9503-brother]} [Halloa]_236-halloa ! ’ said [the officer]_{4990-the officer} . ‘_[236-halloa] [You]_236-halloa ’re nervous . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Nervous ! ’_[187-dennis] whispered [Dennis]_187-dennis in great alarm . ‘ Well [I]_187-dennis may be . Shut the door . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ [I]_187-dennis will , when [you]_236-halloa ’re_[187-dennis] in , ’ returned [the man]_{472-the man} . ‘_[187-dennis] But [I]_0-i ca n’t go in there , ’ whispered [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t be shut up with [that man]_{591-that man} . Do [you]_236-halloa want [me]_0-i to be throttled , [brother]_9503-brother ? ’ [The officer]_{4990-the officer} seemed to entertain no particular desire on the subject one way or other , but briefly remarking that [he]_{4990-the officer} had [his]_{4990-the officer} orders , and intended to obey [them]_{4990-the officer} , pushed [him]_{4990-the officer} in , turned the key , and retired . [Dennis]_187-dennis stood trembling with [his]_187-dennis back against the door , and involuntarily raising [his]_187-dennis arm to defend [himself]_187-dennis , stared at [a man]_{7264-a man} , [the only other tenant of [the cell]_{11425-the cell}]_{12695-the only other tenant of the cell} , who lay , stretched at [his]_{7264-a man} full length , upon a stone bench , and who paused in [his]_{7264-a man} deep breathing as if [he]_{7264-a man} were about to wake . But [he]_187-dennis rolled over on one side , let [his]_187-dennis arm fall negligently down , drew a long sigh , and murmuring indistinctly , fell fast asleep again . Relieved in some degree by this , [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} took [his]_6651-his eyes for an instant from [the slumbering figure]_{12698-the slumbering figure} , and glanced round [the cell]_{11425-the cell} in search of some ‘_[236-halloa] vantage - ground or weapon of defence . There was nothing moveable within [it]_6650-it , but a clumsy table which could not be displaced without noise , and a heavy chair . Stealing on tiptoe towards this latter piece of furniture , [he]_6651-his retired with it into the remotest corner , and intrenching [himself]_6651-his behind [it]_6650-it , watched [the enemy]_{10090-the enemy} with the utmost vigilance and caution . [The sleeping man]_{6653-the sleeping man} was [Hugh]_198-hugh ; and perhaps it was not unnatural for [Dennis]_187-dennis to feel in a state of very uncomfortable suspense , and to wish with [his]_187-dennis whole soul that [he]_187-dennis might never wake again . Tired of standing , [he]_187-dennis crouched down in [his]_187-dennis corner after some time , and rested on [the cold pavement]_{6654-the cold pavement} ; but although [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s breathing still proclaimed that [he]_198-hugh was sleeping soundly , [he]_187-dennis could not trust [him]_198-hugh out of [his]_187-dennis sight for an instant . [He]_187-dennis was so afraid of [him]_198-hugh , and of some sudden onslaught , that [he]_187-dennis was not content to see [his]_187-dennis closed eyes through the chair - back , but every now and then , rose stealthily to [his]_187-dennis feet , and peered at [him]_198-hugh with outstretched neck , to assure [himself]_187-dennis that [he]_198-hugh really was still asleep , and was not about to spring upon [him]_198-hugh when [he]_198-hugh was off [his]_187-dennis guard . [He]_198-hugh slept so long and so soundly , that [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis began to think [he]_198-hugh might sleep on until the turnkey visited [them]_6655-them . [He]_198-hugh was congratulating [himself]_198-hugh upon these promising appearances , and blessing [his]_198-hugh stars with much fervour , when one or two unpleasant symptoms manifested themselves : such as another motion of the arm , another sigh , a restless tossing of the head . Then , just as it seemed that [he]_198-hugh was about to fall heavily to the ground from [his]_198-hugh narrow bed , [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s eyes opened . It happened that [his]_198-hugh face was turned directly towards [[his]_198-hugh unexpected visitor]_{6656-his unexpected visitor} . [He]_198-hugh looked lazily at [him]_198-hugh for some half - dozen seconds without any aspect of surprise or recognition ; then suddenly jumped up , and with a great oath pronounced [his]_198-hugh name . ‘ Keep off , [brother]_9503-brother , keep off ! ’_[187-dennis] cried [Dennis]_187-dennis , dodging behind the chair . ‘ Do n’t do [me]_187-dennis a mischief . [I]_187-dennis ’m_[187-dennis] [a prisoner like [you]_198-hugh]_{6657-a prisoner like you} . [I]_0-i have n’t the free use of [my]_0-i limbs . [I]_0-i ’m quite [an old man]_{7251-an old man} . Do n’t hurt [me]_0-i ! ’_[0-i] [He]_0-i whined out the last three words in such piteous accents , that [Hugh]_198-hugh , who had dragged away the chair , and aimed a blow at [him]_0-i with it , checked [himself]_198-hugh , and bade [him]_0-i get up . ‘ [I]_187-dennis ’ll get up certainly , [brother]_9503-brother , ’_[187-dennis] cried [Dennis]_187-dennis , anxious to propitiate [him]_0-i by any means in [his]_187-dennis power . ‘ [I]_187-dennis ’ll comply with any request of [yours]_0-i , [I]_187-dennis ’m_[187-dennis] sure . There -- [I’m]_0-i up now . What can [I]_0-i do for [you]_0-i ? Only say the word , and [I]_0-i ’ll do it . ’ ‘_[0-i] What can [you]_0-i do for [me]_0-i ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , clutching [him]_0-i by the collar with both hands , and shaking [him]_0-i as though [he]_0-i were bent on stopping [his]_0-i breath by that means . ‘_[0-i] What have [you]_0-i done for [me]_0-i ? ’ ‘_[0-i] The best . The best that could be done , ’ returned [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} . [Hugh]_198-hugh made [him]_0-i no answer , but shaking [him]_0-i in [his]_198-hugh strong grip until [his]_0-i teeth chattered in [his]_0-i head , cast [him]_0-i down upon the floor , and flung [himself]_0-i on the bench again . ‘_[0-i] If it was n’t for the comfort it is to [me]_0-i , to see [you]_0-i here , ’ [he]_0-i muttered , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d have crushed [your]_0-i head against it ; [I]_0-i would . ’ It was some time before [Dennis]_187-dennis had breath enough to speak , but as soon as [he]_187-dennis could resume [his]_187-dennis propitiatory strain , [he]_187-dennis did so . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i did the best that could be done , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ [he]_0-i whined ; ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i did indeed . [I]_0-i was forced with two bayonets and [I]_0-i do n’t know how many bullets on each side of [me]_0-i , to point [you]_9503-brother out . If [you]_9503-brother had n’t been taken , [you]_9503-brother ’d have been shot ; and what a sight that would have been -- [a fine young man]_{6659-a fine young man} like [you]_9503-brother ! ’ ‘_{[9503-brother]} Will it be a better sight now ? ’ asked [Hugh]_198-hugh , raising [his]_198-hugh head , with such a fierce expression , that [the other durst]_{12704-the other durst} not answer [him]_198-hugh just then . ‘_{[9503-brother]} A deal better , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis meekly , after a pause . ‘_{[9503-brother]} First , there ’s all the chances of the law , and they ’re five hundred strong . [We]_12705-we may get off scot - free . Unlikelier things than that have come to pass . Even if [we]_12705-we should n’t , and the chances fail , [we]_12705-we can but be worked off once : and when it ’s well done , it ’s so neat , so skilful , so captiwating , if that do n’t seem too strong a word , that [you]_9503-brother ’d hardly believe it could be brought to sich perfection . Kill [[one]_503-one ’s fellow - creeturs]_{12707-one ’s fellow - creeturs} off , with muskets!--Pah ! ’_[0-i] and [his]_0-i nature so revolted at the bare idea , that [he]_0-i spat upon [the dungeon]_{11449-the dungeon} pavement . [His]_0-i warming on this topic , which to one unacquainted with [his]_0-i pursuits and tastes appeared like courage ; together with [his]_0-i artful suppression of [his]_0-i own secret hopes , and mention of [himself]_0-i as being in the same condition with [Hugh]_198-hugh ; did more to soothe [that ruffian]_{6661-that ruffian} than the most elaborate arguments could have done , or the most abject submission . [He]_0-i rested [his]_0-i arms upon [his]_0-i knees , and stooping forward , looked from beneath [his]_0-i shaggy hair at [Dennis]_187-dennis , with something of a smile upon [his]_187-dennis face . ‘ The fact is , [brother]_9503-brother , ’_{[3437-the hangman]} said [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , in a tone of greater confidence , ‘ that [you]_9503-brother got into bad company . [The man that was with [you]_9503-brother]_{12709-the man that was with you} was looked after more than [you]_9503-brother , and it was [him]_{12709-the man that was with you} [I]_{3437-the hangman} wanted . As to [me]_{3437-the hangman} , what have [I]_{3437-the hangman} got by it ? Here [we]_12710-we are , in one and the same plight . ’_{[3437-the hangman]} ‘ Lookee , [rascal]_12711-rascal , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , contracting [his]_198-hugh brows , ‘ [I]_198-hugh ’m_[198-hugh] not altogether such a shallow blade but [I]_0-i know [you]_6663-you expected to get something by it , or [you]_6663-you would n’t have done it . But it ’s done , and [you]_6663-you ’re here , and it will soon be all over with [you]_6663-you and [me]_0-i ; and [I]_0-i ’d as soon die as live , or live as die . Why should [I]_0-i trouble [myself]_0-i to have revenge on [you]_6663-you ? To eat , and drink , and go to sleep , as long as [I]_0-i stay here , is all [I]_0-i care for . If there was but a little more sun to bask in , than can find its way into [this cursed place]_{12712-this cursed place} , [I]_0-i ’d lie in [it]_{12712-this cursed place} all day , and not trouble [myself]_0-i to sit or stand up once . That ’s all the care [I]_0-i have for [myself]_0-i . Why should [I]_0-i care for [YOU]_6663-you ? ’_[0-i] Finishing this speech with a growl like the yawn of a wild beast , [he]_0-i stretched [himself]_0-i upon the bench again , and closed [his]_0-i eyes once more . After looking at [him]_0-i in silence for some moments , [Dennis]_187-dennis , who was greatly relieved to find [him]_0-i in this mood , drew the chair towards [his]_187-dennis rough couch and sat down near [him]_0-i -- taking the precaution , however , to keep out of the range of [his]_187-dennis brawny arm . ‘ Well said , [brother]_9503-brother ; nothing could be better said , ’_[187-dennis] [he]_187-dennis ventured to observe . ‘ [We]_12714-we ’ll eat and drink of the best , and sleep [our]_12714-we best , and make the best of it every way . Anything can be got for money . Let ’s spend it merrily . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ Ay , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , coiling [himself]_198-hugh into a new position.--‘Where is it ? ’ ‘_[187-dennis] Why , [they]_6664-they took [mine]_187-dennis from [me]_0-i at [the lodge]_{3619-the lodge} , ’ said [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis ; ‘_[6664-they] but mine ’s a peculiar case . ’ ‘_[6664-they] Is it ? [They]_6664-they took [mine]_187-dennis too . ’ ‘_[6664-they] Why then , [I]_0-i tell [you]_198-hugh what , [brother]_9503-brother , ’ [Dennis]_187-dennis began . ‘_[0-i] [You]_198-hugh must look up [your]_198-hugh friends-- ’ ‘_{[8062-my friends]} [[My]_0-i friends]_{8062-my friends} ! ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , starting up and resting on [his]_198-hugh hands . ‘_{[8062-my friends]} Where are [[my]_0-i friends]_{8062-my friends} ? ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [Your]_198-hugh relations then , ’ said [Dennis]_187-dennis . ‘_[198-hugh] Ha ha ha ! ’ laughed [Hugh]_198-hugh , waving one arm above [his]_198-hugh head . ‘_[198-hugh] [He]_198-hugh talks of [friends]_8069-friends to [me]_0-i -- talks of relations to [a man whose mother died the death in store for [her]_6671-her son]_{6670-a man whose mother died the death in store for her son} , and left [him]_{6670-a man whose mother died the death in store for her son} , [a hungry brat]_{6672-a hungry brat} , without a face [he]_{6670-a man whose mother died the death in store for her son} knew in [all the world]_{789-all the world} ! [He]_198-hugh talks of this to [me]_0-i ! ’ ‘_[198-hugh] [Brother]_416-brother , ’ cried [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , whose features underwent a sudden change , ‘_{[416-brother]} [you]_416-brother do n’t mean to say-- ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i mean to say , ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh interposed , ‘_[0-i] that [they]_6674-they hung [her]_6675-her up at [Tyburn]_9-tyburn . What was good enough for [her]_6675-her , is good enough for [me]_0-i . Let [them]_6674-they do the like by [me]_0-i as soon as [they]_6674-they please -- the sooner the better . Say no more to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i ’m going to sleep . ’_[0-i] ‘ But [I]_187-dennis want to speak to [you]_0-i ; [I]_187-dennis want to hear more about that , ’_[187-dennis] said [Dennis]_187-dennis , changing colour . ‘ If [you]_0-i ’re_{[7663-a wise man]} [a wise man]_{7663-a wise man} , ’ growled [Hugh]_198-hugh , raising [his]_198-hugh head to look at [him]_0-i with a frown , ‘_{[7663-a wise man]} [you]_0-i ’ll hold [your]_0-i tongue . [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i [I]_0-i ’m going to sleep . ’_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis venturing to say something more in spite of this caution , [the desperate fellow]_{6677-the desperate fellow} struck at [him]_187-dennis with all [his]_187-dennis force , and missing [him]_187-dennis , lay down again with many muttered oaths and imprecations , and turned [his]_187-dennis face towards the wall . After two or three ineffectual twitches at [his]_187-dennis dress , which [he]_187-dennis was hardy enough to venture upon , notwithstanding [his]_187-dennis dangerous humour , [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , who burnt , for reasons of [his]_187-dennis own , to pursue the conversation , had no alternative but to sit as patiently as [he]_187-dennis could : waiting [his]_187-dennis further pleasure . Chapter 75 A month has elapsed,--and [we]_6678-we stand in [the bedchamber of [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john}]_{6679-the bedchamber of sir john chester} . Through the half - opened window , [the Temple Garden]_{6680-the temple garden} looks green and pleasant ; [the placid river]_{6681-the placid river} , gay with [boat and barge]_{6682-boat and barge} , and dimpled with the plash of many an oar , sparkles in the distance ; the sky is blue and clear ; and the summer air steals gently in , filling [the room]_{462-the room} with perfume . [The very town]_{6684-the very town} , [the smoky town]_{6685-the smoky town} , is radiant . [High roofs and steeple - tops]_{6686-high roofs and steeple - tops} , wo nt to look black and sullen , smile a cheerful grey ; every old gilded vane , and ball , and cross , glitters anew in the bright morning sun ; and , high among them all , [St Paul]_{167-st paul} ’s towers up , showing [its]_{167-st paul} lofty crest in burnished gold . [Sir John]_{342-sir john} was breakfasting in bed . [His]_{342-sir john} chocolate and toast stood upon a little table at [his]_{342-sir john} elbow ; books and newspapers lay ready to [his]_{342-sir john} hand , upon the coverlet ; and , sometimes pausing to glance with an air of tranquil satisfaction round [the well - ordered room]_{6687-the well - ordered room} , and sometimes to gaze indolently at the summer sky , [he]_{342-sir john} ate , and drank , and read the news luxuriously . The cheerful influence of the morning seemed to have some effect , even upon [his]_{342-sir john} equable temper . [His]_{342-sir john} manner was unusually gay ; [his]_{342-sir john} smile more placid and agreeable than usual ; [his]_{342-sir john} voice more clear and pleasant . [He]_{342-sir john} laid down the newspaper [he]_{342-sir john} had been reading ; leaned back upon [his]_{342-sir john} pillow with the air of one who resigned [himself]_{342-sir john} to a train of charming recollections ; and after a pause , soliloquised as follows : ‘ And [[my]_{342-sir john} friend]_{1009-my friend} the centaur , goes the way of [[his]_{1009-my friend} mamma]_{12717-his mamma} ! [I]_{342-sir john} am not surprised . And [[his]_{1009-my friend} mysterious friend]_{12718-his mysterious friend} [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , likewise ! [I]_{342-sir john} am not surprised . And [[my]_{342-sir john} old postman]_{12719-my old postman} , [the exceedingly free - and - easy young madman of]_{12720-the exceedingly free - and - easy young madman of} [Chigwell]_11-chigwell ! [I]_{342-sir john} am quite rejoiced . It ’s the very best thing that could possibly happen to [him]_{12720-the exceedingly free - and - easy young madman of} . ’_{[342-sir john]} After delivering [himself]_{342-sir john} of these remarks , [he]_{342-sir john} fell again into [his]_{342-sir john} smiling train of reflection ; from which [he]_{342-sir john} roused [himself]_{342-sir john} at length to finish [his]_{342-sir john} chocolate , which was getting cold , and ring the bell for more . [The new supply]_{6688-the new supply} arriving , [he]_{342-sir john} took the cup from [[his]_{342-sir john} servant]_{2232-his servant} ’s hand ; and saying , with a charming affability , ‘ [I]_{342-sir john} am obliged to [you]_{2232-his servant} , [Peak]_294-peak , ’_{[342-sir john]} dismissed [him]_{2232-his servant} . ‘ It is a remarkable circumstance , ’_{[342-sir john]} [he]_{342-sir john} mused , dallying lazily with the teaspoon , ‘ that [[my]_{342-sir john} friend]_{1009-my friend} [the madman]_{12722-the madman} should have been within an ace of escaping , on [his]_{12720-the exceedingly free - and - easy young madman of} trial ; and it was a good stroke of chance ( or , as [the world]_{511-the world} would say , a providential occurrence ) that [the brother of [[my]_{342-sir john} Lord Mayor]_{11660-my lord mayor}]_{12724-the brother of my lord mayor} should have been in [court]_12726-court , with [other country justices , into whose very dense heads curiosity had penetrated]_{12727-other country justices , into whose very dense heads curiosity had penetrated} . For though [the brother of [[my]_{342-sir john} Lord Mayor]_{11660-my lord mayor}]_{12724-the brother of my lord mayor} was decidedly wrong ; and established [his]_{12724-the brother of my lord mayor} near relationship to [that amusing person]_{12730-that amusing person} beyond all doubt , in stating that [[my]_{342-sir john} friend]_{1009-my friend} was sane , and had , to [his]_{1009-my friend} knowledge , wandered about [the country]_{609-the country} with [a vagabond parent]_{12733-a vagabond parent} , avowing revolutionary and rebellious sentiments ; [I]_{342-sir john} am not the less obliged to [him]_{1009-my friend} for volunteering that evidence . [These insane creatures]_{12734-these insane creatures} make such very odd and embarrassing remarks , that [they]_{12734-these insane creatures} really ought to be hanged for the comfort of society . ’_{[342-sir john]} The country justice had indeed turned the wavering scale against [poor Barnaby]_220-barnaby , and solved the doubt that trembled in [his]_220-barnaby favour . [Grip]_237-grip little thought how much [he]_220-barnaby had to answer for . ‘ [They]_{12734-these insane creatures} will be a singular party , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , leaning [his]_{342-sir john} head upon [his]_{342-sir john} hand , and sipping [his]_{342-sir john} chocolate ; ‘ a very curious party . [The hangman]_{3437-the hangman} [himself]_{3437-the hangman} ; [the centaur]_{12736-the centaur} ; and [the madman]_{12722-the madman} . [The centaur]_{12736-the centaur} would make a very handsome preparation in [Surgeons ’_{[342-sir john]} Hall]_{168-surgeons ’ hall} , and would benefit science extremely . [I]_0-i hope [they]_6690-they have taken care to bespeak him.--Peak , [I]_0-i am not at [home]_7189-home , of course , to [anybody]_7183-anybody but [the hairdresser]_{6693-the hairdresser} . ’ This reminder to [[his]_0-i servant]_{2232-his servant} was called forth by a knock at the door , which [the man]_{472-the man} hastened to open . After a prolonged murmur of question and answer , [he]_0-i returned ; and as [he]_0-i cautiously closed the room - door behind [him]_0-i , [a man]_{7264-a man} was heard to cough in [the passage]_{4188-the passage} . ‘_{[6693-the hairdresser]} Now , it is of no use , [Peak]_294-peak , ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , raising [his]_{342-sir john} hand in deprecation of [his]_{342-sir john} delivering any message ; ‘_[294-peak] [I]_0-i am not at [home]_7189-home . [I]_0-i can not possibly hear [you]_294-peak . [I]_0-i told [you]_294-peak [I]_0-i was not at [home]_7189-home , and [my]_0-i word is sacred . Will [you]_294-peak never do as [you]_294-peak are desired ? ’ Having nothing to oppose to this reproof , [the man]_{472-the man} was about to withdraw , when [the visitor who had given occasion to it , probably rendered impatient by delay]_{12744-the visitor who had given occasion to it , probably rendered impatient by delay} , knocked with [his]_{12744-the visitor who had given occasion to it , probably rendered impatient by delay} knuckles at the chamber - door , and called out that [he]_{12744-the visitor who had given occasion to it , probably rendered impatient by delay} had urgent business with [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} , which admitted of no delay . ‘_[294-peak] Let [him]_294-peak in , ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘_[294-peak] [[My]_0-i good fellow]_{8082-my good fellow} , ’ [he]_0-i added , when the door was opened , ‘_[294-peak] how come [you]_{8082-my good fellow} to intrude [yourself]_{8082-my good fellow} in this extraordinary manner upon the privacy of [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} ? How can [you]_{8082-my good fellow} be so wholly destitute of self - respect as to be guilty of such remarkable ill - breeding ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [My]_0-i business , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , is not of a common kind , [I]_0-i do assure [you]_{342-sir john} , ’ returned [the person [he]_0-i addressed]_{12745-the person he addressed} . ‘_[0-i] If [I]_0-i have taken any uncommon course to get admission to [you]_{342-sir john} , [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i shall be pardoned on that account . ’ ‘_[0-i] Well ! [we]_6698-we shall see ; [we]_6698-we shall see , ’ returned [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , whose face cleared up when [he]_{342-sir john} saw who it was , and whose prepossessing smile was now restored . ‘_[6698-we] [I]_0-i am sure [we]_6698-we have met before , ’ [he]_0-i added in [his]_0-i winning tone , ‘_[6698-we] but really [I]_0-i forget [your]_{342-sir john} name ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [My]_0-i name is [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_{[212-gabriel]} [Varden]_212-gabriel , of course , [Varden]_212-gabriel , ’ returned [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , tapping [his]_{342-sir john} forehead . ‘_{[212-gabriel]} Dear [me]_0-i , how very defective [my]_0-i memory becomes ! [Varden]_212-gabriel to be sure -- [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . [You]_{342-sir john} have [a charming wife]_{6701-a charming wife} , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , and [a most beautiful daughter]_{6702-a most beautiful daughter} . [They]_6703-they are well ? ’ [Gabriel]_212-gabriel thanked [him]_0-i , and said [they]_6703-they were . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i rejoice to hear it , ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘_[0-i] Commend [me]_0-i to [them]_6703-they when [you]_{342-sir john} return , and say that [I]_0-i wished [I]_0-i were fortunate enough to convey , [myself]_0-i , the salute which [I]_0-i entrust [you]_{342-sir john} to deliver . And what , ’ [he]_0-i asked very sweetly , after a moment ’s pause , ‘_[0-i] can [I]_0-i do for [you]_{342-sir john} ? [You]_{342-sir john} may command [me]_0-i freely . ’ ‘_{[342-sir john]} [I]_0-i thank [you]_0-i , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , with some pride in [his]_212-gabriel manner , ‘_{[342-sir john]} but [I]_0-i have come to ask no favour of [you]_0-i , though [I]_0-i come on business.--Private , ’ [he]_212-gabriel added , with a glance at [the man who stood looking on , ‘_{[342-sir john]} and very pressing business]_{12746-the man who stood looking on , ‘ and very pressing business} . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not say [you]_{342-sir john} are the more welcome for being independent , and having nothing to ask of [me]_0-i , ’ returned [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , graciously , ‘_{[342-sir john]} for [I]_0-i should have been happy to render [you]_{342-sir john} a service ; still , [you]_{342-sir john} are welcome on any terms . Oblige [me]_0-i with some more chocolate , [Peak]_294-peak , and do n’t wait . ’ [The man]_{472-the man} retired , and left [them]_12748-them alone . ‘_{[342-sir john]} [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , ‘_{[342-sir john]} [I]_0-i am [a working - man]_{6704-a working - man} , and have been so , all [my]_0-i life . If [I]_0-i do n’t prepare [you]_{342-sir john} enough for what [I]_0-i have to tell ; if [I]_0-i come to the point too abruptly ; and give [you]_{342-sir john} a shock , which [a gentleman]_{1239-a gentleman} could have spared [you]_{342-sir john} , or at all events lessened very much ; [I]_0-i hope [you]_{342-sir john} will give [me]_0-i credit for meaning well . [I]_0-i wish to be careful and considerate , and [I]_0-i trust that in [a straightforward person like [me]_0-i]_{6706-a straightforward person like me} , [you]_{342-sir john} ’ll take the will for the deed . ’ ‘_{[214-mr varden]} [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , ’ returned [the other]_{483-the other} , perfectly composed under this exordium ; ‘_{[214-mr varden]} [I]_0-i beg [you]_{214-mr varden} ’ll take a chair . Chocolate , perhaps , [you]_{214-mr varden} do n’t relish ? Well ! it IS an acquired taste , no doubt . ’ ‘_{[342-sir john]} [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’ said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , who had acknowledged with a bow the invitation to be seated , but had not availed [himself]_212-gabriel of it . ‘_{[342-sir john]} [Sir John’--he]_{417-sir john’--he} dropped [his]_{417-sir john’--he} voice and drew nearer to the bed--‘I am just now come from [Newgate--]_{169-newgate--} ’ ‘_{[418-good gad]} [Good Gad]_{418-good gad} ! ’ cried [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , hastily sitting up in bed ; ‘_{[418-good gad]} from [Newgate]_71-newgate , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} ! How could [you]_{214-mr varden} be so very imprudent as to come from [Newgate]_71-newgate ! [Newgate]_71-newgate , where there are [jail - fevers]_{6707-jail - fevers} , and [ragged people]_{6708-ragged people} , and [bare - footed men]_{6709-bare - footed men} and [women]_648-women , and a thousand horrors ! [Peak]_294-peak , bring the camphor , quick ! Heaven and earth , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , [[my]_0-i dear , good soul]_{6711-my dear , good soul} , how COULD [you]_{214-mr varden} come from [Newgate]_71-newgate ? ’ [Gabriel]_212-gabriel returned no answer , but looked on in silence while [Peak]_294-peak ( who had entered with the hot chocolate ) ran to a drawer , and returning with a bottle , sprinkled [[his]_294-peak master]_{586-his master} ’s dressing - gown and the bedding ; and besides moistening [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} , plentifully , described a circle round about [him]_{7447-the locksmith} on the carpet . When [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had done this , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} again retired ; and [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , reclining in an easy attitude upon [his]_{342-sir john} pillow , once more turned a smiling face towards [[his]_{342-sir john} visitor]_{1266-his visitor} . ‘_{[214-mr varden]} [You]_{214-mr varden} will forgive [me]_0-i , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , [I]_0-i am sure , for being at first a little sensitive both on [your]_{214-mr varden} account and [my]_0-i own . [I]_0-i confess [I]_0-i was startled , notwithstanding [your]_{214-mr varden} delicate exordium . Might [I]_0-i ask [you]_{214-mr varden} to do [me]_0-i the favour not to approach any nearer?--You have really come from [Newgate]_71-newgate ! ’ [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} inclined [his]_{7447-the locksmith} head . ‘_{[214-mr varden]} In - deed ! And now , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , all exaggeration and embellishment apart , ’ said [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} , confidentially , as [he]_{342-sir john} sipped [his]_{342-sir john} chocolate , ‘_{[214-mr varden]} what kind of place IS [Newgate]_71-newgate ? ’ ‘_{[214-mr varden]} A strange place , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’ returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘_{[342-sir john]} of a sad and doleful kind . A strange place , where many strange things are heard and seen ; but few more strange than that [I]_0-i come to tell [you]_{342-sir john} of . The case is urgent . [I]_0-i am sent here . ’ ‘_[0-i] Not -- no , no -- not from [the jail]_{5323-the jail} ? ’ ‘_{[342-sir john]} Yes , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ; from [the jail]_{5323-the jail} . ’ ‘_{[342-sir john]} And [[my]_0-i good , credulous , open - hearted friend]_{6714-my good , credulous , open - hearted friend} , ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , setting down [his]_{342-sir john} cup , and laughing,--‘by whom ? ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ By [a man called [Dennis]_187-dennis]_{12755-a man called dennis} -- for many years [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , and to - morrow morning the hanged , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . [Sir John]_{342-sir john} had expected -- had been quite certain from the first -- that [he]_{342-sir john} would say [he]_{342-sir john} had come from [Hugh]_198-hugh , and was prepared to meet [him]_198-hugh on that point . But this answer occasioned [him]_{342-sir john} a degree of astonishment , which , for the moment , [he]_{342-sir john} could not , with all [his]_{342-sir john} command of feature , prevent [his]_{342-sir john} face from expressing . [He]_{342-sir john} quickly subdued it , however , and said in the same light tone : ‘ And what does [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} require of [me]_{342-sir john} ? [My]_{342-sir john} memory may be at fault again , but [I]_{342-sir john} do n’t recollect that [I]_{342-sir john} ever had the pleasure of an introduction to [him]_{1227-the gentleman} , or that [I]_{342-sir john} ever numbered [him]_{1227-the gentleman} among [[my]_{342-sir john} personal friends]_{12758-my personal friends} , [I]_{342-sir john} do assure [you]_{7447-the locksmith} , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} . ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , gravely , ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} will tell [you]_{342-sir john} , as nearly as [I]_{7447-the locksmith} can , in the words [he]_{1227-the gentleman} used to [me]_{7447-the locksmith} , what [he]_{1227-the gentleman} desires that [you]_{342-sir john} should know , and what [you]_{342-sir john} ought to know without a moment ’s loss of time . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} settled [himself]_{342-sir john} in a position of greater repose , and looked at [[his]_{342-sir john} visitor]_{1266-his visitor} with an expression of face which seemed to say , ‘ This is [an amusing fellow]_{12759-an amusing fellow} ! [I]_{342-sir john} ’ll hear [him]_{1227-the gentleman} out . ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [You]_{342-sir john} may have seen in the newspapers , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[212-gabriel]} said [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , pointing to the one which lay by [his]_212-gabriel side , ‘ that [I]_212-gabriel was [a witness]_{11273-a witness} against [this man]_{711-this man} upon [his]_{711-this man} trial some days since ; and that it was not [his]_{711-this man} fault [I]_212-gabriel was alive , and able to speak to what [I]_212-gabriel knew . ’_{[212-gabriel]} ‘ MAY have seen ! ’_{[342-sir john]} cried [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘ [[My]_{342-sir john} dear]_{812-my dear} [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , [you]_{214-mr varden} are quite a public character , and live in [all men]_{823-all men} ’s thoughts most deservedly . Nothing can exceed the interest with which [I]_{342-sir john} read [your]_{214-mr varden} testimony , and remembered that [I]_{342-sir john} had the pleasure of a slight acquaintance with you.---I hope [we]_12765-we shall have [your]_{214-mr varden} portrait published ? ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ This morning , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , taking no notice of these compliments , ‘ early this morning , a message was brought to [me]_{7447-the locksmith} from [Newgate]_71-newgate , at [this man]_{711-this man} ’s request , desiring that [I]_{7447-the locksmith} would go and see [him]_{711-this man} , for [he]_{711-this man} had something particular to communicate . [I]_{7447-the locksmith} need n’t tell [you]_7320-sir that [he]_{711-this man} is [no friend of [mine]_{7447-the locksmith}]_{12768-no friend of mine} , and that [I]_{7447-the locksmith} had never seen [him]_{711-this man} , until [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} beset [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} house]_{7186-my house} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [Sir John]_{342-sir john} fanned [himself]_{342-sir john} gently with the newspaper , and nodded . ‘ [I]_212-gabriel knew , however , from the general report , ’_{[212-gabriel]} resumed [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , ‘ that the order for [his]_{711-this man} execution to - morrow , went down to [the prison]_{5131-the prison} last night ; and looking upon [him]_{711-this man} as [a dying man]_{12772-a dying man} , [I]_212-gabriel complied with [his]_{711-this man} request . ’_{[212-gabriel]} ‘ [You]_{342-sir john} are quite [a Christian]_{9422-a christian} , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ; ‘ and in that amiable capacity , [you]_{342-sir john} increase [my]_{342-sir john} desire that [you]_{342-sir john} should take a chair . ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [He]_{711-this man} said , ’_{[212-gabriel]} continued [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , looking steadily at [the knight]_{9961-the knight} , ‘ that [he]_{711-this man} had sent to [me]_212-gabriel , because [he]_{711-this man} had [no friend]_{12774-no friend} or companion in [the whole world]_{12775-the whole world} ( being [the common hangman]_{12776-the common hangman} ) , and because [he]_{711-this man} believed , from the way in which [I]_212-gabriel had given [my]_212-gabriel evidence , that [I]_212-gabriel was [an honest man]_{7479-an honest man} , and would act truly by [him]_{711-this man} . [He]_{711-this man} said that , being shunned by [every one who knew [his]_{711-this man} calling]_{12778-every one who knew his calling} , even by [people of the lowest and most wretched grade]_{12779-people of the lowest and most wretched grade} , and finding , when [he]_{711-this man} joined [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , that [the men]_{7743-the men} [he]_{711-this man} acted with had no suspicion of it ( which [I]_212-gabriel believe is true enough , for [a poor fool of an old ‘_{[212-gabriel]} prentice of mine]_{12782-a poor fool of an old ‘ prentice of mine} was [one of [them]_6721-them]_{9301-one of them} ) , [he]_6722-he had kept [his]_6722-he own counsel , up to the time of [his]_6722-he being taken and put in [jail]_10575-jail . ’ ‘_[6722-he] Very discreet of [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis , ’ observed [Sir John]_{342-sir john} with a slight yawn , though still with the utmost affability , ‘_[6722-he] but -- except for [your]_187-dennis admirable and lucid manner of telling it , which is perfect -- not very interesting to [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_[187-dennis] When , ’ pursued [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , quite unabashed and wholly regardless of these interruptions , ‘_[187-dennis] when [he]_6722-he was taken to [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , [he]_6722-he found that [[his]_6722-he fellow - prisoner]_{6725-his fellow - prisoner} , in [the same room]_{12036-the same room} , was [a young man]_{1637-a young man} , [Hugh]_198-hugh by name , [a leader in the riots , who had been betrayed and given up by [himself]_6722-he]_{6728-a leader in the riots , who had been betrayed and given up by himself} . From something which fell from [this unhappy creature]_{6729-this unhappy creature} in the course of the angry words [they]_6730-they had at meeting , [he]_6722-he discovered that [[his]_6722-he mother]_{756-his mother} had suffered the death to which [they]_6730-they both are now condemned.--The time is very short , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ’ [The knight]_{9961-the knight} laid down [his]_{9961-the knight} paper fan , replaced [his]_{9961-the knight} cup upon the table at [his]_{9961-the knight} side , and , saving for the smile that lurked about [his]_{9961-the knight} mouth , looked at [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} with as much steadiness as [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} looked at [him]_{9961-the knight} . ‘_{[342-sir john]} [They]_6730-they have been in [prison]_4418-prison now , a month . One conversation led to many more ; and [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} soon found , from a comparison of time , and place , and dates , that [he]_{3437-the hangman} had executed the sentence of the law upon [this woman]_{456-this woman} , [himself]_{3437-the hangman} . [She]_{456-this woman} had been tempted by want -- as [so many people]_{12230-so many people} are -- into the easy crime of passing forged notes . [She]_{456-this woman} was young and handsome ; and [the traders who employ [men]_624-men]_{6736-the traders who employ men} , [women]_648-women , and [children in this traffic]_{6739-children in this traffic} , looked upon [her]_{456-this woman} as one who was well adapted for [their]_{6736-the traders who employ men} business , and [who would probably go on without suspicion for a long time]_{6740-who would probably go on without suspicion for a long time} . But [they]_{6736-the traders who employ men} were mistaken ; for [she]_{456-this woman} was stopped in the commission of [her]_{456-this woman} very first offence , and died for it . [She]_{456-this woman} was of gipsy blood , [Sir John--]_{419-sir john--} ’ It might have been the effect of a passing cloud which obscured the sun , and cast a shadow on [his]_{342-sir john} face ; but [the knight]_{9961-the knight} turned deadly pale . Still [he]_{9961-the knight} met [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s eye , as before . ‘_{[419-sir john--]} [She]_{456-this woman} was of gipsy blood , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’ repeated [Gabriel]_212-gabriel , ‘_{[456-this woman]} and had a high , free spirit . This , and [her]_{456-this woman} good looks , and [her]_{456-this woman} lofty manner , interested [some gentlemen who were easily moved by dark eyes]_{6741-some gentlemen who were easily moved by dark eyes} ; and efforts were made to save [her]_{456-this woman} . [They]_{6741-some gentlemen who were easily moved by dark eyes} might have been successful , if [she]_{456-this woman} would have given [them]_{6741-some gentlemen who were easily moved by dark eyes} any clue to [her]_{456-this woman} history . But [she]_{456-this woman} never would , or did . There was reason to suspect that [she]_{456-this woman} would make an attempt upon [her]_{456-this woman} life . A watch was set upon [her]_{456-this woman} night and day ; and from that time [she]_{456-this woman} never spoke again-- ’ [Sir John]_{342-sir john} stretched out [his]_{342-sir john} hand towards [his]_{342-sir john} cup . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} going on , arrested it half - way . --‘Until [she]_{456-this woman} had but a minute to live . Then [she]_{456-this woman} broke silence , and said , in a low firm voice which [no one]_{7986-no one} heard but [this executioner]_{12791-this executioner} , for [all other living creatures]_{12792-all other living creatures} had retired and left [her]_{456-this woman} to [her]_{456-this woman} fate , “ If [I]_{456-this woman} had a dagger within these fingers and [he]_{12791-this executioner} was within [my]_{456-this woman} reach , [I]_{456-this woman} would strike [him]_{12791-this executioner} dead before [me]_{456-this woman} , even now ! ” [The man]_{472-the man} asked “ Who ? ” [She]_{456-this woman} said , “ [The father of [[her]_{456-this woman} boy]_{8905-her boy}]_{12794-the father of her boy} . ” ’_{[456-this woman]} [Sir John]_{342-sir john} drew back [his]_{342-sir john} outstretched hand , and seeing that [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} paused , signed to [him]_{342-sir john} with easy politeness and without any new appearance of emotion , to proceed . ‘ It was the first word [she]_{456-this woman} had ever spoken , from which it could be understood that [she]_{456-this woman} had [any relative on [earth]_8952-earth]_{12796-any relative on earth} . “ Was [the child]_{458-the child} alive ? ” [he]_{342-sir john} asked . “ Yes . ” [He]_{342-sir john} asked [her]_{456-this woman} where it was , its name , and whether [she]_{456-this woman} had any wish respecting it . [She]_{456-this woman} had but one , [she]_{456-this woman} said . It was that [the boy]_{7488-the boy} might live and grow , in utter ignorance of [[his]_{7488-the boy} father]_{470-his father} , so that no arts might teach [him]_{7488-the boy} to be gentle and forgiving . When [he]_{7488-the boy} became [a man]_{7264-a man} , [she]_{456-this woman} trusted to [the God of [[their]_12803-their tribe]_{12804-their tribe}]_{12802-the god of their tribe} to bring [the father]_{8306-the father} and [the son]_{7610-the son} together , and revenge [her]_{456-this woman} through [[her]_{456-this woman} child]_{10059-her child} . [He]_{7488-the boy} asked [her]_{456-this woman} other questions , but [she]_{456-this woman} spoke no more . Indeed , [he]_{7488-the boy} says , [she]_{456-this woman} scarcely said this much , to [him]_{7488-the boy} , but stood with [her]_{456-this woman} face turned upwards to the sky , and never looked towards [him]_{7488-the boy} once . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [Sir John]_{342-sir john} took a pinch of snuff ; glanced approvingly at an elegant little sketch , entitled ‘ Nature , ’_{[342-sir john]} on the wall ; and raising [his]_{342-sir john} eyes to [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s face again , said , with an air of courtesy and patronage , ‘ [You]_{7447-the locksmith} were observing , [Mr Varden--]_{12808-mr varden--} ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ That [she]_{456-this woman} never , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , who was not to be diverted by any artifice from [his]_{7447-the locksmith} firm manner , and [his]_{7447-the locksmith} steady gaze , ‘ that [she]_{456-this woman} never looked towards [him]_{7488-the boy} once , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ; and so [she]_{456-this woman} died , and [he]_{7488-the boy} forgot [her]_{456-this woman} . But , some years afterwards , [a man]_{7264-a man} was sentenced to die the same death , who was [a gipsy]_{10576-a gipsy} too ; [a sunburnt , swarthy fellow]_{12811-a sunburnt , swarthy fellow} , almost [a wild man]_{12812-a wild man} ; and while [he]_{7264-a man} lay in [prison]_4418-prison , under sentence , [he]_{7264-a man} , who had seen [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} more than once while [he]_{7264-a man} was free , cut an image of [him]_{7264-a man} on [his]_{7264-a man} stick , by way of braving death , and showing [those who attended on [him]_{7264-a man} , how little [he]_{7264-a man} cared or thought about it]_{12815-those who attended on him , how little he cared or thought about it} . [He]_{7264-a man} gave this stick into [his]_{7264-a man} hands at [Tyburn]_9-tyburn , and told [him]_{3437-the hangman} then , that [the woman]_{444-the woman} [I]_{7447-the locksmith} have spoken of had left [[her]_{444-the woman} own people]_{12817-her own people} to join [a fine gentleman]_{12818-a fine gentleman} , and that , being deserted by [him]_{12818-a fine gentleman} , and cast off by [[her]_{444-the woman} old friends]_{12819-her old friends} , [she]_{444-the woman} had sworn within [her]_{444-the woman} own proud breast , that whatever [her]_{444-the woman} misery might be , [she]_{444-the woman} would ask no help of [any human being]_{11349-any human being} . [He]_{7264-a man} told [him]_{3437-the hangman} that [she]_{444-the woman} had kept [her]_{444-the woman} word to the last ; and that , meeting even [him]_{3437-the hangman} in [the streets]_{448-the streets} -- [he]_{3437-the hangman} had been fond of [her]_{444-the woman} once , it seems -- [she]_{444-the woman} had slipped from [him]_{3437-the hangman} by a trick , and [he]_{3437-the hangman} never saw [her]_{444-the woman} again , until , being in [one of the frequent crowds at [Tyburn]_9-tyburn , with some of [[his]_{3437-the hangman} rough companions]_{12823-his rough companions}]_{12822-one of the frequent crowds at tyburn , with some of his rough companions} , [he]_{3437-the hangman} had been driven almost mad by seeing , in the criminal under another name , whose death [he]_{3437-the hangman} had come to witness , [herself]_{444-the woman} . Standing in the same place in which [she]_{444-the woman} had stood , [he]_{3437-the hangman} told [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} this , and told [him]_{3437-the hangman} , too , [her]_{444-the woman} real name , which only [[her]_{444-the woman} own people]_{12817-her own people} and [the gentleman for whose sake [she]_{444-the woman} had left [them]_{12817-her own people}]_{12826-the gentleman for whose sake she had left them} , knew . That name [he]_{3437-the hangman} will tell again , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , to none but [you]_{342-sir john} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ To none but [me]_{9961-the knight} ! ’_{[9961-the knight]} exclaimed [the knight]_{9961-the knight} , pausing in the act of raising [his]_{9961-the knight} cup to [his]_{9961-the knight} lips with a perfectly steady hand , and curling up [his]_{9961-the knight} little finger for the better display of a brilliant ring with which it was ornamented : ‘ but me!--My dear [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , how very preposterous , to select [me]_{9961-the knight} for [his]_{214-mr varden} confidence ! With [you]_{342-sir john} at [his]_{214-mr varden} elbow , too , who are so perfectly trustworthy ! ’_{[9961-the knight]} ‘ [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ at twelve tomorrow , [these men]_{3544-these men} die . Hear the few words [I]_{7447-the locksmith} have to add , and do not hope to deceive [me]_{7447-the locksmith} ; for though [I]_{7447-the locksmith} am [a plain man of humble station]_{12828-a plain man of humble station} , and [you]_{342-sir john} are [a gentleman of rank and learning]_{12829-a gentleman of rank and learning} , the truth raises [me]_{7447-the locksmith} to [your]_{342-sir john} level , and [I]_{7447-the locksmith} KNOW that [you]_{342-sir john} anticipate the disclosure with which [I]_{7447-the locksmith} am about to end , and that [you]_{342-sir john} believe [this doomed man]_{12830-this doomed man} , [Hugh]_198-hugh , to be [[your]_{342-sir john} son]_{1394-your son} . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Nay , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , bantering [him]_{7447-the locksmith} with a gay air ; ‘ [the wild gentleman , who died so suddenly]_{12832-the wild gentleman , who died so suddenly} , scarcely went as far as that , [I]_{342-sir john} think ? ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [He]_{12832-the wild gentleman , who died so suddenly} did not , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ for [she]_12833-she had bound [him]_{12832-the wild gentleman , who died so suddenly} by some pledge , known only to [these people]_{3340-these people} , and which the worst among [them]_{3340-these people} respect , not to tell [your]_{342-sir john} name : but , in a fantastic pattern on the stick , [he]_{12832-the wild gentleman , who died so suddenly} had carved some letters , and when [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} asked it , [he]_{3437-the hangman} bade [him]_{12832-the wild gentleman , who died so suddenly} , especially if [he]_{12832-the wild gentleman , who died so suddenly} should ever meet with [[her]_12833-she son]_{7615-her son} in after life , remember that place well . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ What place ? ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [Chester]_{342-sir john} . ’_{[9961-the knight]} [The knight]_{9961-the knight} finished [his]_{9961-the knight} cup of chocolate with an appearance of infinite relish , and carefully wiped [his]_{9961-the knight} lips upon [his]_{9961-the knight} handkerchief . ‘ [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ this is all that has been told to [me]_{7447-the locksmith} ; but since [these two men]_{12837-these two men} have been left for death , [they]_{12837-these two men} have conferred together closely . See [them]_{12837-these two men} , and hear what [they]_{12837-these two men} can add . See [this Dennis]_{12838-this dennis} , and learn from [him]_{12838-this dennis} what [he]_{12838-this dennis} has not trusted to [me]_{7447-the locksmith} . If [you]_{342-sir john} , who hold the clue to all , want corroboration ( which [you]_{342-sir john} do not ) , the means are easy . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ And to what , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} , rising on [his]_{342-sir john} elbow , after smoothing the pillow for its reception ; ‘ [[my]_{342-sir john} dear , good - natured , estimable [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} -- with whom [I]_{342-sir john} can not be angry if [I]_{342-sir john} would]_{214-mr varden} -- to what does all this tend ? ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} take [you]_{342-sir john} for [a man]_{7264-a man} , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , and [I]_{7447-the locksmith} suppose it tends to some pleading of natural affection in [your]_{342-sir john} breast , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘ [I]_{7447-the locksmith} suppose to the straining of every nerve , and the exertion of all the influence [you]_{342-sir john} have , or can make , in behalf of [[your]_{342-sir john} miserable son]_{12840-your miserable son} , and [the man who has disclosed [his]_{12840-your miserable son} existence to [you]_{342-sir john}]_{12841-the man who has disclosed his existence to you} . At the worst , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} suppose to [your]_{342-sir john} seeing [[your]_{342-sir john} son]_{1394-your son} , and awakening [him]_{1394-your son} to a sense of [his]_{1394-your son} crime and danger . [He]_{1394-your son} has no such sense now . Think what [his]_{1394-your son} life must have been , when [he]_{1394-your son} said in [my]_{7447-the locksmith} hearing , that if [I]_{7447-the locksmith} moved [you]_{342-sir john} to anything , it would be to hastening [his]_{1394-your son} death , and ensuring [his]_{1394-your son} silence , if [you]_{342-sir john} had it in [your]_{342-sir john} power ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ And have [you]_{342-sir john} , [[my]_{342-sir john} good [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden}]_{12843-my good mr varden} , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} in a tone of mild reproof , ‘ have [you]_{342-sir john} really lived to [your]_{342-sir john} present age , and remained so very simple and credulous , as to approach [a gentleman of established character with such credentials as these]_{12844-a gentleman of established character with such credentials as these} , from desperate men in [their]_{12844-a gentleman of established character with such credentials as these} last extremity , catching at any straw ? Oh dear ! Oh fie , fie ! ’_{[342-sir john]} [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} was going to interpose , but [he]_{7447-the locksmith} stopped [him]_{342-sir john} : ‘ On any other subject , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} , [I]_{7447-the locksmith} shall be delighted -- [I]_{7447-the locksmith} shall be charmed -- to converse with [you]_{214-mr varden} , but [I]_{7447-the locksmith} owe it to [my]_{7447-the locksmith} own character not to pursue this topic for another moment . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ Think better of it , [sir]_7320-sir , when [I]_{7447-the locksmith} am gone , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} returned [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ; ‘ think better of it , [sir]_7320-sir . Although [you]_{214-mr varden} have , thrice within as many weeks , turned [[your]_{214-mr varden} lawful son]_{12847-your lawful son} , [Mr Edward]_{228-mr chester} , from [your]_{214-mr varden} door , [you]_{214-mr varden} may have time , [you]_{214-mr varden} may have years to make [your]_{214-mr varden} peace with [HIM]_{12847-your lawful son} , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} : but [that twelve o’clock]_{12848-that twelve o’clock} will soon be here , and soon be past for ever . ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} ‘ [I]_{9961-the knight} thank [you]_{7447-the locksmith} very much , ’_{[9961-the knight]} returned [the knight]_{9961-the knight} , kissing [his]_{9961-the knight} delicate hand to [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , ‘ for [your]_{7447-the locksmith} guileless advice ; and [I]_212-gabriel only wish , [my]_212-gabriel good soul , although [your]_{7447-the locksmith} simplicity is quite captivating , that [you]_{7447-the locksmith} had a little more worldly wisdom . [I]_212-gabriel never so much regretted the arrival of [[my]_212-gabriel hairdresser]_{12849-my hairdresser} as [I]_212-gabriel do at this moment . God bless [you]_{7447-the locksmith} ! Good morning ! [You]_{7447-the locksmith} ’ll not forget [my]_212-gabriel message to [the ladies]_{2011-the ladies} , [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} ? [Peak]_294-peak , show [Mr Varden]_{214-mr varden} to the door . ’_{[212-gabriel]} [Gabriel]_212-gabriel said no more , but gave [the knight]_{9961-the knight} a parting look , and left [him]_{9961-the knight} . As [he]_212-gabriel quitted [the room]_{462-the room} , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} ’s face changed ; and the smile gave place to a haggard and anxious expression , like that of [a weary actor jaded by the performance of a difficult part]_{6757-a weary actor jaded by the performance of a difficult part} . [He]_212-gabriel rose from [his]_212-gabriel bed with a heavy sigh , and wrapped [himself]_212-gabriel in [his]_212-gabriel morning - gown . ‘ So [she]_12851-her kept [her]_12851-her word , ’_{[212-gabriel]} [he]_212-gabriel said , ‘ and was constant to [her]_12851-her threat ! [I]_212-gabriel would [I]_212-gabriel had never seen that dark face of hers,--I might have read these consequences in it , from the first . This affair would make a noise abroad , if it rested on better evidence ; but , as it is , and by not joining the scattered links of the chain , [I]_212-gabriel can afford to slight it.--Extremely distressing to be [the parent of [such an uncouth creature]_{12853-such an uncouth creature}]_{12852-the parent of such an uncouth creature} ! Still , [I]_212-gabriel gave [him]_{342-sir john} very good advice . [I]_212-gabriel told [him]_{342-sir john} [he]_{342-sir john} would certainly be hanged . [I]_212-gabriel could have done no more if [I]_212-gabriel had known of [our]_12854-our relationship ; and there are a great many fathers who have never done as much for [THEIR]_12855-their natural children.--The hairdresser may come in , [Peak]_294-peak ! ’_{[212-gabriel]} [The hairdresser]_{6693-the hairdresser} came in ; and saw in [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} ( whose accommodating conscience was soon quieted by the numerous precedents that occurred to [him]_{342-sir john} in support of [his]_{342-sir john} last observation ) , [the same imperturbable , fascinating , elegant gentleman [he]_{342-sir john} had seen yesterday , and many yesterdays before]_{6759-the same imperturbable , fascinating , elegant gentleman he had seen yesterday , and many yesterdays before} . Chapter 76 As [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} walked slowly away from [[Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} ’s chambers]_{6761-sir john chester ’s chambers} , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} lingered under the trees which shaded the path , almost hoping that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} might be summoned to return . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} had turned back thrice , and still loitered at the corner , when the clock struck twelve . It was a solemn sound , and not merely for its reference to to - morrow ; for [he]_{7447-the locksmith} knew that in that chime [the murderer]_{577-the murderer} ’s knell was rung . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} had seen [him]_{7447-the locksmith} pass along [the crowded street]_{6763-the crowded street} , amidst the execration of [the throng]_{10195-the throng} ; and marked [his]_{7447-the locksmith} quivering lip , and trembling limbs ; the ashy hue upon [his]_{7447-the locksmith} face , [his]_{7447-the locksmith} clammy brow , the wild distraction of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eye -- the fear of death that swallowed up all other thoughts , and gnawed without cessation at [his]_{7447-the locksmith} heart and brain . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} had marked the wandering look , seeking for hope , and finding , turn where it would , despair . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} had seen [the remorseful , pitiful , desolate creature]_{6765-the remorseful , pitiful , desolate creature} , riding , with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} coffin by [his]_{7447-the locksmith} side , to the gibbet . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} knew that , to the last , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had been [an unyielding , obdurate man]_{6766-an unyielding , obdurate man} ; that in the savage terror of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} condition [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had hardened , rather than relented , to [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} and [child]_7465-child ; and that the last words which had passed [his]_{7447-the locksmith} white lips were curses on [them]_6769-them as [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} enemies]_{2703-his enemies} . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} had determined to be [there]_7220-there , and see it done . Nothing but the evidence of [his]_{206-mr haredale} own senses could satisfy that gloomy thirst for retribution which had been gathering upon [him]_{206-mr haredale} for so many years . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} knew this , and when the chimes had ceased to vibrate , hurried away to meet [him]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ For [these two men]_{12837-these two men} , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} [he]_{7447-the locksmith} said , as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} went , ‘ [I]_{678-the honest locksmith} can do no more . [Heaven]_210-heaven have mercy on them!--Alas ! [I]_{678-the honest locksmith} say [I]_{678-the honest locksmith} can do no more for [them]_{12837-these two men} , but whom can [I]_{678-the honest locksmith} help ? [Mary Rudge]_{420-mary rudge} will have [a home]_{7941-a home} , and [a firm friend]_{12858-a firm friend} when [she]_{420-mary rudge} most wants one ; but [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- [poor [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- willing [Barnaby]_220-barnaby]_{12859-poor barnaby -- willing barnaby} -- what aid can [I]_{678-the honest locksmith} render [him]_220-barnaby ? There are many , [many men of sense]_{12860-many men of sense} , God forgive [me]_{678-the honest locksmith} , ’_{[678-the honest locksmith]} cried [the honest locksmith]_{678-the honest locksmith} , stopping in [a narrow court]_{6774-a narrow court} to pass [his]_{678-the honest locksmith} hand across [his]_{678-the honest locksmith} eyes , ‘ [I]_{678-the honest locksmith} could better afford to lose than [Barnaby]_220-barnaby . [We]_12861-we have always been [good friends]_{12862-good friends} , but [I]_{678-the honest locksmith} never knew , till now , how much [I]_{678-the honest locksmith} loved [the lad]_{7581-the lad} . ’_{[678-the honest locksmith]} There were not many in [the great city]_{726-the great city} who thought of [Barnaby]_220-barnaby that day , otherwise than as an actor in a show which was to take place to - morrow . But if [the whole population]_{6776-the whole population} had had [him]_220-barnaby in [their]_{6776-the whole population} minds , and had wished [his]_220-barnaby life to be spared , [not one among [them]_{6776-the whole population}]_{6777-not one among them} could have done so with a purer zeal or greater singleness of heart than [the good locksmith]_{6778-the good locksmith} . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was to die . There was no hope . It is not the least evil attendant upon the frequent exhibition of this last dread punishment , of Death , that it hardens the minds of [those who deal it out]_{6779-those who deal it out} , and makes [them]_{6779-those who deal it out} , though [they]_{6779-those who deal it out} be [amiable men]_{6780-amiable men} in other respects , indifferent to , or unconscious of , [their]_{6779-those who deal it out} great responsibility . The word had gone forth that [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was to die . [It]_6781-it went forth , every month , for lighter crimes . It was a thing so common , that [very few]_{1357-very few} were startled by the awful sentence , or cared to question its propriety . Just then , too , when the law had been so flagrantly outraged , [its]_6783-its dignity must be asserted . The symbol of its dignity,--stamped upon every page of the criminal statute - book,--was the gallows ; and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was to die . [They]_6784-they had tried to save [him]_220-barnaby . [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} had carried petitions and memorials to the fountain - head , with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} own hands . But the well was not one of mercy , and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was to die . From the first [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} had never left [him]_220-barnaby , save at night ; and with [her]_{756-his mother} beside [him]_220-barnaby , [he]_220-barnaby was as usual contented . On this last day , [he]_220-barnaby was more elated and more proud than [he]_220-barnaby had been yet ; and when [she]_{756-his mother} dropped the book [she]_{756-his mother} had been reading to [him]_220-barnaby aloud , and fell upon [his]_220-barnaby neck , [he]_220-barnaby stopped in [his]_220-barnaby busy task of folding a piece of crape about [his]_220-barnaby hat , and wondered at [her]_{756-his mother} anguish . [Grip]_237-grip uttered a feeble croak , half in encouragement , it seemed , and half in remonstrance , but [he]_220-barnaby wanted heart to sustain it , and lapsed abruptly into silence . With [them]_6787-they who stood upon the brink of [the great gulf which none can see beyond]_{6788-the great gulf which none can see beyond} , Time , so soon to lose itself in vast Eternity , rolled on like a mighty river , swollen and rapid as it nears [the sea]_{3017-the sea} . It was morning but now ; [they]_6787-they had sat and talked together in a dream ; and here was evening . The dreadful hour of separation , which even yesterday had seemed so distant , was at hand . [They]_6787-they walked out into [the courtyard]_{4763-the courtyard} , clinging to [each other]_{7381-each other} , but not speaking . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby knew that [the jail]_{5323-the jail} was [a dull , sad , miserable place]_{6793-a dull , sad , miserable place} , and looked forward to to - morrow , as to a passage from [it]_{5323-the jail} to something bright and beautiful . [He]_220-barnaby had a vague impression too , that [he]_220-barnaby was expected to be brave -- that [he]_220-barnaby was [a man of great consequence]_{6794-a man of great consequence} , and that [the prison people]_{6795-the prison people} would be glad to make [him]_220-barnaby weep . [He]_220-barnaby trod [the ground]_{4265-the ground} more firmly as [he]_220-barnaby thought of this , and bade [her]_6797-her take heart and cry no more , and feel how steady [his]_220-barnaby hand was . ‘ [They]_{6795-the prison people} call [me]_187-dennis silly , [mother]_8432-mother . [They]_{6795-the prison people} shall see to - morrow ! ’_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis and [Hugh]_198-hugh were in [the courtyard]_{4763-the courtyard} . [Hugh]_198-hugh came forth from [[his]_198-hugh cell]_{11432-his cell} as [they]_6800-they did , stretching [himself]_198-hugh as though [he]_198-hugh had been sleeping . [Dennis]_187-dennis sat upon a bench in a corner , with [his]_187-dennis knees and chin huddled together , and rocked [himself]_187-dennis to and fro like [a person in severe pain]_{6801-a person in severe pain} . [The mother and son]_{6802-the mother and son} remained on one side of [the court]_{7857-the court} , and [these two men]_{12837-these two men} upon the other . [Hugh]_198-hugh strode up and down , glancing fiercely every now and then at the bright summer sky , and looking round , when [he]_198-hugh had done so , at the walls . ‘ No reprieve , no reprieve ! [Nobody]_7945-nobody comes near [us]_{12837-these two men} . There ’s only the night left now ! ’_[187-dennis] moaned [Dennis]_187-dennis faintly , as [he]_187-dennis wrung [his]_187-dennis hands . ‘ Do [you]_6806-you think [they]_6805-i ’ll reprieve [me]_6805-i in the night , [brother]_9503-brother ? [I]_6805-i ’ve known reprieves come in the night , afore now . [I]_6805-i ’ve known ‘_[6805-i] [em]_6805-i come as late as five , six , and seven o’clock in the morning . Do n’t [you]_6806-you think there ’s a good chance yet,--don’t [you]_6806-you ? Say [you]_6806-you do . Say [you]_6806-you do , [young man]_{7419-young man} , ’ whined the miserable creature , with an imploring gesture towards [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , ‘_[6806-you] or [I]_0-i shall go mad ! ’ ‘_[0-i] Better be mad than sane , here , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[7782-somebody]} GO mad . ’ ‘_{[7782-somebody]} But tell [me]_0-i what [you]_6806-you think . [Somebody]_{7782-somebody} tell [me]_0-i what [he]_{7782-somebody} thinks ! ’ cried the wretched object,--so mean , and wretched , and despicable , that even [Pity]_421-pity ’s self might have turned away , at sight of such a being in the likeness of a man--‘isn’t there a chance for [me,--isn’t]_{12867-me,--isn’t} there a good chance for [me]_{7419-young man} ? Is n’t it likely [they]_{7782-somebody} may be doing this to frighten [me]_{7419-young man} ? Do n’t [you]_6806-you think it is ? Oh ! ’_{[7419-young man]} [he]_{7419-young man} almost shrieked , as [he]_{7419-young man} wrung [his]_{7419-young man} hands , ‘ wo n’t [anybody]_7183-anybody give [me]_{7419-young man} comfort ! ’_{[7419-young man]} ‘ [You]_6806-you ought to be the best , instead of the worst , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , stopping before [him]_{7419-young man} . ‘ Ha , ha , ha ! See [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , when it comes home to [him]_{3437-the hangman} ! ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [You]_187-dennis do n’t know what it is , ’_[187-dennis] cried [Dennis]_187-dennis , actually writhing as [he]_187-dennis spoke : ‘ [I]_187-dennis do . That [I]_187-dennis should come to be worked off ! [I]_187-dennis ! [I]_187-dennis ! That [I]_187-dennis should come ! ’_[187-dennis] ‘ And why not ? ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , as [he]_198-hugh thrust back [his]_198-hugh matted hair to get a better view of [[his]_198-hugh late associate]_{6809-his late associate} . ‘ How often , before [I]_198-hugh knew [your]_{6810-the miserable creature} trade , did [I]_198-hugh hear [you]_{6810-the miserable creature} talking of this as if it was a treat ? ’_[198-hugh] ‘ [I]_{6810-the miserable creature} an’t unconsistent , ’_{[6810-the miserable creature]} screamed [the miserable creature]_{6810-the miserable creature} ; ‘ [I]_{6810-the miserable creature} ’d talk so again , if [I]_{6810-the miserable creature} was [hangman]_{12870-hangman} . [Some other man]_{12871-some other man} has got [my]_{6810-the miserable creature} old opinions at this minute . That makes it worse . [Somebody]_{7782-somebody} ’s longing to work [me]_{6810-the miserable creature} off . [I]_{6810-the miserable creature} know by [myself]_{6810-the miserable creature} that [somebody]_{7782-somebody} must be ! ’_{[6810-the miserable creature]} ‘ [He]_{5802-one of these men} ’ll soon have [his]_{5802-one of these men} longing , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , resuming [his]_198-hugh walk . ‘ Think of that , and be quiet . ’_[198-hugh] Although [one of [these men]_{3544-these men}]_{5802-one of these men} displayed , in [his]_{5802-one of these men} speech and bearing , [the most reckless hardihood]_{6813-the most reckless hardihood} ; and the other , in [his]_{5802-one of these men} every word and action , testified such an extreme of abject cowardice that it was humiliating to see [him]_{5802-one of these men} ; it would be difficult to say which of [them]_{3544-these men} would most have repelled and shocked [an observer]_{6814-an observer} . [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s was the dogged desperation of [a savage]_{2028-a savage} at the stake ; [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} was reduced to a condition little better , if any , than that of a hound with the halter round [his]_{3437-the hangman} neck . Yet , as [Mr Dennis]_187-dennis knew and could have told [them]_{3544-these men} , these were the two commonest states of mind in persons brought to [their]_{3544-these men} pass . Such was the wholesome growth of the seed sown by the law , that this kind of harvest was usually looked for , as a matter of course . In one respect [they]_{3544-these men} all agreed . The wandering and uncontrollable train of thought , suggesting sudden recollections of things distant and long forgotten and remote from each other -- the vague restless craving for something undefined , which nothing could satisfy -- the swift flight of the minutes , fusing themselves into hours , as if by enchantment -- the rapid coming of the solemn night -- the shadow of death always upon [them]_{3544-these men} , and yet so dim and faint , that [objects the meanest and most trivial]_{6817-objects the meanest and most trivial} started from the gloom beyond , and forced [themselves]_{3544-these men} upon the view -- the impossibility of holding the mind , even if [they]_{3544-these men} had been so disposed , to penitence and preparation , or of keeping it to any point while one hideous fascination tempted it away -- these things were common to [them]_{3544-these men} all , and varied only in their outward tokens . ‘ Fetch [me]_6818-her the book [I]_6818-her left within -- upon [your]_220-barnaby bed , ’_[6818-her] [she]_6818-her said to [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , as the clock struck . ‘ Kiss [me]_6818-her first . ’_[6818-her] [He]_220-barnaby looked in [her]_6818-her face , and saw there , that the time was come . After a long embrace , [he]_220-barnaby tore [himself]_220-barnaby away , and ran to bring it to [her]_6818-her ; bidding [her]_6818-her not stir till [he]_220-barnaby came back . [He]_220-barnaby soon returned , for a shriek recalled him,--but [she]_6818-her was gone . [He]_220-barnaby ran to [the yard]_{11240-the yard} - gate , and looked through . [They]_6820-they were carrying [her]_6818-her away . [She]_6818-her had said [her]_6818-her heart would break . It was better so . ‘ Do n’t [you]_220-barnaby think , ’_[187-dennis] whimpered [Dennis]_187-dennis , creeping up to [him]_220-barnaby , as [he]_220-barnaby stood with [his]_220-barnaby feet rooted to the ground , gazing at the blank walls--‘don’t [you]_220-barnaby think there ’s still a chance ? It ’s a dreadful end ; it ’s a terrible end for [a man like [me]_0-i]_{6821-a man like me} . Do n’t [you]_220-barnaby think there ’s a chance ? [I]_0-i do n’t mean for [you]_220-barnaby , [I]_0-i mean for [me]_0-i . Do n’t let [HIM]_6822-he hear [us]_6820-they ( meaning [Hugh]_198-hugh ) ; ‘ [he]_6822-he ’s so desperate . ’_[6822-he] ‘ Now then , ’_{[4990-the officer]} said [the officer]_{4990-the officer} , who had been lounging in and out with [his]_{4990-the officer} hands in [his]_{4990-the officer} pockets , and yawning as if [he]_{4990-the officer} were in the last extremity for some subject of interest : ‘ it ’s time to turn in , [boys]_518-boys . ’_{[4990-the officer]} ‘ Not yet , ’_[187-dennis] cried [Dennis]_187-dennis , ‘ not yet . Not for an hour yet . ’_[187-dennis] ‘ [I]_{472-the man} say,--your watch goes different from what it used to , ’_{[472-the man]} returned [the man]_{472-the man} . ‘ Once upon a time it was always too fast . It ’s got the other fault now . ’_{[472-the man]} ‘ [[My]_{6825-the wretched creature} friend]_{1009-my friend} , ’_{[6825-the wretched creature]} cried [the wretched creature]_{6825-the wretched creature} , falling on [his]_{6825-the wretched creature} knees , ‘ [[my]_{6825-the wretched creature} dear friend]_{9039-my dear friend} -- [you]_{1009-my friend} always were [[my]_{6825-the wretched creature} dear friend]_{9039-my dear friend} -- there ’s some mistake . Some letter has been mislaid , or [some messenger]_{2392-some messenger} has been stopped upon the way . [He]_6822-he may have fallen dead . [I]_{6825-the wretched creature} saw [a man]_{7264-a man} once , fall down dead in [the street]_{780-the street} , [myself]_{6825-the wretched creature} , and [he]_{7264-a man} had papers in [his]_{7264-a man} pocket . Send to inquire . Let [somebody]_{7782-somebody} go to inquire . [They]_{7782-somebody} never will hang [me]_{6825-the wretched creature} . [They]_{7782-somebody} never can.--Yes , [they]_{7782-somebody} will , ’_{[6825-the wretched creature]} [he]_{6825-the wretched creature} cried , starting to [his]_{6825-the wretched creature} feet with a terrible scream . ‘ [They]_{7782-somebody} ’ll hang [me]_{6825-the wretched creature} by a trick , and keep the pardon back . It ’s a plot against [me]_{6825-the wretched creature} . [I]_{6825-the wretched creature} shall lose [my]_{6825-the wretched creature} life ! ’_{[6825-the wretched creature]} And uttering another yell , [he]_{6825-the wretched creature} fell in a fit upon the ground . ‘ See [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} when it comes home to [him]_{3437-the hangman} ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh again , as [they]_6826-we bore [him]_198-hugh away--‘Ha ha ha ! [Courage]_361-courage , [bold Barnaby]_220-barnaby , what care [we]_6826-we ? [Your]_220-barnaby hand ! [They]_6826-we do well to put [us]_6826-we out of [the world]_{511-the world} , for if [we]_6826-we got loose a second time , [we]_6826-we would n’t let [them]_6826-we off so easy , eh ? Another shake ! [A man]_{7264-a man} can die but once . If [you]_220-barnaby wake in the night , sing that out lustily , and fall asleep again . Ha ha ha ! ’ [Barnaby]_220-barnaby glanced once more through the grate into [the empty yard]_{12883-the empty yard} ; and then watched [Hugh]_198-hugh as [he]_198-hugh strode to the steps leading to [[his]_198-hugh sleeping - cell]_{12884-his sleeping - cell} . [He]_220-barnaby heard [him]_198-hugh shout , and burst into a roar of laughter , and saw [him]_198-hugh flourish [his]_198-hugh hat . Then [he]_198-hugh turned away [himself]_198-hugh , like one who walked in [his]_198-hugh sleep ; and , without any sense of fear or sorrow , lay down on [his]_198-hugh pallet , listening for the clock to strike again . Chapter 77 The time wore on . The noises in [the streets]_{448-the streets} became less frequent by degrees , until silence was scarcely broken save by the bells in [church towers]_{12886-church towers} , marking the progress -- softer and more stealthy while [the city]_{747-the city} slumbered -- of [that Great Watcher with the hoary head , who never sleeps or rests]_{12888-that great watcher with the hoary head , who never sleeps or rests} . In the brief interval of darkness and repose which [feverish towns]_{12889-feverish towns} enjoy , all busy sounds were hushed ; and [those who awoke from dreams]_{12890-those who awoke from dreams} lay listening in [their]_{12890-those who awoke from dreams} beds , and longed for dawn , and wished the dead of the night were past . Into [the street]_{780-the street} outside [[the jail]_{5323-the jail} ’s main wall]_{12893-the jail ’s main wall} , [workmen]_3315-workmen came straggling at this solemn hour , in [groups of two or three]_{12895-groups of two or three} , and meeting in the centre , cast [their]_3315-workmen tools upon the ground and spoke in whispers . [Others]_7490-others soon issued from [the jail]_{5323-the jail} itself , bearing on [their]_7490-others shoulders planks and beams : these materials being all brought forth , the rest bestirred [themselves]_7490-others , and the dull sound of hammers began to echo through the stillness . Here and there among [this knot of [labourers]_{9958-labourers}]_{12898-this knot of labourers} , [one , with a lantern or a smoky link]_{12900-one , with a lantern or a smoky link} , stood by to light [[his]_{12900-one , with a lantern or a smoky link} fellows]_{3164-his fellows} at [their]_{3164-his fellows} work ; and by its doubtful aid , [some]_1792-some might be dimly seen taking up [the pavement of [the road]_{621-the road}]_{12903-the pavement of the road} , while [others]_7490-others held great upright posts , or fixed them in the holes thus made for [their]_7490-others reception . [Some]_1792-some dragged slowly on , towards the rest , [an empty cart , which [they]_1792-some brought rumbling from [the prison - yard]_{12908-the prison - yard}]_{12907-an empty cart , which they brought rumbling from the prison - yard} ; while [others]_7490-others erected strong barriers across [the street]_{780-the street} . All were busily engaged . [Their]_{3164-his fellows} dusky figures moving to and fro , at that unusual hour , so active and so silent , might have been taken for those of shadowy creatures toiling at midnight on some ghostly unsubstantial work , which , like [themselves]_{3164-his fellows} , would vanish with the first gleam of day , and leave but morning mist and vapour . While it was yet dark , [a few lookers - on]_{12911-a few lookers - on} collected , who had plainly come [there]_7220-there for the purpose and intended to remain : even [those who had to pass [the spot]_{2113-the spot} on [their]_{12913-those who had to pass the spot on their way to some other place} way to [some other place]_{12915-some other place}]_{12913-those who had to pass the spot on their way to some other place} , lingered , and lingered yet , as though the attraction of that were irresistible . Meanwhile the noise of saw and mallet went on briskly , mingled with the clattering of boards on the stone pavement of [the road]_{621-the road} , and sometimes with [the workmen]_{436-the workmen} ’s voices as [they]_{3164-his fellows} called to [one another]_{5661-one another} . Whenever the chimes of [the neighbouring church]_{12919-the neighbouring church} were heard -- and that was every quarter of an hour -- a strange sensation , instantaneous and indescribable , but perfectly obvious , seemed to pervade [them]_{3164-his fellows} all . Gradually , a faint brightness appeared in the east , and the air , which had been very warm all through the night , felt cool and chilly . Though there was no daylight yet , the darkness was diminished , and the stars looked pale . [The prison]_{5131-the prison} , which had been a mere black mass with little shape or form , put on its usual aspect ; and ever and anon [a solitary watchman]_{12921-a solitary watchman} could be seen upon [its]_{5131-the prison} roof , stopping to look down upon the preparations in [the street]_{780-the street} . [This man]_{711-this man} , from forming , as it were , a part of [the jail]_{5323-the jail} , and knowing or being supposed to know all that was passing within , became an object of as much interest , and was as eagerly looked for , and as awfully pointed out , as if [he]_{711-this man} had been [a spirit]_{12925-a spirit} . By and by , the feeble light grew stronger , and [the houses]_{567-the houses} with [their]_{567-the houses} signboards and inscriptions , stood plainly out , in the dull grey morning . Heavy stage waggons crawled from [the inn - yard]_{12927-the inn - yard} opposite ; and [travellers]_{7208-travellers} peeped out ; and as [they]_{7208-travellers} rolled sluggishly away , cast [many]_10760-many a backward look towards [the jail]_{5323-the jail} . And now , the sun ’s first beams came glancing into [the street]_{780-the street} ; and the night ’s work , which , in its various stages and in the varied fancies of [the lookers - on]_{12932-the lookers - on} had taken a hundred shapes , wore its own proper form -- a scaffold , and a gibbet . As the warmth of the cheerful day began to shed itself upon [the scanty crowd]_{12933-the scanty crowd} , the murmur of tongues was heard , shutters were thrown open , and blinds drawn up , and [those who had slept in rooms over against [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , where [places to see the execution]_{12936-places to see the execution} were let at high prices , rose hastily from [their]_{12934-those who had slept in rooms over against the prison , where places to see the execution were let at high prices , rose hastily from their beds} beds]_{12934-those who had slept in rooms over against the prison , where places to see the execution were let at high prices , rose hastily from their beds} . In [some of [the houses]_{567-the houses}]_{12937-some of the houses} , [people]_7575-people were busy taking out the window - sashes for the better accommodation of [spectators]_{10719-spectators} ; in [others]_7490-others , [the spectators]_{1169-the spectators} were already seated , and beguiling the time with cards , or drink , or jokes among [themselves]_{1169-the spectators} . [Some]_1792-some had purchased seats upon the house - tops , and were already crawling to [their]_1792-some stations from parapet and garret - window . [Some]_1792-some were yet bargaining for good places , and stood in [them]_1792-some in a state of indecision : gazing at [the slowly - swelling crowd]_{12945-the slowly - swelling crowd} , and at [the workmen]_{436-the workmen} as [they]_{436-the workmen} rested listlessly against the scaffold -- affecting to listen with indifference to [the proprietor]_{12947-the proprietor} ’s eulogy of the commanding view [[his]_{12947-the proprietor} house]_{7259-his house} afforded , and the surpassing cheapness of [his]_{12947-the proprietor} terms . A fairer morning never shone . From the roofs and upper stories of [these buildings]_{12949-these buildings} , the spires of [city churches]_{12950-city churches} and the great cathedral dome were visible , rising up beyond [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , into the blue sky , and clad in the colour of light summer clouds , and showing in the clear atmosphere [their]_{12949-these buildings} every scrap of tracery and fretwork , and every niche and loophole . All was brightness and promise , excepting in [the street below]_{7667-the street below} , into which ( for it yet lay in shadow ) the eye looked down as into [a dark trench]_{12953-a dark trench} , where , in the midst of so much life , and hope , and renewal of existence , stood the terrible instrument of death . It seemed as if the very sun forbore to look upon it . But it was better , grim and sombre in the shade , than when , the day being more advanced , it stood confessed in the full glare and glory of the sun , with its black paint blistering , and its nooses dangling in the light like loathsome garlands . It was better in the solitude and gloom of midnight with a few forms clustering about it , than in the freshness and the stir of morning : the centre of [an eager crowd]_{12954-an eager crowd} . It was better haunting [the street]_{780-the street} like a spectre , when [men]_624-men were in [their]_624-men beds , and influencing perchance [the city]_{747-the city} ’s dreams , than braving the broad day , and thrusting its obscene presence upon [their]_624-men waking senses . Five o’clock had struck -- six -- seven -- and eight . Along [the two main streets at either end of the cross - way]_{12958-the two main streets at either end of the cross - way} , a living stream had now set in , rolling towards [the marts of gain and business]_{12959-the marts of gain and business} . [Carts]_12960-carts , [coaches , waggons , trucks]_{12961-coaches , waggons , trucks} , and barrows , forced a passage through the outskirts of [the throng]_{10195-the throng} , and clattered onward in the same direction . Some of these which were public conveyances and had come from [a short distance in [the country]_{609-the country}]_{12963-a short distance in the country} , stopped ; and [the driver]_{4168-the driver} pointed to the gibbet with [his]_{4168-the driver} whip , though [he]_{4168-the driver} might have spared [himself]_{4168-the driver} the pains , for the heads of [all the passengers]_{12966-all the passengers} were turned that way without [his]_{4168-the driver} help , and the coach - windows were stuck full of staring eyes . In some of [the carts]_{4189-the carts} and waggons , [women]_648-women might be seen , glancing fearfully at the same unsightly thing ; and even [little children]_{12969-little children} were held up above [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s heads to see what kind of a toy a gallows was , and learn how [men]_624-men were hanged . [Two rioters]_{12972-two rioters} were to die before [the prison]_{5131-the prison} , who had been concerned in the attack upon [it]_{5131-the prison} ; and one directly afterwards in [Bloomsbury Square]_{130-bloomsbury square} . At nine o’clock , [a strong body of [military]_{12975-military}]_{12974-a strong body of military} marched into [the street]_{780-the street} , and formed and lined [a narrow passage into [Holborn]_86-holborn , which had been indifferently kept all night by [constables]_{5266-constables}]_{12977-a narrow passage into holborn , which had been indifferently kept all night by constables} . Through this , [another cart]_{12979-another cart} was brought ( the one already mentioned had been employed in the construction of the scaffold ) , and wheeled up to [the prison]_{5131-the prison} - gate . These preparations made , [the soldiers]_{10782-the soldiers} stood at ease ; [the officers]_{5063-the officers} lounged to and fro , in [the alley [they]_{5063-the officers} had made , or talked together at the scaffold ’s foot]_{12983-the alley they had made , or talked together at the scaffold ’s foot} ; and [the concourse]_{10326-the concourse} , which had been rapidly augmenting for some hours , and still received additions every minute , waited with an impatience which increased with every chime of St Sepulchre ’s clock , for twelve at noon . Up to this time [they]_{10782-the soldiers} had been very quiet , comparatively silent , save when the arrival of [some new party at a window]_{12985-some new party at a window} , hitherto unoccupied , gave [them]_{10782-the soldiers} something new to look at or to talk of . But , as the hour approached , a buzz and hum arose , which , deepening every moment , soon swelled into a roar , and seemed to fill the air . No words or even voices could be distinguished in this clamour , nor did [they]_{10782-the soldiers} speak much to [each other]_{7381-each other} ; though such as were better informed upon the topic than [the rest]_{561-the rest} , would tell [[their]_{10782-the soldiers} neighbours]_{5341-their neighbours} , perhaps , that [they]_{5341-their neighbours} might know [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} when [he]_{3437-the hangman} came out , by [his]_{3437-the hangman} being [the shorter one]_{12990-the shorter one} : and that [the man who was to suffer with [him]_{3437-the hangman}]_{12991-the man who was to suffer with him} was named [Hugh]_198-hugh : and that it was [Barnaby Rudge]_220-barnaby who would be hanged in [Bloomsbury Square]_{130-bloomsbury square} . The hum grew , as the time drew near , so loud , that [those who were at the windows]_{12992-those who were at the windows} could not hear the church - clock strike , though it was close at hand . Nor had [they]_{12992-those who were at the windows} any need to hear it , either , for [they]_{12992-those who were at the windows} could see it in [the people]_{8916-the people} ’s faces . So surely as another quarter chimed , there was a movement in [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} -- as if something had passed over it -- as if the light upon [them]_{7574-the crowd} had been changed -- in which the fact was readable as on a brazen dial , figured by [a giant]_{3016-a giant} ’s hand . Three quarters past eleven ! The murmur now was deafening , yet [every man]_{1317-every man} seemed mute . Look where [you]_12997-you would among [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , [you]_12997-you saw strained eyes and lips compressed ; it would have been difficult for [the most vigilant observer]_{12999-the most vigilant observer} to point this way or that , and say that [yonder man]_{13000-yonder man} had cried out . It were as easy to detect the motion of lips in a sea - shell . Three quarters past eleven ! [Many spectators who had retired from the windows]_{13001-many spectators who had retired from the windows} , came back refreshed , as though [their]_{13001-many spectators who had retired from the windows} watch had just begun . [Those who had fallen asleep]_{13002-those who had fallen asleep} , roused [themselves]_{13002-those who had fallen asleep} ; and [every person in the crowd]_{13003-every person in the crowd} made one last effort to better [his]_{13003-every person in the crowd} position -- which caused a press against the sturdy barriers that made them bend and yield like twigs . [The officers , who until now had kept together]_{13004-the officers , who until now had kept together} , fell into [their]_{13004-the officers , who until now had kept together} several positions , and gave the words of command . Swords were drawn , muskets shouldered , and the bright steel winding its way among [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , gleamed and glittered in the sun like a river . Along [this shining path]_{13006-this shining path} , [two men]_{8043-two men} came hurrying on , leading a horse , which was speedily harnessed to the cart at the prison - door . Then , a profound silence replaced the tumult that had so long been gathering , and a breathless pause ensued . Every window was now choked up with heads ; [the house]_{7210-the house} - tops teemed with [people]_7575-people -- clinging to chimneys , peering over gable - ends , and holding on where the sudden loosening of any brick or stone would dash [them]_7575-people down into [the street]_{780-the street} . [The church tower]_{13011-the church tower} , the church roof , [the church yard]_{13012-the church yard} , [the prison leads]_{13013-the prison leads} , the very water - spouts and lampposts -- every inch of [room]_13014-room -- swarmed with human life . At the first stroke of twelve the prison - bell began to toll . Then the roar -- mingled now with cries of ‘_{[6830-d’ye]} Hats off ! ’ and ‘_{[6830-d’ye]} [Poor fellows]_{11105-poor fellows} ! ’ and , from some specks in [the great concourse]_{13015-the great concourse} , with a shriek or groan -- burst forth again . It was terrible to see -- if [any one in that distraction of excitement]_{13016-any one in that distraction of excitement} could have seen -- [the world of eager eyes , all strained upon the scaffold and the beam]_{13017-the world of eager eyes , all strained upon the scaffold and the beam} . The hollow murmuring was heard within [the jail]_{5323-the jail} as plainly as without . The three were brought forth into [the yard]_{11240-the yard} , together , as it resounded through the air . [They]_6832-they knew its import well . ‘_{[6830-d’ye]} [D’ye]_6830-d’ye hear ? ’ cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , undaunted by the sound . ‘_{[6830-d’ye]} [They]_6831-they expect [us]_6832-they ! [I]_0-i heard [them]_6831-they gathering when [I]_0-i woke in the night , and turned over on t’other side and fell asleep again . [We]_6832-they shall see how [they]_6831-they welcome [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , now that it comes home to [him]_{3437-the hangman} . Ha , ha , ha ! ’ [The Ordinary]_{13020-the ordinary} coming up at this moment , reproved [him]_0-i for [his]_0-i indecent mirth , and advised [him]_0-i to alter [his]_0-i demeanour . ‘_{[7428-master]} And why , [master]_7428-master ? ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh . ‘_{[7428-master]} Can [I]_0-i do better than bear it easily ? [YOU]_7428-master bear it easily enough . Oh ! never tell [me]_0-i , ’ [he]_0-i cried , as the other would have spoken , ‘_[0-i] for all [your]_7428-master sad look and [your]_7428-master solemn air , [you]_7428-master think little enough of it ! [They]_6831-they say [you]_7428-master ’re [the best maker of lobster salads in [London]_2-london]_{13021-the best maker of lobster salads in london} . Ha , [ha]_13022-ha ! [I]_6831-they ’ve heard that , [you]_7428-master see , before now . Is it a good one , this morning -- is [your]_7428-master hand in ? How does the breakfast look ? [I]_6831-they hope there ’s enough , and to spare , for all this hungry company that ’ll sit down to it , when the sight ’s over . ’_[6831-they] ‘ [I]_{9456-the clergyman} fear , ’_{[9456-the clergyman]} observed [the clergyman]_{9456-the clergyman} , shaking [his]_{9456-the clergyman} head , ‘ that [you]_0-i are incorrigible . ’_{[9456-the clergyman]} ‘ [You]_0-i ’re_{[9456-the clergyman]} right . [I]_0-i am , ’ rejoined [Hugh]_198-hugh sternly . ‘_[0-i] Be [no hypocrite]_{6836-no hypocrite} , [master]_7428-master ! [You]_7428-master make a merry - making of this , every month ; let [me]_0-i be merry , too . If [you]_7428-master want [a frightened fellow]_{6838-a frightened fellow} there ’s one that ’ll suit [you]_7428-master . Try [your]_7428-master hand upon [him]_{6838-a frightened fellow} . ’ [He]_0-i pointed , as [he]_0-i spoke , to [Dennis]_187-dennis , who , with [his]_187-dennis legs trailing on the ground , was held between [two men]_{8043-two men} ; and who trembled so , that all [his]_187-dennis joints and limbs seemed racked by spasms . Turning from this wretched spectacle , [he]_0-i called to [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , who stood apart . ‘_{[7428-master]} What cheer , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby ? Do n’t be downcast , [lad]_7665-lad . Leave that to [HIM]_{6838-a frightened fellow} . ’ ‘_{[6838-a frightened fellow]} Bless [you]_7428-master , ’ cried [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , stepping lightly towards [him]_7428-master , ‘_{[7428-master]} [I]_0-i ’m not frightened , [Hugh]_198-hugh . [I]_{6838-a frightened fellow} ’m_{[6838-a frightened fellow]} quite happy . [I]_0-i would n’t desire to live now , if [they]_6840-they ’d let [me]_0-i . Look at [me]_0-i ! Am [I]_0-i afraid to die ? Will [they]_6840-they see [ME]_0-i tremble ? ’ [Hugh]_198-hugh gazed for a moment at [his]_198-hugh face , on which there was a strange , unearthly smile ; and at [his]_198-hugh eye , which sparkled brightly ; and interposing between [him]_198-hugh and [the Ordinary]_{13020-the ordinary} , gruffly whispered to [the latter]_{7398-the latter} : ‘_[6840-they] [I]_0-i would n’t say much to [him]_6841-him , [master]_7428-master , if [I]_0-i was [you]_7428-master . [He]_6841-him may spoil [your]_7428-master appetite for breakfast , though [you]_7428-master ARE used to it . ’ [He]_198-hugh was [the only one of the three who had washed or trimmed [himself]_198-hugh that morning]_{13026-the only one of the three who had washed or trimmed himself that morning} . [Neither of the others]_{13027-neither of the others} had done so , since [their]_{13027-neither of the others} doom was pronounced . [He]_198-hugh still wore the broken peacock ’s feathers in [his]_198-hugh hat ; and all [his]_198-hugh usual scraps of finery were carefully disposed about [[his]_198-hugh person]_{13028-his person} . [His]_198-hugh kindling eye , [his]_198-hugh firm step , [his]_198-hugh proud and resolute bearing , might have graced some lofty act of heroism ; some voluntary sacrifice , born of a noble cause and pure enthusiasm ; rather than [that felon]_{13029-that felon} ’s death . But all these things increased [his]_198-hugh guilt . They were mere assumptions . The law had declared it so , and so it must be . [The good minister]_{13030-the good minister} had been greatly shocked , not a quarter of an hour before , at [his]_198-hugh parting with [Grip]_237-grip . For one in [his]_198-hugh condition , to fondle [a bird!--The yard]_{13031-a bird!--the yard} was filled with [people]_7575-people ; [bluff civic functionaries]_{13033-bluff civic functionaries} , [officers of justice]_{13034-officers of justice} , [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} , [the curious]_{13036-the curious} in such matters , and [guests who had been bidden as to a wedding]_{13037-guests who had been bidden as to a wedding} . [Hugh]_198-hugh looked about [him]_198-hugh , nodded gloomily to [some person in authority]_{13038-some person in authority} , who indicated with [his]_198-hugh hand in what direction [he]_198-hugh was to proceed ; and clapping [Barnaby]_220-barnaby on the shoulder , passed out with the gait of a lion . [They]_13039-they entered [a large room]_{13040-a large room} , so near to the scaffold that the voices of [those who stood about it]_{13041-those who stood about it} , could be plainly heard : some beseeching [the javelin - men]_{13042-the javelin - men} to take [them]_{13042-the javelin - men} out of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} : others crying to [those behind]_{10762-those behind} , to stand back , for [they]_{10762-those behind} were pressed to death , and suffocating for want of air . In the middle of [this chamber]_{12027-this chamber} , [two smiths , with hammers]_{13046-two smiths , with hammers} , stood beside an anvil . [Hugh]_198-hugh walked straight up to [them]_{13046-two smiths , with hammers} , and set [his]_198-hugh foot upon it with a sound as though it had been struck by a heavy weapon . Then , with folded arms , [he]_198-hugh stood to have [his]_198-hugh irons knocked off : scowling haughtily round , as [those who were present]_{13047-those who were present} eyed [him]_198-hugh narrowly and whispered to [each other]_{7381-each other} . It took so much time to drag [Dennis]_187-dennis in , that this ceremony was over with [Hugh]_198-hugh , and nearly over with [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , before [he]_220-barnaby appeared . [He]_198-hugh no sooner came into the place [he]_198-hugh knew so well , however , and among faces with which [he]_198-hugh was so familiar , than [he]_198-hugh recovered strength and sense enough to clasp [his]_198-hugh hands and make a last appeal . ‘_{[1335-gentlemen]} [Gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} , [good gentlemen]_{6449-good gentlemen} , ’ cried [the abject creature]_{13049-the abject creature} , grovelling down upon [his]_{13049-the abject creature} knees , and actually prostrating [himself]_{13049-the abject creature} upon the stone floor : ‘_{[6845-governor]} [Governor]_{6845-governor} , [dear governor]_{6846-dear governor} -- [honourable sheriffs]_{6847-honourable sheriffs} -- [worthy gentlemen]_{6848-worthy gentlemen} -- have mercy upon [a wretched man that has served [[His]_{6849-a wretched man that has served his majesty , and the law , and parliament , for so many years} Majesty]_{3045-his majesty} , and the Law , and Parliament , for so many years]_{6849-a wretched man that has served his majesty , and the law , and parliament , for so many years} , and don’t -- don’t let [me]_0-i die -- because of a mistake . ’ ‘_[187-dennis] [Dennis]_187-dennis , ’ said [the governor of [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{13050-the governor of the jail} , ‘_[187-dennis] [you]_187-dennis know what the course is , and that the order came with the rest . [You]_187-dennis know that [we]_6851-we could do nothing , even if [we]_6851-we would . ’ ‘_[187-dennis] All [I]_0-i ask , sir,--all [I]_0-i want and beg , is time , to make it sure , ’ cried [the trembling wretch]_{13052-the trembling wretch} , looking wildly round for sympathy . ‘_{[7438-the king]} [The King]_{7438-the king} and [Government]_{6853-government} ca n’t know it ’s [me]_0-i ; [I]_0-i ’m sure [they]_{6853-government} ca n’t know it ’s [me]_0-i ; or [they]_{6853-government} never would bring [me]_0-i to [this dreadful slaughterhouse]_{13053-this dreadful slaughterhouse} . [They]_{6853-government} know [my]_0-i name , but [they]_{6853-government} do n’t know it ’s [the same man]_{10996-the same man} . Stop [my]_0-i execution -- for charity ’s sake stop [my]_0-i execution , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} -- till [they]_6855-they can be told that [I]_0-i ’ve been [hangman]_{12870-hangman} here , nigh thirty year . Will [no one]_{7986-no one} go and tell [them]_6855-they ? ’_[0-i] [he]_0-i implored , clenching [his]_0-i hands and glaring round , and round , and round again--‘will [no charitable person]_{6854-no charitable person} go and tell [them]_6855-they ! ’ ‘_{[395-mr akerman]} [Mr Akerman]_{395-mr akerman} , ’ said [a gentleman who stood by , after a moment ’s pause]_{13058-a gentleman who stood by , after a moment ’s pause} , ‘_{[395-mr akerman]} since it may possibly produce in [this unhappy man a better frame of mind]_{6856-this unhappy man a better frame of mind} , even at this last minute , let [me]_0-i assure [him]_{395-mr akerman} that [he]_{395-mr akerman} was well known to have been [the hangman]_{3437-the hangman} , when [his]_{395-mr akerman} sentence was considered . ’ ‘_[0-i] --But perhaps [they]_6855-they think on that account that the punishment ’s not so great , ’ cried [the criminal]_{11619-the criminal} , shuffling towards [this speaker]_{13060-this speaker} on [his]_0-i knees , and holding up [his]_0-i folded hands ; ‘_[6855-they] whereas it ’s worse , it ’s worse a hundred times , to [me]_0-i than [any man]_{1392-any man} . Let [them]_6855-they know that , [sir]_7320-sir . Let [them]_6855-they know that . [They]_6855-they ’ve made it worse to [me]_0-i by giving [me]_0-i so much to do . Stop [my]_0-i execution till [they]_6855-they know that ! ’ [The governor]_{11836-the governor} beckoned with [his]_{11836-the governor} hand , and [the two men]_{11126-the two men} , who had supported [him]_0-i before , approached . [He]_0-i uttered a piercing cry : ‘_[6855-they] Wait ! Wait . Only a moment -- only one moment more ! Give [me]_0-i a last chance of reprieve . One of [us]_6860-us three is to go to [Bloomsbury Square]_{130-bloomsbury square} . Let [me]_0-i be [the one]_{8044-the one} . [It]_6862-it may come in that time ; it ’s sure to come . In [the Lord]_{9062-the lord} ’s name let [me]_0-i be sent to [Bloomsbury Square]_{130-bloomsbury square} . Do n’t hang [me]_0-i here . It ’s murder . ’ [They]_{11126-the two men} took [him]_0-i to [the anvil]_{13063-the anvil} : but even then [he]_0-i could be heard above the clinking of [the smiths]_{13064-the smiths} ’_{[7574-the crowd]} hammers , and the hoarse raging of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} , crying that [he]_0-i knew of [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s birth -- that [[his]_198-hugh father]_{470-his father} was living , and was [a gentleman of influence and rank]_{6866-a gentleman of influence and rank} -- that [he]_0-i had family secrets in [his]_0-i possession -- that [he]_0-i could tell nothing unless [they]_6867-they gave [him]_0-i time , but must die with [them]_6867-they on [his]_0-i mind ; and [he]_0-i continued to rave in this sort until [his]_0-i voice failed [him]_0-i , and [he]_0-i sank down a mere heap of clothes between [the two attendants]_{6868-the two attendants} . It was at this moment that the clock struck the first stroke of twelve , and the bell began to toll . [The various officers]_{6869-the various officers} , with [the two sheriffs]_{6086-the two sheriffs} at [their]_{6869-the various officers} head , moved towards the door . All was ready when the last chime came upon the ear . [They]_6867-they told [Hugh]_198-hugh this , and asked if [he]_198-hugh had anything to say . ‘ To say ! ’_[198-hugh] [he]_198-hugh cried . ‘ Not [I.]_0-i [I]_198-hugh ’m_[198-hugh] ready.--Yes , ’ [he]_0-i added , as [his]_0-i eye fell upon [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have a word to say , too . Come hither , [lad]_7665-lad . ’ There was , for the moment , something kind , and even tender , struggling in [his]_0-i fierce aspect , as [he]_0-i wrung [[his]_0-i poor companion]_{13065-his poor companion} by the hand . ‘_[7665-lad] [I]_0-i ’ll say this , ’ [he]_0-i cried , looking firmly round , ‘_[0-i] that if [I]_0-i had ten lives to lose , and the loss of each would give [me]_0-i ten times the agony of the hardest death , [I]_0-i ’d lay [them]_6872-them all down -- ay , [I]_0-i would , though [[you]_6873-you gentlemen]_{4882-you gentlemen} may not believe it -- to save this one . This one , ’ [he]_0-i added , wringing [his]_0-i hand again , ‘_[0-i] that will be lost through [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] Not through [you]_0-i , ’ said [the idiot]_{7505-the idiot} , mildly . ‘_[0-i] Do n’t say that . [You]_0-i were not to blame . [You]_0-i have always been very good to me.--Hugh , [we]_6875-we shall know what makes the stars shine , NOW ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i took [him]_6876-him from [her]_6877-her in a reckless mood , and did n’t think what harm would come of it , ’ said [Hugh]_198-hugh , laying [his]_198-hugh hand upon [his]_198-hugh head , and speaking in a lower voice . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ask [her]_6877-her pardon ; and his.--Look here , ’ [he]_0-i added roughly , in [his]_0-i former tone . ‘_[6873-you] [You]_6873-you see [this lad]_{6878-this lad} ? ’ [They]_6873-you murmured ‘_[6873-you] Yes , ’ and seemed to wonder why [he]_0-i asked . ‘_{[2209-that gentleman]} [That gentleman]_{2209-that gentleman} yonder-- ’ pointing to [the clergyman--‘has]_{13067-the clergyman--‘has} often in the last few days spoken to [me]_220-barnaby of faith , and strong belief . [You]_6873-you see what [I]_220-barnaby am -- more brute than [man]_7337-man , as [I]_220-barnaby have been often told -- but [I]_220-barnaby had faith enough to believe , and did believe as strongly as [any of [you]_6873-you gentlemen]_{13069-any of you gentlemen} can believe anything , that this one life would be spared . See what [he]_{2209-that gentleman} is!--Look at [him]_{2209-that gentleman} ! ’_{[220-barnaby]} [Barnaby]_220-barnaby had moved towards the door , and stood beckoning [him]_{6878-this lad} to follow . ‘ If this was not faith , and strong belief ! ’_[198-hugh] cried [Hugh]_198-hugh , raising [his]_198-hugh right arm aloft , and looking upward like [a savage prophet whom the near approach of Death had filled with inspiration]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} , ‘ where are [they]_6873-you ! What else should teach [me]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} -- [me]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} , born as [I]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} was born , and reared as [I]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} have been reared -- to hope for any mercy in this hardened , cruel , unrelenting place ! Upon these human shambles , [I]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} , who never raised this hand in prayer till now , call down the wrath of [God]_217-god ! On that black tree , of which [I]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} am the ripened fruit , [I]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} do invoke the curse of all its victims , past , and present , and to come . On the head of [that man , who , in [his]_{2209-that gentleman} conscience , owns [me]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} for [[his]_{2209-that gentleman} son]_{7374-his son} , [I]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} leave the wish that [he]_{2209-that gentleman} may never sicken on [his]_{2209-that gentleman} bed of down , but die a violent death as [I]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} do now , and have the night - wind for [[his]_{2209-that gentleman} only mourner]_{13072-his only mourner}]_{13070-that man , who , in his conscience , owns me for his son , i leave the wish that he may never sicken on his bed of down , but die a violent death as i do now , and have the night - wind for his only mourner} . To this [I]_{6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration} say , Amen , amen ! ’_{[6880-a savage prophet whom the near approach of death had filled with inspiration]} [His]_6881-his arm fell downward by [his]_6881-his side ; [he]_6881-his turned ; and moved towards [them]_6882-them with a steady step , [the man [he]_6881-his had been before]_{6883-the man he had been before} . ‘ There is nothing more ? ’_{[11836-the governor]} said [the governor]_{11836-the governor} . [Hugh]_198-hugh motioned [Barnaby]_220-barnaby not to come near [him]_220-barnaby ( though without looking in the direction where [he]_220-barnaby stood ) and answered , ‘ There is nothing more . ’_[198-hugh] ‘ Move forward ! ’_{[11836-the governor]} ‘ --Unless , ’_[198-hugh] said [Hugh]_198-hugh , glancing hurriedly back,--‘unless [any person here]_{6885-any person here} has a fancy for a dog ; and not then , unless [he]_{6885-any person here} means to use [him]_6886-him well . There ’s one , belongs to [me]_0-i , at [the house [I]_0-i came from]_{6887-the house i came from} , and it would n’t be easy to find a better . [He]_6886-him ’ll whine at first , but [he]_6886-him ’ll soon get over that.--You wonder that [I]_0-i think about a dog just now , ’ [he]_0-i added , with a kind of laugh . ‘_[0-i] If [any man]_{1392-any man} deserved it of [me]_0-i half as well , [I]_0-i ’d think of [HIM]_6886-him . ’ [He]_0-i spoke no more , but moved onward in [his]_0-i place , with a careless air , though listening at the same time to the Service for [the Dead]_{8971-the dead} , with something between sullen attention , and quickened curiosity . As soon as [he]_0-i had passed the door , [[his]_0-i miserable associate]_{13074-his miserable associate} was carried out ; and [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} beheld [the rest]_{561-the rest} . [Barnaby]_220-barnaby would have mounted the steps at the same time -- indeed [he]_220-barnaby would have gone before [them]_13077-them , but in both attempts [he]_220-barnaby was restrained , as [he]_220-barnaby was to undergo the sentence elsewhere . In a few minutes [the sheriffs]_{1143-the sheriffs} reappeared , the same procession was again formed , and [they]_{1143-the sheriffs} passed through [various rooms]_{13079-various rooms} and [passages]_{13080-passages} to another door -- that at which [the cart]_{2305-the cart} was waiting . [He]_0-i held down [his]_0-i head to avoid seeing what [he]_0-i knew [his]_0-i eyes must otherwise encounter , and took [his]_0-i seat sorrowfully,--and yet with something of a childish pride and pleasure,--in [the vehicle]_{5350-the vehicle} . [The officers]_{5063-the officers} fell into [their]_{5063-the officers} places at the sides , in front and in the rear ; [the sheriffs]_{1143-the sheriffs} ’_{[6889-a guard of soldiers]} carriages rolled on ; [a guard of [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers}]_{6889-a guard of soldiers} surrounded the whole ; and [they]_{6889-a guard of soldiers} moved slowly forward through the throng and pressure toward [[Lord Mansfield]_{397-lord mansfield} ’s ruined house]_{6891-lord mansfield ’s ruined house} . It was a sad sight -- all the show , and strength , and glitter , assembled round [one helpless creature]_{6892-one helpless creature} -- and sadder yet to note , as [he]_{397-lord mansfield} rode along , how [his]_{397-lord mansfield} wandering thoughts found strange encouragement in the crowded windows and the concourse in [the streets]_{448-the streets} ; and how , even then , [he]_{397-lord mansfield} felt the influence of the bright sky , and looked up , smiling , into its deep unfathomable blue . But there had been many such sights since the riots were over -- some so moving in [their]_{6889-a guard of soldiers} nature , and so repulsive too , that [they]_{6889-a guard of soldiers} were far more calculated to awaken pity for [the sufferers]_{12529-the sufferers} , than respect for that law whose strong arm seemed in more than one case to be as wantonly stretched forth now that all was safe , as it had been basely paralysed in time of danger . [Two cripples]_{6895-two cripples} -- [both mere boys]_{6896-both mere boys} -- [one with a leg of wood]_{6897-one with a leg of wood} , [one who dragged [his]_{6898-one who dragged his twisted limbs along by the help of a crutch} twisted limbs along by the help of a crutch]_{6898-one who dragged his twisted limbs along by the help of a crutch} , were hanged in [this same Bloomsbury Square]_{6899-this same bloomsbury square} . As [the cart]_{2305-the cart} was about to glide from under [them]_{6895-two cripples} , it was observed that [they]_{6895-two cripples} stood with [their]_{6895-two cripples} faces from , not to , [the house [they]_{6895-two cripples} had assisted to despoil]_{6901-the house they had assisted to despoil} ; and [their]_{6895-two cripples} misery was protracted that this omission might be remedied . [Another boy]_{6902-another boy} was hanged in [Bow Street]_{120-bow street} ; [other young lads in [various quarters of [the town]_{661-the town}]_{6904-various quarters of the town}]_{6903-other young lads in various quarters of the town} . [Four wretched women]_{6906-four wretched women} , too , were put to death . In a word , [those who suffered as rioters]_{6907-those who suffered as rioters} were , for the most part , the weakest , meanest , and most miserable among [them]_{6907-those who suffered as rioters} . It was a most exquisite satire upon the false religious cry which had led to so much misery , that [some of [these people]_{3340-these people}]_{6908-some of these people} owned [themselves]_{6908-some of these people} to be [Catholics]_{10237-catholics} , and begged to be attended by [[their]_{6908-some of these people} own priests]_{6911-their own priests} . [One young man]_{8303-one young man} was hanged in [Bishopsgate Street]_{170-bishopsgate street} , [whose aged grey - headed father]_{6913-whose aged grey - headed father} waited for [him]_{8303-one young man} at the gallows , kissed [him]_{8303-one young man} at [its]_{6913-whose aged grey - headed father} foot when [he]_{8303-one young man} arrived , and sat there , on the ground , till [they]_6914-they took [him]_{8303-one young man} down . [They]_6914-they would have given [him]_{8303-one young man} the body of [[his]_{8303-one young man} child]_{6915-his child} ; but [he]_{8303-one young man} had no hearse , no coffin , nothing to remove it in , being too poor -- and walked meekly away beside [the cart that took it back to [prison]_4418-prison]_{6916-the cart that took it back to prison} , trying , as [he]_{8303-one young man} went , to touch its lifeless hand . But [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} had forgotten these matters , or cared little about [them]_6919-them if [they]_{7574-the crowd} lived in [their]_{7574-the crowd} memory : and while [one great multitude]_{6920-one great multitude} fought and hustled to get near the gibbet before [Newgate]_71-newgate , for a parting look , another followed in the train of [poor lost [Barnaby]_220-barnaby]_{6921-poor lost barnaby} , to swell the throng that waited for [him]_{8303-one young man} on the spot . Chapter 78 On this same day , and about this very hour , [Mr Willet the elder]_{194-mr willet} sat smoking [his]_{194-mr willet} pipe in [a chamber at [the Black Lion]_{1532-the black lion}]_{6922-a chamber at the black lion} . Although it was hot summer weather , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} sat close to the fire . [He]_{194-mr willet} was in a state of profound cogitation , with [his]_{194-mr willet} own thoughts , and it was [his]_{194-mr willet} custom at such times to stew [himself]_{194-mr willet} slowly , under the impression that that process of cookery was favourable to the melting out of [his]_{194-mr willet} ideas , which , when [he]_{194-mr willet} began to simmer , sometimes oozed forth so copiously as to astonish even [himself]_{194-mr willet} . [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} had been several thousand times comforted by [[his]_{194-mr willet} friends]_{7345-his friends} and [acquaintance]_{6925-acquaintance} , with the assurance that for the loss [he]_{194-mr willet} had sustained in the damage done to [the Maypole]_198-hugh , [he]_{194-mr willet} could ‘ come upon [the county]_{10532-the county} . ’_{[194-mr willet]} But as this phrase happened to bear an unfortunate resemblance to the popular expression of ‘ coming on [the parish]_{13086-the parish} , ’_{[194-mr willet]} it suggested to [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} ’s mind no more consolatory visions than pauperism on an extensive scale , and ruin in a capacious aspect . Consequently , [he]_{194-mr willet} had never failed to receive the intelligence with a rueful shake of the head , or a dreary stare , and had been always observed to appear much more melancholy after a visit of condolence than at any other time in the whole four - and - twenty hours . It chanced , however , that sitting over the fire on this particular occasion -- perhaps because [he]_{194-mr willet} was , as it were , done to a turn ; perhaps because [he]_{194-mr willet} was in an unusually bright state of mind ; perhaps because [he]_{194-mr willet} had considered the subject so long ; perhaps because of all these favouring circumstances , taken together -- it chanced that , sitting over the fire on this particular occasion , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} did , afar off and in the remotest depths of [his]_{194-mr willet} intellect , perceive a kind of lurking hint or faint suggestion , that out of the public purse there might issue funds for the restoration of [the Maypole]_198-hugh to [its]_198-hugh former high place among [the taverns of [the earth]_{8411-the earth}]_{6926-the taverns of the earth} . And this dim ray of light did so diffuse itself within [him]_{194-mr willet} , and did so kindle up and shine , that at last [he]_{194-mr willet} had it as plainly and visibly before [him]_{194-mr willet} as the blaze by which [he]_{194-mr willet} sat ; and , fully persuaded that [he]_{194-mr willet} was the first to make the discovery , and that [he]_{194-mr willet} had started , hunted down , fallen upon , and knocked on the head , a perfectly original idea which had never presented itself to [any other man , alive or dead]_{6928-any other man , alive or dead} , [he]_{194-mr willet} laid down [his]_{194-mr willet} pipe , rubbed [his]_{194-mr willet} hands , and chuckled audibly . ‘ Why , [father]_7315-father ! ’_[197-joe] cried [Joe]_197-joe , entering at the moment , ‘ [you]_{194-mr willet} ’re_[197-joe] in spirits to - day ! ’ ‘_[197-joe] It ’s nothing partickler , ’ said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , chuckling again . ‘_[197-joe] It ’s nothing at all partickler , [Joseph]_197-joe . Tell [me]_0-i something about [the Salwanners]_{412-the salwanners} . ’ Having preferred this request , [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} chuckled a third time , and after these unusual demonstrations of levity , [he]_{194-mr willet} put [his]_{194-mr willet} pipe in [his]_{194-mr willet} mouth again . ‘_{[412-the salwanners]} What shall [I]_0-i tell [you]_{194-mr willet} , [father]_7315-father ? ’ asked [Joe]_197-joe , laying [his]_197-joe hand upon [[his]_197-joe sire]_{13088-his sire} ’s shoulder , and looking down into [his]_197-joe face . ‘_[0-i] That [I]_0-i have come back , poorer than a church mouse ? [You]_{194-mr willet} know that . That [I]_0-i have come back , maimed and crippled ? [You]_{194-mr willet} know that . ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} It was took off , ’ muttered [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , with [his]_{194-mr willet} eyes upon the fire , ‘_{[194-mr willet]} at the defence of [the Salwanners]_{412-the salwanners} , in [America]_163-america , where the war is . ’ ‘_{[194-mr willet]} Quite right , ’ returned [Joe]_197-joe , smiling , and leaning with [his]_197-joe remaining elbow on the back of [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} ’s chair ; ‘_{[194-mr willet]} the very subject [I]_0-i came to speak to [you]_{194-mr willet} about . [A man with one arm]_{6930-a man with one arm} , [father]_7315-father , is not of much use in [the busy world]_{3936-the busy world} . ’ This was one of those vast propositions which [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} had never considered for an instant , and required time to ‘_{[7315-father]} tackle . ’ Wherefore [he]_{194-mr willet} made no answer . ‘_{[7315-father]} At all events , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe , ‘_{[6930-a man with one arm]} [he]_{6930-a man with one arm} ca n’t pick and choose [his]_{6930-a man with one arm} means of earning a livelihood , as [another man]_{3154-another man} may . [He]_{6930-a man with one arm} ca n’t say “ [I]_0-i will turn [my]_0-i hand to this , ” or “ [I]_0-i wo n’t turn [my]_0-i hand to that , ” but must take what [he]_{6930-a man with one arm} can do , and be thankful it ’s no worse.--What did [you]_{194-mr willet} say ? ’ [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} had been softly repeating to [himself]_{194-mr willet} , in a musing tone , the words ‘_{[194-mr willet]} defence of [the Salwanners]_{412-the salwanners} : ’ but [he]_{194-mr willet} seemed embarrassed at having been overheard , and answered ‘_{[412-the salwanners]} Nothing . ’ ‘_{[412-the salwanners]} Now look here , father.--Mr [Edward]_{228-mr chester} has come to [England]_1-england from [the West Indies]_{171-the west indies} . When [he]_{228-mr chester} was lost sight of ( [I]_0-i ran away on the same day , [father]_7315-father ) , [he]_{228-mr chester} made a voyage to [one of [the islands]_{6936-the islands} , where [a school - friend of [his]_{228-mr chester}]_{6937-a school - friend of his} had settled]_{6935-one of the islands , where a school - friend of his had settled} ; and , finding [him]_{228-mr chester} , was n’t too proud to be employed on [[his]_{228-mr chester} estate]_{10535-his estate} , and -- and in short , got on well , and is prospering , and has come over [here]_7326-here on business of [his]_{228-mr chester} own , and is going back again speedily . [Our]_6940-our returning nearly at the same time , and meeting in the course of the late troubles , has been a good thing every way ; for it has not only enabled [us]_6940-our to do [old friends]_{6941-old friends} some service , but has opened a path in life for [me]_0-i which [I]_0-i may tread without being a burden upon [you]_7315-father . To be plain , [father]_7315-father , [he]_7315-father can employ [me]_0-i ; [I]_0-i have satisfied [myself]_0-i that [I]_0-i can be of real use to [him]_7315-father ; and [I]_0-i am going to carry [my]_0-i one arm away with [him]_7315-father , and to make the most of it . ’ In the mind ’s eye of [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , [the West Indies]_{13090-the west indies} , and indeed [all foreign countries]_{13091-all foreign countries} , were inhabited by [savage nations]_{13092-savage nations} , who were perpetually burying pipes of peace , flourishing tomahawks , and puncturing strange patterns in [their]_{13092-savage nations} bodies . [He]_{194-mr willet} no sooner heard this announcement , therefore , than [he]_{194-mr willet} leaned back in [his]_{194-mr willet} chair , took [his]_{194-mr willet} pipe from [his]_{194-mr willet} lips , and stared at [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} with as much dismay as if [he]_{194-mr willet} already beheld [him]_{7374-his son} tied to a stake , and tortured for the entertainment of [a lively population]_{13094-a lively population} . In what form of expression [his]_{194-mr willet} feelings would have found a vent , it is impossible to say . Nor is it necessary : for , before a syllable occurred to [him]_{194-mr willet} , [Dolly Varden]_216-dolly came running into [the room]_{462-the room} , in tears , threw [herself]_216-dolly on [Joe]_197-joe ’s breast without a word of explanation , and clasped [her]_216-dolly white arms round [his]_197-joe neck . ‘_[216-dolly] [Dolly]_216-dolly ! ’ cried [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[216-dolly] [Dolly]_216-dolly ! ’ ‘_[216-dolly] Ay , call [me]_0-i that ; call [me]_0-i that always , ’ exclaimed [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s little daughter]_{6557-the locksmith ’s little daughter} ; ‘_[216-dolly] never speak coldly to [me]_0-i , never be distant , never again reprove [me]_0-i for the follies [I]_0-i have long repented , or [I]_0-i shall die , [Joe]_197-joe . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i reprove [you]_0-i ! ’ said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[0-i] Yes -- for every kind and honest word [you]_0-i uttered , went to [my]_0-i heart . For [you]_0-i , who have borne so much from [me]_0-i -- for [you]_0-i , who owe [your]_0-i sufferings and pain to [my]_0-i caprice -- for [you]_0-i to be so kind -- so noble to [me]_0-i , [Joe--]_422-joe-- ’ [He]_197-joe could say nothing to [her]_422-joe-- . Not a syllable . There was an odd sort of eloquence in [his]_197-joe one arm , which had crept round [her]_422-joe-- waist : but [his]_197-joe lips were mute . ‘_[197-joe] If [you]_197-joe had reminded [me]_0-i by a word -- only by one short word , ’ sobbed [Dolly]_216-dolly , clinging yet closer to [him]_197-joe , ‘_[197-joe] how little [I]_0-i deserved that [you]_197-joe should treat [me]_0-i with so much forbearance ; if [you]_197-joe had exulted only for one moment in [your]_197-joe triumph , [I]_0-i could have borne it better . ’ ‘_[0-i] Triumph ! ’ repeated [Joe]_197-joe , with a smile which seemed to say , ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [a pretty figure for that . ’]_{13098-a pretty figure for that . ’} ‘_{[13098-a pretty figure for that . ’]} Yes , triumph , ’ [she]_216-dolly cried , with [her]_216-dolly whole heart and soul in [her]_216-dolly earnest voice , and gushing tears ; ‘_{[13098-a pretty figure for that . ’]} for it is one . [I]_0-i am glad to think and know it is . [I]_0-i would n’t be less humbled , [dear]_1885-dear -- [I]_0-i would n’t be without the recollection of that last time [we]_6944-we spoke together in [this place]_{551-this place} -- no , not if [I]_0-i could recall the past , and make [our]_6944-we parting , yesterday . ’ Did ever lover look as [Joe]_197-joe looked now ! ‘_[0-i] [Dear Joe]_{423-dear joe} , ’ said [Dolly]_216-dolly , ‘_{[423-dear joe]} [I]_0-i always loved [you]_{423-dear joe} -- in [my]_0-i own heart [I]_0-i always did , although [I]_0-i was so vain and giddy . [I]_0-i hoped [you]_{423-dear joe} would come back that night . [I]_0-i made quite sure [you]_{423-dear joe} would . [I]_0-i prayed for it on [my]_0-i knees . Through all these long , long years , [I]_0-i have never once forgotten [you]_{423-dear joe} , or left off hoping that this happy time might come . ’ The eloquence of [Joe]_197-joe ’s arm surpassed the most impassioned language ; and so did that of [his]_197-joe lips -- yet [he]_197-joe said nothing , either . ‘_[0-i] And now , at last , ’ cried [Dolly]_216-dolly , trembling with the fervour of [her]_216-dolly speech , ‘_[0-i] if [you]_{423-dear joe} were sick , and shattered in [your]_{423-dear joe} every limb ; if [you]_{423-dear joe} were ailing , weak , and sorrowful ; if , instead of being what [you]_{423-dear joe} are , [you]_{423-dear joe} were in [everybody]_{587-everybody} ’s eyes but [mine]_0-i the wreck and ruin of [a man]_{7264-a man} ; [I]_0-i would be [[your]_{423-dear joe} wife]_{5496-your wife} , dear love , with greater pride and joy , than if [you]_{423-dear joe} were [the stateliest lord in [England]_1-england]_{6949-the stateliest lord in england} ! ’ ‘_{[423-dear joe]} What have [I]_0-i done , ’ cried [Joe]_197-joe , ‘_{[423-dear joe]} what have [I]_0-i done to meet with this reward ? ’ ‘_{[423-dear joe]} [You]_{423-dear joe} have taught [me]_0-i , ’ said [Dolly]_216-dolly , raising [her]_216-dolly pretty face to [his]_{423-dear joe} , ‘_{[423-dear joe]} to know [myself]_0-i , and [your]_{423-dear joe} worth ; to be something better than [I]_0-i was ; to be more deserving of [your]_{423-dear joe} true and manly nature . In years to come , [dear Joe]_197-joe , [you]_{423-dear joe} shall find that [you]_{423-dear joe} have done so ; for [I]_0-i will be , not only now , when [we]_6950-we are young and full of hope , but when [we]_6950-we have grown old and weary , [[your]_{423-dear joe} patient , [gentle , never - tiring wife]_{6952-gentle , never - tiring wife}]_{6951-your patient , gentle , never - tiring wife} . [I]_0-i will never know a wish or care beyond [[our]_6950-we home]_{6953-our home} and [you]_{423-dear joe} , and [I]_0-i will always study how to please [you]_{423-dear joe} with [my]_0-i best affection and [my]_0-i most devoted love . [I]_0-i will : indeed [I]_0-i will ! ’ [Joe]_197-joe could only repeat [his]_197-joe former eloquence -- but it was very much to the purpose . ‘_[0-i] [They]_6954-they know of this , at [home]_7189-home , ’ said [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘_[6954-they] For [your]_{423-dear joe} sake , [I]_0-i would leave even [them]_6954-they ; but [they]_6954-they know it , and are glad of it , and are as proud of [you]_{423-dear joe} as [I]_0-i am , and as full of gratitude.--You’ll not come and see [me]_0-i as [a poor friend who knew [me]_0-i when [I]_0-i was [a girl]_{12526-a girl}]_{6956-a poor friend who knew me when i was a girl} , will [you]_{423-dear joe} , [dear Joe]_197-joe ? ’ Well , well ! It do n’t matter what [Joe]_197-joe said in answer , but [he]_197-joe said a great deal ; and [Dolly]_216-dolly said a great deal too : and [he]_197-joe folded [Dolly]_216-dolly in [his]_197-joe one arm pretty tight , considering that it was but one ; and [Dolly]_216-dolly made no resistance : and if ever [two people]_{13099-two people} were happy in [this world]_{1411-this world} -- which is not an utterly miserable one , with all its faults -- [we]_13101-we may , with some appearance of certainty , conclude that [they]_{13099-two people} were . To say that during these proceedings [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} [the elder]_{13102-the elder} underwent the greatest emotions of astonishment of which [our]_13101-we common nature is susceptible -- to say that [he]_{194-mr willet} was in a perfect paralysis of surprise , and that [he]_{194-mr willet} wandered into the most stupendous and theretofore unattainable heights of complicated amazement -- would be to shadow forth [his]_{194-mr willet} state of mind in the feeblest and lamest terms . If a roc , an eagle , a griffin , a flying elephant , a winged sea - horse , had suddenly appeared , and , taking [him]_{194-mr willet} on its back , carried [him]_{194-mr willet} bodily into the heart of the ‘_{[423-dear joe]} Salwanners , ’ it would have been to [him]_{194-mr willet} as an everyday occurrence , in comparison with what [he]_{194-mr willet} now beheld . To be sitting quietly by , seeing and hearing these things ; to be completely overlooked , unnoticed , and disregarded , while [[his]_197-joe son]_{7374-his son} and [a young lady]_{2330-a young lady} were talking to [each other]_{7381-each other} in the most impassioned manner , kissing [each other]_{7381-each other} , and making [themselves]_{13099-two people} in all respects perfectly at [home]_7189-home ; was a position so tremendous , so inexplicable , so utterly beyond the widest range of [his]_{194-mr willet} capacity of comprehension , that [he]_{194-mr willet} fell into a lethargy of wonder , and could no more rouse [himself]_{194-mr willet} than an enchanted sleeper in the first year of [his]_{194-mr willet} fairy lease , a century long . ‘_[211-father] [Father]_211-father , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe , presenting [Dolly]_216-dolly . ‘_[211-father] [You]_211-father know who this is ? ’ [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} looked first at [her]_216-dolly , then at [[his]_197-joe son]_{7374-his son} , then back again at [Dolly]_216-dolly , and then made an ineffectual effort to extract a whiff from [his]_197-joe pipe , which had gone out long ago . ‘_[211-father] Say a word , [father]_7315-father , if it ’s only “ how [d’ye]_6959-d’ye do , ” ’ urged [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_{[7315-father]} Certainly , [Joseph]_197-joe , ’ answered [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} . ‘_[197-joe] Oh yes ! Why not ? ’ ‘_[197-joe] To be sure , ’ said [Joe]_197-joe . ‘_[197-joe] Why not ? ’ ‘_[197-joe] Ah ! ’ replied [[his]_{7374-his son} father]_{470-his father} . ‘_[197-joe] Why not ? ’ and with this remark , which [he]_197-joe uttered in a low voice as though [he]_197-joe were discussing some grave question with [himself]_197-joe , [he]_197-joe used the little finger -- if any of [his]_197-joe fingers can be said to have come under that denomination -- of [his]_197-joe right hand as a tobacco - stopper , and was silent again . And so [he]_197-joe sat for half an hour at least , although [Dolly]_216-dolly , in the most endearing of manners , hoped , a dozen times , that [he]_197-joe was not angry with [her]_216-dolly . So [he]_197-joe sat for half an hour , quite motionless , and looking all the while like nothing so much as a great Dutch Pin or Skittle . At the expiration of that period , [he]_197-joe suddenly , and without the least notice , burst ( to the great consternation of [the young people]_{8124-the young people} ) into a very loud and very short laugh ; and repeating , ‘_[197-joe] Certainly , [Joseph]_197-joe . Oh yes ! Why not ? ’ went out for a walk . Chapter 79 [Old John]_{258-old john} did not walk near [the Golden Key]_{13111-the golden key} , for between [the Golden Key]_{13111-the golden key} and [the Black Lion]_{310-the black lion} there lay a wilderness of [streets]_7528-streets -- as [everybody]_{587-everybody} knows who is acquainted with the relative bearings of [Clerkenwell]_{19-clerkenwell} and [Whitechapel]_{21-whitechapel} -- and [he]_{258-old john} was by no means famous for pedestrian exercises . But the Golden Key lies in [our]_13115-our way , though it was out of [his]_{258-old john} ; so to the Golden Key this chapter goes . The Golden Key itself , fair emblem of [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s trade , had been pulled down by [the rioters]_{10784-the rioters} , and roughly trampled under foot . But , now , it was hoisted up again in all the glory of a new coat of paint , and showed more bravely even than in days of yore . Indeed [the whole house - front]_{13118-the whole house - front} was spruce and trim , and so freshened up throughout , that if there yet remained at large any of [the rioters who had been concerned in the attack upon it]_{13119-the rioters who had been concerned in the attack upon it} , the sight of [the old , goodly , prosperous dwelling]_{13120-the old , goodly , prosperous dwelling} , so revived , must have been to [them]_{10784-the rioters} as gall and wormwood . The shutters of [the shop]_{774-the shop} were closed , however , and the window - blinds above were all pulled down , and in place of [its]_{13120-the old , goodly , prosperous dwelling} usual cheerful appearance , [the house]_{7210-the house} had a look of sadness and an air of mourning ; which [the neighbours]_{802-the neighbours} , who in old days had often seen poor [Barnaby]_220-barnaby go in and out , were at no loss to understand . The door stood partly open ; but [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s hammer was unheard ; the cat sat moping on the ashy forge ; all was deserted , dark , and silent . On the threshold of this door , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} and [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} met . [The younger man]_{11756-the younger man} gave place ; and [both passing in with a familiar air]_{13126-both passing in with a familiar air} , which seemed to denote that [they]_13127-they were tarrying [there]_7220-there , or were well - accustomed to go to and fro unquestioned , shut it behind [them]_13127-they . Entering [the old back - parlour]_{13129-the old back - parlour} , and ascending the flight of stairs , abrupt and steep , and quaintly fashioned as of old , [they]_13127-they turned into [the best room]_{13130-the best room} ; the pride of [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s heart , and erst the scene of [Miggs]_239-miggs ’s household labours . ‘_{[219-mrs varden]} [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} brought [the mother]_{9454-the mother} [here]_7326-here last evening , [he]_6962-he told [me]_0-i ? ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[6962-he] [She]_{9454-the mother} is above - stairs now -- in [the room over here]_{6963-the room over here} , ’ [Edward]_{228-mr chester} rejoined . ‘_{[9454-the mother]} [Her]_{9454-the mother} grief , [they]_6964-they say , is past all telling . [I]_0-i need n’t add -- for that [you]_0-i know beforehand , [sir]_7320-sir -- that the care , humanity , and sympathy of [these good people]_{6966-these good people} have no bounds . ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure of that . [Heaven]_210-heaven repay [them]_6964-they for it , and for much more ! [Varden]_{219-mrs varden} is out ? ’ ‘_[6962-he] [He]_6962-he returned with [[your]_0-i messenger , who arrived almost at the moment of [his]_6962-he coming [home]_7189-home [himself]_6962-he]_{6967-your messenger , who arrived almost at the moment of his coming home himself} . [He]_6962-he was out the whole night -- but that of course [you]_0-i know . [He]_6962-he was with [you]_0-i the greater part of it ? ’ ‘_[6962-he] [He]_6962-he was . Without [him]_6962-he , [I]_0-i should have lacked [my]_0-i right hand . [He]_6962-he is [an older man than [I]_0-i]_{6969-an older man than i} ; but nothing can conquer [him]_6962-he . ’ ‘_{[6970-the cheeriest , stoutest - hearted fellow in the world]} [The cheeriest , stoutest - hearted fellow in [the world]_{511-the world}]_{6970-the cheeriest , stoutest - hearted fellow in the world} . ’ ‘_{[6970-the cheeriest , stoutest - hearted fellow in the world]} [He]_6962-he has a right to be . [He]_6962-he has a right to [he]_6962-he . [A better creature]_{6972-a better creature} never lived . [He]_6962-he reaps what [he]_6962-he has sown -- no more . ’ ‘_[6962-he] It is not [all men]_{823-all men} , ’ said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , after a moment ’s hesitation , ‘_{[823-all men]} who have the happiness to do that . ’ ‘_{[823-all men]} More than [you]_0-i imagine , ’ returned [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_{[823-all men]} [We]_6974-we note the harvest more than the seed - time . [You]_0-i do so in [me]_0-i . ’ In truth [his]_{206-mr haredale} pale and haggard face , and gloomy bearing , had so far influenced the remark , that [Edward]_{228-mr chester} was , for the moment , at a loss to answer [him]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[0-i] Tut , tut , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_[0-i] ’ twas not very difficult to read a thought so natural . But [you]_{228-mr chester} are mistaken nevertheless . [I]_{228-mr chester} have had [my]_{228-mr chester} share of sorrows -- more than [the common lot]_{13131-the common lot} , perhaps , but [I]_{228-mr chester} have borne [them]_{13131-the common lot} ill . [I]_{228-mr chester} have broken where [I]_{228-mr chester} should have bent ; and have mused and brooded , when [my]_{228-mr chester} spirit should have mixed with all [God]_217-god ’s great creation . [The men who learn endurance]_{13132-the men who learn endurance} , are [they]_{13132-the men who learn endurance} who call [the whole world]_{12775-the whole world} , [brother]_9503-brother . [I]_{228-mr chester} have turned FROM [the world]_{511-the world} , and [I]_{228-mr chester} pay the penalty . ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Edward]_{228-mr chester} would have interposed , but [he]_{228-mr chester} went on without giving [him]_{228-mr chester} time . ‘ It is too late to evade it now . [I]_{228-mr chester} sometimes think , that if [I]_{228-mr chester} had to live [my]_{228-mr chester} life once more , [I]_{228-mr chester} might amend this fault -- not so much , [I]_{228-mr chester} discover when [I]_{228-mr chester} search [my]_{228-mr chester} mind , for the love of what is right , as for [my]_{228-mr chester} own sake . But even when [I]_{228-mr chester} make these better resolutions , [I]_{228-mr chester} instinctively recoil from the idea of suffering again what [I]_{228-mr chester} have undergone ; and in this circumstance [I]_{228-mr chester} find the unwelcome assurance that [I]_{228-mr chester} should still be [the same man]_{10996-the same man} , though [I]_{228-mr chester} could cancel the past , and begin anew , with its experience to guide [me]_{228-mr chester} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ Nay , [you]_{206-mr haredale} make too sure of that , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ [You]_{228-mr chester} think so , ’_{[228-mr chester]} [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} answered , ‘ and [I]_{206-mr haredale} am glad [you]_{228-mr chester} do . [I]_{206-mr haredale} know [myself]_{206-mr haredale} better , and therefore distrust [myself]_{206-mr haredale} more . Let [us]_13137-us leave this subject for another -- not so far removed from it as it might , at first sight , seem to be . [Sir]_7320-sir , [you]_7320-sir still love [[my]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{8081-my niece} , and [she]_{8081-my niece} is still attached to [you]_7320-sir . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [I]_{228-mr chester} have that assurance from [her]_{8081-my niece} own lips , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ and [you]_{206-mr haredale} know -- [I]_{228-mr chester} am sure [you]_{206-mr haredale} know -- that [I]_{228-mr chester} would not exchange it for any blessing life could yield [me]_{228-mr chester} . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [You]_7320-sir are frank , honourable , and disinterested , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ; ‘ [you]_7320-sir have forced the conviction that [you]_7320-sir are so , even on [my]_{206-mr haredale} once - jaundiced mind , and [I]_{206-mr haredale} believe [you]_7320-sir . Wait here till [I]_{206-mr haredale} come back . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [He]_{206-mr haredale} left [the room]_{462-the room} as [he]_{206-mr haredale} spoke ; but soon returned with [[his]_{206-mr haredale} niece]_{8254-his niece} . ‘ On that first and only time , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} said , looking from [the one]_{8044-the one} to the other , ‘ when [we]_13140-we three stood together under [[her]_{8254-his niece} father]_{539-her father} ’s roof , [I]_{206-mr haredale} told [you]_7320-sir to quit it , and charged [you]_7320-sir never to return . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ It is the only circumstance arising out of [our]_13140-we love , ’_{[228-mr chester]} observed [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ that [I]_{228-mr chester} have forgotten . ’_{[228-mr chester]} ‘ [You]_7320-sir own a name , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} had deep reason to remember . [I]_{206-mr haredale} was moved and goaded by recollections of personal wrong and injury , [I]_{206-mr haredale} know , but , even now [I]_{206-mr haredale} can not charge [myself]_{206-mr haredale} with having , then , or ever , lost sight of a heartfelt desire for [her]_{8254-his niece} true happiness ; or with having acted -- however much [I]_{206-mr haredale} was mistaken -- with any other impulse than the one pure , single , earnest wish to be to [her]_{8254-his niece} , as far as in [my]_{206-mr haredale} inferior nature lay , [the father [she]_{8254-his niece} had lost]_{13142-the father she had lost} . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ [Dear uncle]_{8945-dear uncle} , ’_[261-emma] cried [Emma]_261-emma , ‘ [I]_261-emma have known [no parent]_{13144-no parent} but [you]_{8945-dear uncle} . [I]_261-emma have loved the memory of [others]_7490-others , but [I]_261-emma have loved [you]_{8945-dear uncle} all [my]_261-emma life . Never was [father]_7315-father kinder to [[his]_7315-father child]_{6915-his child} than [you]_{8945-dear uncle} have been to [me]_261-emma , without the interval of one harsh hour , since [I]_261-emma can first remember . ’_[261-emma] ‘ [You]_261-emma speak too fondly , ’_[6978-i] [he]_6978-i answered , ‘ and yet [I]_6978-i can not wish [you]_261-emma were less partial ; for [I]_6978-i have a pleasure in hearing those words , and shall have in calling them to mind when [we]_13148-we are far asunder , which nothing else could give [me]_6978-i . Bear with [me]_6978-i for a moment longer , [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , for [she]_6979-her and [I]_6978-i have been together many years ; and although [I]_6978-i believe that in resigning [her]_6979-her to [you]_{8945-dear uncle} [I]_6978-i put the seal upon [her]_6979-her future happiness , [I]_6978-i find it needs an effort . ’_[6978-i] [He]_6978-i pressed [her]_6979-her tenderly to [his]_6978-i bosom , and after a minute ’s pause , resumed : ‘ [I]_6978-i have done [you]_{8945-dear uncle} wrong , [sir]_7320-sir , and [I]_6978-i ask [your]_{8945-dear uncle} forgiveness -- in no common phrase , or show of sorrow ; but with earnestness and sincerity . In the same spirit , [I]_6978-i acknowledge to [you]_{8945-dear uncle} both that the time has been when [I]_6978-i connived at treachery and falsehood -- which if [I]_6978-i did not perpetrate [myself]_6978-i , [I]_6978-i still permitted -- to rend [you]_{8945-dear uncle} two asunder . ’_[6978-i] ‘ [You]_{8945-dear uncle} judge [yourself]_{8945-dear uncle} too harshly , ’_{[228-mr chester]} said [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘ Let these things rest . ’_[6978-i] ‘ They rise in judgment against [me]_6978-i when [I]_6978-i look back , and not now for the first time , ’_[6978-i] [he]_6978-i answered . ‘ [I]_6978-i can not part from [you]_{8945-dear uncle} without [your]_{8945-dear uncle} full forgiveness ; for busy life and [I]_6978-i have little left in common now , and [I]_6978-i have regrets enough to carry into solitude , without addition to the stock . ’_[6978-i] ‘ [You]_{8945-dear uncle} bear a blessing from [us]_{8945-dear uncle} both , ’_[261-emma] said [Emma]_261-emma . ‘ Never mingle thoughts of [me]_261-emma -- of [me]_261-emma who owe [you]_{8945-dear uncle} so much love and duty -- with anything but undying affection and gratitude for the past , and bright hopes for the future . ’_[261-emma] ‘ The future , ’_{[7565-her uncle]} returned [[her]_261-emma uncle]_{7565-her uncle} , with a melancholy smile , ‘ is a bright word for [you]_{8945-dear uncle} , and its image should be wreathed with cheerful hopes . [Mine]_6978-i is of another kind , but it will be one of peace , and free , [I]_{7565-her uncle} trust , from care or passion . When [you]_{8945-dear uncle} quit [England]_1-england [I]_{7565-her uncle} shall leave it too . There are [cloisters abroad]_{13150-cloisters abroad} ; and now that the two great objects of [my]_{7565-her uncle} life are set at rest , [I]_{7565-her uncle} know no better [home]_7189-home . [You]_{8945-dear uncle} droop at that , forgetting that [I]_{7565-her uncle} am growing old , and that [my]_{7565-her uncle} course is nearly run . Well , [we]_13152-we will speak of it again -- not once or twice , but many times ; and [you]_{8945-dear uncle} shall give [me]_{7565-her uncle} cheerful counsel , [Emma]_261-emma . ’_{[7565-her uncle]} ‘ And [you]_{7565-her uncle} will take it ? ’_{[8254-his niece]} asked [[his]_{7565-her uncle} niece]_{8254-his niece} . ‘ [I]_{7565-her uncle} ’ll listen to it , ’_{[7565-her uncle]} [he]_{7565-her uncle} answered , with a kiss , ‘ and it will have its weight , be certain . What have [I]_{7565-her uncle} left to say ? [You]_{8945-dear uncle} have , of late , been much together . It is better and more fitting that the circumstances attendant on the past , which wrought [your]_{8945-dear uncle} separation , and sowed between [you]_{8945-dear uncle} suspicion and distrust , should not be entered on by [me]_{7565-her uncle} . ’_{[7565-her uncle]} ‘ Much , much better , ’_[261-emma] whispered [Emma]_261-emma . ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} avow [my]_{206-mr haredale} share in them , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ though [I]_{7565-her uncle} held it , at the time , in detestation . Let [no man]_{7346-no man} turn aside , ever so slightly , from the broad path of honour , on the plausible pretence that [he]_{7346-no man} is justified by the goodness of [his]_{7346-no man} end . All good ends can be worked out by good means . Those that can not , are bad ; and may be counted so at once , and left alone . ’_{[7565-her uncle]} [He]_{7565-her uncle} looked from [her]_261-emma to [Edward]_{228-mr chester} , and said in a gentler tone : ‘ In goods and fortune [you]_{8945-dear uncle} are now nearly equal . [I]_{7565-her uncle} have been [[her]_261-emma faithful steward]_{13154-her faithful steward} , and to that remnant of [a richer property which [[my]_{7565-her uncle} brother]_{4888-my brother} left [her]_261-emma]_{13155-a richer property which my brother left her} , [I]_{7565-her uncle} desire to add , in token of [my]_{7565-her uncle} love , a poor pittance , scarcely worth the mention , for which [I]_{7565-her uncle} have no longer any need . [I]_{7565-her uncle} am glad [you]_{8945-dear uncle} go [abroad]_2922-abroad . Let [[our]_13158-our ill - fated house]_{13159-our ill - fated house} remain the ruin it is . When [you]_{8945-dear uncle} return , after a few thriving years , [you]_{8945-dear uncle} will command a better , and [a more fortunate one]_{13160-a more fortunate one} . [We]_13158-our are [friends]_8069-friends ? ’_{[7565-her uncle]} [Edward]_{228-mr chester} took [his]_{228-mr chester} extended hand , and grasped it heartily . ‘ [You]_{228-mr chester} are neither slow nor cold in [your]_{228-mr chester} response , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , doing the like by [him]_{228-mr chester} , ‘ and when [I]_6982-i look upon [you]_{228-mr chester} now , and know [you]_{228-mr chester} , [I]_6982-i feel that [I]_6982-i would choose [you]_{228-mr chester} for [[her]_13162-her husband]_{453-her husband} . [[Her]_13162-her father]_{539-her father} had a generous nature , and [you]_{228-mr chester} would have pleased [him]_{539-her father} well . [I]_6982-i give [her]_13162-her to [you]_{228-mr chester} in [his]_{539-her father} name , and with [his]_{539-her father} blessing . If [the world]_{511-the world} and [I]_6982-i part in this act , [we]_6985-we part on happier terms than [we]_6985-we have lived for many a day . ’_[6982-i] [He]_6982-i placed [her]_6983-her in [his]_6982-i arms , and would have left [the room]_{462-the room} , but that [he]_6982-i was stopped in [his]_6982-i passage to the door by a great noise at a distance , which made [them]_6985-we start and pause . It was a loud shouting , mingled with boisterous acclamations , that rent the very air . It drew nearer and nearer every moment , and approached so rapidly , that , even while [they]_6985-we listened , it burst into a deafening confusion of sounds at [the street corner]_{2449-the street corner} . ‘ This must be stopped -- quieted , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , hastily . ‘ [We]_6985-we should have foreseen this , and provided against it . [I]_{206-mr haredale} will go out to [them]_6985-we at once . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} But , before [he]_6982-i could reach the door , and before [Edward]_{228-mr chester} could catch up [his]_{228-mr chester} hat and follow [him]_6982-i , [they]_6985-we were again arrested by a loud shriek from above - stairs : and [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s wife]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} , bursting in , and fairly running into [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ’s arms , cried out : ‘ [She]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} knows it all , [dear sir!--she]_{13166-dear sir!--she} knows it all ! [We]_6985-we broke it out to [her]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} by degrees , and [she]_{2131-the locksmith ’s wife} is quite prepared . ’_{[2131-the locksmith ’s wife]} Having made this communication , and furthermore thanked [Heaven]_210-heaven with great fervour and heartiness , [the good lady]_{8195-the good lady} , according to the custom of [matrons]_7728-matrons , on all occasions of excitement , fainted away directly . [They]_6985-we ran to the window , drew up the sash , and looked into [the crowded street]_{6763-the crowded street} . Among [a dense mob of persons , of whom not one]_{6992-a dense mob of persons , of whom not one} was for an instant still , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s ruddy face and burly form could be descried , beating about as though [he]_{7447-the locksmith} was struggling with a rough sea . Now , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} was carried back a score of yards , now onward nearly to the door , now back again , now forced against [the opposite houses]_{5764-the opposite houses} , now against [those adjoining [his]_{7447-the locksmith} own]_{6995-those adjoining his own} : now carried up [a flight of steps]_{6996-a flight of steps} , and greeted by the outstretched hands of [half a hundred men]_{6997-half a hundred men} , while [the whole tumultuous concourse]_{6998-the whole tumultuous concourse} stretched [their]_{6998-the whole tumultuous concourse} throats , and cheered with all [their]_{6998-the whole tumultuous concourse} might . Though [he]_{7447-the locksmith} was really in a fair way to be torn to pieces in the general enthusiasm , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , nothing discomposed , echoed [their]_6985-we shouts till [he]_{7447-the locksmith} was as hoarse as [they]_6985-we , and in a glow of joy and right good - humour , waved [his]_{7447-the locksmith} hat until the daylight shone between its brim and crown . But in all the bandyings from hand to hand , and strivings to and fro , and sweepings here and there , which -- saving that [he]_{7447-the locksmith} looked more jolly and more radiant after every struggle -- troubled [his]_{7447-the locksmith} peace of mind no more than if [he]_{7447-the locksmith} had been a straw upon [the water]_{1799-the water} ’s surface , [he]_{7447-the locksmith} never once released [his]_{7447-the locksmith} firm grasp of an arm , drawn tight through [his]_{7447-the locksmith} . [He]_{7447-the locksmith} sometimes turned to clap [this friend]_{7001-this friend} upon the back , or whisper in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} ear a word of staunch encouragement , or cheer [him]_{7001-this friend} with a smile ; but [his]_{7447-the locksmith} great care was to shield [him]_{7001-this friend} from the pressure , and force a passage for [him]_{7001-this friend} to [the Golden Key]_{57-the golden key} . Passive and timid , scared , pale , and wondering , and gazing at the throng as if [he]_{7447-the locksmith} were newly risen from the dead , and felt [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} a ghost among [the living]_{6348-the living} , [Barnaby]_220-barnaby -- not [Barnaby]_220-barnaby in the spirit , but in flesh and blood , with pulses , sinews , nerves , and beating heart , and strong affections -- clung to [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} stout old friend]_{7003-his stout old friend} , and followed where [he]_{7447-the locksmith} led . And thus , in course of time , [they]_7004-they reached the door , held ready for [their]_7004-they entrance by no unwilling hands . Then slipping in , and shutting out [the crowd by main force]_{7005-the crowd by main force} , [Gabriel]_212-gabriel stood between [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} and [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} , and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby , rushing up [the stairs]_{7713-the stairs} , fell upon [his]_220-barnaby knees beside [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} ’s bed . ‘ Such is the blessed end , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[7008-the panting locksmith]} cried [the panting locksmith]_{7008-the panting locksmith} , to [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ of the best day ’s work [we]_7004-they ever did . [The rogues]_{13168-the rogues} ! it ’s been hard fighting to get away from [‘_{[7008-the panting locksmith]} em]_{13168-the rogues} . [I]_0-i almost thought , once or twice , [they]_7009-they ’d have been too much for [us]_7004-they with [their]_7009-they kindness ! ’ [They]_7004-they had striven , all the previous day , to rescue [Barnaby]_220-barnaby from [his]_220-barnaby impending fate . Failing in [their]_7004-they attempts , in the first quarter to which [they]_7004-they addressed [themselves]_7004-they , [they]_7004-they renewed [them]_7004-they in another . Failing [there]_7220-there , likewise , [they]_7004-they began afresh at midnight ; and made [their]_7004-they way , not only to [the judge]_{5221-the judge} and jury who had tried [him]_220-barnaby , but to [men of influence at court]_{13171-men of influence at court} , to [the young Prince of [Wales]_172-wales]_{13172-the young prince of wales} , and even to [the ante - chamber of [the King]_{7438-the king} [himself]_{7438-the king}]_{13173-the ante - chamber of the king himself} . Successful , at last , in awakening an interest in [his]_220-barnaby favour , and an inclination to inquire more dispassionately into [his]_220-barnaby case , [they]_7004-they had had an interview with [the minister]_{11971-the minister} , in [his]_220-barnaby bed , so late as eight o’clock that morning . The result of a searching inquiry ( in which [they]_7004-they , who had known [the poor fellow]_{993-the poor fellow} from [his]_220-barnaby childhood , did other good service , besides bringing it about ) was , that between eleven and twelve o’clock , a free pardon to [Barnaby Rudge]_220-barnaby was made out and signed , and entrusted to [a horse - soldier]_{3386-a horse - soldier} for instant conveyance to the place of execution . [This courier]_{13178-this courier} reached the spot just as [the cart]_{2305-the cart} appeared in sight ; and [Barnaby]_220-barnaby being carried back to [jail]_10575-jail , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , assured that all was safe , had gone straight from [Bloomsbury Square]_{130-bloomsbury square} to [the Golden Key]_{13111-the golden key} , leaving to [Gabriel]_212-gabriel the grateful task of bringing [him]_{993-the poor fellow} [home]_7189-home in triumph . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i need n’t say , ’ observed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , when [he]_0-i had shaken hands with [all the males in [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{13184-all the males in the house} , and hugged [all the females]_{13186-all the females} , five - and - forty times , at least , ‘_[0-i] that , except among [ourselves]_7010-we , [I]_0-i did n’t want to make a triumph of it . But , directly [we]_7010-we got into [the street]_{780-the street} [we]_7010-we were known , and this hubbub began . Of the two , ’ [he]_0-i added , as [he]_0-i wiped [his]_0-i crimson face , ‘_[0-i] and after experience of both , [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i ’d rather be taken out of [[my]_0-i house]_{7186-my house} by [a crowd of enemies]_{7013-a crowd of enemies} , than escorted [home]_7189-home by [a mob of friends]_{7015-a mob of friends} ! ’ It was plain enough , however , that this was mere talk on [Gabriel]_212-gabriel ’s part , and that the whole proceeding afforded [him]_212-gabriel the keenest delight ; for [the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} as if [their]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} voices were in the freshest order , and good for a fortnight , [he]_0-i sent [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} for [Grip]_237-grip ( who had come [home]_7189-home at [[his]_237-grip master]_{586-his master} ’s back , and had acknowledged the favours of [the multitude]_{13191-the multitude} by drawing blood from every finger that came within [his]_237-grip reach ) , and with the bird upon [his]_237-grip arm presented [himself]_237-grip at the first - floor window , and waved [his]_237-grip hat again until it dangled by a shred , between [his]_237-grip finger and thumb . This demonstration having been received with appropriate shouts , and silence being in some degree restored , [he]_0-i thanked [them]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} for [their]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} sympathy ; and taking the liberty to inform [them]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} that there was [a sick person in [the house]_{7210-the house}]_{13192-a sick person in the house} , proposed that [they]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} should give three cheers for [King George]_{312-king george} , three more for [Old England]_{173-old england} , and three more for nothing particular , as a closing ceremony . [The crowd]_{7574-the crowd} assenting , substituted [Gabriel Varden]_212-gabriel for the nothing particular ; and giving [him]_212-gabriel one over , for good measure , dispersed in high good - humour . What congratulations were exchanged among [the inmates]_{5268-the inmates} at [the Golden Key]_{57-the golden key} , when [they]_{5268-the inmates} were left alone ; what an overflowing of joy and happiness there was among [them]_{5268-the inmates} ; how incapable it was of expression in [[Barnaby]_220-barnaby ’s own person]_{13196-barnaby ’s own person} ; and how [he]_220-barnaby went wildly from one to another , until [he]_220-barnaby became so far tranquillised , as to stretch [himself]_220-barnaby on the ground beside [[[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} ’s couch]_{13198-his mother ’s couch} and fall into a deep sleep ; are matters that need not be told . And it is well [they]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} happened to be of [this class]_{13199-this class} , for [they]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} would be very hard to tell , were [their]_{13187-the people continuing to make a great noise without , and to cheer} narration ever so indispensable . Before leaving this bright picture , it may be well to glance at a dark and very different one which was presented to only a few eyes , that same night . The scene was [a churchyard]_{13200-a churchyard} ; the time , midnight ; [the persons]_{3821-the persons} , [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} , [a clergyman]_{13202-a clergyman} , [a grave - digger]_{13203-a grave - digger} , and the four bearers of a homely coffin . [They]_{3821-the persons} stood about [a grave which had been newly dug]_{13204-a grave which had been newly dug} , and one of [the bearers]_{13205-the bearers} held up a dim lantern,--the only light there -- which shed its feeble ray upon the book of prayer . [He]_220-barnaby placed it for a moment on the coffin , when [he]_220-barnaby and [[his]_220-barnaby companions]_{3025-his companions} were about to lower it down . There was no inscription on the lid . The mould fell solemnly upon [the last house of [this nameless man]_{13208-this nameless man}]_{13207-the last house of this nameless man} ; and the rattling dust left a dismal echo even in the accustomed ears of [those who had borne it to [its]_{13207-the last house of this nameless man} resting - place]_{13209-those who had borne it to its resting - place} . [The grave]_{11503-the grave} was filled in to the top , and trodden down . [They]_{3821-the persons} all left the spot together . ‘_[7016-you] [You]_7016-you never saw [him]_7017-he , living ? ’ asked [the clergyman]_{9456-the clergyman} , of [Edward]_{228-mr chester} . ‘_[7016-you] Often , years ago ; not knowing [him]_7017-he for [[my]_0-i brother]_{4888-my brother} . ’ ‘_[7016-you] Never since ? ’ ‘_[7016-you] Never . Yesterday , [he]_7017-he steadily refused to see [me]_0-i . It was urged upon [him]_7017-he , many times , at [my]_0-i desire . ’ ‘_[7017-he] Still [he]_7017-he refused ? That was hardened and unnatural . ’ ‘_[7016-you] Do [you]_7016-you think so ? ’ ‘_[7016-you] [I]_0-i infer that [you]_7016-you do not ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i are right . [We]_7019-their hear [the world]_{511-the world} wonder , every day , at monsters of ingratitude . Did it never occur to [you]_0-i that it often looks for monsters of affection , as though [they]_7021-they were things of course ? ’ [They]_7019-their had reached the gate by this time , and bidding [each other]_{7381-each other} good night , departed on [their]_7019-their separate ways . Chapter 80 That afternoon , when [he]_7017-he had slept off [his]_7017-he fatigue ; had shaved , and washed , and dressed , and freshened [himself]_7017-he from top to toe ; when [he]_7017-he had dined , comforted [himself]_7017-he with a pipe , an extra [Toby]_231-toby , a nap in the great arm - chair , and a quiet chat with [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} on everything that had happened , was happening , or about to happen , within the sphere of [their]_7019-their domestic concern ; [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} sat [himself]_{7447-the locksmith} down at the tea - table in [the little back - parlour]_{13214-the little back - parlour} : [the rosiest , cosiest , merriest , heartiest , best - contented old buck]_{13215-the rosiest , cosiest , merriest , heartiest , best - contented old buck} , in [Great Britain]_{174-great britain} or out of it . There [he]_{7447-the locksmith} sat , with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} beaming eye on [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} , and [his]_{7447-the locksmith} shining face suffused with gladness , and [his]_{7447-the locksmith} capacious waistcoat smiling in every wrinkle , and [his]_{7447-the locksmith} jovial humour peeping from under the table in the very plumpness of [his]_{7447-the locksmith} legs ; a sight to turn the vinegar of misanthropy into purest milk of human kindness . There [he]_7017-he sat , watching [[his]_7017-he wife]_{7765-his wife} as [she]_{7765-his wife} decorated [the room]_{462-the room} with flowers for the greater honour of [Dolly]_216-dolly and [Joseph Willet]_197-joe , who had gone out walking , and for whom the tea - kettle had been singing gaily on the hob full twenty minutes , chirping as never kettle chirped before ; for whom the best service of real undoubted china , patterned with [divers round - faced mandarins holding up broad umbrellas]_{13218-divers round - faced mandarins holding up broad umbrellas} , was now displayed in all its glory ; to tempt whose appetites a clear , transparent , juicy ham , garnished with cool green lettuce - leaves and fragrant cucumber , reposed upon a shady table , covered with a snow - white cloth ; for whose delight , preserves and jams , crisp cakes and other pastry , short to eat , with cunning twists , and cottage loaves , and rolls of bread both white and brown , were all set forth in rich profusion ; in whose youth [Mrs V.]_{265-mrs v.} [herself]_{265-mrs v.} had grown quite young , and stood there in a gown of red and white : symmetrical in figure , buxom in bodice , ruddy in cheek and lip , faultless in ankle , laughing in face and mood , in all respects delicious to behold -- there sat [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} among all and every these delights , the sun that shone upon [them]_13220-them all : the centre of the system : the source of light , heat , life , and frank enjoyment in the bright household world . And when had [Dolly]_216-dolly ever been [the Dolly of that afternoon]_{13221-the dolly of that afternoon} ? To see how [she]_216-dolly came in , arm - in - arm with [Joe]_197-joe ; and how [she]_216-dolly made an effort not to blush or seem at all confused ; and how [she]_216-dolly made believe [she]_216-dolly did n’t care to sit on [his]_197-joe side of the table ; and how [she]_216-dolly coaxed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} in a whisper not to joke ; and how [her]_216-dolly colour came and went in a little restless flutter of happiness , which made [her]_216-dolly do everything wrong , and yet so charmingly wrong that it was better than right!--why , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} could have looked on at this ( as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} mentioned to [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} when [they]_13224-they retired for the night ) for four - and - twenty hours at a stretch , and never wished it done . The recollections , too , with which [they]_13224-they made merry over that long protracted tea ! The glee with which [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} asked [Joe]_197-joe if [he]_197-joe remembered that stormy night at [the Maypole]_198-hugh when [he]_{7447-the locksmith} first asked after [Dolly]_216-dolly -- the laugh [they]_13224-they all had , about that night when [she]_216-dolly was going out to the party in the sedan - chair -- the unmerciful manner in which [they]_13224-they rallied [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} about putting those flowers outside that very window -- the difficulty [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} found in joining the laugh against [herself]_{219-mrs varden} , at first , and the extraordinary perception [she]_{219-mrs varden} had of the joke when [she]_{219-mrs varden} overcame it -- the confidential statements of [Joe]_197-joe concerning the precise day and hour when [he]_197-joe was first conscious of being fond of [Dolly]_216-dolly , and [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s blushing admissions , half volunteered and half extorted , as to the time from which [she]_{219-mrs varden} dated the discovery that [she]_{219-mrs varden} ‘_[0-i] did n’t mind ’ [Joe]_197-joe -- here was an exhaustless fund of mirth and conversation . Then , there was a great deal to be said regarding [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s doubts , and motherly alarms , and shrewd suspicions ; and it appeared that from [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} ’s penetration and extreme sagacity nothing had ever been hidden . [She]_{219-mrs varden} had known it all along . [She]_{219-mrs varden} had seen it from the first . [She]_{219-mrs varden} had always predicted it . [She]_{219-mrs varden} had been aware of it before the principals . [She]_{219-mrs varden} had said within [herself]_{219-mrs varden} ( for [she]_{219-mrs varden} remembered the exact words ) ‘_[0-i] that [young Willet]_197-joe is certainly looking after [[our]_7022-our [Dolly]_216-dolly]_{7023-our dolly} , and [I]_0-i must look after [HIM]_{7023-our dolly} . ’ Accordingly , [she]_{219-mrs varden} had looked after [him]_197-joe , and had observed many little circumstances ( all of which [she]_{219-mrs varden} named ) so exceedingly minute that [nobody else]_{7268-nobody else} could make anything out of [them]_13227-them even now ; and had , it seemed from first to last , displayed the most unbounded tact and most consummate generalship . Of course the night when [Joe]_197-joe WOULD ride homeward by the side of the chaise , and when [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} WOULD insist upon [his]_197-joe going back again , was not forgotten -- nor the night when [Dolly]_216-dolly fainted on [his]_197-joe name being mentioned -- nor the times upon times when [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , ever watchful and prudent , had found [her]_{219-mrs varden} pining in [[her]_{219-mrs varden} own chamber]_{13228-her own chamber} . In short , nothing was forgotten ; and everything by some means or other brought [them]_7022-our back to the conclusion , that that was the happiest hour in all [their]_7022-our lives ; consequently , that everything must have occurred for the best , and nothing could be suggested which would have made it better . While [they]_7022-our were in the full glow of such discourse as this , there came a startling knock at the door , opening from [the street]_{780-the street} into [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} , which had been kept closed all day that [the house]_{7210-the house} might be more quiet . [Joe]_197-joe , as in duty bound , would hear of [nobody]_7945-nobody but [himself]_197-joe going to open it ; and accordingly left [the room]_{462-the room} for that purpose . It would have been odd enough , certainly , if [Joe]_197-joe had forgotten the way to this door ; and even if [he]_197-joe had , as it was a pretty large one and stood straight before [him]_197-joe , [he]_197-joe could not easily have missed it . But [Dolly]_216-dolly , perhaps because [she]_216-dolly was in the flutter of spirits before mentioned , or perhaps because [she]_216-dolly thought [he]_197-joe would not be able to open it with [his]_197-joe one arm -- [she]_216-dolly could have had no other reason -- hurried out after [him]_197-joe ; and [they]_13234-they stopped so long in [the passage]_{4188-the passage} -- no doubt owing to [Joe]_197-joe ’s entreaties that [she]_216-dolly would not expose [herself]_216-dolly to the draught of July air which must infallibly come rushing in on this same door being opened -- that the knock was repeated , in a yet more startling manner than before . ‘_[0-i] Is [anybody]_7183-anybody going to open that door ? ’ cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[7183-anybody]} Or shall [I]_0-i come ? ’ Upon that , [Dolly]_216-dolly went running back into [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour} , all dimples and blushes ; and [Joe]_197-joe opened it with a mighty noise , and other superfluous demonstrations of being in a violent hurry . ‘_[0-i] Well , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , when [he]_197-joe reappeared : ‘_[0-i] what is it ? eh [Joe]_197-joe ? what are [you]_197-joe laughing at ? ’ ‘_[197-joe] Nothing , [sir]_7320-sir . It ’s coming in . ’ ‘_[197-joe] Who ’s coming in ? what ’s coming in ? ’ [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , as much at a loss as [[her]_{219-mrs varden} husband]_{453-her husband} , could only shake [her]_{219-mrs varden} head in answer to [his]_197-joe inquiring look : so , [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} wheeled [his]_{7447-the locksmith} chair round to command a better view of [the room]_{462-the room} - door , and stared at [it]_{462-the room} with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eyes wide open , and a mingled expression of curiosity and wonder shining in [his]_{7447-the locksmith} jolly face . Instead of [some person]_{12514-some person} or [persons straightway appearing]_{13243-persons straightway appearing} , divers remarkable sounds were heard , first in [the workshop]_{816-the workshop} and afterwards in [the little dark passage between [it]_{816-the workshop} and [the parlour]_{1011-the parlour}]_{13245-the little dark passage between it and the parlour} , as though some unwieldy chest or heavy piece of furniture were being brought in , by an amount of human strength inadequate to the task . At length after much struggling and humping , and bruising of the wall on both sides , the door was forced open as by a battering - ram ; and [the locksmith , steadily regarding what appeared beyond]_{13247-the locksmith , steadily regarding what appeared beyond} , smote [his]_{7447-the locksmith} thigh , elevated [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eyebrows , opened [his]_{7447-the locksmith} mouth , and cried in a loud voice expressive of the utmost consternation : ‘_[279-damme] [Damme]_279-damme , if it an’t [Miggs]_239-miggs come back ! ’ [The young damsel whom [he]_{7447-the locksmith} named]_{13248-the young damsel whom he named} no sooner heard these words , than deserting [a small boy]_{13249-a small boy} and a very large box by which [she]_7026-her was accompanied , and advancing with such precipitation that [her]_7026-her bonnet flew off [her]_7026-her head , burst into [the room]_{462-the room} , clasped [her]_7026-her hands ( in which [she]_7026-her held a pair of pattens , one in each ) , raised [her]_7026-her eyes devotedly to the ceiling , and shed a flood of tears . ‘_[239-miggs] The old story ! ’ cried [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , looking at [her]_7026-her in inexpressible desperation . ‘_[239-miggs] [She]_7026-her was born to be a damper , [this young woman]_{7027-this young woman} ! nothing can prevent it ! ’ ‘_{[7028-ho master]} [Ho master]_{7028-ho master} , [ho mim]_{7029-ho mim} ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , ‘_{[7029-ho mim]} can [I]_0-i constrain [my]_0-i feelings in these here once agin united moments ! [Ho Mr Warsen]_{424-ho mr warsen} , here ’s blessedness among relations , [sir]_7320-sir ! Here ’s forgivenesses of injuries , here ’s amicablenesses ! ’ [The locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} looked from [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} to [Dolly]_216-dolly , and from [Dolly]_216-dolly to [Joe]_197-joe , and from [Joe]_197-joe to [Miggs]_239-miggs , with [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eyebrows still elevated and [his]_{7447-the locksmith} mouth still open . When [his]_{7447-the locksmith} eyes got back to [Miggs]_239-miggs , they rested on [her]_239-miggs ; fascinated . ‘_{[7029-ho mim]} To think , ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs with hysterical joy , ‘_{[7029-ho mim]} that [Mr Joe]_264-joe , and [dear Miss Dolly]_{7031-dear miss dolly} , has raly come together after all as has been said and done contrairy ! To see [them]_7032-them two a - settin ’ along with [him]_264-joe and [her]_239-miggs , so pleasant and in all respects so affable and mild ; and [me]_{7031-dear miss dolly} not knowing of it , and not being in the ways to make no preparations for [their]_7032-them teas . Ho what a cutting thing it is , and yet what sweet sensations is awoke within [me]_{7031-dear miss dolly} ! ’_{[7031-dear miss dolly]} Either in clasping [her]_{7031-dear miss dolly} hands again , or in an ecstasy of pious joy , [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs clinked [her]_{7031-dear miss dolly} pattens after the manner of a pair of cymbals , at this juncture ; and then resumed , in the softest accents : ‘ And did [[my]_{7031-dear miss dolly} missis]_{13254-my missis} think -- ho goodness , did [she]_{13254-my missis} think -- as [her]_{13254-my missis} own [Miggs]_239-miggs , which supported [her]_{13254-my missis} under so many trials , and understood [her]_{13254-my missis} natur ’_{[7031-dear miss dolly]} when [them]_7032-them as intended well but acted rough , went so deep into [her]_{7031-dear miss dolly} feelings -- did [she]_{7031-dear miss dolly} think as [her]_{7031-dear miss dolly} own [Miggs]_239-miggs would ever leave [her]_{7031-dear miss dolly} ? Did [she]_{7031-dear miss dolly} think as [Miggs]_239-miggs , though [she]_239-miggs was but [a servant]_{1513-a servant} , and knowed that servitudes was no inheritances , would forgit that [she]_239-miggs was the humble instruments as always made it comfortable between [them]_7034-them two when [they]_7034-them fell out , and always told [master]_7428-master of the meekness and forgiveness of [her]_{7031-dear miss dolly} blessed dispositions ! Did [she]_{7031-dear miss dolly} think as [Miggs]_239-miggs had no attachments ! Did [she]_{7031-dear miss dolly} think that wages was [her]_{7031-dear miss dolly} only object ! ’ To none of these interrogatories , whereof every one was more pathetically delivered than the last , did [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} answer one word : but [Miggs]_239-miggs , not at all abashed by this circumstance , turned to [the small boy in attendance]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} -- [[her]_239-miggs eldest nephew]_{13256-her eldest nephew} -- [son of [[her]_239-miggs own married sister]_{13258-her own married sister}]_{13257-son of her own married sister} -- born in [Golden Lion Court]_{52-golden lion court} , number twenty - sivin , and bred in the very shadow of the second bell - handle on the right - hand door - post -- and with a plentiful use of [her]_239-miggs pocket - handkerchief , addressed [herself]_239-miggs to [him]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} : requesting that on [his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} return [home]_7189-home [he]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} would console [[his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} parents]_{13260-his parents} for the loss of [her]_239-miggs , [[his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} aunt]_{13261-his aunt} , by delivering to [them]_{13260-his parents} a faithful statement of [his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} having left [her]_239-miggs in the bosom of [that family]_{13262-that family} , with which , as [[his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} aforesaid parents]_{13263-his aforesaid parents} well knew , [her]_239-miggs best affections were incorporated ; that [he]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} would remind [them]_{13260-his parents} that nothing less than [her]_239-miggs imperious sense of duty , and devoted attachment to [[her]_239-miggs old master]_{13264-her old master} and [missis]_4502-missis , likewise [Miss Dolly]_{13266-miss dolly} and [young Mr Joe]_264-joe , should ever have induced [her]_239-miggs to decline that pressing invitation which [they]_{13263-his aforesaid parents} , [[his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} parents]_{13260-his parents} , had , as [he]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} could testify , given [her]_239-miggs , to lodge and board with [them]_{13263-his aforesaid parents} , free of all cost and charge , for evermore ; lastly , that [he]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} would help [her]_239-miggs with [her]_239-miggs box [upstairs]_{7544-upstairs} , and then repair straight [home]_7189-home , bearing [her]_239-miggs blessing and [her]_239-miggs strong injunctions to mingle in [his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} prayers a supplication that [he]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} might in course of time grow up [a locksmith]_{7443-a locksmith} , or [a Mr Joe]_{13271-a mr joe} , and have [Mrs Vardens]_{425-mrs vardens} and [Miss Dollys]_{426-miss dollys} for [[his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} relations and [friends]_8069-friends]_{13272-his relations and friends} . Having brought this admonition to an end -- upon which , to say the truth , [the young gentleman for whose benefit it was designed]_{13274-the young gentleman for whose benefit it was designed} , bestowed little or no heed , having to all appearance [his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} faculties absorbed in the contemplation of [the sweetmeats,--Miss Miggs]_239-miggs signified to the company in general that [they]_13275-they were not to be uneasy , for [she]_239-miggs would soon return ; and , with [[her]_239-miggs nephew]_{13276-her nephew} ’s aid , prepared to bear [her]_239-miggs wardrobe up [the staircase]_{13277-the staircase} . ‘_{[7031-dear miss dolly]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , ’ said [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} to [[his]_{13255-the small boy in attendance} wife]_{7765-his wife} . ‘_{[7031-dear miss dolly]} Do [you]_{812-my dear} desire this ? ’ ‘_{[812-my dear]} [I]_0-i desire it ! ’ [she]_{7765-his wife} answered . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i am astonished -- [I]_0-i am amazed -- at [her]_{812-my dear} audacity . Let [her]_{812-my dear} leave [the house]_{7210-the house} this moment . ’ [Miggs]_239-miggs , hearing this , let [her]_239-miggs end of the box fall heavily to the floor , gave a very loud sniff , crossed [her]_239-miggs arms , screwed down the corners of [her]_239-miggs mouth , and cried , in an ascending scale , ‘_{[812-my dear]} Ho , [good gracious]_{7038-good gracious} ! ’ three distinct times . ‘_{[7038-good gracious]} [You]_{812-my dear} hear what [[your]_{812-my dear} mistress]_{7039-your mistress} says , [[my]_0-i love]_{1526-my love} , ’ remarked [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[812-my dear]} [You]_{812-my dear} had better go , [I]_0-i think . Stay ; take this with [you]_{812-my dear} , for the sake of old service . ’ [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs clutched the bank - note [he]_{7447-the locksmith} took from [his]_{7447-the locksmith} pocket - book and held out to [her]_239-miggs ; deposited it in a small , red leather purse ; put the purse in [her]_239-miggs pocket ( displaying , as [she]_239-miggs did so , a considerable portion of some under - garment , made of flannel , and more black cotton stocking than is commonly seen in public ) ; and , tossing [her]_239-miggs head , as [she]_239-miggs looked at [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , repeated-- ‘_[0-i] Ho , good gracious ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [you]_{812-my dear} said that once before , [[my]_0-i dear]_{812-my dear} , ’ observed [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} . ‘_{[812-my dear]} Times is changed , is they , [mim]_7753-mim ! ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs , bridling ; ‘_[7753-mim] [you]_7753-mim can spare [me]_0-i now , can [you]_7753-mim ? [You]_7753-mim can keep ‘ em down without [me]_7753-mim ? [You]_7753-mim ’re_[7753-mim] not in wants of [any one]_{969-any one} to scold , or throw the blame upon , no longer , an’t [you]_7753-mim , [mim]_7753-mim ? [I]_0-i ’m glad to find [you]_7753-mim ’ve grown so independent . [I]_0-i wish [you]_7753-mim joy , [I]_0-i ’m_[0-i] sure ! ’ With that [she]_239-miggs dropped a curtsey , and keeping [her]_239-miggs head erect , [her]_239-miggs ear towards [Mrs Varden]_{219-mrs varden} , and [her]_239-miggs eye on the rest of [the company]_{473-the company} , as [she]_239-miggs alluded to [them]_13283-them in [her]_239-miggs remarks , proceeded : ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m quite delighted , [I]_7047-he ’m_[7047-he] sure , to find [sich]_7045-sich independency , feeling sorry though , at the same time , [mim]_7753-mim , that [you]_7753-mim should have been forced into submissions when [you]_7753-mim could n’t help [yourself]_7753-mim -- [he]_7047-he [he]_7047-he [he]_7047-he ! It must be great vexations , ‘ specially considering how ill [you]_7753-mim always spoke of [Mr Joe]_264-joe -- to have [him]_264-joe for [a son - in - law]_{13284-a son - in - law} at last ; and [I]_7048-i wonder [Miss Dolly]_{13285-miss dolly} can put up with [him]_264-joe , either , after being off and on for so many years with [a coachmaker]_{13286-a coachmaker} . But [I]_7048-i HAVE [heerd]_7048-i say , that [the coachmaker]_{2921-the coachmaker} thought twice about it -- [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} he!--and that [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} told [a young man]_{1637-a young man} as was a frind of [his]_{2921-the coachmaker} , that [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} hoped [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} knowed better than to be drawed into that ; though [she]_{13285-miss dolly} and [all the family]_{13289-all the family} DID pull uncommon strong ! ’_[7048-i] Here [she]_7048-i paused for a reply , and receiving none , went on as before . ‘ [I]_7048-i HAVE [heerd]_7048-i say , [mim]_7753-mim , that the illnesses of [some ladies]_{13291-some ladies} was all pretensions , and that [they]_{13291-some ladies} could faint away , stone dead , whenever [they]_{13291-some ladies} had the inclinations so to do . Of course [I]_7048-i never see [sich]_13292-sich cases with [my]_7048-i own eyes -- ho no ! [He]_{2921-the coachmaker} [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} ! Nor [master]_7428-master neither -- ho no ! [He]_{2921-the coachmaker} [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} [he]_{2921-the coachmaker} ! [I]_7048-i HAVE heerd [the neighbours]_{802-the neighbours} make remark as [some one]_{5914-some one} as [they]_{802-the neighbours} was acquainted with , was [a poor good - natur’d mean - spirited creetur]_{13296-a poor good - natur’d mean - spirited creetur} , as went out fishing for [a wife]_{13297-a wife} one day , and caught a Tartar . Of course [I]_7048-i never to [my]_7048-i knowledge see [the poor person]_{13298-the poor person} [himself]_{13298-the poor person} . Nor did [you]_7048-i neither , [mim]_7753-mim -- ho no . [I]_7048-i wonder who it can be -- don’t [you]_7048-i , [mim]_7753-mim ? No doubt [you]_7048-i do , [mim]_7753-mim . [Ho]_7753-mim yes . [He]_{13298-the poor person} [he]_{13298-the poor person} [he]_{13298-the poor person} ! ’_[7048-i] Again [Miggs]_239-miggs paused for a reply ; and none being offered , was so oppressed with teeming spite and spleen , that [she]_239-miggs seemed like to burst . ‘ [I]_239-miggs ’m_[239-miggs] glad [Miss Dolly]_{7049-miss dolly} can laugh , ’ cried [Miggs]_239-miggs with a feeble titter . ‘_{[7049-miss dolly]} [I]_0-i like to see [folks]_7050-folks a - laughing -- so do [you]_0-i , [mim]_7753-mim , do n’t [you]_0-i ? [You]_0-i was always glad to see [people in spirits]_{7052-people in spirits} , was n’t [you]_0-i , [mim]_7753-mim ? And [you]_0-i always did [your]_0-i best to keep [‘]_13302-‘ [em]_7050-folks cheerful , did n’t [you]_0-i , [mim]_7753-mim ? Though there an’t such a great deal to laugh at now either ; is there , [mim]_7753-mim ? It an’t so much of a catch , after looking out so sharp ever since [she]_239-miggs was [a little chit]_{13305-a little chit} , and costing such a deal in dress and show , to get [a poor , common soldier]_{13306-a poor , common soldier} , with one arm , is it , [mim]_7753-mim ? [He]_{13306-a poor , common soldier} [he]_{13306-a poor , common soldier} ! [I]_0-i would n’t have [a husband with one arm]_{13308-a husband with one arm} , anyways . [I]_0-i would have two arms . [I]_0-i would have two arms , if it was [me]_0-i , though instead of hands [they]_7054-they ’d only got hooks at the end , like [[our]_13309-our dustman]_{13310-our dustman} ! ’_[0-i] [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs was about to add , and had , indeed , begun to add , that , taking [them]_7054-they in the abstract , [dustmen]_7055-dustmen were far more eligible matches than [soldiers]_{10984-soldiers} , though , to be sure , when [people]_7575-people were past choosing [they]_7575-people must take the best [they]_7575-people could get , and think [themselves]_7575-people well off too ; but [her]_239-miggs vexation and chagrin being of that internally bitter sort which finds no relief in words , and is aggravated to madness by want of contradiction , [she]_239-miggs could hold out no longer , and burst into a storm of sobs and tears . In this extremity [she]_239-miggs fell on [the unlucky nephew , tooth and nail]_{7058-the unlucky nephew , tooth and nail} , and plucking a handful of hair from [his]_{7058-the unlucky nephew , tooth and nail} head , demanded to know how long [she]_239-miggs was to stand there to be insulted , and whether or no [he]_{7058-the unlucky nephew , tooth and nail} meant to help [her]_239-miggs to carry out the box again , and if [he]_{7058-the unlucky nephew , tooth and nail} took a pleasure in hearing [[his]_{7058-the unlucky nephew , tooth and nail} family]_{7730-his family} reviled : with other inquiries of that nature ; at which disgrace and provocation , [the small boy]_{7060-the small boy} , who had been all this time gradually lashed into rebellion by the sight of unattainable pastry , walked off indignant , leaving [[his]_{7060-the small boy} aunt]_{13261-his aunt} and the box to follow at [their]_7062-their leisure . Somehow or other , by dint of pushing and pulling , [they]_7062-their did attain [the street]_{780-the street} at last ; where [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , all blowzed with the exertion of getting [there]_7220-there , and with [her]_239-miggs sobs and tears , sat down upon [[her]_239-miggs property]_{7065-her property} to rest and grieve , until [she]_239-miggs could ensnare [some other youth]_{7066-some other youth} to help [[her]_239-miggs [home]_7189-home]_{7067-her home} . ‘ It ’s a thing to laugh at , [Martha]_213-martha , not to care for , ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} whispered [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} , as [he]_{7447-the locksmith} followed [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} to the window , and good - humouredly dried [her]_239-miggs eyes . ‘ What does it matter ? [You]_213-martha had seen [your]_213-martha fault before . Come ! Bring up [Toby]_231-toby again , [[my]_{7447-the locksmith} dear]_{812-my dear} ; [Dolly]_216-dolly shall sing [us]_13312-us a song ; and [we]_13312-us ’ll be all the merrier for this interruption ! ’_{[7447-the locksmith]} Chapter 81 Another month had passed , and the end of August had nearly come , when [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} stood alone in [the mail - coach office at [Bristol]_175-bristol]_{7071-the mail - coach office at bristol} . Although but a few weeks had intervened since [his]_{206-mr haredale} conversation with [Edward Chester]_{228-mr chester} and [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} niece]_{8254-his niece} , in [[the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s house]_{1050-the locksmith ’s house} , and [he]_{206-mr haredale} had made no change , in the mean time , in [his]_{206-mr haredale} accustomed style of dress , [his]_{206-mr haredale} appearance was greatly altered . [He]_{206-mr haredale} looked much older , and more care - worn . Agitation and anxiety of mind scatter wrinkles and grey hairs with no unsparing hand ; but deeper traces follow on the silent uprooting of old habits , and severing of dear , familiar ties . The affections may not be so easily wounded as the passions , but their hurts are deeper , and more lasting . [He]_{206-mr haredale} was now [a solitary man]_{10207-a solitary man} , and the heart within [him]_{206-mr haredale} was dreary and lonesome . [He]_{206-mr haredale} was not the less alone for having spent so many years in seclusion and retirement . This was no better preparation than a round of social cheerfulness : perhaps it even increased the keenness of [his]_{206-mr haredale} sensibility . [He]_{206-mr haredale} had been so dependent upon [her]_7076-her for companionship and love ; [she]_7076-her had come to be so much a part and parcel of [his]_{206-mr haredale} existence ; [they]_7077-they had had so many cares and thoughts in common , which [no one else]_{9966-no one else} had shared ; that losing [her]_7076-her was beginning life anew , and being required to summon up the hope and elasticity of youth , amid the doubts , distrusts , and weakened energies of age . The effort [he]_{206-mr haredale} had made to part from [her]_7076-her with seeming cheerfulness and hope -- and [they]_7077-they had parted only yesterday -- left [him]_{206-mr haredale} the more depressed . With these feelings , [he]_{206-mr haredale} was about to revisit [London]_2-london for the last time , and look once more upon the walls of [[their]_7077-they old home]_{7079-their old home} , before turning [his]_{206-mr haredale} back upon [it]_2-london , for ever . The journey was a very different one , in those days , from what [the present generation]_{7080-the present generation} find it ; but it came to an end , as the longest journey will , and [he]_{206-mr haredale} stood again in [the streets of [the metropolis]_{615-the metropolis}]_{7081-the streets of the metropolis} . [He]_{206-mr haredale} lay at [the inn]_{7939-the inn} where [the coach]_{8385-the coach} stopped , and resolved , before [he]_{206-mr haredale} went to bed , that [he]_{206-mr haredale} would make [his]_{206-mr haredale} arrival known to [no one]_{7986-no one} ; would spend but another night in [London]_2-london ; and would spare [himself]_{206-mr haredale} the pang of parting , even with [the honest locksmith]_{678-the honest locksmith} . Such conditions of the mind as that to which [he]_{206-mr haredale} was a prey when [he]_{206-mr haredale} lay down to rest , are favourable to the growth of disordered fancies , and uneasy visions . [He]_{206-mr haredale} knew this , even in the horror with which [he]_{206-mr haredale} started from [his]_{206-mr haredale} first sleep , and threw up the window to dispel it by the presence of some object , beyond [the room]_{462-the room} , which had not been , as it were , the witness of [his]_{206-mr haredale} dream . But it was not a new terror of the night ; it had been present to [him]_{206-mr haredale} before , in many shapes ; it had haunted [him]_{206-mr haredale} in bygone times , and visited [his]_{206-mr haredale} pillow again and again . If it had been but an ugly object , a childish spectre , haunting [his]_{206-mr haredale} sleep , its return , in its old form , might have awakened a momentary sensation of fear , which , almost in the act of waking , would have passed away . This disquiet , however , lingered about [him]_{206-mr haredale} , and would yield to nothing . When [he]_{206-mr haredale} closed [his]_{206-mr haredale} eyes again , [he]_{206-mr haredale} felt it hovering near ; as [he]_{206-mr haredale} slowly sunk into a slumber , [he]_{206-mr haredale} was conscious of its gathering strength and purpose , and gradually assuming its recent shape ; when [he]_{206-mr haredale} sprang up from [his]_{206-mr haredale} bed , the same phantom vanished from [his]_{206-mr haredale} heated brain , and left [him]_{206-mr haredale} filled with a dread against which reason and waking thought were powerless . The sun was up , before [he]_{206-mr haredale} could shake it off . [He]_{206-mr haredale} rose late , but not refreshed , and remained within doors all that day . [He]_{206-mr haredale} had a fancy for paying [his]_{206-mr haredale} last visit to [the old spot]_{7088-the old spot} in the evening , for [he]_{206-mr haredale} had been accustomed to walk [there]_7220-there at that season , and desired to see [it]_7220-there under the aspect that was most familiar to [him]_{206-mr haredale} . At such an hour as would afford [him]_{206-mr haredale} time to reach [it]_7220-there a little before sunset , [he]_{206-mr haredale} left [the inn]_{7939-the inn} , and turned into [the busy street]_{7091-the busy street} . [He]_{206-mr haredale} had not gone far , and was thoughtfully making [his]_{206-mr haredale} way among [the noisy crowd]_{7092-the noisy crowd} , when [he]_{206-mr haredale} felt a hand upon [his]_{206-mr haredale} shoulder , and , turning , recognised [one of [the waiters from [the inn]_{7939-the inn} , who begged [his]_{206-mr haredale} pardon]_{7094-the waiters from the inn , who begged his pardon} , but [he]_{206-mr haredale} had left [his]_{206-mr haredale} sword behind [him]_{206-mr haredale}]_{7093-one of the waiters from the inn , who begged his pardon , but he had left his sword behind him} . ‘ Why have [you]_{472-the man} brought it to [me]_{206-mr haredale} ? ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} asked , stretching out [his]_{206-mr haredale} hand , and yet not taking it from [the man]_{472-the man} , but looking at [him]_{472-the man} in a disturbed and agitated manner . [The man]_{472-the man} was sorry to have disobliged [him]_{206-mr haredale} , and would carry it back again . [The gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} had said that [he]_{1227-the gentleman} was going a little way into [the country]_{609-the country} , and that [he]_{1227-the gentleman} might not return until late . [The roads]_{7278-the roads} were not very safe for [single travellers]_{7101-single travellers} after dark ; and , since the riots , [gentlemen]_{1335-gentlemen} had been more careful than ever , not to trust [themselves]_{1335-gentlemen} unarmed in [lonely places]_{7103-lonely places} . ‘ [We]_13313-we thought [you]_{472-the man} were [a stranger]_{490-a stranger} , [sir]_7320-sir , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} added , ‘ and that [you]_{472-the man} might believe [[our]_13313-we roads]_{9065-our roads} to be better than they are ; but perhaps [you]_{472-the man} know them well , and carry fire - arms-- ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [He]_{206-mr haredale} took the sword , and putting it up at [his]_{206-mr haredale} side , thanked [the man]_{472-the man} , and resumed [his]_{206-mr haredale} walk . It was long remembered that [he]_{206-mr haredale} did this in a manner so strange , and with such a trembling hand , that [the messenger]_{7105-the messenger} stood looking after [his]_{206-mr haredale} retreating figure , doubtful whether [he]_{7105-the messenger} ought not to follow , and watch [him]_{206-mr haredale} . It was long remembered that [he]_{206-mr haredale} had been heard pacing [[his]_{206-mr haredale} bedroom]_{5415-his bedroom} in the dead of the night ; that [the attendants]_{7107-the attendants} had mentioned to [each other]_{7381-each other} in the morning , how fevered and how pale [he]_{206-mr haredale} looked ; and that when [this man]_{711-this man} went back to [the inn]_{7939-the inn} , [he]_{711-this man} told [a fellow - servant]_{7111-a fellow - servant} that what [he]_{711-this man} had observed in this short interview lay very heavy on [his]_{711-this man} mind , and that [he]_{711-this man} feared [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} intended to destroy [himself]_{711-this man} , and would never come back alive . With a half - consciousness that [his]_{206-mr haredale} manner had attracted [the man]_{472-the man} ’s attention ( remembering the expression of [his]_{206-mr haredale} face when [they]_7114-they parted ) , [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} quickened [his]_{206-mr haredale} steps ; and arriving at a stand of [coaches]_8992-coaches , bargained with [the driver of the best]_{7116-the driver of the best} to carry [him]_{206-mr haredale} so far on [[his]_{206-mr haredale} road]_{7117-his road} as the point where the footway struck across [the fields]_{1785-the fields} , and to await [his]_{206-mr haredale} return at [a house of entertainment]_{7119-a house of entertainment} which was within a stone’s - throw of [that place]_{553-that place} . Arriving [there]_7220-there in due course , [he]_{206-mr haredale} alighted and pursued [his]_{206-mr haredale} way on foot . [He]_{206-mr haredale} passed so near [the Maypole]_198-hugh , that [he]_{206-mr haredale} could see [its]_198-hugh smoke rising from among the trees , while a flock of pigeons -- [some of [[its]_198-hugh old inhabitants]_{7123-its old inhabitants}]_{7122-some of its old inhabitants} , doubtless -- sailed gaily [home]_7189-home to roost , between [him]_{206-mr haredale} and the unclouded sky . ‘ [The old house]_{7250-the old house} will brighten up now , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [he]_{206-mr haredale} said , as [he]_{206-mr haredale} looked towards [it]_198-hugh , ‘ and there will be a merry fireside beneath [its]_198-hugh ivied roof . It is some comfort to know that everything will not be blighted hereabouts . [I]_{206-mr haredale} shall be glad to have one picture of life and cheerfulness to turn to , in [my]_{206-mr haredale} mind ! ’_{[206-mr haredale]} [He]_{206-mr haredale} resumed [his]_{206-mr haredale} walk , and bent [his]_{206-mr haredale} steps towards [the Warren]_{546-the warren} . It was a clear , calm , silent evening , with hardly a breath of wind to stir the leaves , or any sound to break the stillness of the time , but drowsy sheep - bells tinkling in the distance , and , at intervals , the far - off lowing of cattle , or bark of village dogs . The sky was radiant with the softened glory of sunset ; and on [the earth]_{8411-the earth} , and in the air , a deep repose prevailed . At such an hour , [he]_{206-mr haredale} arrived at [the deserted mansion which had been [[his]_{206-mr haredale} home]_{2357-his home}]_{7127-the deserted mansion which had been his home} so long , and looked for the last time upon [its]_{7127-the deserted mansion which had been his home} blackened walls . The ashes of the commonest fire are melancholy things , for in them there is an image of death and ruin,--of something that has been bright , and is but dull , cold , dreary dust,--with which [our]_7129-us nature forces [us]_7129-us to sympathise . How much more sad the crumbled embers of [a home]_{7941-a home} : the casting down of that great altar , where the worst among [us]_7129-us sometimes perform the worship of the heart ; and where the best have offered up such sacrifices , and done such deeds of heroism , as , chronicled , would put the proudest temples of old Time , with all [their]_7131-their vaunting annals , to the blush ! [He]_{206-mr haredale} roused [himself]_{206-mr haredale} from a long train of meditation , and walked slowly round [the house]_{7210-the house} . It was by this time almost dark . [He]_{206-mr haredale} had nearly made the circuit of [the building]_{7248-the building} , when [he]_{206-mr haredale} uttered a half - suppressed exclamation , started , and stood still . Reclining , in an easy attitude , with [his]_{206-mr haredale} back against a tree , and contemplating [the ruin]_{11353-the ruin} with an expression of pleasure,--a pleasure so keen that it overcame [his]_{206-mr haredale} habitual indolence and command of feature , and displayed itself utterly free from all restraint or reserve,--before [him]_{206-mr haredale} , on [his]_{206-mr haredale} own ground , and triumphing then , as [he]_{206-mr haredale} had triumphed in every misfortune and disappointment of [his]_{206-mr haredale} life , stood [the man whose presence , of all mankind , in any place , and least of all in that]_{7135-the man whose presence , of all mankind , in any place , and least of all in that} , [he]_{206-mr haredale} could the least endure . Although [his]_{206-mr haredale} blood so rose against [this man]_{711-this man} , and [his]_{206-mr haredale} wrath so stirred within [him]_{206-mr haredale} , that [he]_{206-mr haredale} could have struck [him]_{711-this man} dead , [he]_{206-mr haredale} put such fierce constraint upon [himself]_{206-mr haredale} that [he]_{206-mr haredale} passed [him]_{711-this man} without a word or look . Yes , and [he]_{206-mr haredale} would have gone on , and not turned , though to resist [the Devil who poured such hot temptation in [his]_{206-mr haredale} brain]_{7137-the devil who poured such hot temptation in his brain} , required an effort scarcely to be achieved , if [this man]_{711-this man} had not [himself]_{711-this man} summoned [him]_{206-mr haredale} to stop : and that , with an assumed compassion in [his]_{711-this man} voice which drove [him]_{206-mr haredale} well - nigh mad , and in an instant routed all the self - command it had been anguish -- acute , poignant anguish -- to sustain . All consideration , reflection , mercy , forbearance ; everything by which [a goaded man]_{7139-a goaded man} can curb [his]_{7139-a goaded man} rage and passion ; fled from [him]_{206-mr haredale} as [he]_{206-mr haredale} turned back . And yet [he]_{711-this man} said , slowly and quite calmly -- far more calmly than [he]_{711-this man} had ever spoken to [him]_{711-this man} before : ‘ Why have [you]_{711-this man} called to [me]_{711-this man} ? ’_{[711-this man]} ‘ To remark , ’_{[342-sir john]} said [Sir John Chester]_{342-sir john} with [his]_{342-sir john} wonted composure , ‘ what an odd chance it is , that [we]_13318-we should meet here ! ’_{[342-sir john]} ‘ It IS a strange chance . ’_{[711-this man]} ‘ Strange ? The most remarkable and singular thing in [the world]_{511-the world} . [I]_{711-this man} never ride in the evening ; [I]_{711-this man} have not done so for years . The whim seized [me]_{711-this man} , quite unaccountably , in the middle of last night.--How very picturesque [this is!’--He]_{13320-this is!’--he} pointed , as [he]_{711-this man} spoke , to [the dismantled house]_{13321-the dismantled house} , and raised [his]_{711-this man} glass to [his]_{711-this man} eye . ‘_{[711-this man]} [You]_{711-this man} praise [your]_{711-this man} own work very freely . ’ [Sir John]_{342-sir john} let fall [his]_{342-sir john} glass ; inclined [his]_{342-sir john} face towards [him]_{342-sir john} with an air of the most courteous inquiry ; and slightly shook [his]_{342-sir john} head as though [he]_{342-sir john} were remarking to [himself]_{342-sir john} , ‘_{[711-this man]} [I]_0-i fear this animal is going mad ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i say [you]_{711-this man} praise [your]_{711-this man} own work very freely , ’ repeated [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[0-i] Work ! ’ echoed [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , looking smilingly round . ‘_{[711-this man]} [Mine!--I]_{711-this man} beg [your]_{711-this man} pardon , [I]_0-i really beg [your]_{711-this man} pardon-- ’ ‘_[0-i] Why , [you]_{711-this man} see , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_{[711-this man]} those walls . [You]_{711-this man} see [those tottering gables]_{7140-those tottering gables} . [You]_{711-this man} see on [every side where fire and smoke have raged]_{7141-every side where fire and smoke have raged} . [You]_{711-this man} see the destruction that has been wanton here . Do [you]_{711-this man} not ? ’ ‘_{[711-this man]} [[My]_0-i good friend]_{2264-my good friend} , ’ returned [the knight]_{9961-the knight} , gently checking [his]_0-i impatience with [his]_0-i hand , ‘_{[711-this man]} of course [I]_0-i do . [I]_0-i see everything [you]_{711-this man} speak of , when [you]_{711-this man} stand aside , and do not interpose [yourself]_{711-this man} between the view and [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am very sorry for [you]_{711-this man} . If [I]_0-i had not had the pleasure to meet [you]_{711-this man} here , [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i should have written to tell [you]_{711-this man} so . But [you]_{711-this man} do n’t bear it as well as [I]_0-i had expected -- excuse [me]_0-i -- no , [you]_{711-this man} do n’t indeed . ’ [He]_0-i pulled out [his]_0-i snuff - box , and addressing [him]_{711-this man} with the superior air of [a man who , by reason of [his]_0-i higher nature , has a right to read a moral lesson to another]_{13323-a man who , by reason of his higher nature , has a right to read a moral lesson to another} , continued : ‘_{[711-this man]} For [you]_{711-this man} are [a philosopher]_{7143-a philosopher} , [you]_{711-this man} know -- [one of that stern and rigid school who are far above the weaknesses of mankind in general]_{7144-one of that stern and rigid school who are far above the weaknesses of mankind in general} . [You]_{711-this man} are removed , a long way , from the frailties of [the crowd]_{7574-the crowd} . [You]_{711-this man} contemplate [them]_{7574-the crowd} from a height , and rail at [them]_{7574-the crowd} with a most impressive bitterness . [I]_0-i have heard [you]_{711-this man} . ’ --‘And shall again , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘ Thank [you]_{206-mr haredale} , ’_{[483-the other]} returned [the other]_{483-the other} . ‘ Shall [we]_13324-we walk as [we]_13324-we talk ? The damp falls rather heavily . Well,--as [you]_{711-this man} please . But [I]_{483-the other} grieve to say that [I]_{483-the other} can spare [you]_{711-this man} only a very few moments . ’_{[483-the other]} ‘ [I]_{206-mr haredale} would , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘ [you]_{206-mr haredale} had spared [me]_{206-mr haredale} none . [I]_{206-mr haredale} would , with all [my]_{206-mr haredale} soul , [you]_{711-this man} had been in [Paradise]_{13325-paradise} ( if such a monstrous lie could be enacted ) , rather than here to - night . ’_{[206-mr haredale]} ‘ Nay , ’_{[206-mr haredale]} returned the other--‘really -- [you]_{711-this man} do [yourself]_{711-this man} injustice . [You]_{711-this man} are [a rough companion]_{7147-a rough companion} , but [I]_0-i would not go so far to avoid [you]_{711-this man} . ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} Listen to [me]_0-i , ’ said [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} . ‘_[0-i] Listen to [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_[0-i] While [you]_0-i rail ? ’ inquired [Sir John]_{342-sir john} . ‘_[0-i] While [I]_0-i deliver [your]_{711-this man} infamy . [You]_{711-this man} urged and stimulated to do [your]_{711-this man} work [a fit agent]_{10451-a fit agent} , but one who in [his]_{10451-a fit agent} nature -- in the very essence of [his]_{10451-a fit agent} being -- is [a traitor]_{7149-a traitor} , and who has been false to [you]_{711-this man} ( despite the sympathy [you]_{711-this man} two should have together ) as [he]_{10451-a fit agent} has been to all others . With hints , and looks , and crafty words , which told again are nothing , [you]_{711-this man} set on [Gashford]_325-gashford to this work -- this work before [us]_7150-us now . With these same hints , and looks , and crafty words , which told again are nothing , [you]_{711-this man} urged [him]_325-gashford on to gratify the deadly hate [he]_325-gashford owes [me]_0-i -- [I]_0-i have earned it , [I]_0-i thank [Heaven]_210-heaven -- by the abduction and dishonour of [[my]_0-i niece]_{8081-my niece} . [You]_{711-this man} did . [I]_0-i see denial in [your]_{711-this man} looks , ’ [he]_0-i cried , abruptly pointing in [his]_0-i face , and stepping back , ‘_[0-i] and denial is a lie ! ’ [He]_0-i had [his]_0-i hand upon [his]_0-i sword ; but [the knight]_{9961-the knight} , with a contemptuous smile , replied to [him]_0-i as coldly as before . ‘_{[711-this man]} [You]_{711-this man} will take notice , [sir]_7320-sir -- if [you]_{711-this man} can discriminate sufficiently -- that [I]_0-i have taken the trouble to deny nothing . [Your]_{711-this man} discernment is hardly fine enough for the perusal of faces , not of a kind as coarse as [your]_{711-this man} speech ; nor has it ever been , that [I]_0-i remember ; or , in one face that [I]_0-i could name , [you]_{711-this man} would have read indifference , not to say disgust , somewhat sooner than [you]_{711-this man} did . [I]_0-i speak of a long time ago,--but [you]_{711-this man} understand [me]_0-i . ’ ‘_{[711-this man]} Disguise it as [you]_{711-this man} will , [you]_{711-this man} mean denial . Denial explicit or reserved , expressed or left to be inferred , is still a lie . [You]_{711-this man} say [you]_{711-this man} do n’t deny . Do [you]_{711-this man} admit ? ’ ‘_{[711-this man]} [You]_{711-this man} [yourself]_{711-this man} , ’ returned [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , suffering the current of [his]_{342-sir john} speech to flow as smoothly as if it had been stemmed by [no one word of interruption]_{13327-no one word of interruption} , ‘_{[711-this man]} publicly proclaimed the character of [the gentleman in question]_{7153-the gentleman in question} ( [I]_0-i think it was in [Westminster Hall]_{91-westminster hall} ) in terms which relieve [me]_0-i from the necessity of making any further allusion to [him]_{7153-the gentleman in question} . [You]_{711-this man} may have been warranted ; [you]_{711-this man} may not have been ; [I]_0-i ca n’t say . Assuming [the gentleman]_{1227-the gentleman} to be what [you]_{711-this man} described , and to have made to [you]_{711-this man} or [any other person]_{2404-any other person} any statements that may have happened to suggest themselves to [him]_{7153-the gentleman in question} , for the sake of [his]_{7153-the gentleman in question} own security , or for the sake of money , or for [his]_{7153-the gentleman in question} own amusement , or for [any other consideration,--I]_{7156-any other consideration,--i} have nothing to say of [him]_{7153-the gentleman in question} , except that [his]_{7153-the gentleman in question} extremely degrading situation appears to [me]_0-i to be shared with [[his]_{7153-the gentleman in question} employers]_{7157-his employers} . [You]_{711-this man} are so very plain [yourself]_{711-this man} , that [you]_{711-this man} will excuse a little freedom in [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i am sure . ’ ‘_{[711-this man]} Attend to [me]_0-i again , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} but once , ’ cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} ; ‘_{[711-this man]} in [your]_{711-this man} every look , and word , and gesture , [you]_{711-this man} tell [me]_0-i this was not [your]_{711-this man} act . [I]_0-i tell [you]_{711-this man} that it was , and that [you]_{711-this man} tampered with [the man [I]_0-i speak of]_{7158-the man i speak of} , and with [[your]_{711-this man} wretched son]_{7159-your wretched son} ( whom [God]_217-god forgive ! ) to do this deed . [You]_{711-this man} talk of degradation and character . [You]_{711-this man} told [me]_0-i once that [you]_{711-this man} had purchased the absence of [the poor idiot]_{11133-the poor idiot} and [[his]_{11133-the poor idiot} mother]_{756-his mother} , when ( as [I]_0-i have discovered since , and then suspected ) [you]_{711-this man} had gone to tempt [them]_7162-them , and had found [them]_7162-them flown . To [you]_{711-this man} [I]_0-i traced the insinuation that [I]_0-i alone reaped any harvest from [[my]_0-i brother]_{4888-my brother} ’s death ; and all the foul attacks and whispered calumnies that followed in its train . In every action of [my]_0-i life , from that first hope which [you]_{711-this man} converted into grief and desolation , [you]_{711-this man} have stood , like an adverse fate , between [me]_0-i and peace . In all , [you]_{711-this man} have ever been [the same cold - blooded , hollow , false , unworthy villain]_{7164-the same cold - blooded , hollow , false , unworthy villain} . For the second time , and for the last , [I]_0-i cast these charges in [your]_{711-this man} teeth , and spurn [you]_{711-this man} from [me]_0-i as [I]_0-i would a faithless dog ! ’ With that [he]_0-i raised [his]_0-i arm , and struck [him]_0-i on the breast so that [he]_0-i staggered . [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , the instant [he]_{342-sir john} recovered , drew [his]_{342-sir john} sword , threw away the scabbard and [his]_{342-sir john} hat , and running on [[his]_{342-sir john} adversary]_{8107-his adversary} made a desperate lunge at [his]_{342-sir john} heart , which , but that [his]_{342-sir john} guard was quick and true , would have stretched [him]_{342-sir john} dead upon the grass . In the act of striking [him]_{8107-his adversary} , the torrent of [[his]_{342-sir john} opponent]_{13329-his opponent} ’s rage had reached a stop . [He]_{342-sir john} parried [his]_{342-sir john} rapid thrusts , without returning them , and called to [him]_{13329-his opponent} , with a frantic kind of terror in [his]_{342-sir john} face , to keep back . ‘_[0-i] Not to - night ! not to - night ! ’ [he]_{342-sir john} cried . ‘_[0-i] In [God]_217-god ’s name , not tonight ! ’ Seeing that [he]_{342-sir john} lowered [his]_{342-sir john} weapon , and that [he]_{342-sir john} would not thrust in turn , [Sir John]_{342-sir john} lowered [his]_{342-sir john} . ‘_[0-i] Not to - night ! ’ [[his]_{342-sir john} adversary]_{8107-his adversary} cried . ‘_[0-i] Be warned in time ! ’ ‘_[7165-you] [You]_7165-you told [me]_0-i -- it must have been in a sort of inspiration-- ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , quite deliberately , though now [he]_{342-sir john} dropped [his]_{342-sir john} mask , and showed [his]_{342-sir john} hatred in [his]_{342-sir john} face , ‘_[7165-you] that this was the last time . [Be]_7166-be assured it is ! Did [you]_7165-you believe [our]_7167-our last meeting was forgotten ? Did [you]_7165-you believe that [your]_7165-you every word and look was not to be accounted for , and was not well remembered ? Do [you]_7165-you believe that [I]_0-i have waited [your]_7165-you time , or [you]_7165-you mine ? What kind of man is [he]_7168-his who entered , with all [his]_7168-his sickening ca nt of honesty and truth , into a bond with [me]_0-i to prevent a marriage [he]_7168-his affected to dislike , and when [I]_0-i had redeemed [my]_0-i part to the spirit and the letter , skulked from [his]_7168-his , and brought the match about in [his]_7168-his own time , to rid [himself]_7168-his of a burden [he]_7168-his had grown tired of , and cast a spurious lustre on [[his]_7168-his house]_{7259-his house} ? ’ ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i have acted , ’ cried [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , ‘_[0-i] with honour and in good faith . [I]_0-i do so now . Do not force [me]_0-i to renew this duel to - night ! ’ ‘_[0-i] [You]_0-i said [[my]_0-i “ wretched ” son]_{7170-my “ wretched ” son} , [I]_0-i think ? ’ said [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , with a smile . ‘_[0-i] [Poor fool]_{6365-poor fool} ! [The dupe of such a shallow knave]_{7172-the dupe of such a shallow knave} -- trapped into marriage by [such an uncle]_{7173-such an uncle} and by such [a niece]_{8072-a niece} -- [he]_{7172-the dupe of such a shallow knave} well deserves [your]_0-i pity . But [he]_{7172-the dupe of such a shallow knave} is no longer [a son of mine]_{7175-a son of mine} : [you]_0-i are welcome to the prize [your]_0-i craft has made , [sir]_7320-sir . ’ ‘_[0-i] Once more , ’ cried [[his]_7320-sir opponent]_{13329-his opponent} , wildly stamping on the ground , ‘_[0-i] although [you]_0-i tear [me]_0-i from [[my]_0-i better angel]_{7177-my better angel} , [I]_0-i implore [you]_0-i not to come within the reach of [my]_0-i sword to - night . Oh ! why were [you]_0-i here at all ! Why have [we]_7178-they met ! To - morrow would have cast [us]_7178-they far apart for ever ! ’ ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} That being the case , ’ returned [Sir John]_{342-sir john} , without the least emotion , ‘_{[206-mr haredale]} it is very fortunate [we]_7178-they have met to - night . [Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , [I]_0-i have always despised [you]_{206-mr haredale} , as [you]_{206-mr haredale} know , but [I]_0-i have given [you]_{206-mr haredale} credit for a species of brute courage . For the honour of [my]_0-i judgment , which [I]_0-i had thought a good one , [I]_0-i am sorry to find [you]_{206-mr haredale} [a coward]_{11401-a coward} . ’ Not another word was spoken on either side . [They]_7178-they crossed swords , though it was now quite dusk , and attacked [each other]_{7381-each other} fiercely . [They]_7178-they were well matched , and each was thoroughly skilled in the management of [his]_0-i weapon . After a few seconds [they]_7178-they grew hotter and more furious , and pressing on [each other]_{7381-each other} inflicted and received several slight wounds . It was directly after receiving one of these in [his]_{206-mr haredale} arm , that [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} , making a keener thrust as [he]_{206-mr haredale} felt the warm blood spirting out , plunged [his]_{206-mr haredale} sword through [[his]_{206-mr haredale} opponent]_{13329-his opponent} ’s body to the hilt . [Their]_7178-they eyes met , and were on [each other]_{7381-each other} as [he]_{206-mr haredale} drew it out . [He]_{206-mr haredale} put [his]_{206-mr haredale} arm about [the dying man]_{13336-the dying man} , who repulsed [him]_{206-mr haredale} , feebly , and dropped upon the turf . Raising [himself]_{206-mr haredale} upon [his]_{206-mr haredale} hands , [he]_{206-mr haredale} gazed at [him]_{13336-the dying man} for an instant , with scorn and hatred in [his]_{206-mr haredale} look ; but , seeming to remember , even then , that this expression would distort [his]_{206-mr haredale} features after death , [he]_{206-mr haredale} tried to smile , and , faintly moving [his]_{206-mr haredale} right hand , as if to hide [his]_{206-mr haredale} bloody linen in [his]_{206-mr haredale} vest , fell back dead -- [the phantom of last night]_{13337-the phantom of last night} . Chapter the Last A parting glance at such of the actors in this little history as it has not , in the course of its events , dismissed , will bring it to an end . [Mr Haredale]_{206-mr haredale} fled that night . Before pursuit could be begun , indeed before [Sir John]_{342-sir john} was traced or missed , [he]_{342-sir john} had left [the kingdom]_{13338-the kingdom} . Repairing straight to [a religious establishment , known throughout [Europe]_56-europe for the rigour and severity of its discipline]_{13339-a religious establishment , known throughout europe for the rigour and severity of its discipline} , and for the merciless penitence it exacted from [those who sought its shelter as a refuge from [the world]_{511-the world}]_{13340-those who sought its shelter as a refuge from the world} , [he]_{206-mr haredale} took the vows which thenceforth shut [him]_{206-mr haredale} out from nature and [his]_{206-mr haredale} kind , and after a few remorseful years was buried in [its]_{13339-a religious establishment , known throughout europe for the rigour and severity of its discipline} gloomy cloisters . Two days elapsed before the body of [Sir John]_{342-sir john} was found . As soon as it was recognised and carried [home]_7189-home , [the faithful valet]_{13343-the faithful valet} , true to [[his]_{13343-the faithful valet} master]_{586-his master} ’s creed , eloped with all the cash and movables [he]_{13343-the faithful valet} could lay [his]_{13343-the faithful valet} hands on , and started as [a finished gentleman]_{13345-a finished gentleman} upon [his]_{13343-the faithful valet} own account . In this career [he]_{13343-the faithful valet} met with great success , and would certainly have married [an heiress]_{1416-an heiress} in the end , but for an unlucky check which led to [his]_{13343-the faithful valet} premature decease . [He]_{13343-the faithful valet} sank under a contagious disorder , very prevalent at that time , and vulgarly termed the jail fever . [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} , remaining in [[his]_{323-lord george} prison in [the Tower]_{3080-the tower}]_{13347-his prison in the tower} until Monday the fifth of February in the following year , was on that day solemnly tried at [Westminster]_{79-westminster} for High Treason . Of this crime [he]_{323-lord george} was , after a patient investigation , declared Not Guilty ; upon the ground that there was no proof of [his]_{323-lord george} having called [the multitude]_{13191-the multitude} together with any traitorous or unlawful intentions . Yet [so many people]_{12230-so many people} were there , still , to whom those riots taught no lesson of reproof or moderation , that a public subscription was set on foot in [Scotland]_69-scotland to defray the cost of [his]_{323-lord george} defence . For seven years afterwards [he]_{323-lord george} remained , at the strong intercession of [[his]_{323-lord george} friends]_{7345-his friends} , comparatively quiet ; saving that [he]_{323-lord george} , every now and then , took occasion to display [his]_{323-lord george} zeal for the Protestant faith in some extravagant proceeding which was the delight of [its enemies]_{13352-its enemies} ; and saving , besides , that [he]_{323-lord george} was formally excommunicated by [the Archbishop of [Canterbury]_{53-canterbury}]_{13353-the archbishop of canterbury} , for refusing to appear as [a witness in the Ecclesiastical Court]_{13354-a witness in the ecclesiastical court} when cited for that purpose . In the year 1788 [he]_{323-lord george} was stimulated by some new insanity to write and publish an injurious pamphlet , reflecting on [the Queen of [France]_176-france]_{13355-the queen of france} , in very violent terms . Being indicted for the libel , and ( after various strange demonstrations in court ) found guilty , [he]_{323-lord george} fled into [Holland]_177-holland in place of appearing to receive sentence : from whence , as [the quiet burgomasters of [Amsterdam]_{178-amsterdam}]_{13356-the quiet burgomasters of amsterdam} had no relish for [his]_{323-lord george} company , [he]_{323-lord george} was sent [home]_7189-home again with all speed . Arriving in the month of July at [Harwich]_179-harwich , and going thence to [Birmingham]_{180-birmingham} , [he]_{323-lord george} made in the latter place , in August , a public profession of the Jewish religion ; and figured there as [a Jew]_{9718-a jew} until [he]_{323-lord george} was arrested , and brought back to [London]_2-london to receive the sentence [he]_{323-lord george} had evaded . By virtue of this sentence [he]_{323-lord george} was , in the month of December , cast into [Newgate]_71-newgate for five years and ten months , and required besides to pay a large fine , and to furnish heavy securities for [his]_{323-lord george} future good behaviour . After addressing , in the midsummer of the following year , an appeal to the commiseration of [the National Assembly of [France]_176-france]_{13359-the national assembly of france} , which [the English minister]_{13360-the english minister} refused to sanction , [he]_{323-lord george} composed [himself]_{323-lord george} to undergo [his]_{323-lord george} full term of punishment ; and suffering [his]_{323-lord george} beard to grow nearly to [his]_{323-lord george} waist , and conforming in all respects to the ceremonies of [his]_{323-lord george} new religion , [he]_{323-lord george} applied [himself]_{323-lord george} to the study of history , and occasionally to the art of painting , in which , in [his]_{323-lord george} younger days , [he]_{323-lord george} had shown some skill . Deserted by [[his]_{323-lord george} former friends]_{13361-his former friends} , and treated in all respects like [the worst criminal in [the jail]_{5323-the jail}]_{13362-the worst criminal in the jail} , [he]_{323-lord george} lingered on , quite cheerful and resigned , until the 1st of November 1793 , when [he]_{323-lord george} died in [[his]_{323-lord george} cell]_{11432-his cell} , being then only three - and - forty years of age . [Many men with fewer sympathies for [the distressed and needy , with less abilities and harder hearts]_{13366-the distressed and needy , with less abilities and harder hearts}]_{13365-many men with fewer sympathies for the distressed and needy , with less abilities and harder hearts} , have made a shining figure and left a brilliant fame . [He]_{323-lord george} had [[his]_{323-lord george} mourners]_{13367-his mourners} . [The prisoners]_{11551-the prisoners} bemoaned [his]_{323-lord george} loss , and missed [him]_{323-lord george} ; for though [his]_{323-lord george} means were not large , [his]_{323-lord george} charity was great , and in bestowing alms among [them]_{11551-the prisoners} [he]_{323-lord george} considered the necessities of all alike , and knew no distinction of sect or creed . There are [wise men in the highways of [the world]_{511-the world}]_{13369-wise men in the highways of the world} who may learn something , even from [this poor crazy lord who died in [Newgate]_71-newgate]_{13371-this poor crazy lord who died in newgate} . To the last , [he]_{323-lord george} was truly served by [bluff John Grueby]_{322-john grueby} . [John]_{322-john grueby} was at [his]_{323-lord george} side before [he]_{323-lord george} had been four - and - twenty hours in [the Tower]_{3080-the tower} , and never left [him]_{323-lord george} until [he]_{323-lord george} died . [He]_{323-lord george} had [one other constant attendant]_{13373-one other constant attendant} , in the person of [a beautiful Jewish girl]_{13374-a beautiful jewish girl} ; who attached [herself]_{13374-a beautiful jewish girl} to [him]_{323-lord george} from [feelings half religious , half romantic , but whose virtuous and disinterested character appears to have been beyond the censure even of the most censorious]_{13375-feelings half religious , half romantic , but whose virtuous and disinterested character appears to have been beyond the censure even of the most censorious} . [Gashford]_325-gashford deserted [him]_{323-lord george} , of course . [He]_{323-lord george} subsisted for a time upon [his]_{323-lord george} traffic in [[his]_{323-lord george} master]_{586-his master} ’s secrets ; and , this trade failing when the stock was quite exhausted , procured an appointment in [the honourable corps of [spies]_8421-spies and eavesdroppers employed by [the government]_{9694-the government}]_{13377-the honourable corps of spies and eavesdroppers employed by the government} . As [one of [these wretched underlings]_{13381-these wretched underlings}]_{13380-one of these wretched underlings} , [he]_{323-lord george} did [his]_{323-lord george} drudgery , sometimes abroad , sometimes at [home]_7189-home , and long endured the various miseries of such [a station]_{13383-a station} . Ten or a dozen years ago -- not more -- a meagre , [wan old man , diseased and miserably poor]_{13384-wan old man , diseased and miserably poor} , was found dead in [his]_{13384-wan old man , diseased and miserably poor} bed at [an obscure inn in [the Borough]_{13386-the borough}]_{13385-an obscure inn in the borough} , where [he]_{13384-wan old man , diseased and miserably poor} was quite unknown . [He]_{13384-wan old man , diseased and miserably poor} had taken poison . There was no clue to [his]_{13384-wan old man , diseased and miserably poor} name ; but it was discovered from certain entries in a pocket - book [he]_{13384-wan old man , diseased and miserably poor} carried , that [he]_{13384-wan old man , diseased and miserably poor} had been secretary to [Lord George Gordon]_{323-lord george} in the time of the famous riots . Many months after the re - establishment of peace and order , and even when it had ceased to be the town - talk , that [every military officer]_{13387-every military officer} , kept at free quarters by [the City]_{747-the city} during the late alarms , had cost for [his]_{13387-every military officer} board and lodging four pounds four per day , and [every private soldier]_{13389-every private soldier} two and twopence halfpenny ; many months after even this engrossing topic was forgotten , and the United Bulldogs were to [a man]_{7264-a man} all killed , imprisoned , or transported , [Mr Simon Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} , being removed from [a hospital]_{6393-a hospital} to [prison]_4418-prison , and thence to [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} place of trial]_{13393-his place of trial} , was discharged by proclamation , on two wooden legs . Shorn of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} graceful limbs , and brought down from [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} high estate]_{13394-his high estate} to circumstances of utter destitution , and the deepest misery , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} made shift to stump back to [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} old master]_{10934-his old master} , and beg for some relief . By [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} ’s advice and aid , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} was established in business as a shoeblack , and opened shop under [an archway near [the Horse Guards]_{10798-the horse guards}]_{13397-an archway near the horse guards} . This being [a central quarter]_{13399-a central quarter} , [he]_{223-mr tappertit} quickly made a very large connection ; and on levee days , was sometimes known to have as many as [twenty half - pay officers]_{13400-twenty half - pay officers} waiting [their]_{13400-twenty half - pay officers} turn for polishing . Indeed [his]_{223-mr tappertit} trade increased to that extent , that in course of time [he]_{223-mr tappertit} entertained no less than [two apprentices]_{13401-two apprentices} , besides taking for [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} wife]_{7765-his wife} [the widow of [an eminent bone and rag collector]_{13404-an eminent bone and rag collector} , formerly of [Millbank]_181-millbank]_{13403-the widow of an eminent bone and rag collector , formerly of millbank} . With [this lady ( who assisted in the business]_{13405-this lady ( who assisted in the business} ) [he]_{223-mr tappertit} lived in great domestic happiness , only chequered by those little storms which serve to clear the atmosphere of wedlock , and brighten [its]_13406-its horizon . In some of these gusts of bad weather , [Mr Tappertit]_{223-mr tappertit} would , in the assertion of [his]_{223-mr tappertit} prerogative , so far forget [himself]_{223-mr tappertit} , as to correct [[his]_{223-mr tappertit} lady]_{548-his lady} with a brush , or boot , or shoe ; while [she]_{548-his lady} ( but only in extreme cases ) would retaliate by taking off [his]_{223-mr tappertit} legs , and leaving [him]_{223-mr tappertit} exposed to the derision of [those urchins who delight in mischief]_{13408-those urchins who delight in mischief} . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs , baffled in all [her]_239-miggs schemes , matrimonial and otherwise , and cast upon a thankless , undeserving world , turned very sharp and sour ; and did at length become so acid , and did so pinch and slap and tweak the hair and noses of [the youth of [Golden Lion Court]_{52-golden lion court}]_{13409-the youth of golden lion court} , that [she]_239-miggs was by one consent expelled that sanctuary , and desired to bless [some other spot of earth]_{13410-some other spot of earth} , in preference . It chanced at that moment , that [the justices of the peace for Middlesex]_{13411-the justices of the peace for middlesex} proclaimed by public placard that [they]_{13411-the justices of the peace for middlesex} stood in need of [a female turnkey for [the County Bridewell]_{182-the county bridewell}]_{13412-a female turnkey for the county bridewell} , and appointed a day and hour for the inspection of [candidates]_{1114-candidates} . [Miss Miggs]_239-miggs attending at the time appointed , was instantly chosen and selected from [one hundred and twenty - four competitors]_{13414-one hundred and twenty - four competitors} , and at once promoted to the office ; which [she]_239-miggs held until [her]_239-miggs decease , more than thirty years afterwards , remaining single all that time . It was observed of [this lady]_{13415-this lady} that while [she]_239-miggs was inflexible and grim to [all [her]_239-miggs female flock]_{13416-all her female flock} , [she]_239-miggs was particularly so to [those who could establish any claim to beauty]_{13417-those who could establish any claim to beauty} : and it was often remarked as a proof of [her]_239-miggs indomitable virtue and severe chastity , that to [such as had been frail]_{13418-such as had been frail} [she]_239-miggs showed no mercy ; always falling upon [them]_{13418-such as had been frail} on the slightest occasion , or on no occasion at all , with the fullest measure of [her]_239-miggs wrath . Among other useful inventions which [she]_239-miggs practised upon [this class of offenders]_{13419-this class of offenders} and bequeathed to posterity , was the art of inflicting an exquisitely vicious poke or dig with the wards of a key in the small of the back , near the spine . [She]_239-miggs likewise originated a mode of treading by accident ( in pattens ) on such as had small feet ; also very remarkable for its ingenuity , and previously quite unknown . It was not very long , [you]_13420-you may be sure , before [Joe Willet]_197-joe and [Dolly Varden]_216-dolly were made [husband]_{12613-husband} and [wife]_7781-wife , and with a handsome sum in bank ( for [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} could afford to give [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} daughter]_{7330-his daughter} a good dowry ) , reopened [the Maypole]_{7213-the maypole} . It was not very long , [you]_13420-you may be sure , before [a red - faced little boy]_{13426-a red - faced little boy} was seen staggering about [the Maypole passage]_{13427-the maypole passage} , and kicking up [his]_{13426-a red - faced little boy} heels on the green before the door . It was not very long , counting by years , before there was [a red - faced little girl]_{13428-a red - faced little girl} , [another red - faced little boy]_{13429-another red - faced little boy} , and [a whole troop of [girls]_13431-girls and [boys]_518-boys]_{13430-a whole troop of girls and boys} : so that , go to [Chigwell]_11-chigwell when [you]_13420-you would , there would surely be seen , either in [the village street]_{8915-the village street} , or on [the green]_{11618-the green} , or frolicking in [the farm - yard]_{13435-the farm - yard} -- for it was [a farm]_{13436-a farm} now , as well as [a tavern]_{13437-a tavern} -- more small [Joes]_427-joes and small Dollys than could be easily counted . It was not a very long time before these appearances ensued ; but it WAS a VERY long time before [Joe]_197-joe looked five years older , or [Dolly]_216-dolly either , or [the locksmith]_{7447-the locksmith} either , or [[his]_{7447-the locksmith} wife]_{7765-his wife} either : for cheerfulness and content are [great beautifiers]_{13440-great beautifiers} , and are [famous preservers of youthful looks]_{13441-famous preservers of youthful looks} , depend upon it . It was a long time , too , before there was such [a country inn]_{13442-a country inn} as [the Maypole]_198-hugh , in [all England]_{800-all england} : indeed it is a great question whether there has ever been such another to this hour , or ever will be . It was a long time too -- for Never , as the proverb says , is a long day -- before [they]_13444-they forgot to have an interest in [wounded soldiers]_{13445-wounded soldiers} at [the Maypole]_198-hugh , or before [Joe]_197-joe omitted to refresh [them]_{13445-wounded soldiers} , for the sake of [his]_197-joe old campaign ; or before [the serjeant]_{9293-the serjeant} left off looking in [there]_7220-there , now and then ; or before [they]_13444-they fatigued [themselves]_13444-they , or [each other]_{7381-each other} , by talking on these occasions of battles and sieges , and hard weather and hard service , and a thousand things belonging to [a soldier]_{1534-a soldier} ’s life . As to the great silver snuff - box which [the King]_{7438-the king} sent [Joe]_197-joe with [his]_197-joe own hand , because of [his]_197-joe conduct in the Riots , what [guest]_13451-guest ever went to [the Maypole]_198-hugh without putting finger and thumb into that box , and taking a great pinch , though [he]_197-joe had never taken a pinch of snuff before , and almost sneezed [himself]_197-joe into convulsions even then ? As to [the purple - faced vintner]_{6226-the purple - faced vintner} , where is [the man who lived in those times and never saw [HIM]_{6226-the purple - faced vintner} at [the Maypole]_198-hugh]_{13453-the man who lived in those times and never saw him at the maypole} : to all appearance as much at [home]_7189-home in [the best room]_{13130-the best room} , as if [he]_{6226-the purple - faced vintner} lived [there]_7220-there ? And as to the feastings and christenings , and revellings at Christmas , and celebrations of birthdays , wedding - days , and all manner of days , both at [the Maypole]_198-hugh and [the Golden Key,--if]_{13457-the golden key,--if} [they]_13458-they are not notorious , what facts are ? [Mr Willet the elder]_{194-mr willet} , having been by some extraordinary means possessed with the idea that [Joe]_197-joe wanted to be married , and that it would be well for [him]_197-joe , [[his]_197-joe father]_{470-his father} , to retire into private life , and enable [him]_197-joe to live in comfort , took up [his]_197-joe abode in [a small cottage at [Chigwell]_11-chigwell]_{13460-a small cottage at chigwell} ; where [they]_13458-they widened and enlarged the fireplace for [him]_197-joe , hung up the boiler , and furthermore planted in [the little garden outside the front - door]_{13461-the little garden outside the front - door} , a fictitious [Maypole]_198-hugh ; so that [he]_197-joe was quite at [home]_7189-home directly . To this , [[his]_197-joe new habitation]_{13463-his new habitation} , [Tom Cobb]_{195-tom cobb} , [Phil Parkes]_{196-long phil parkes} , and [Solomon Daisy]_205-solomon went regularly every night : and in the chimney - corner , [they]_13458-they all four quaffed , and smoked , and prosed , and dozed , as [they]_13458-they had done of old . It being accidentally discovered after a short time that [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} still appeared to consider [himself]_{194-mr willet} [a landlord]_{2653-a landlord} by profession , [Joe]_197-joe provided [him]_{194-mr willet} with a slate , upon which [the old man]_{655-the old man} regularly scored up vast accounts for meat , drink , and tobacco . As [he]_197-joe grew older this passion increased upon [him]_197-joe ; and it became [his]_197-joe delight to chalk against the name of each of [[his]_197-joe cronies]_{13466-his cronies} a sum of enormous magnitude , and impossible to be paid : and such was [his]_197-joe secret joy in these entries , that [he]_197-joe would be perpetually seen going behind the door to look at them , and coming forth again , suffused with the liveliest satisfaction . [He]_197-joe never recovered the surprise [the Rioters]_{10784-the rioters} had given [him]_197-joe , and remained in the same mental condition down to the last moment of [his]_197-joe life . It was like to have been brought to a speedy termination by the first sight of [[his]_197-joe first grandchild]_{13468-his first grandchild} , which appeared to fill [him]_197-joe with the belief that some alarming miracle had happened to [Joe]_197-joe . Being promptly blooded , however , by [a skilful surgeon]_{13469-a skilful surgeon} , [he]_197-joe rallied ; and although [the doctors]_{13470-the doctors} all agreed , on [his]_197-joe being attacked with symptoms of apoplexy six months afterwards , that [he]_197-joe ought to die , and took it very ill that [he]_197-joe did not , [he]_197-joe remained alive -- possibly on account of [his]_197-joe constitutional slowness -- for nearly seven years more , when [he]_197-joe was one morning found speechless in [his]_197-joe bed . [He]_197-joe lay in this state , free from all tokens of uneasiness , for a whole week , when [he]_197-joe was suddenly restored to consciousness by hearing [the nurse]_{13471-the nurse} whisper in [[his]_{194-mr willet} son]_{7374-his son} ’s ear that [he]_197-joe was going . ‘_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m a - going , [Joseph]_197-joe , ’_{[194-mr willet]} said [Mr Willet]_{194-mr willet} , turning round upon the instant , ‘ to [the Salwanners’--and]_{428-the salwanners’--and} immediately gave up the ghost . [He]_197-joe left a large sum of money behind [him]_197-joe ; even more than [he]_197-joe was supposed to have been worth , although [the neighbours]_{802-the neighbours} , according to the custom of [mankind]_7745-mankind in calculating the wealth that [other people]_{7437-other people} ought to have saved , had estimated [his]_197-joe property in good round numbers . [Joe]_197-joe inherited the whole ; so that [he]_197-joe became [a man of great consequence in those parts]_{13476-a man of great consequence in those parts} , and was perfectly independent . Some time elapsed before [Barnaby]_220-barnaby got the better of the shock [he]_220-barnaby had sustained , or regained [his]_220-barnaby old health and gaiety . But [he]_220-barnaby recovered by degrees : and although [he]_220-barnaby could never separate [his]_220-barnaby condemnation and escape from the idea of a terrific dream , [he]_220-barnaby became , in other respects , more rational . Dating from the time of [his]_220-barnaby recovery , [he]_220-barnaby had a better memory and greater steadiness of purpose ; but a dark cloud overhung [his]_220-barnaby whole previous existence , and never cleared away . [He]_220-barnaby was not the less happy for this , for [his]_220-barnaby love of freedom and interest in all that moved or grew , or had its being in the elements , remained to [him]_220-barnaby unimpaired . [He]_220-barnaby lived with [[his]_220-barnaby mother]_{756-his mother} on [the Maypole farm]_{13478-the maypole farm} , tending the poultry and the cattle , working in [a garden of]_{13479-a garden of} [his]_220-barnaby own , and helping everywhere . [He]_220-barnaby was known to every bird and beast about [the place]_{7219-the place} , and had a name for every one . Never was there [a lighter - hearted husbandman]_{13481-a lighter - hearted husbandman} , a creature more popular with young and old , [a blither or more happy soul than [Barnaby]_220-barnaby]_{13482-a blither or more happy soul than barnaby} ; and though [he]_220-barnaby was free to ramble where [he]_220-barnaby would , [he]_220-barnaby never quitted [Her]_{756-his mother} , but was for evermore [her]_{756-his mother} stay and comfort . It was remarkable that although [he]_220-barnaby had that dim sense of the past , [he]_220-barnaby sought out [Hugh]_198-hugh ’s dog , and took [him]_220-barnaby under [his]_220-barnaby care ; and that [he]_220-barnaby never could be tempted into [London]_2-london . When [the Riots]_{186-the gordon riots} were many years old , and [Edward]_{228-mr chester} and [[his]_{228-mr chester} wife]_{7765-his wife} came back to [England]_1-england with [a family]_{13484-a family} almost as numerous as [Dolly]_216-dolly ’s , and one day appeared at [the Maypole porch]_{11180-the maypole porch} , [he]_220-barnaby knew [them]_{13484-a family} instantly , and wept and leaped for joy . But neither to visit [them]_{13484-a family} , nor on any other pretence , no matter how full of promise and enjoyment , could [he]_220-barnaby be persuaded to set foot in [the streets]_{448-the streets} : nor did [he]_220-barnaby ever conquer this repugnance or look upon [the town]_{661-the town} again . [Grip]_237-grip soon recovered [his]_220-barnaby looks , and became as glossy and sleek as ever . But [he]_220-barnaby was profoundly silent . Whether [he]_220-barnaby had forgotten the art of Polite Conversation in [Newgate]_71-newgate , or had made a vow in those troubled times to forego , for a period , the display of [his]_220-barnaby accomplishments , is matter of uncertainty ; but certain it is that for a whole year [he]_220-barnaby never indulged in any other sound than a grave , decorous croak . At the expiration of that term , the morning being very bright and sunny , [he]_220-barnaby was heard to address [himself]_220-barnaby to the horses in [the stable]_{7926-the stable} , upon the subject of the [Kettle]_429-kettle , so often mentioned in these pages ; and before [the witness who overheard]_{13489-the witness who overheard} [him]_220-barnaby could run into [the house]_{7210-the house} with the intelligence , and add to it upon [his]_220-barnaby solemn affirmation the statement that [he]_220-barnaby had heard [him]_220-barnaby laugh , the bird [himself]_220-barnaby advanced with fantastic steps to the very door of the bar , and there cried , ‘_{[194-mr willet]} [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_{194-mr willet} ’m_{[194-mr willet]} [a devil]_{979-a devil} , [I]_0-i ’m [a devil]_{979-a devil} ! ’_{[194-mr willet]} with extraordinary rapture . From that period ( although [he]_0-i was supposed to be much affected by the death of [Mr Willet senior]_{194-mr willet} ) , [he]_0-i constantly practised and improved [himself]_0-i in the vulgar tongue ; and , as [he]_0-i was [a mere infant]_{7181-a mere infant} for a raven when [Barnaby]_220-barnaby was grey , [he]_0-i has very probably gone on talking to the present time . * * *